May 29, 2026 - 09:18
Collaborative Health begins welcoming patients at new HealthplexA new healthcare facility in Lynchburg has officially started seeing patients, marking a major step forward for the community`s medical services. The Collaborative Health team began welcoming...
May 28, 2026 - 18:11
How Houston's humidity will impact your physical and mental health this summerEvery summer, Houstonians brace for the same thing: brutal heat mixed with thick, sticky humidity that makes even a short walk outside feel exhausting. But the impact of that heavy air goes far...
May 28, 2026 - 03:00
Colorectal cancer risk linked to gut microbiome alterations | Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public HealthEven more than ten years after a precancerous growth called an adenoma is removed from the colon, the gut microbiome and its related metabolites may still show lasting changes that increase the...
May 27, 2026 - 14:17
A Great Athlete is a Healthy Athlete: Muaz’s Journey to Becoming a Fitness CaptainEvery May, Special Olympics marks Fitness and Sport Month, a time to highlight how physical activity boosts health, performance, and overall well-being for athletes. This year, I sat down with Muaz...
May 26, 2026 - 20:41
Popular fruit may help protect your skin from the sun, new study suggestsA new study suggests that eating grapes might offer a natural layer of protection against the sun`s harmful rays. Published in the journal ACS Nutrition Science, the research indicates that...
May 26, 2026 - 16:16
Optima Health Leads These 3 Undiscovered Gems in the United KingdomAs the FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 struggle under pressure from weak global signals and disappointing trade numbers out of China, many investors are shifting their attention away from big-name blue chips...
May 25, 2026 - 18:51
Ebola patients flee in attacks on Congo health facilities, hobbling responseA series of violent attacks on health facilities in the Democratic Republic of Congo has forced dozens of Ebola patients to flee, severely undermining efforts to contain the outbreak. Medical...
May 25, 2026 - 08:36
Poisonous wild bloom in CA linked to 50 illnesses, 4 deathsCalifornia health officials are urging residents to avoid picking or eating any wild mushrooms following an extended and unusual bloom of toxic varieties across the state. The bloom has been linked...
May 24, 2026 - 22:27
Chemist addresses health, safety concerns of chemical tank emergencyCrews in Garden Grove are still working to keep a damaged chemical tank from overheating as the emergency situation remains under close watch. Elaine Bernal, a lecturer in chemistry and...
May 24, 2026 - 16:03
Fmr. attorney of courthouse shooting suspect said she had 'significant mental health issues'The former attorney for Gwendolyn White, the 57-year-old woman accused of shooting two lawyers outside the Wake County Courthouse last Friday, has stated that the suspect battled severe mental...
May 23, 2026 - 19:28
Steve Sarkisian Shares Significant Health Update For Jonah WilliamsTexas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian offered a significant health update on versatile player Jonah Williams, shedding light on the star`s recovery timeline. Speaking to reporters, Sarkisian...
May 23, 2026 - 12:49
Senator Bill Cassidy Is A Case Study In Public Health And Political RiskSenator Bill Cassidy`s defeat in the Louisiana Senate primary has become a stark example of how public health stances can determine political fate. Cassidy, a physician and longtime Republican,...
May 22, 2026 - 19:19
Tulsi Gabbard resigns as director of national intelligence, citing her husband’s healthTulsi Gabbard has resigned from her position as director of national intelligence under President Donald Trump, stating that her husband`s ongoing battle with cancer requires her full attention at...
May 22, 2026 - 04:25
The Trump administration expands its use of AI in the hunt for healthcare fraudThe Department of Health and Human Services is stepping up its reliance on artificial intelligence to detect waste and fraud in federal healthcare programs. Under a new directive, the agency will...
May 21, 2026 - 00:43
Philly health department notifies Center City dental patients of possible exposure to hepatitis, HIVPhiladelphia health officials are urging patients of a Center City dental practice to get tested for hepatitis and HIV after an investigation uncovered unsanitary conditions. The Philadelphia...
May 20, 2026 - 08:17
Why renaming this common hormonal disorder is a huge dealYou probably know someone who has a condition that, until last week, was known as PCOS, or polycystic ovary syndrome. It affects one in eight women of reproductive age. But despite being so common,...
May 19, 2026 - 21:27
ABC7's Tracy Butler provides health updateLongtime ABC7 meteorologist Tracy Butler offered a candid health update to her audience, revealing details about a recent medical challenge. During a live segment, Butler explained that she had...
May 19, 2026 - 04:46
Why the WakeMed - Atrium Health hospital merger mattersHospital executives worked in secret for two years to finalize the merger between WakeMed Health and Hospitals and Atrium Health, a deal that will fundamentally alter the healthcare landscape in...
May 18, 2026 - 09:33
World Economic Forum: women’s health gets only 20% of R&D funding. We must seize this $1 trillion opportunityA fresh analysis backed by the Gates Foundation and Wellcome Leap has spotlighted a glaring imbalance in medical research. According to the data, less than 3% of all clinical trials are designed...
May 17, 2026 - 23:41
Advice from Medstar Health on protecting against melanoma in the summer sunAs Maryland gears up for a stretch of summer-like sunshine this week, health experts are reminding residents to take sun protection seriously. Medstar Health has released practical advice for...
May 17, 2026 - 03:41
Report discovers rodent droppings at Prantl's Bakery locationPrantl`s Bakery released a public statement on Friday in response to a recent inspection report from the Allegheny County Health Department. The report detailed the discovery of rodent droppings at...
May 16, 2026 - 01:11
San Antonio and H-E-B Bring Back Insulin Help Program for Local ResidentsSAN ANTONIO - People in the San Antonio area who have trouble paying for insulin can now get some relief. The city`s Metro Health department has teamed up with H-E-B again to restart an assistance...
May 15, 2026 - 12:07
How old do you look? Try this AI tool from Boston researchersA new artificial intelligence tool developed by researchers in Boston claims to estimate your biological age from a simple facial photo. The system, created by scientists at a leading Boston...
May 14, 2026 - 18:22
NBA star Kevin Love spotlights mental health through nonprofitNBA star Kevin Love is turning his personal mental health journey into a hands-on classroom experience for young people. The five-time All-Star and 2016 NBA champion has launched a new initiative...
May 14, 2026 - 01:39
Bomb Threat Investigation Underway at Augusta HealthFISHERSVILLE, VIRGINIA - An investigation is underway after a bomb threat was called into Augusta Health`s main hospital on Wednesday afternoon. Hospital officials confirmed that the facility...
May 13, 2026 - 14:23
Maine's mental health system is failing families and taxpayersMay is Mental Health Awareness Month, but for families in Maine who live with severe mental illness every day, awareness rings hollow. What they need is action, accountability, and real...
May 12, 2026 - 17:43
No sign of larger hantavirus outbreak, says UN health agencyThe World Health Organization has stated that there is currently no evidence of a larger hantavirus outbreak spreading beyond the reported cases. However, the agency`s director warned that the...
May 12, 2026 - 05:00
55th Commencement Celebrated by UConn HealthUConn Health marked its 55th commencement ceremony this week, honoring 263 graduates who are set to enter the healthcare field as physicians, dentists, and scientists. The university, recognized as...
May 11, 2026 - 01:16
Mental Health Awareness Month: Combatting stigma with NAMI Metropolitan BaltimoreFor many people living with mental health conditions, the hardest part is not the diagnosis itself, but the silence that follows. Stigma can keep someone from reaching out, from asking for help, or...
May 10, 2026 - 14:24
Holy Cross event focuses on brain health with a rural emphasisHOLY CROSS, Iowa - For a few hours Saturday morning, the population of Holy Cross likely doubled as residents and visitors packed the local community center for a health event with a specific focus...