Health

Colorado supermarket shooting suspect is fit for trial after forced medication, psychologists say

Psychologists say forced medication significantly improved the mental condition of a man accused of killing 10 people at a Colorado supermarket in 2021 Go to Source Author:

thebear

September 27th, 2023

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Canadian police won’t investigate doctor for sterilizing Indigenous woman

Police in Canada say they will not pursue a criminal investigation into a recent case in which a doctor sterilized an Inuit woman without her consent Go to Source Author:

thebear

September 27th, 2023

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Scottish officials approve UK’s first drug consumption room intended for safer use

Scottish authorities have approved a multimillion pound drug consumption room Go to Source Author:

thebear

September 27th, 2023

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After US approval, Japan OKs its first Alzheimer’s drug. Leqembi was developed by Eisai and Biogen

Japan’s health ministry has approved Leqembi, a drug for Alzheimer’s decease that was jointly developed by Japanese and U.S. pharmaceutical companies Go to Source Author:

thebear

September 27th, 2023

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Anti-abortion groups demand liberal Wisconsin prosecutors charge abortion providers despite ruling

A coalition of anti-abortion organizations is urging two Wisconsin prosecutors to pursue charges against abortion providers in their counties despite a court’s ruling that abortion is legal Go to Source Author:

thebear

September 26th, 2023

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More students gain eligibility for free school meals under expanded US program

More students in schools serving low-income communities will be eligible to receive breakfast and lunch at no cost under a rule change announced Tuesday by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Go to Source Author:

thebear

September 26th, 2023

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Pakistan recalls an injectable medicine causing eye infection, sight loss and orders a probe

Pakistan’s health minister says an injectable medicine that was causing a severe eye infection and sight loss in diabetic patients in the province of Punjab has been recalled and an investigation ordered while police are looking for the suppliers Go to Source Author:

thebear

September 25th, 2023

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We carry DNA from extinct cousins like Neanderthals. Science is now revealing their genetic legacy

More research is showing that we carry genes from other kinds of ancient humans, and their DNA affects our lives today Go to Source Author:

thebear

September 25th, 2023

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Science paints a new picture of the ancient past, when we mixed and mated with other kinds of humans

The science of human evolution has made big leaps in recent years, and it’s painting a new picture of our origins Go to Source Author:

thebear

September 24th, 2023

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Nikki Haley’s approach to abortion is rooted in her earliest days in South Carolina politics

Nikki Haley is gaining attention in the GOP race with her calls for “consensus” around abortion, an unusual tone in a campaign where Republican White House hopefuls often prefer to highlight their eagerness to fight President Joe Biden and other Democrats Go to Source Author:

thebear

September 22nd, 2023

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