Woman who burned Wyoming’s only full-service abortion clinic ordered to pay $298,000

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — A judge has ordered a woman who set fire to Wyoming’s only full-service abortion clinic to pay nearly $300,000 in restitution, the full amount sought by prosecutors. Lorna Green is serving five years in prison for burning Wellspring Health Access weeks before the clinic was set to open in Casper in 2022. … Read more

Social media companies made $11 billion in US ad revenue from minors, Harvard study finds

Social media companies collectively made over $11 billion in U.S. advertising revenue from minors last year, according to a study from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health published on Wednesday. The researchers say the findings show a need for government regulation of social media since the companies that stand to make money from … Read more

MAID expansion coming? 5 questions Canada’s justice minister needs to consider – National

The federal Liberals face a choice early in 2024. They can allow a sunset clause to take effect so that eligibility for medical assistance in dying expands to adults whose only reason for seeking it is a mental disorder. Or they can do what they did in 2023 and postpone it further, even indefinitely. Justice … Read more

Five simple tips to protect your teeth as 12 million Brits struggle to get an appointment

From a young age we are aware of the importance of keeping our teeth healthy. Aside from brushing them ourselves, we are also told to make sure we attend regular dentist appointments. However, in recent years this has become more difficult in the UK, with reports of a shortage in dentists and appointments available on … Read more

Weight Gain on ART: What to Know

Most people with HIV gain weight after they start antiretroviral therapy (ART). In fact, it’s usually a good sign that your ART is working. You might hear your doctor call these early extra pounds a “return to health.” But too much treatment-related weight gain can sometimes lead to future health problems. “Three decades ago, when … Read more

Indiana underestimated Medicaid cost by nearly $1 billion, new report says

INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana’s initial estimate for Medicaid expenses is nearly $1 billion short of its now-predicted need, state lawmakers learned in a report that ignited concern over the state’s budget and access to the low-income healthcare program. A December outlook found that Medicaid is predicted to need $984 million more than what was thought in … Read more

Failure to stem rising cost of formula in UK putting babies at risk, say experts | Children’s health

Failure to tackle the cost of soaring infant formula is creating a crisis of infant hunger and putting the health of babies from low income families at risk, clinical experts and campaigners have warned. Leading doctors and nurses, including the Royal College of Midwives and the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health, have joined … Read more

Expert warns you should never fall asleep with a hot water bottle

During the winter it can be hard to get warm at night. As temperatures plummet many of us will wrap up in thick pyjamas and pile on the blankets in a bid to avoid the cold. Hot water bottles are another popular choice for fending off the chill. While they are effective, one expert has … Read more

My Experience on HIV Treatment

By Olga Irwin, as told to Kara Mayer Robinson I don’t remember the exact date when I found out I was HIV positive, but I remember the first conversation I had with my doctor very well. He diagnosed me with AIDS and said I had only 3 months to live because my T-cell count was under … Read more

States are trashing troves of masks and pandemic gear as huge, costly stockpiles linger and expire

When the coronavirus pandemic took hold in an unprepared U.S., many states like Ohio scrambled for masks and other protective gear. Supplies were so limited in 2020 that the state bought millions of medical gowns from a marketing and printing company and spent about $20 million to try to get personal protective equipment made in-state. … Read more