Toxic gas linked to cross-border sewage sparks public health scare in San Diego — but county rejects researchers’ findings
Researchers from San Diego State University and the University of California, San Diego recently claimed to have detected dangerously high levels of toxic gases in the Tijuana River Valley. Researchers said they found high levels of hydrogen cyanide and hydrogen sulfide while conducting air quality tests in the area, leading them to halt operations and […]
Ohio governor to answer Haitian migrant surge with additional law enforcement, $2.5M health spending
Ohio Republican Gov. Mike DeWine announced that under the Biden-Harris administration, he will dedicate resources to mitigating the influx of about 20,000 Haitian migrants who have arrived legally in the city of Springfield over the past few years. “As these numbers increase dramatically, the federal government has an obligation to support local communities that are […]
Juveniles physically attack 56-year-old man on bicycle; weeks later he dies after health deterioration
Last month, a 56-year-old man was attacked by a group of teenagers while riding his bike in Kent, Washington. KIRO-TV reported:However, after being admitted to hospital, the victim's health condition deteriorated and he died on Sunday, it said. No one has been taken into custody yet, according to KIRO. A witness tried to intervene by […]
Judge allows lawsuit demanding change to DC police response to mental health calls to move forward
A federal judge ruled Tuesday that a lawsuit seeking changes to how Washington, D.C., police respond to mental health crises can go forward, rejecting an attempt by the District to have the case dismissed. Bread for the City, a nonprofit that provides food, legal assistance, and resources to people in Washington, DC, has sued the […]
Essentia Health to drop from Medicare Advantage networks at UnitedHealthcare, Humana – Star Tribune
Essentia Health is set to exit UnitedHealthcare and Humana's Medicare Advantage health insurance network next year, a move that will affect about 14,000 Minnesota seniors. The Duluth-based health system's announcement Tuesday marks the third large health system operating in Minnesota to end network relationships with Medicare Advantage health plans in recent months, all citing concerns […]
Biden-Harris admin has ‘failed’ repeatedly on health care: analysis
According to an analysis by the Health Market Policy Network, led by Joe Grogan, a former domestic policy adviser under the Trump administration, the Biden-Harris administration's handling of health policy under the Inflation Control Act has resulted in the diversion of $266 billion from Medicare to green energy, a 21.5% increase in Part D premiums […]
Tory health reforms left UK open to Covid calamity, says top doctor’s report | Coronavirus
The UK has been hit much harder by the coronavirus pandemic than other developed countries because the NHS has been “severely weakened” by disastrous government policies over the past decade, a wide-ranging report due to be published this week will conclude. An NHS review by world-renowned surgeon Professor Ara Darzi, commissioned by Health Secretary Wes […]
Expert sheds light on mental health consequences homeowners face when dealing with squatters
Housing situations involving squatters can have a more negative impact on homeowners than you might expect. Not only can property damage and legal costs place a financial burden on homeowners, the emotional impact can be severe. Homeowners who have shared their experiences of having unwanted residents take up residence in their homes have often revealed […]
What will happen to the major environment, health protections Biden is set to leave unfinished?
From protecting workers from heatstroke to regulating toxic chemicals, the Biden administration is likely to leave unfinished some of the key environmental and health protections it has proposed. The fate of many of these restrictions will depend on the outcome of the November election, as they would likely continue under a Harris administration but likely […]
Your sweat could hold secrets about your health, researchers say — here’s how
New technology could make it much easier to monitor patients' vital health signs. Engineers at the University of California, San Diego have developed an electronic finger wrap that uses only human sweat to monitor levels of important chemicals like glucose, vitamins and even drugs, the university announced in a news release. The wearable technology is […]