Hailed as a savior upon his arrival in Helena, Dr. Thomas C. Weiner became a favorite of patients and his hospital’s highest earner. As the myth surrounding the high-profile oncologist grew, so did the trail of patient harm and suspicious deaths. Credit:Photo illustration by ProPublica. Source image: Louise Johns, special to ProPublica. by J. David McSwane Read More…
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Oops, we accidentally drugged the world’s fish
Story by Benji Jones A person’s hand holding a fish.© Owen Humphreys/PA Images via Getty Images For those of us with anxiety (hello!), the class of prescription drugs known as benzodiazepines, or benzos, can be a boon in times of crisis. Though they are addictive, they’re pretty good at chilling us out. But it turns out that by Read More…
Forgotten food survival secrets: How ancient preservation techniques can save your family when modern systems fail
There’s a reason supermarkets didn’t exist for 99% of human history — and yet, our ancestors thrived. While modern consumers rely on fragile supply chains and electricity-dependent refrigeration, traditional cultures mastered food preservation methods that kept them alive through wars, famines, and brutal winters. Today, as supply chain disruptions and economic instability loom, these forgotten techniques Read More…
A Pregnant Teenager Died After Trying to Get Care in Three Visits to Texas Emergency Rooms
Candace Fails screamed for someone in the Texas hospital to help her pregnant daughter. “Do something,” she pleaded, on the morning of Oct. 29, 2023. Nevaeh Crain was crying in pain, too weak to walk, blood staining her thighs. Feverish and vomiting the day of her baby shower, the 18-year-old had gone to two different Read More…
HOW TO HANDLE CANNABIS PLANTS GROWING IN A GARDEN TO MAKE THE BUDS ARRIVE?
I have a cannabis plant growing in my garden, and it’s relatively big, although I don’t know what big cannabis is. How do I handle it and make the buds arrive? Brock Pan-Yellow SVP Vegetation Management at my backyard garden (25 years)Author has 2.7K answers and 10M answer views2y First, hope and pray it is female. If it’s male, you Read More…
Naturally Reversing Receding Gums May Be Tricky, But Not Impossible
If you’re experiencing receding gums, you’re not alone. Over half of the US population above 30 experiences some level of gum recession. It can also start as early as your teens. Thankfully, there are many easy remedies to reverse your receding gums naturally. Receding gums isn’t something you should ignore. Don’t wait until it becomes a dental emergency. Read More…








