Aftershocks continue to roll through the Anchorage bowl, with yet another, a 4.9 on Thursday morning, according to USGS. This latest aftershock was generated approximately 21.7 miles down at 5:21 am. It occurred a scant 10 miles to the northwest of the metropolitan area and shook Anchorage residents awake. This morning’s shock was the largest of […]
[dropcap]C[/dropcap]ancer patients are often prescribed pain medications, for example during recovery from surgical procedures. However, for many cancer patients, the use of opioid pain medications during treatment can be a gateway to misuse or addiction once treatment ends. Now with cancer patients living longer than ever before, protecting quality of life in the months, years, […]
[dropcap]T[/dropcap]he pancreas is an organ located behind the stomach that produces enzymes and hormones that help with digestion and blood-sugar regulation. Both heavy drinking and gallstones can cause an inflamed pancreas, called pancreatitis, which is associated with significant illness and, in about 10% of cases, death. The recent use of cannabis to manage the development […]
(Petersburg) — The Alaska Board of Game will meet in Petersburg on January 10–15, 2019 at the Sons of Norway Hall located at 23 Sing Lee Alley. The board will hold a one-day work session January 10 followed by a five-day public meeting to address proposed changes to hunting and trapping regulations for the Southeast […]