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Three health factors identified as risks for liver disease in heavy drinkers

By Sirisha Dinavahi Click here for updates on this story     2/20/25 (LAPost.com) — Three common medical conditions may explain why some heavy drinkers develop advanced liver disease while others do not, according to new research from Keck Medicine of University of Southern California. The study, published in Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology, found that heavy drinkers

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Can semaglutide be used as a tool to combat alcohol cravings?

By Pooja Mamnoor Click here for updates on this story     2/20/25 (LAPost.com) — New research suggests semaglutide, marketed as Ozempic for diabetes and Wegovy for obesity, could help people reduce their alcohol consumption. The study, published in JAMA Psychiatry and led by a University of Southern California investigator, found that weekly injections of semaglutide decreased

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New online tool allows Kansas Citians to better track criminal cases in Jackson County

By KSHB Staff Click here for updates on this story     KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KSHB) — The Jackson County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office announced Thursday the launch of a new digital case tracking platform for cases in Jackson County. The new online tracking system, available through the Prosecutor’s website, allows community members to monitor their cases. By

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Man wanted for organized crime, drug trafficking in McCracken County charged with kidnapping, assault in Mayfield

By Alexis Barrett Click here for updates on this story     MAYFIELD, Ky. (WPSD) — According to the Mayfield Police Department, in the early hours of Sunday, February 16, officers responded to a call for assistance in the area of West Broadway and 16th Street. A witness reported that they had observed a woman running from

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