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In a scheme that does more than border on the bizarre and certainly falls within the category of gruesome, lawmakers in one state are proposing to allow inmates to leave prison early if they don't organs, or bone marrow.
The men, interviewed between Jan. 11 and Feb. 6, expressed fears about getting sick and accused the jail of inadequate testing and quarantine measures, poor social distancing, and unsanitary conditions.
CHICAGO -- Content warning: This story contains mention of suicidal thoughts and death.
A landmark class-action lawsuit goes to court this week, featuring grisly testimony about botched medical care in state prisons.
- Women have a lot on their plates, and sometimes important self-care can take a back seat to work, family and other obligations. In fact, nearly 50% of adult women have high blood pressure, and nearly three-quarters of those with high blood pressure don't have it under control. Uncontrolled high blood pressure can significantly increase a woman's risk for a stroke, but a few important steps can help reduce that risk and give women (and their loved ones) one less thing to worry about. "High blood pressure is a leading cause of stroke and we know that 1 in 5 women will have a stroke and strok...