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January 3, 2024

Chicago-area medical examiner’s data shows 90% of 2023 opioid overdoses involved drug pouring in across border

Cook County, Illinois, which includes Chicago, is expected to match the number of opioid overdoses from 2022 in 2023, and the medical examiner's office says 90% involved fentanyl.

January 3, 2024

Shannen Doherty hoping for '3-5 more years' of life amid cancer fight: 'Eventually there's going to be a cure'

Shannen Doherty is hoping for a cure for cancer as she continues to battle the disease. The "90210" actress is hopeful for "three to five" more years to continue treatment.

January 3, 2024

Liberal college professors rally around Harvard's Claudine Gay after resignation: 'Fascist mouth-breathers'

Several university professors across the country took to social media to defend former Harvard President Claudine Gay following her resignation on Tuesday.

January 3, 2024

18-year-old charged after LSU student Ashlei Hind's New Year's Eve murder at DC hotel

A suspect has been arrested for the allegedly shooting Louisiana State University student Ashlei Hinds inside a D.C. hotel room in the early hours of New Year’s Day.

January 3, 2024

Deadly Rochester car strike: Who is Michael Avery?

Michael Avery, a 35-year-old North Syracuse resident, was identified as the driver behind the wheel in the deadly Rochester, New York, incident.

January 3, 2024

Multiple arrests made after fatal shooting of California police officer during burglary of cannabis dispensary

Oakland police said Tuesday that officers made several arrests in the fatal shooting of Officer Tuan Le and they "will not rest" until justice is served.

January 3, 2024

How to conquer the post-holiday blues in the New Year

Navigating the shift from the holidays to routine tasks can be challenging. Learn strategies to overcome post-holiday blues and embrace new beginnings.

January 3, 2024

'Massive weight loss patient' describes horror of plastic surgery results, says it looked like a 'hot dog'

A viral TikToker Victoria Michaels warns her followers about choosing the correct surgeon after she was disappointed with the outcome of her tummy tuck.

January 3, 2024

Black doctor blasts claim 'systemic racism' influences poor health: 'Makes my blood boil'

Anesthesiologist Dr. Marilyn Singleton pushed back on reports that insisted racism was responsible for a majority of health issues in the Black community.

January 3, 2024

Ozempic, other weight-loss drugs may strengthen New Year's resolutions, experts say: Health goal 'boost'

Three medical experts and Planet Fitness lead trainer Teddy Savage discuss how semaglutide treatments like Ozempic and Wegovy will shape 2024 and potentially change resolutions.