Newly finalized CDC data show Vermont recorded 207 overdose deaths in 2024 — real improvement from the 2022 peak, but still 17 percent above 2020, while 27 comparison jurisdictions dropped 18 percent. Cocaine involvement doubled, xylazine s
Air conditioning is not under attack in Vermont today, but climate policy elsewhere shows how affordable cooling can be squeezed through refrigerant rules, appliance standards, building codes, and approved technologies. As heat risks rise,
Newly released ODNI records show Dr. Anthony Fauci briefed intelligence officials on COVID-19 origins, recommended outside experts for review, and was viewed by some officials as presenting a potential conflict of interest. The documents al
Cholesterol is not poison, and LDL is not automatically a villain. Cholesterol is a vital molecule used for cell membranes, hormones, vitamin D, and digestion. LDL, HDL, and triglycerides are transport and energy markers that only make sens
A 2021 JAMA Cardiology study found that diabetes, metabolic syndrome, hypertension, obesity and smoking carried stronger associations with premature coronary heart disease than LDL cholesterol alone. Dr. Ken Berry’s viral video argues patie
America’s high healthcare costs are not just a domestic failure — they help subsidize cheaper systems abroad. While countries like Switzerland, Norway, and Canada negotiate lower prices, U.S. patients and insurers pay inflated rates for dru
Tianeptine, an unapproved drug with opioid-like effects, is being sold in U.S. retail stores despite federal safety warnings. While some countries have restricted it due to abuse risks, it remains unscheduled federally, creating a regulator
Vermont’s S.193 would create a secure forensic facility aimed at resolving a growing breakdown between the courts, hospitals, and corrections system. The bill shifts the state toward a custody-first model with clinical oversight, raising qu
Vermont lawmakers are advancing a sweeping overhaul of primary care financing that would eliminate copays for routine visits and shift to monthly payments for providers. Supporters say it will strengthen care; critics warn it may raise prem
A new CDC alert warns that medetomidine — a veterinary sedative synthesized in clandestine labs — is spreading through the Northeast fentanyl supply at explosive rates. Vermont sits in the highest-concentration zone. The compound doesn't re
Vermont's Agency of Human Services is rewriting Medicaid estate recovery rules that could affect what happens to your family's assets after a loved one dies on long-term care Medicaid. Most Vermonters don't know the state can file as a cred
A Vermont House bill would establish statewide registration, laboratory testing, labeling standards, and enforcement rules for kratom products. H.416 creates a Department of Health registry, restricts synthetic and adulterated products, set
