Tag: Health

Former critical care doctor William Husel is seen Wednesday, June 5, 2019 in a photo provided by the Franklin County Sheriffâs Office. Husel was arrested and charged with murder Wednesday in the deaths of 25 hospital patients who authorities say were deliberately given overdoses of painkillers. He pleaded not guilty to 25 counts of murder, and a judge set bail at $1 million.

Ohio doctor faces 25 counts of murder in overdose deaths

Regina Barton · June 5, 2019 9:27 pm

In this Aug. 10, 2015, photo, Christine Jelinek, a postdoctoral fellow at Johns Hopkins University, prepares to load a tray of vials containing cerebral spinal fluid into a liquid chromatograph in Baltimore. Dr. Akhilesh Pandey, a researcher at Johns Hopkins University, said his research analyzes both adult and fetal tissue, and by identifying which proteins are present, he can get clues that could be used to help detect cancer in adults earlier.

Beltway Confidential

Fetal tissue research, an abhorrent and needless use of taxpayer money, is done

Mary Vought · June 5, 2019 8:44 pm

Senator Chuck Grassley, R-IA, takes questions from a reporters outside the Senate chamber on Capitol Hill, Thursday, April 4, 2019.

85-year-old Chuck Grassley on why he runs 12 miles a week: ‘So I don’t get fat, I guess’

Caitlin Yilek · June 5, 2019 6:48 pm

A postdoctoral fellow at Johns Hopkins University works alongside a tray of vials containing cerebral spinal fluid in Baltimore. Dr. Akhilesh Pandey, a researcher at Johns Hopkins University, said his research analyzes both adult and fetal tissue, and by identifying which proteins are present, he can get clues that could be used to help detect cancer in adults earlier.

Trump administration bans government scientists from using aborted fetal tissue in research

Kimberly Leonard · June 5, 2019 4:48 pm

‘Not worthy of protection’: 17-year-old rape victim legally euthanized in Netherlands after ‘insufferable’ pain

John Gage · June 4, 2019 9:54 pm

In this Feb. 11, 2019 photo, Gov. Janet Mills delivers her State of the Budget address to the Legislature at the State House in Augusta, Maine.

Bill legalizing assisted suicide reaches Maine governor’s desk

Grayce McCormick · June 4, 2019 7:13 pm

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, center, Notre Dame cathedral rector Patrick Chauvet, left, listen to French chief architect of Historical Sites Philippe Villeneuve as they visit Notre Dame de Paris cathedral, Wednesday May 15, 2019 in Paris.

French authorities advise residents to test for lead after Notre Dame fire

Regina Barton · June 4, 2019 6:08 pm

In this Friday, May 17, 2019 photo, Starr Roden, left, a registered nurse and immunization outreach coordinator with the Knox County Health Department, administers a vaccination to Jonathan Detweiler, 6, at the facility in Mount Vernon, Ohio.

Confirmed measles cases rise to 981, most in 27 years

Cassidy Morrison · June 3, 2019 3:39 pm

This Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2017 photo shows an arrangement of pills of the opioid oxycodone-acetaminophen in New York.

Open the way for opioid-free pain reduction

Washington Examiner · June 3, 2019 11:56 am

Activist fringes dominate abortion debate as voters favor the middle

Kimberly Leonard · June 3, 2019 12:01 am

The Illinois legislature is expected to return later this month to close a deal to subsidize nuclear plants, as Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker, legislators, environmental groups, and labor unions are motivated to preserve thousands of jobs.

Illinois expands abortion rights amid stringent bans across the US

Cassidy Morrison · June 1, 2019 4:55 pm

These policies don't just hurt the marijuana industry. They hurt everyone and take away rightful powers from the states. (AP Photo/Mathew Sumner)

Illinois poised to make recreational marijuana legal

Grayce McCormick · June 1, 2019 1:52 pm