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Drug-soaked paper is killing inmates amid reports of prison smuggling trends

Synthetic cannabinoids smuggled into U.S. jails on drug-soaked paper are reportedly linked to fatal overdoses among incarcerated individuals nationwide.

Man with Celine Dion's rare disease warns her comeback could be dangerous

A former marathon runner who was himself diagnosed with stiff-person syndrome says Celine Dion's comeback tour could be a trigger for the rare condition.

Nurse fired for rant against Israelis in Times Square as Spider-Man tries to stop confrontation

Former psychiatric nurse Jennifer Koonings was fired after posting a video in which she appeared to harass Israelis, calling them "baby killers."

City’s BLM-era mental health push puts cops in danger after sword-wielding suspect stabs officer: police

Boston's mental health-first crisis response model faces scrutiny after police say a man emerged with a sword and stabbed an officer on Saturday.

Experts reveal hidden link between poor sleep and Alzheimer's disease risk

A new study links tau pathology to disrupted sleep in Alzheimer's disease. Sleep expert Dr. Wendy Troxel discusses how critical sleep is for brain health.

Drinking habits of parents may be more contagious than they think: 'Greater risk'

Parents' use of alcohol is linked to a 24% chance their teens will drink as well, a Brazilian study of over 4,200 adolescents and guardians suggests.

Common drinking habit may quietly triple risk of advanced liver condition

Even occasional binge drinking could triple the risk of advanced liver fibrosis, a new USC study suggests, highlighting the danger of alcohol consumption patterns.

Fatal drug combination sparks alert as 'rhino tranq’ spreads across US

The CDC and White House issued a health advisory about medetomidine, a deadly veterinary sedative known as rhino tranq, found in illegal fentanyl.

Sham Philadelphia coffee shop hiding crack operation busted in sweeping raid, 17 arrested: AG

Philadelphia officials dismantled a drug ring at a sham coffee shop in Operation Cocaine and Coffee, arresting 17 and seizing 27 guns and drugs.

Former Wisconsin football player, who left the sport amid mental health struggles, dead at 24

Former Wisconsin Badgers tight end Jack Pugh has died at 24, the university confirmed. Pugh had stepped away from football in 2023 citing mental health struggles.