Matthew Perry’s death under investigation in connection with ketamine level found in actor’s blood

Matthew Perry’s death under investigation in connection with ketamine level found in actor’s blood

LOS ANGELES — Authorities have opened an investigation into how Matthew Perry received the supply of ketamine that killed him, police said Tuesday. Los Angeles police are working with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration and the U.S. Postal Inspection Service with a probe into why the 54-year-old “Friends” star had so much of the drug … Read more

After the only hospital in town closed, a North Carolina city directs its ire at politicians

After the only hospital in town closed, a North Carolina city directs its ire at politicians

WILLIAMSTON, N.C. — Weeds have punctured through the vacant parking lot of Martin General Hospital’s emergency room. A makeshift blue tarp covering the hospital’s sign is worn down from flapping in the wind. The hospital doors are locked, many in this county of 22,000 fear permanently. Some residents worry the hospital’s sudden closure last August … Read more

First person to receive a genetically modified pig kidney transplant dies nearly 2 months later

First person to receive a genetically modified pig kidney transplant dies nearly 2 months later

BOSTON — The first recipient of a genetically modified pig kidney transplant has died nearly two months after he underwent the procedure, his family and the hospital that performed the surgery said Saturday. Richard “Rick” Slayman had the transplant at Massachusetts General Hospital in March at the age of 62. Surgeons said they believed the … Read more

Community health centers serve 1 in 11 Americans. They’re a safety net under stress

Community health centers serve 1 in 11 Americans. They’re a safety net under stress

Elisa Reyes has come to Plaza del Sol Family Health Center for doctor’s appointments for more than a decade. Though she moved away a while ago, the 33-year-old keeps returning, even if it means a two-hour roundtrip bus ride. That’s because her two children see the same doctor she does. Because when she’s sick, she … Read more

Community health centers serve 1 in 11 Americans. They’re a safety net that’s under stress

Community health centers serve 1 in 11 Americans. They’re a safety net that’s under stress

NEW YORK — Elisa Reyes has come to Plaza del Sol Family Health Center for doctor’s appointments for more than a decade. She moved away a while ago but keeps returning — even if it means a two-hour roundtrip bus ride. That’s because her two children see the same doctor she does. Because when she’s … Read more

Subscription-based care moves beyond birth control and helping with hair loss

Subscription-based care moves beyond birth control and helping with hair loss

Need help losing weight or handling depression? How about a pill that lowers cholesterol and treats erectile dysfunction? Online subscription services for care have grown far beyond their roots dealing mainly with hair loss, acne or birth control. Companies including Hims & Hers, Ro and Lemonaid Health now provide quick access to specialists and regular … Read more