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...
May 25, 2026 - 07:17
Workplace partners: Rogue Valley medical team targets employee health and recoveryA southern Oregon medical group is working to keep local workers healthy and back on the job faster after an injury. Valley Immediate Care has built a program around occupational health and injured...
May 24, 2026 - 21:17
Fruit-Flavored Vapes Grow More Accessible, Raising New Safety QuestionsRecent decisions by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration have quietly reversed a years-long crackdown on fruit-flavored e-cigarette pods, making these products more available on store shelves. The...
May 24, 2026 - 08:43
Home 'sick' home? Here’s how to keep your house healthyMichael Reed entered first, turning on the lights to make it feel like home before the clients arrived. He flipped switches as he walked through the formal living room, the kitchen, and the hallway...
May 23, 2026 - 19:06
More than 500 children killed in measles outbreak in BangladeshA severe measles outbreak in Bangladesh has claimed the lives of over 500 children, with health officials reporting that the majority of cases are occurring in the youngest age groups. Doctors on...
May 23, 2026 - 04:52
Jacksonville community honors fallen hero with fundraiser for first responder mental healthHe ran toward danger for a living. As a Marine, a firefighter and a lifeguard, Garrett Opper spent his life in service to others. But like so many who dedicate themselves to protecting their...
May 22, 2026 - 00:30
Trump's health department is expanding the use of AI in the hunt for fraudThe Department of Health and Human Services is ramping up its reliance on artificial intelligence to detect fraud in federal grants and health programs. Under the Trump administration, the agency...
May 21, 2026 - 07:18
Camp Mystic health officer loses nursing license after deadly Texas flood killed 27 girlsThe former chief health officer at Camp Mystic has permanently lost her nursing license, more than a year after a catastrophic flash flood swept through the Texas campground and killed 27 girls....
May 20, 2026 - 21:15
RFK Jr. terminates heads of preventive services task force amid overhaulU.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has quietly dismissed the two top leaders of a major preventive services task force, signaling a broader shakeup of the panel`s...
May 20, 2026 - 03:00
UVA alumna combines science and culture to improve women’s healthA recent University of Virginia graduate is set to use a prestigious Rotary Scholarship to push forward research that merges medical science with cultural understanding, specifically targeting...
May 19, 2026 - 17:01
Vaginal Health Products Are Booming. Do You Really Need Them?A growing number of products promising to balance, cleanse, and rejuvenate the vagina are flying off store shelves. From probiotic supplements and pH-balancing washes to scented wipes and steaming...
May 18, 2026 - 17:40
Lauren Alaina Tears Up While Addressing Mental Health at ACM AwardsSinger Lauren Alaina became visibly emotional while introducing Dan + Shay at the Academy of Country Music Awards on Sunday night. The country star was brought to tears as she spoke about mental...
May 18, 2026 - 04:38
Ebola outbreak in Central Africa declared a ‘Public Health Emergency of International Concern’The World Health Organization has officially designated the expanding Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and neighboring Uganda as a Public Health Emergency of International...
May 17, 2026 - 07:03
PAID POST: Connecticut fined every major insurer for blocking mental health care. Now what?Connecticut insurance regulators have issued fines against all five of the state`s largest health insurers for violating mental health parity laws. The enforcement action targets companies that...
May 16, 2026 - 23:33
University of Washington study finds decline in pollinators puts human health at riskA new study from the University of Washington has drawn a direct line between the global decline of pollinating insects and worsening human health outcomes. The research, published in the journal...
May 16, 2026 - 06:29
Trump’s flavored vape push sparks backlash from MAHA influencers, health officialsThe FDA has quietly opened a new pathway for tobacco companies to sell flavored e-cigarettes, recently granting its first authorization for fruit-flavored vapes. The move, backed by former...