Benton Pharmacist Sentenced for Theft of Drugs, Carrying Firearm in Kentucky and Idaho Under Domestic Violence Order

Department of JusticeU.S. Attorney’s OfficeWestern District of Kentucky FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEThursday, July 20, 2019 PADUCAH, Ky. – United States District Court Senior Judge Thomas B. Russell sentenced Kyle W. Humphrey to two years imprisonment followed by three years of supervised release for stealing pre-retail prescription medications, mislabeling prescription medication in order to defraud or mislead, and…

Georgia Man Pleads Guilty to Social Security and Wire Fraud

Department of JusticeU.S. Attorney’s OfficeDistrict of Massachusetts FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASETuesday, July 16, 2019 Defendant hired as cardiac surgical technologist after falsifying employment documents, work history, references BOSTON – A Georgia man pleaded guilty today in federal court in Springfield in connection with his submission of a fraudulent application for employment at a Western Massachusetts hospital. Fabrizio…

“The Drug Llama” Pleads Guilty to Distributing Fentanyl on the Dark Web

Department of JusticeU.S. Attorney’s OfficeSouthern District of Illinois FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEWednesday, July 17, 2019 The U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Illinois Prosecutes Dark Web Drug Distributor Earlier today, Brandon Arias pleaded guilty in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois to conspiring to distribute fentanyl throughout the United States via…

FDA Warns About Stem Cell Therapies

Español Researchers hope stem cells will one day be effective in the treatment of many medical conditions and diseases. But unproven stem cell treatments can be unsafe—so get all of the facts if you’re considering any treatment.  Stem cells have been called everything from cure-alls to miracle treatments. But don’t believe the hype. Some unscrupulous…

Have You Given Blood Lately?

Image Español Every day, hospitals throughout the United States transfuse blood or blood components, such as platelets, to save the lives of people who are in motor vehicle accidents, and victims of fires and other emergencies. Blood is also required for many people with life-threatening illnesses and others undergoing routine surgeries. According to the Centers…

Treating and Preventing Head Lice

[embedded content] Español Head lice are most common among preschool children attending child care, elementary school children, and household members of children who have head lice. While lice are a year-round problem, the number of cases seems to peak when the kids go back to school in the fall and again in January, says Patricia…

North Andover Woman Indicted for Performing Illegal Silicone Injections

Department of JusticeU.S. Attorney’s OfficeDistrict of Massachusetts FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFriday, July 26, 2019 Defendant allegedly injected individuals with silicone oil which can cause stroke, death or disfigurement BOSTON – A federal grand jury has indicted a North Andover woman in connection with offering illegal silicone injections in exchange for money. Gladys Araceli Ceron, 71, was…