'He'S Gone Forever': A Somerville Family Looks Back on Years of Addiction

'He's gone forever': A Somerville family looks back on years of addiction
This article is the second in a series about heroin addiction in Somerville. The story of …. But with the help of the neighbors, friends and family who brought food and filled the Fosters' home after the funeral,… Continue reading

Amber Alert Canceled for Missing NC Girl – WBTV

Amber Alert canceled for missing NC girl – WBTV


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Amber Alert canceled for missing NC girl
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Officials have canceled the Amber Alert for a missing 10-month-old out of Angier, North Carolina. The Durham Police Department said Tamiyah Elssy Bryant was located unharmed in Emporia, Virginia. Tamiyah… Continue reading

Friday's Sports in Brief

Friday's Sports In Brief
Memphis Grizzlies point guard Nick Calathes was suspended for 20 games for violating the NBA's anti-drug policy. … ATLANTA — TNT analyst Craig Sager will miss the NBA playoffs while undergoing treatment for leukemia. …. BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Four …
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Major Ontario Study Finds 'benzo' Drugs Worsen Breathing Problems for Some

Major Ontario study finds 'benzo' drugs worsen breathing problems for some
Seniors with serious respiratory problems should think twice about taking benzodiazepines, a group of drugs that treats insomnia and anxiety, a massive new study by Toronto researchers suggests. The drug class, which is also … The Canadian Rx… Continue reading

What Personality Might Have to Do With Drug Abuse Risk

What Personality Might Have To Do With Drug Abuse Risk
People with certain personality traits may be at increased risk for drug use problems, and studying personality may help researchers better understand and treat these problems, according to a new review. Many studies have attempted to link genes to the… Continue reading

Cancer Survivor Greg Smith Jumping Better Than Ever for Rider University Track

Cancer survivor Greg Smith jumping better than ever for Rider University track
What the Smiths learned was Sloan Kettering and Indiana University, where Armstrong underwent his surgery, are the leading centers for testicular cancer treatment in the country. … Smith began his four rounds of chemotherapy on Sept. 10,… Continue reading