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Federal judge rules against hard-hit West Virginia community in opioid trial

Judge David A. Faber dismissed the argument made by Cabell County and its seat, Huntington, that three drug distributors bore responsibility for the consequences of an inundation of opioids.

What to do if you hit your head

Knowing in advance what actions to take can help keep you safe.

At last, medical guidelines address care for adults with Down syndrome

Until recently, there were no guidelines for treating the special medical needs of adults with Down syndrome.

Why optimists live longer than the rest of us

Regularly envisioning yourself as having the best possible outcomes, and taking realistic steps toward achieving them, may help develop an optimistic mind-set.

With therapists in short supply, group counseling offers alternative

If group-based mental health seems like a good fit, try a few sessions. Pay attention to how the interactions between the therapist and the other group members feel.

Texas Supreme Court blocks order that allowed abortions to resume

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has said he is committed to making the state “fully pro-life.”

Debunking myths about vasectomies as their popularity increases post-Roe

Physicians spoke to The Washington Post about vasectomies as people rush to schedule them after last week’s Supreme Court decision overturned Roe v. Wade.

Nursing home that diverted vaccines to wealthy donors pays $1.7 million

‘Of course go after the billionaires first,’ CEO of the high-end Florida facility told fundraisers while covid shots were still scarce.

State parks want to attract more visitors of color

The racial gap in park visitation is long-standing: Officials estimate that about 3 in 4 visitors to America’s state and national parks are White.

State parks want to attract more visitors of color

The racial gap in park visitation is long-standing: Officials estimate that about 3 in 4 visitors to America’s state and national parks are White.