October 27, 2026 - 04:50
ChildServe Names New Chief Medical Officer as UnityPoint Des Moines Leader Prepares to DepartDr. Wendy Woods-Swafford will leave her role as chief medical officer at UnityPoint Health Des Moines to take on the same position at ChildServe beginning in January, the organization has announced...
October 26, 2026 - 15:54
Rethinking Heart Health for WomenFor years, heart disease has been treated as a condition that mostly affects men. That assumption has shaped research, screening practices, and how women themselves understand their own risk. A...
October 25, 2026 - 22:51
A Survivor's Diagnosis Shows the Gap Between Assumed and Actual Breast Cancer RiskA recent survey paired with one survivor`s experience is drawing attention to a persistent gap between what women believe puts them at risk for breast cancer and what the evidence actually shows....
October 25, 2026 - 00:43
Ric Flair Reports Progress After Hospital StayWWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair offered a reassuring health update on Saturday, one day after being hospitalized. The wrestling legend said he is focused on his recovery and shared a photo with fans as...
October 24, 2026 - 13:04
Opinion: Patients need health care relief they can actually feelAmericans across the political spectrum share a common frustration: the cost of health care keeps rising while their ability to pay for it does not. Surveys consistently show that medical bills...
October 23, 2026 - 23:51
Milligan Unveils New Ballad Health Simulation Lab on CampusMILLIGAN, Tenn. (Oct. 23, 2026) - Milligan University revealed its new Ballad Health Simulation Lab on campus today, marking the start of Homecoming Weekend festivities. The facility was made...
October 23, 2026 - 04:55
Three Behavioral Health Subspecialties Drawing Investor and Operator InterestOutpatient mental health services have been the investor darling for nearly a decade, and that trend shows no sign of slowing. But beneath that broad umbrella, three specific subspecialties are...
October 22, 2026 - 01:05
Penguins to Address Ben Kindel's Health Status After Emergency Flight ReturnThe Pittsburgh Penguins canceled practice on Wednesday following a medical issue involving Ben Kindel that forced the team plane to return to Salt Lake City International Airport shortly after...
October 21, 2026 - 04:37
Christina Applegate shocks fans with health update as she reveals MS misdiagnosis: ‘Back at square one’Christina Applegate has given fans a startling health update after revealing that she was misdiagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. The actress, who first shared her diagnosis a little over five years...
October 20, 2026 - 07:16
Health Care at the Ballot Box: Key Measures to Watch This Midterm CycleVoters in several states will decide health care questions directly this November, and the outcomes could reveal how Americans feel about some of the most divisive medical issues of the moment....
October 19, 2026 - 23:18
Trump Establishes Women's Health Division at NIHPresident Trump signed an executive order on Monday creating a new women`s health division within the National Institutes of Health, a move he framed as a long overdue correction to how the federal...
October 19, 2026 - 00:53
Ebola Outbreak in Congo Reaches Eighth Province as Cases ClimbThe Ebola outbreak in Congo, already the deadliest ever recorded in the country, has now spread to an eighth province, health authorities confirmed this week. The virus has reached a region that...
October 18, 2026 - 05:26
Medicare Open Enrollment Begins With Tight Deadline for Plan ChangesMedicare open enrollment started Thursday, Oct. 15, giving beneficiaries less than two months to compare and potentially change their plans before the Dec. 7 deadline. The annual window allows...
October 17, 2026 - 18:43
Kenya Reports Four More Ebola Cases as Total Rises to SevenKenyan health authorities have confirmed four additional Ebola cases, three of them involving health workers, bringing the country`s total number of infections to seven. The announcement marks a...
October 17, 2026 - 01:19
Lancaster County Health Systems Unify Patient Records Under Single PlatformAll major health systems in Lancaster County will be using the same online portal for health records by Nov. 2, allowing caregivers to access records with patient consent regardless of where...
October 16, 2026 - 10:37
Essex Mental Health Team Required Approval Before Disabling CamerasPatients receiving mental health care in Essex were required to seek formal approval before turning off cameras inside their rooms, a public inquiry has heard. Staff members described a process...
October 15, 2026 - 23:39
Local Leaders Sound Alarm Over Threats to Safety Net ProgramsThe Multnomah County Board of Commissioners was briefed Tuesday, Oct. 13, on the harmful and ongoing effects of House Resolution 1. County and state officials used the session to warn that the...
October 15, 2026 - 03:34
Kristaps Porzingis, Warriors Give Status Update as Health-Related Matter Sidelines Star IndefinitelyGolden State Warriors center Kristaps Porzingis remains away from the team as he deals with a health-related matter that has no clear timeline for a return. The organization addressed the situation...
October 14, 2026 - 04:21
Centene CEO Says AI's Real Potential Goes Beyond AutomationSarah London, the chief executive officer of Centene, argues that the health care industry is focusing too narrowly on artificial intelligence as a tool for cutting administrative work. In her view...
October 13, 2026 - 03:15
How wearing smart textiles could transform health and safety for people with additional needsA bra, a vest, a sock, a pillow and a pair of gloves might seem like unlikely places to find technology tackling serious health, safety and communication problems. But at Nottingham Trent...
October 12, 2026 - 08:15
Why is health-related economic inactivity on the rise?The number of working age people in the UK who are dropping out of the labour market due to illness has climbed faster than in comparable nations. This trend has serious consequences for the...
October 11, 2026 - 23:31
Catholic Ministry Launches Online Courses to Support Mental Health OutreachA Catholic ministry based in the United States has introduced a series of online courses designed to equip lay Catholics with the knowledge and skills needed to walk alongside people facing mental...
October 11, 2026 - 06:48
Service increases access to mental health support in East YorkshireA mental health support service in East Yorkshire has widened its reach, offering help to more people who need it. The programme covers a range of topics, including managing anxiety and boosting...
October 10, 2026 - 21:59
Macon Co. Health Department starts drive thru flu, COVID vaccination clinicsThe Macon County Health Department has begun operating drive-thru clinics to provide flu and COVID-19 vaccinations to residents. The move comes as flu season arrives earlier than expected,...
October 10, 2026 - 10:39
The Hidden Health Risk of Not Knowing Your Family Medical HistoryPeople who have been adopted or are in care sometimes struggle to access family medical history which could be crucial to their own health. While most patients can answer questions about heart...
October 9, 2026 - 19:41
Employer Contributions to Health Savings Accounts Are on the RiseEmployer money is becoming a bigger part of how health savings accounts get funded, according to Internal Revenue Service data highlighted in a recent report from the Congressional Research Service...
October 9, 2026 - 11:27
Conference Gives Kinship Caregivers Resources and a VoiceAbout 125 caregivers, professionals and community organizations attended Foster Family Alliance of NC`s event last month. The gathering focused on relatives raising children who are not their own,...
October 8, 2026 - 20:35
Teen Suicide-Related ER Visits Are Rising SharplyA troubling new study is putting a spotlight on a growing mental health crisis among children and teens. Researchers found that emergency room visits linked to suicidal thoughts and suicide...
October 8, 2026 - 10:59
Dental Experts Join New Advisory Board to Guide Oral Care InnovationA new global advisory board focused on oral healthcare has been established, bringing together dental professionals to provide scientific, clinical and strategic guidance. The group will help shape...
October 7, 2026 - 18:43
Mental health system failed woman accused of fatally stabbing 7-year-old girl, lawyer saysA public defender representing Shavon Gayden says the deadly weekend stabbing of a 7-year-old girl could have been prevented if the suspect had received better psychiatric care. Gayden remained...