September 12, 2026 - 00:51
LeadingAge Calls on CMS to End Hospice and Home Health MoratoriumsLeadingAge has urged the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to end the temporary hospice and home health moratoriums ahead of schedule, arguing that the restrictions are limiting...
September 11, 2026 - 06:35
New AI Tool Detects Subtle Heart Attacks in EKG ReadingsA newly approved artificial intelligence tool is changing how hospitals screen for severe heart attacks by analyzing electrocardiograms, or EKGs, with a level of detail that can escape the human...
September 10, 2026 - 20:30
Marking World Suicide Prevention Day With a Focus on HopeEvery life matters, and World Suicide Prevention Day serves as an important reminder that help is available and hope is real. If you or someone you know is struggling, reaching out and starting a...
September 10, 2026 - 14:39
Dodgers Move Shohei Ohtani to Injured List as Condition StallsThe Los Angeles Dodgers placed Shohei Ohtani on the injured list Thursday after the two-way star showed visible signs of pain while hitting the night before. The move signals that his health has...
September 9, 2026 - 21:54
‘It Is a Great Time to Double Down on Behavioral Health’: How Payer Trends Are Driving InvestmentThe landscape for behavioral health mergers and acquisitions is changing fast, and investors are taking notice. Rather than pulling back, many financial backers are viewing the current climate as a...
September 9, 2026 - 01:44
From farm to table: Edgecombe County effort expands access to fresh, healthy foodAn Edgecombe County farm is broadening its mission to fight food insecurity and bring fresher options to eastern North Carolina. What started as a small operation has turned into a more organized...
September 8, 2026 - 02:25
ADHA shifts My Health Record to multi-supplier ops as Accenture signs new 3-year contractThe Australian Digital Health Agency has confirmed a major shift in how My Health Record is managed, moving away from a single primary contractor to a multi-supplier operating model. As part of...
September 6, 2026 - 19:35
Texas State Parks hold ‘ruck' hikes to raise awareness for veterans' mental healthThe Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is set to host a series of ruck hikes throughout September, aiming to draw attention to mental health challenges faced by veterans. The events will take...
September 6, 2026 - 03:21
Independent journalism in global health: Priti PatnaikThe field of global health is crowded with reports, press releases, and institutional messaging. But independent journalism that holds powerful players accountable remains rare. Priti Patnaik has...
September 5, 2026 - 02:19
11AliveWXIA, better known to viewers as 11Alive, continues to serve as a primary news source for the Atlanta metropolitan area, delivering everything from breaking news alerts to detailed severe weather...
September 4, 2026 - 07:32
Minnesota is losing hospital obstetrics units faster than most states, new data findsNew data shows that Minnesota is losing hospital-based labor and delivery units at a pace that outpaces most of the country. The state is one of only eight in the nation that have seen a drop of...
September 3, 2026 - 23:06
‘Tactical athletes’ get new guidance for cardiovascular fitnessThe term tactical athlete first gained traction in the early 2000s, but for years, most fitness guidelines treated them just like any other gym goer. That is starting to change. A new set of...
September 3, 2026 - 02:19
Dallas concert at Kessler Theater raises funds for mental health helpA night of live music and visual art is set to take over the Kessler Theater in Dallas, all in the name of breaking down barriers to mental health care. The event, dubbed Louder Than Stigma Fest,...
September 2, 2026 - 01:52
Poll: What grade would you give mental health services in your community?A new community poll is asking residents to put a letter grade on the mental health services available in their area, and early responses show a wide split between those who feel supported and...
September 1, 2026 - 02:20
Mental Health Is Focus of September Events at Millersville UniversityMillersville University is rolling out a full month of programming this September aimed at supporting student well-being, with a packed schedule of events designed to open up conversations around...
August 31, 2026 - 01:00
Health officials warn of possible rabies exposure at events in this NC CountyHealth officials in North Carolina are warning residents about a potential rabies exposure connected to baby goats from a mobile petting zoo. The animals were present at several events across the...
August 30, 2026 - 16:35
The sugar you ate as a baby may be affecting your health now, study findsA new study adds weight to the idea that what you eat in the first years of life can leave a lasting mark on your body, well beyond childhood. Researchers found that people who consumed high...
August 29, 2026 - 18:46
Is Oscar Health (OSCR) Fully Priced Following Raised 2026 Guidance?Oscar Health (OSCR) has captured renewed attention from investors after reporting what it called record results for the first half of 2026 and subsequently lifting its full-year guidance. The...
August 29, 2026 - 06:58
Final beam marks construction milestone for Western State HospitalThe final steel beam was hoisted into place this week at the new Western State Hospital campus, a moment state officials called a major step forward for mental health care in Washington. Governor...
August 28, 2026 - 18:59
Fitbit founder James Park's new wearable takes on family health trackingFormer Fitbit founder James Park is back with a new hardware play, but this time he is not just counting steps for individuals. Park, who now co-founded a company called Luffu, stopped by to talk...
August 28, 2026 - 14:05
New McLeod Health hospital set to open in Carolina Forest this fallA new hospital is preparing to open its doors in Carolina Forest this fall. McLeod Health gave the community a first look inside Thursday, celebrating the new facility with a ribbon cutting and...
August 27, 2026 - 19:37
Supporting health and wellbeing this fallThe Health and Wellbeing team is glad to see everyone back on campus for the new term. They have put together a short list of practical steps to help you look after yourself and others as the...
August 27, 2026 - 01:39
Mental health support for new mothers could increase with simple change | Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public HealthA small shift in how primary care appointments are booked might make a big difference for new mothers struggling with mental health issues. Researchers at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health...
August 26, 2026 - 02:36
Dolly Parton shared update on her health days before her death at age 80The world lost a true icon on Aug. 25, when Dolly Parton passed away at the age of 80, surrounded by her closest family at her home in Nashville. Her family released a brief statement confirming...
August 25, 2026 - 02:40
As Health Insurers Gain Handle On Costs, Stocks Are Soaring AgainAfter a rocky start to the year, health insurance stocks are back in favor. A wave of second-quarter earnings reports this summer shows that medical cost trends are stabilizing, and investors are...
August 24, 2026 - 13:08
Spiraling health costs force Iranians to delay careA single round of chemotherapy in Iran now costs nearly six times the country`s monthly minimum wage, a figure that has pushed many families to the breaking point. With drug prices climbing sharply...
August 23, 2026 - 18:37
Indonesian Health Minister Budi Sadikin Becomes Fourth Candidate To Run For WHO Director-GeneralIndonesia has put forward its Health Minister, Budi Gunadi Sadikin, as a candidate for the position of Director-General of the World Health Organization. The announcement makes him the fourth...
August 23, 2026 - 10:21
Officials warn wildland firefighters about the risks of using a supplement for smoke exposureFire and medical authorities are cautioning wildland firefighters in the Western United States about a dietary supplement that has been distributed to crews dealing with heavy smoke inhalation. The...
August 22, 2026 - 18:20
Healthy athlete had no symptoms before mandatory heart screening revealed hidden defectA young athlete who spent years on the football field and basketball court never felt a thing out of the ordinary. No chest pain, no shortness of breath, no fainting spells. But a routine and...
August 22, 2026 - 09:34
Public health order to ban the sale of kratom in Albany CountyAlbany County is preparing to halt the sale of kratom, a herbal supplement with opioid-like effects, following a new directive from county leadership. County Executive Daniel P. McCoy announced on...