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Ex-MA prison guard sentenced to year in prison for causing serious head injuries to handcuffed inmate

Seth Bourget, a former Massachusetts prison guard, has been sentenced to a year in prison for causing serious head injuries to a handcuffed inmate.

Ozempic diabetes and weight loss medication under investigation after a few reports of suicidal thoughts

The popular medications Ozempic and Saxenda from Novo Nordisk are being investigated after three people experienced an increase in thoughts of suicide and self-harm.

County health department to distribute foil, straws to fentanyl users, despite local mayor's wishes

Health department workers plan to distribute foil and straws to fentanyl users across Portland starting this month as part of their harm reduction efforts.

Network anchor suspended after allegedly paying cocaine-addicted teen for explicit photos

A well-known BBC host who has not been identified was suspended after allegations surfaced he paid a teen for explicit photos, the network has confirmed.

‘Snorting kits’ for drug users to be distributed in Portland despite Dem opposition: ‘Reckless’

The county surrounding Portland, Oregon, is set to distribute “snorting kits" for drug users as a part of a harm reduction plan opposed by the city's Democratic mayor.

NYC hotline to advise police on Adams' plan to involuntarily hospitalize homeless has gotten zero calls

A hotline set up to advise NYC police officers on Mayor Eric Adams' directive to hospitalize severely mentally ill homeless people has gotten no calls.

Massachusetts detective accused of tawdry love affair with heroin kingpin's fiancee: report

A retired New Bedford, Massachusetts, police detective has been accused of having a years-long affair with the fiancee of an alleged heroin dealer and using her as an informant.

Summer meltdowns: Here's how extreme heat can affect your mood and mental health

Rising summer temperatures have been shown to have an adverse effect on mood and mental health. Experts explain the mental impact of extreme heat and offer tips on how to keep a cool head.

‘Bed rotting’ is self-care, some insist, but mental health expert shares warnings about social media trend

“Bed rotting" — spending long periods of time in bed — is gaining popularity on social media. Downtime can be beneficial but experts warn that too much can be harmful.

Doctor accused of ‘purposely’ driving family off cliff asks for mental health treatment instead of prison

The lawyers for Dharmesh Patel, the California doctor who drove his family off a cliff in an alleged murder-suicide attempt, asked the court for a mental health diversion.