Matthew Perry's tragic death in 2023 brought to light a dark side of the entertainment industry and the medical field. The actor, known for his role in "Friends, " had been battling substance abuse for years. His struggle with addiction led him to seek ketamine, a powerful sedative, for treatment of
Missouri has seen a significant drop in drug overdose deaths for the second year in a row. In 2024, the state reported 1, 450 deaths, a 25. 6% decrease from the previous year. This positive trend is seen across all regions, with Central Missouri experiencing the largest decline at 37%. Experts beli
The U. S. is getting more involved in the Middle East. President Trump has been talking tough about Iran. He threatened to target Iran's leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. He also claimed that the U. S. controls the skies over Iran. Some lawmakers want to stop U. S. involvement in the war between Iran
The US has seen a significant rise in drug overdose deaths, largely due to the introduction of fentanyl. This powerful synthetic opioid has made its way into various drugs, leading to a sharp increase in fatalities. However, there is a glimmer of hope as recent reports suggest a decline in these dea
A dangerous trend is emerging in the U. S. drug scene. Medetomidine, a sedative typically used on animals, is now making its way into the illegal drug supply. This development is raising alarms among health officials. Medetomidine is similar to xylazine, another animal tranquilizer that has been fou
A young actress, Sophie Nyweide, was found lifeless near a river in her hometown of Bennington, Vermont. She was only 24 years old. Her mother, Shelly Gibson, believes that her daughter may have died from a drug overdose. It's a sad reminder that the glitz and glamour of Hollywood don't shield anyo
During a recent Cabinet meeting, President Trump shared some surprising claims. He said the US gave Ukraine $350 billion in aid, while Europe only gave $100 billion. But experts say that's not true. Europe actually gave more, about $259 billion, while the US gave around $125 billion. The US did give
In a shocking turn of events, three young American women were discovered lifeless in their hotel rooms at a beach resort in Belize. The women, identified as Kaoutar Naqqad, Imane Mallah, and Wafae El-Arar, were all in their mid-20s and had been staying at the Royal Kahal Beach Resort. The incident u
Pregnancy should be a time of hope and excitement, not fear. yet, there's growing worry about how dangerous it can be because of crimes, suicide and drug overdoses. Recent studies have revealed shocking national trends. But what about the states themselves? This is where things get a bit ha
Great news! The life expectancy in the U. S. has hit a new high since the pandemic started. In 2023, it climbed to 78. 4 years, which is almost a full year higher than the previous year. What's behind this positive change? A big drop in Covid-19 deaths played a major role. In just one year, Covid we
