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Karen Bass defends dental care for homeless meth users, says it's 'already paid for'

LA Mayor Karen Bass argued that dental care for homeless meth users is already paid for through Medi-Cal after her viral forum comments drew criticism.

Hayden Panettiere says filming ‘Nashville’ was like living through addiction twice

Hayden Panettiere opens up in her memoir about battling addiction and postpartum depression while filming "Nashville," saying she lived her hell twice.

Maine county sees alarming spike in HIV cases, prompting action from health officials

A central Maine county's HIV outbreak has reached 43 cases, with nearly all infections linked to injection drug use or homelessness, officials say.

Karen Bass ripped after suggesting taxpayer-funded dental care for meth users

Mayor Karen Bass drew criticism for suggesting LA taxpayers should fund dental care for homeless meth users who lost their teeth to addiction.

Ancient Chinese movement shows promise for reducing blood pressure at home, study says

An ancient Chinese exercise called baduanjin could help lower blood pressure as effectively as some medications, according to a new clinical trial.

Christian counselors challenge Wisconsin conversion therapy ban after Supreme Court ruling

Christian counselors filed a federal lawsuit seeking to overturn Wisconsin's conversion therapy restriction they say violates free speech rights.

Platner called PTSD excuse 'bulls---' in 2020 post, now cites his own struggle to explain online controversies

Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner once said PTSD is no excuse for "garbage behavior," yet now cites the condition to explain his offensive social media posts.

New option available for Alzheimer’s patients as FDA approves expanded drug use

The FDA has approved Auvelity as the first non-antipsychotic treatment for agitation in Alzheimer's disease, marking a major milestone for patients.

Florida judge rules prosecutors can access Tiger Woods' prescription drug history after DUI arrest: report

Tiger Woods' prescription drug records will reportedly be released to prosecutors after a Florida judge ruled on the subpoena tied to his DUI case.

Pediatricians group stands up for kids' rapidly shrinking recess time: 'Very powerful benefit'

The American Academy of Pediatrics released updated guidance urging schools to protect recess, citing benefits for kids' health, learning and behavior.