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Older adults taking 5 or more prescription drugs face higher risk of death, study finds
A study has found that older adults taking five or more prescription medicines had a higher risk of death than those taking fewer drugs. The finding highlights concerns about “polypharmacy”, a term used for taking at least five daily prescriptions, and the need to regularly review medication use in later life. Researchers led by Dr…
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Twist in $1.1M meth bust that rocked suburban footy: Ex-Diamond Creek player Keahn Jeremaia’s bleak future after guilty plea – and the saga isn’t over yet
Former Diamond Creek footballer Keahn Jeremaia has pleaded guilty in connection with a methamphetamine trafficking case involving drugs allegedly worth about $1.1 million. The case drew attention because it linked a major drug investigation to suburban football, and the guilty plea leaves Jeremaia facing a serious criminal outcome. The article describes the plea as a…
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Disgraced Chicago hospital executive left glam wife and mansion to flee to SERBIA after he was accused of $15m scam
Former Loretto Hospital executive Anosh Ahmed, accused of involvement in a $15 million embezzlement scheme, fled the United States after being charged and was later arrested in Serbia. The case matters because it concerns alleged misuse of funds from a Chicago safety-net hospital and could lead to Ahmed’s extradition to face US federal charges. Ahmed,…
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Adorable boy, 5, died during family vacation after contracting ultra rare condition that sees sufferers’ plasma leak into their tissue
A five-year-old boy reportedly died while on a family holiday after developing Clarkson’s disease, an exceptionally rare condition in which plasma leaks from blood vessels into surrounding tissue. The case highlights the severe and rapidly escalating risks associated with the disorder, which can cause dangerous swelling, low blood pressure and organ complications. Clarkson’s disease, also…
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Senate HELP Committee advances Trump’s CDC, ASPR, Labor secretary nominees
The Senate HELP Committee advanced President Trump’s nominees to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response, and the Department of Labor. The move sends Erica Schwartz, Sean Kaufman and Keith Sonderling to the full Senate, where confirmation would place them in influential roles covering public health, emergency…
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Shamed ex-MP Mike Amesbury reveals loneliness and isolation over divorce from wife after his life imploded when he punched a constituent in 2am brawl
Former Labour MP Mike Amesbury has spoken about feeling lonely and isolated as his marriage breaks down, following the assault conviction that ended his parliamentary career. The report highlights the personal consequences of the incident alongside the legal and political fallout, including the loss of his seat and pressure on his family life. Amesbury pleaded…
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Trump administration unfreezes $600M for Gavi global vaccine effort
The Trump administration has agreed to release $600 million in US funding for Gavi, the global vaccine alliance, after the money had been withheld. The decision matters because Gavi helps fund immunisation programmes in lower-income countries, and the delayed funding had raised concerns about continuity of vaccination efforts. Congress appropriated $300 million for Gavi in…
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Why Some in the Music Industry Are Advocating for Psychedelic Drugs — This Time as Therapy
Music artists including Melissa Etheridge and Grimes are advocating for greater research into psychedelic-assisted therapy, arguing it could help address addiction, trauma, depression and burnout. The shift matters because drugs long associated with music culture and recreational use are increasingly being discussed as potential medical treatments, while supporters also stress the risks of misuse. The…
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FTC sues Hims & Hers for allegedly sharing patients’ medical data with advertisers Meta and Snap
The US Federal Trade Commission has sued telehealth company Hims & Hers, alleging it shared customers’ sensitive medical and healthcare information with advertisers including Meta and Snap without their knowledge. The case matters because the company handles highly personal data relating to sexual health, mental health and weight loss, and it forms part of a…
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Anthony “TJ” Catalfo (ex-Ruiner) has died at 40
Anthony “TJ” Catalfo, a former drummer with Baltimore hardcore band Ruiner, has died aged 40. His death has prompted tributes within the hardcore community, where he was known for his work with the band during its later period. Catalfo played drums for Ruiner around the release of their 2009 album Hell Is Empty, alongside vocalist…