Study Finds ALS Detectable Years Before Symptoms
New research identifies blood proteins signaling ALS up to ten years early.
FDA Weighs Crackdown on Kratom Products
FDA considers restrictions as kratom debate grows over safety and regulation.
Federal Judge Recuses Self from Oregon National Guard Lawsuit
A federal judge overseeing a lawsuit challenging President Donald Trump’s deployment of Oregon National Guard troops to Portland has agreed to recuse himself after the U.S. Department of Justice submitted arguments questioning his ability to remain impartial. According to Oregon Public Broadcasting, the Justice Department noted that U.S. District Judge Michael Simon’s wife, Suzanne Bonamici,
Judge: Trump Can’t Deploy Any National Guard Troops to Portland
“What was unlawful with the Oregon National Guard is unlawful with the California National Guard,” Rayfield said. “The judge’s ruling was not some minor procedural point for the president to work around like my 14-year-old does when he doesn’t like my answers.”
U.S. Citizen Sues After Being Twice Detained By ICE
“It feels like there is nothing I can do to stop immigration agents from arresting me whenever they want,” Venegas said in a statement issued by his attorneys. “I just want to work in peace. The Constitution protects my ability to do that.”
Federal Court Shuts Down “Nirvana Baby” Lawsuit (Again)
The photograph of plaintiff Spencer Elden, taken when he was about four months old, was used as cover-art for Nirvana’s second album, “Nevermind.” In his lawsuit, Elden, who was nude in the picture, claimed that the imagery was tantamount to child pornography.
California Ordered to Pay $8 Million in Disability Case
A former state employee wins disability discrimination case, leaving taxpayers responsible for the payout.
Affordable HPV Test Delivers Results Quickly
New HPV test offers rapid, affordable cervical cancer screening without labs.
Court Awards More Out-of-Cell Time for Mentally Ill Inmates
A federal judge ruled Marcy prison must expand treatment access for inmates.
Study: Medicare Falls Short on Opioid Care
Most Medicare patients with opioid use disorder do not receive recommended treatment.