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Pentagon to spend $400M researching growing issue among military personnel
1+ hour, 45+ min ago (271+ words) Nearly $400 million has been approved to research gambling addiction among military personnel. Thanks to the Fiscal 2026 Consolidated Appropriations Act, signed into law by President Donald Trump on Feb. 3, the Department of Defense will be able to use the money to…...
Mass. man found guilty of practicing dentistry, writing prescriptions without license
4+ hour, 34+ min ago (169+ words) A Massachusetts man was found guilty of practicing dentistry without a license, writing illegal prescriptions and defrauding the state's Medicaid program. Fritz Gabriel, a 71-year-old Milton resident, was found guilty on Feb. 9 following an eight-day jury trial, according to the…...
Southwick Village presented with 2026 Best of Senior Living Award
6+ hour, 44+ min ago (215+ words) SOUTHWICK " Southwick Village has been recognized with the A Place for Mom 2026 Best of Senior Living Award, honoring communities that consistently deliver high-quality care and experience as reflected in reviews from seniors and their families, according to a press release…...
22K peanut butter products recalled in 40 states; second highest risk level
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (147+ words) More than 22,000 cases of peanut butter products distributed across 40 states have been recalled and classified at the second-highest risk level after pieces of plastic were found in the products during manufacturing. The Food and Drug Administration classified the recall as…...
11K smoke alarms sold on Amazon recalled: Stop use immediately
2+ day, 10+ min ago (208+ words) Smoke alarms sold on Amazon are being recalled after the company found they could be a fire hazard. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) wrote in a Feb. 12 statement that the recall specifically pertains to the LShome 3-Pack Smoke Detector…...
Baystate Health receives $450K grant to enhance care for parents in recovery
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (235+ words) SPRINGFIELD " Baystate Health has been awarded a $453,000 grant to provide enhanced support for parents recovering from substance use disorders. The programming will focus on strengthening parents" relationships with their children, according to a statement from Baystate Health. The grant for…...
Baroco expands day-hab services for people with disabilities in Holyoke
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (561+ words) HOLYOKE " New opportunities are coming for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Western Massachusetts. On Wednesday, Baroco Corp. will celebrate a grand opening event for its new support program site in Holyoke. Baroco offers day habilitation programs with individualized…...
Asking Eric: How can we help our son-in-law face his addiction?
2+ day, 6+ hour ago (254+ words) He misses family gatherings, especially at the holidays, he is often asleep all day after drinking most of the night. His 12-year-old daughter has given him grief about being in bed so much. He and my daughter have fought over…...
Baystate Health will stop prescribing hormones to transgender youth
2+ day, 19+ hour ago (529+ words) SPRINGFIELD " A letter sent to parents and guardians last week informs them that Baystate Health will no longer prescribe hormones or puberty blockers to transgender people under 18. The letter is signed by Dr. Matthew D. Di Guglielmo, chair of the Department…...
Healing Racism Institute finds new home in Holyoke
2+ day, 20+ hour ago (368+ words) SPRINGFIELD " The Healing Racism Institute will partner with the National Conference for Community and Justice, and find a new home at the Western Massachusetts Training Consortium in Holyoke. The 15-year-old Healing Racism Institute suspended its seminars and awareness training last…...