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Overdose tracking systems are giving near real-time glimpses into the ravages of the opioid-fueled drug crisis By MICHAEL HILL Associated Press December 23, 2019, 12:38 PM 5 min read ALBANY, N.Y. — Drug overdose patients rushed to some emergency rooms in New York’s Hudson Valley are asked a series of questions: Do you have stable […]

Image caption NHS Resolution launched a scheme aimed at improving maternity care in 2018 An NHS trust at the centre of England’s largest inquiry into baby deaths was paid almost £1m for providing good maternity care, the BBC has learned. Under the Maternity Incentive Scheme run by NHS Resolution, which aims to improve maternity care,

30 Funny Tweets About Sending Letters To Santa | HuffPost Life Part of HuffPost Parenting. ©2019 Verizon Media. All rights reserved. The tradition of writing letters to Santa Claus dates back about 150 years. But the tradition of parents tweeting about their kids’ funny letters to Santa is a much more recent development. From unrealistic

When was the last time you purchased a ticket for the actual price listed? Whether you’re catching a movie, watching your favorite team play or enjoying a concert, a host of fees added on during checkout means you pay much more than face value to be there. In fact, a study by the U.S. Government

Samuel L. Jackson knows the power of parenthood. The actor and his wife, LaTanya Richardson, have a daughter, Zoe. Over the years, he’s shared glimpses into his family life in various interviews. In honor of his birthday, here are seven quotes about parenthood from Jackson. On Being A Present Father “My dad was an absentee

The Netflix Highlight: “The Two Popes” What’s up: Netflix’s “The Two Popes” is a historical drama about two popes in conversation. Although the movie jumps between different years, the bulk of the movie focuses on the relationship between Pope Benedict XVI (Anthony Hopkins) and Pope Francis (Jonathan Pryce) before Francis took that role. The pairing

Tobacco giant Philip Morris International is pitching a new vision of its future: one where it no longer sells traditional cigarettes By MATTHEW PERRONE AP Health Writer December 22, 2019, 3:00 PM 3 min read Tobacco giant Philip Morris International is pitching a new vision of its future—one without its signature Marlboro cigarettes. At the

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says an update is expected at the start of 2020 regarding a criminal investigation into the Flint water crisis that was one of the worst man-made environmental disasters in U.S. history December 22, 2019, 3:06 PM 3 min read FLINT, Mich. — An update is expected at the start of 2020

PARIS — It took a blaze that nearly destroyed Paris’ most famous cathedral to reveal a gap in global safety regulations for lead, a toxic building material found across many historic cities. After the Notre Dame fire in April spewed dozens of tons of toxic lead-dust into the atmosphere in just a few hours, Paris

Image copyright Liberty Films Image caption Old films like It’s A Wonderful Life can stimulate memories and feelings TV repeats and familiar festive songs can help people with dementia by stimulating memories and keeping the brain active. Christmas can be an unsettling time for those with dementia. But experts say singing along to songs like