June 14, 2026 - 05:48
Mainers are turning to plants for health care as conventional treatment is harder to getAcross Maine, a growing number of people are looking to plants for their health care needs as traditional medical appointments become harder to secure and more expensive. This shift is not just a...
June 13, 2026 - 19:43
The Harsh Reality Behind the Weed Fantasy My Generation Bought IntoThis wasn`t at all what I imagined when I first lit up. For millennials like me, marijuana was sold as a harmless escape, a natural remedy, even a wellness tool. We grew up with pop culture...
June 13, 2026 - 10:03
Tracy Medline Warehouse Fire: Here are the public safety, health and employment impactsA massive fire that tore through a Medline medical distribution facility in Tracy has left roughly 1,000 employees without jobs and sparked serious concerns over the availability of critical...
June 12, 2026 - 23:32
Study finds 5 daily servings may fall short of key heart-health compoundsNew research indicates that the commonly recommended five daily servings of fruits and vegetables might not provide sufficient levels of certain compounds linked to better heart health. Scientists...
June 12, 2026 - 05:42
Protecting health after earthquakes: learning from a community-centred approach in TürkiyeIn the hours and days after a major earthquake, the immediate devastation is clear: collapsed buildings, lost lives, and families torn apart. But the crisis does not end when the shaking stops. In...
June 11, 2026 - 21:25
Somalia Health Centers Shut Down as Aid Cuts Worsen Famine ThreatHealth centre closures across Somalia are cutting off life-saving care for millions, deepening an already severe humanitarian crisis. More than 60 clinics have suspended operations in recent weeks,...
June 11, 2026 - 09:40
Penn study finds GLP-1 use associated with lower breast cancer risk; researchers to launch clinical trialA new study from the University of Pennsylvania has found that women with obesity who take GLP-1 medications for weight loss may have a significantly lower risk of developing breast cancer....
June 10, 2026 - 19:36
Children’s doctor: Children with scoliosis can lead active, healthy and fulfilling livesDr. Taylor Jackson, a dual fellowship-trained pediatric orthopedic spine surgeon at Rady Children`s Health in Orange County, wants parents to know that a scoliosis diagnosis is not a life sentence....
June 10, 2026 - 15:47
Planned Parenthood fights backPlanned Parenthood launched a counteroffensive on Tuesday, bringing its case directly to lawmakers in Washington. The reproductive health care organization is pushing back against a wave of new...
June 9, 2026 - 21:34
Surviving Through Mental Health: Family Matters Part 2A local initiative aimed at breaking the silence around mental health is back for a second installment, this time turning the spotlight on the role of family in recovery. The Norfolk Community...
June 9, 2026 - 00:50
Simone Biles Opens Up About Recent Health ScareOlympic gymnastics legend Simone Biles has shared details of a recent health scare that left her shaken. The seven-time Olympic medalist took to social media to reveal the incident, which occurred...
June 8, 2026 - 03:37
Olympian Simone Biles is recovering from serious health scare after 'almost dying'Olympic gymnastics legend Simone Biles has opened up about a frightening health incident that left her feeling like she `almost died.` The seven-time gold medalist shared the news with fans on...
June 7, 2026 - 03:37
St. Peter’s Health Partners celebrates 400-plus survivors for Cancer Survivor DaySt. Peter`s Health Partners held its annual Cancer Survivors Day Celebration on Friday, honoring more than 400 people who have overcome the disease. The event brought together survivors, their...
June 6, 2026 - 00:06
World Cup health concerns: Doctors more worried about measles and flu than EbolaAs millions of soccer fans gather for the World Cup, public health workers have spent months preparing for a potential surge in illnesses. While fears of exotic diseases like Ebola often grab...
June 5, 2026 - 13:43
Texas health officials warn of New World Screwworm after confirmed case in Zavala CountyTexas health authorities are urging livestock owners and the public to take precautions after a case of New World Screwworm was confirmed in Zavala County. The discovery, made in a calf, marks a...
June 4, 2026 - 22:39
Rare type of Lyme disease found for the first time in New YorkHealth officials in New York have confirmed the first known case of a rare and potentially more severe form of Lyme disease in the state. The infection was caused by a strain of Borrelia bacteria...
June 4, 2026 - 16:02
Deep South HIV prevention care has gaps where patients need it mostA new study from the University of Mississippi reveals that hundreds of counties across the Deep South are failing to provide adequate HIV prevention and care services, even in areas where the need...
June 3, 2026 - 20:11
Cannabis companies hid health issues from consumers: Federal lawsuitA new federal lawsuit alleges that major cannabis companies deliberately hid serious health risks from their customers, painting a picture of an industry that prioritized profits over consumer...
June 3, 2026 - 01:29
NJ sues Newark migrant jail owners over blocked health inspectionsState officials are demanding that health inspectors be given full access to a Newark facility used to hold migrants, alleging they have been unlawfully barred from entering. The lawsuit, filed by...
June 2, 2026 - 03:07
'Transformative' pancreatic cancer drug doubles survival timeA new experimental drug taken as a daily pill has shown remarkable results in treating advanced pancreatic cancer, nearly doubling survival time compared to standard chemotherapy. The medication,...
June 1, 2026 - 03:14
Suspected Ebola case in Cagliari, patient taken to hospitalA patient has been admitted to a hospital in Cagliari, Sardinia, under suspicion of having contracted the Ebola virus. Local health authorities confirmed that the individual was taken in for...
May 31, 2026 - 01:50
Local Spotlight: Partnership comes 'Full Circle' for mental healthA new partnership is strengthening mental health services in the Bronx, where a local nonprofit is working to close gaps in care. Full Circle Life Enrichment Center, a community-based organization,...
May 30, 2026 - 16:16
Trump’s doctor recommends he lose weight and exercise more but says he is in "excellent health’The White House released the results of President Donald Trump`s medical checkup from May late Friday evening. The memo from his physician recommends that he lose weight and increase his physical...
May 29, 2026 - 23:10
Eastern North Carolina health centers receive more than $10.4 million in federal fundingSix community health centers across eastern North Carolina are set to receive a combined total of more than $10.4 million in continued federal funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human...
May 29, 2026 - 03:59
NYC Health + Hospitals’ NYC Care Program Launches “Light The Way” Citywide Public Awareness Campaign - NYC Health + HospitalsNew York, NY - NYC Health + Hospitals` NYC Care program has launched a new citywide public awareness campaign called `Light The Way,` aimed at encouraging uninsured residents to sign up for...
May 28, 2026 - 04:13
ICE detainees dying by suicide at 'alarming' rate, AP investigation findsBrayan Rayo Garzon was distraught. Detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement, he was on his fourth day of isolation in a Missouri jail as he battled the fevers and chills of COVID-19. His...
May 27, 2026 - 16:33
ThedaCare's new simulation lab offers cutting-edge training space for its healthcare teamThedaCare is preparing to welcome its first cohort of residents to train in a new, state-of-the-art educational facility. The health system recently opened a high-fidelity simulation lab designed...
May 26, 2026 - 22:36
Photo Gallery: French surgeon who pioneered vocal cord repair visits Vanderbilt Health, observes seventh procedureA French physician who has dedicated more than 20 years to perfecting a delicate vocal cord repair technique recently visited Vanderbilt Health. The surgeon, named Marie, was a special guest at the...
May 26, 2026 - 16:18
Yerba mate has lots of health benefits but Chinese may be drinking it wrongThe ancient South American brew known as yerba mate is gaining traction in China, praised for its potential to lower risks of Parkinson`s disease and its popularity among elite footballers. But as...
May 25, 2026 - 17:15
Exploring Travel Sports: Highs and LowsTravel sports have become a major part of childhood for many families, with weekend tournaments and long drives to games becoming the norm. But beneath the surface of competition and college...