Buffalo man accused of killing girlfriend and newborn son dies in jail
An upstate New York man accused of killing his girlfriend and their newborn son before setting their home on fire was found dead at a jail in Alden while in…
Cause of death for influencer Michael Duarte confirmed by ME
The cause of death for food influencer and chef Michael Duarte has now been confirmed after he died last month in Texas. A spokesperson for the Bexar County Medical Examiner’s…
Long Island teen charged in ‘execution-style murder’ of ex-girlfriend requests psych exam
The Long Island teenager accused of fatally shooting his ex-girlfriend in what prosecutors described as an “execution-style murder” requested a psychiatric exam at his court hearing on Wednesday. Austin Lynch,…
Recovery Centers of America will pay $2 million to settle claims of illegally dispensing controlled substances and falsely billing Medicaid
Recovery Centers of America, a prominent addiction rehab provider, will pay $2 million to settle claims by the federal government that it illegally dispensed strictly regulated medications and billed Medicaid…
Hospital-based anti-violence programs get $3 million in state funding
Several Philadelphia-area violence prevention efforts will benefit from nearly $3 million in newly released state funding to help hospitals address a leading cause of death and injury. The new funding…
Mental health workers in Philadelphia unionize following changes in their workplace and patient care
Mental health professionals at Rogers Behavioral Health in West Philadelphia have formed a union, citing increased workloads and business changes that diminished patient care. The nonprofit mental healthcare provider last…
Mom of missing autistic son released, but boy’s disappearance still a mystery
The Brooklyn woman jailed for two months for refusing to say what happened to her missing autistic son on Tuesday was ordered released by a judge who ruled she was…
The best feeders and fountains for happy, well-fed pets
Simplify pet care with these top fountains and feeders If you have trouble keeping your cat out of the bathroom sink or your dog out of the toilet, a water…
When should kids get a smartphone? A CHOP study links owning one before age 12 to health risks.
Ran Barzilay, a psychiatrist and researcher at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, won’t be letting his 9-year-old son get a smartphone before age 13. He made the decision based on data…
As Philadelphia’s Riverview recovery house expands, residents describe a ‘whole new life’ away from Kensington
Kevin Bean was a frail 125 pounds last February when he entered a brand-new recovery house, a facility where he landed after spending four years in the throes of addiction…