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Greenland's teenage boxers throwing punches to survive

Greenland's teenage boxers throwing punches to survive

When the bell rang, William let out a cry drowned out by the crowd: that night, the Greenlandic teen was boxing for his mother, who killed herself two years ago. Suicide is one of Greenland's leading causes of premature death and the autonomous Danish territory has one of

Lawmakers spar over Medicare, Medicaid fraud in California, Minnesota

(The Center Square) – Leaders in the Centers of Medicare and Medicaid Services called out California recipients for fraudulently taking advantage of the state’s healthcare programs. Kim Brandt, deputy administrator of the Centers of Medicare and Medicaid Services, testified before Congress on Tuesday about the investigation of fraudulent activity in

7 small morning habits that make a big difference

7 small morning habits that make a big difference

7 small morning habits that make a big difference You know the feeling: When your morning starts off right, everything else just seems to flow. But when something feels off — you wake up groggy, skip a step in your routine or just feel rushed — it can be hard to recover.

Montana Employers Hit With 60 OSHA HazCom Violations Over Last 5 Years

Montana Employers Hit With 60 OSHA HazCom Violations Over Last 5 Years

Millions of U.S. workers handle, store, or work near hazardous chemicals every day—from cleaning solvents and industrial adhesives to flammable gases and corrosive substances. Without proper training, clear labeling, and accessible safety data sheets, employees may not fully understand the health risks they face, including respiratory illness, chemical

Dad diagnosed with brain tumor after symptoms dismissed as migraines

Dad diagnosed with brain tumor after symptoms dismissed as migraines

By Ben Barry A dad was diagnosed with a rare brain tumor after being told his headaches and sickness were "just migraines" for a decade. Luke Taylor, 27, has been suffering from horrendous pain in his head for a decade and would also experience sickness - and would vomit

Teen contracts meningitis after sharing vape with friends

Teen contracts meningitis after sharing vape with friends

By Jack Fifield A mom has recalled the terrifying hours in the lead up to her daughter being hospitaliZed with life-threatening meningitis - which she is believed to have caught after sharing her vape with her friends. Sian Alderton contracted bacterial meningitis B in October 2024 and was left vomiting

CDC considers more medical codes for gender transition and detransition

(The Center Square) – The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention heard from medical advocacy group Do No Harm on Tuesday on adding new medical codes for patient histories of gender transition or detransition. Do No Harm has advocated for removing diversity, equity and inclusion policies from medical school