Macon County Family Awarded $17M Verdict
Court finds hospital liable for delayed care that led to infant’s death.
Sara E. Teller
Sara is a credited writer, editor, contributor, and essayist, as well as a novelist and poet with more than two decades of experience in media arts. A seasoned publishing professional, she's worked for newspapers, magazines and book publishers in content digitization, editorial, acquisitions and intellectual property. Sara is a member of the International Association of Writers & Editors, has received numerous awards and has been an invited speaker at a Careers in Publishing & Authorship event at Michigan State University and a Reading and Writing Instructor at Sylvan Learning Center. She is also a mental health therapist, clinical supervisor and entrepreneur, holding an MBA degree with a concentration in Marketing and an MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (graduating with a 4.2/4.0 GPA). Additionally, she is a member of Chi Sigma Iota, was on her local chapter's board, and a 2020 recipient of the Donald D. Davis scholarship recognizing social responsibility. Sara is certified in children's book writing, HTML coding and social media marketing. Her nine books can be found on Amazon.
Meta Found Liable for Privacy Violation
Meta’s internal practices raised major concerns over private user data and transparency.
Various Healthy Diets Lower Diabetes Risk Globally
Healthy eating patterns reduce type 2 diabetes risk across diverse ethnic groups worldwide.
E-Scooter Riders Face Higher Injury Risk
E-scooter riders suffer more head injuries, often linked to alcohol and no helmets.
Drinking, Tobacco Use Goes Down, Cannabis Use Rises
New report shows rising marijuana use alongside lower alcohol and tobacco consumption.
FDA Seeks Ban on 7-OH Products
Officials move to restrict 7-OH after rise in overdose incidents.
Michigan Set to Receive More Opioid Funds
Michigan to receive millions more from opioid settlements amid funding concerns.
Texas Researchers Develop Long-Acting Overdose Drug
A new drug may block overdoses and reduce relapse in opioid users.
AI Models Often Use Stigmatizing Language
A recent study from Mass General Brigham has examined how large language models (LLMs), a type of artificial intelligence used in healthcare communication, respond to questions about addiction and substance use. The research found that many AI-generated answers contain language that could be harmful or stigmatizing toward people dealing with alcohol or drug-related conditions. This
Desert Berry Extract Shows Promise for Diabetes
Study finds desert berry extract improves blood sugar and insulin function in diabetes.