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Former San Jose Sharks forward diagnosed with cancer

Tony Granato announced Sunday night that he has been diagnosed with a form of non-Hodgkins lymphoma and will begin treatment this week more

Curtis Pashelka (via The Mercury News) | 12/10/23

Former San Jose Sharks forward diagnosed with cancer

Tony Granato announced Sunday night that he has been diagnosed with a form of non-Hodgkins lymphoma and will begin treatment this week more

Curtis Pashelka (via Marin Independent Journal) | 12/10/23

Think you’re too old for therapy? Think again.

Older adults are less likely to seek or obtain mental health services compared to other age groups. more

Daniel A. Plotkin (via Marin Independent Journal) | 12/10/23

Aurora VA’s suicide prevention center rife with “emotional, mental and psychological abuse”

Aurora VA hospital employees struggle with their own mental health under Dr. Lisa Brenner, who is known for retaliation, intimidation and, they say, unequal treatment of people of color. more

Sam Tabachnik (via The Denver Post) | 12/10/23

A Texas city’s homeless roadmap pays off big — but shows challenges for Denver as it pursues new strategy

Denver Mayor Mike Johnston has cited Houston's success in reducing homelessness as an inspiration for his own strategy, and a visit by The Denver Post revealed both lessons and continuing challenges … more

Saja Hindi (via The Denver Post) | 12/10/23

Ireland allowed mental health abortion exception 30 years ago

While 18 U.S. states have essentially banned abortion for pregnant people facing a mental health crisis, Ireland has taken a different approach. more

Tribune News Service (via Hartford Courant - Politics) | 12/10/23

This grief therapist draws on her own experience with loss to help others

As painful as it is, grief can be transformative in a good way, says this expert on loss. more

Danielle Bauter (via Hartford Courant - Politics) | 12/10/23

Abortion, contraceptive access among Alliance Defending Freedom’s lawsuits

Nearly a dozen of Alliance Defending Freedom’s ongoing lawsuits involve abortion and contraceptive access. Here is a look at those cases. Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine v. U.S. Food and Drug … more

Sofia Resnick (via Louisiana Illuminator) | 12/10/23

Riley Gaines: Charlie Baker can protect women’s sports

Several senators asked Baker about women’s sports and about whether the NCAA might revisit policies that allow males to compete on women’s college teams. Disappointingly, Baker hedged. more

Riley Gaines (via Boston Herald - National News) | 12/10/23

TxDOT emphasizes its 'Drive Sober. No Regrets' campaign following to fatal crashes involving drivers under the influence

Last December, TxDOT said 108 people were killed and 229 were severely injured by drivers under the influence across the state. more

Via WFAA | 12/9/23

Covid lockdowns had ‘catastrophic effect’ on UK’s social fabric, report claims

Research by centre-right thinktank says gap between the mainstream and poorest in society is wideningCovid lockdowns had a “catastrophic effect” on the UK’s social fabric and the most … more

PA Media (via Guardian) | 12/9/23

WVU Medicine using power tools and fake bones to get more women in orthopedics

Students performed six different orthopedic surgery simulations using drills, hammers and other medical implements. more

Sam Gorski (via WBOY) | 12/9/23

Seasonal visitor restrictions go into effect at McKee Medical Center

Banner Health has launched seasonal visitor restrictions at its hospitals, including McKee Medical Center, due to the increased flu and respiratory virus season. more

Reporter-Herald Staff (via Loveland Reporter-Herald) | 12/9/23

‘Nobody speaks about this’: Diana Rigg made impassioned plea for assisted dying law before death

In a recording in 2020, the actor made a case for giving ‘human beings true agency over their bodies at the end of life’• Read more: ‘Push me over the edge’ – Diana Rigg’s daughter … more

Lucy Rock (via Guardian) | 12/9/23

Federal agency issues warning on small magnetic balls linked to deaths

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is warning about the danger of high-powered, pea-sized magnets found in toys, announcing one company's recall of a set containing them and saying it was … more

Associated Press (via Boston Herald - National News) | 12/9/23

After 5 suicides in famed pro wrestling family, Tampa woman finds peace

TAMPA — “Peace of mind” is tattooed on Nicole Gossett’s left rib cage and punctuated with a semicolon, which is a symbol of hope for those impacted by mental illness. She’s the third member … more

Paul Guzzo (via Orlando Sentinal) | 12/9/23

It's taking longer to schedule abortions in the US. Find out why.

A periodic survey said that waits in several states stretched for two or three weeks. more

Via WCNC | 12/9/23

Abortion delays more common in U.S. since end of Roe v. Wade

A woman whose fetus was unlikely to survive called more than a dozen abortion clinics before finding one that would take her, only to be put on weekslong waiting lists. A teen waited seven weeks for … more

Associated Press (via Honolulu Star-Advertiser) | 12/9/23

Pittsburgh boy, 10, needs second liver transplant to save his life: ‘Only possible through love’

A Pittsburgh boy with a rare liver disease is fighting for his life — and his family is hoping for a second miracle to save him.Lucas Goeller, now 10, was born with a rare, life-threatening kidney … more

Fox Wilmington (via Fox Wilmington WSFX-TV) | 12/9/23

Chronic fatigue syndrome is not rare, says new CDC survey. It affects 3.3 million U.S. adults

There is no cure, and no blood test or scan to enable a quick diagnosis. The post Chronic fatigue syndrome is not rare, says new CDC survey. It affects 3.3 million U.S. adults appeared first on … more

Associated Press (via Boston.com - National News) | 12/9/23