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Chemicals in vapes trigger potentially deadly heart issue: study

Chemicals in vapes trigger potentially deadly heart issue: study

By Stephen Beech Chemicals in vapes may trigger potentially deadly cardiac arrest, suggests a new study. Menthol flavors and synthetic ingredients with an "icy" taste can lead to abnormal heart rhythms, say American scientists. They found that man-made cooling ingredients added to e-cigarettes caused abnormal heartbeats,

US immigration policies interfere with prenatal care and parenting choices, hurting people and communities

US immigration policies interfere with prenatal care and parenting choices, hurting people and communities

(AMHERST, MASS.) Late in her pregnancy in the fall of 2025, Jacqueline, a Guatemalan immigrant living in North Florida, began planning for labor alone. After her husband was detained and deported by Immigration and Customs Enforcement, she stopped leaving her home except when absolutely necessary. Even routine prenatal visits felt

Section 504 is a promise Montana must not abandon | Cassie Wick

In Montana, we pride ourselves on independence, fairness, and looking out for one another — especially when distances are long and resources are few. For Montanans with disabilities, one of the most important tools that makes those values real is Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. Often overlooked, Section 504 is

The high cost of low taxes | Roger S. Smith

Those who benefit most from lower taxes devote vast resources to fund think tanks, lobbyists and media to advocate for small government and low taxes. It is up to the rest of us to call out the “high cost” of small(er) government. Although U.S. wealth is exceptional, insufficient

‘Bouncing back’ is a myth – resilience means integrating hard experiences into your life story, not ignoring them

‘Bouncing back’ is a myth – resilience means integrating hard experiences into your life story, not ignoring them

(STORRS, CONN.) When Maria looked at herself in the mirror for the first time after her mastectomy, she stood very still. One hand rested on the bathroom counter. The other hovered near the flat space where her breast had been. The scar was raw and angry. The loss was quiet

Community Medical Center adds medical detox program for recovery

MISSOULA, Mont. — Community Medical Center launched a new inpatient medical detox program in Missoula to help address substance use in Montana. The hospital said its Step One service offered a three-to-five-day acute withdrawal management program for adults dealing with alcohol or opioid dependence. It also accepted self-

Empower program in Missoula helps people rebuild life after spinal cord injury

Empower program in Missoula helps people rebuild life after spinal cord injury

MISSOULA, Mont. — A weeklong program at the University of Montana helped people with spinal cord injuries build skills, confidence, and community as they adjusted to life after injury. Empower Spinal Cord Injury brought 10 participants from across the country to Missoula for intensive therapy, adaptive recreation, peer support, and time