Category: Washington Post

As drug deaths soar, experts urge expanded access to methadone

Studies show methadone works. But draconian regulations make it hard to get even amid the drug crisis.

Authorities seek to arrest woman with tuberculosis for refusing care

The warrant authorized police to detain the woman and transport her to a facility in Pierce County for isolation, testing and treatment.

Nature, as captured by some of the world’s best photographers

Finalists in the 2023 Sony World Photography Awards capture what’s magical about nature and the world around us.

Nature, as captured by some of the world’s best photographers

Finalists in the 2023 Sony World Photography Awards capture what’s magical about nature and the world around us.

Regular laxative use correlated with higher dementia risk in U.K. study

An analysis supports a hypothesis that laxative use may change the gut microbiome, the researchers say.

What to know about the kind of skin cancer Joe Biden was treated for

A cancerous skin lesion was removed from the chest of the president on Feb. 16.

What to know about Shigella, the drug-resistant stomach bug on the rise

A recent health advisory described these infections as a “serious public health threat.”

Toddler died from fentanyl left behind at Airbnb, family says

The 19-month-old toddler was napping when her family discovered she had died.

Unvaccinated measles patient may have exposed 20,000 at nonstop worship event

Thousands traveled across city, county and state lines to participate in what was called “The Asbury Revival,” which stretched from Feb. 8 to Feb. 19.

When Michelin tells chefs they’ve lost stars, mental health is top of mind

The Michelin guide said it is “fully aware” of its impact on restaurants and chefs’ mental health after Guy Savoy and Christopher Coutanceau lost their third stars.