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www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Health

People are dying waiting for a house': how Australia's healthcare system leaves rough sleepers with nowhere to turn

Homelessness has a significant negative impact on a person's health, leading to increased stress levels, weakened immune systems, and higher mortality rates.
Suicide and overdose are major causes of death among the homeless, linked to the despair and hopelessness experienced in homelessness. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Mental health

Homeless Australians are dying at 44 on average in hidden crisis

Hundreds of Australians experiencing homelessness are dying prematurely, with an average age of 44.
Suicide and overdose are major drivers of deaths among the homeless population. [ more ]
New York Post
5 months ago
New York City

Doctor gets up to 15 years for fatally poisoning wife with dietary supplements that once had her 'seeing frogs'

Dr. Jeffrey Harris has been sentenced to the maximum penalty of five-to-15 years in prison for fatally poisoning his wife with alternative medicines.
Harris was convicted of manslaughter after a trial where prosecutors claimed his fixation on the dietary supplement selenium led to his wife's fatal overdose. [ more ]
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