August 26, 2026 - 02:33
Faulkner University Awarded More Than $3 Million to Transform Rural Health Care Access and Workforce Development in AlabamaFaulkner University has secured more than $3 million in funding through Alabama`s Rural Health Transformation Program to expand medical services and train a new generation of health care workers...
August 25, 2026 - 13:39
Drug mix-up at Ascension impacts at least 4 surgeries, leaves 1 patient paralyzedHospital officials are working to determine how a contaminated anesthetic may have reached operating rooms, after at least four joint replacement procedures were impacted and one patient was left...
August 24, 2026 - 17:16
Alfalfa sprouts linked to food poisoning in 15 states, officials sayFederal health authorities have identified alfalfa sprouts as the likely source of a multi-state food poisoning outbreak that has now reached 15 states. The Centers for Disease Control and...
August 24, 2026 - 15:42
FDA digital health leader promises generative AI regulatory guidance is comingThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration is preparing to release formal guidance on how it will regulate generative artificial intelligence used in medical devices, according to Rick Abramson, the...
August 23, 2026 - 22:04
San Diego woman, 41, has arms and legs amputated after routine checkup went horribly wrongA 41-year-old woman from Spring Valley, California, is recovering after a routine medical appointment in May took a devastating turn. The woman, whose name has not been released, went in for a...
August 23, 2026 - 11:37
Thrive Counseling opens in Owensboro with focus on accessible, welcoming mental health careA new resource for mental health has arrived in Owensboro. Thrive Counseling officially opened its doors on August 3, and the team behind it says the goal is simple: make therapy feel less...
August 22, 2026 - 23:19
Montour County coroner: Man dead hours before 911 call from Danville health facilityThe Montour County Coroner`s Office is accusing a behavioral health facility near Danville of failing to cooperate with an investigation into the death of a 31-year-old man. Coroner Dr. Scott Lynn...
August 22, 2026 - 13:06
FA Cup: Kevin Ellison on mental health and still playing at 47Kevin Ellison has seen a lot in football. He once signed for Premier League Leicester City, but his career has mostly been a long, winding road through the lower leagues. Now at 47, he is still...
August 21, 2026 - 23:11
Employer health costs projected to rise 9.5 percentA new risk analysis from the insurance brokerage firm Aon indicates that U.S. employers should brace for a significant increase in healthcare expenses next year. The report, released this week,...
August 21, 2026 - 13:02
Cameroon’s 93-year-old president returns after a long stay abroad raises health concernsPaul Biya, the oldest head of state in the world, has returned to Cameroon after spending more than two months abroad, marking the longest stretch he has been away from the country during his 44...
August 20, 2026 - 18:23
9 Healthy But Not Boring Toast Toppings Dietitians LovePlain toast can get dull fast, but loading it with the right ingredients turns a basic slice into a satisfying meal. Dietitians say the key is balancing fiber, protein, and healthy fats so you stay...
August 20, 2026 - 02:49
Health officials urge precautions against mosquitoes following state’s first human EEE case in 5 yearsState health officials confirmed Wednesday that a Michigan resident has tested positive for Eastern Equine Encephalitis, marking the first human case of the mosquito-borne virus in the state since...
August 19, 2026 - 05:31
Nesbitt's departure proves politics can't be removed from healthMike Nesbitt has resigned from his post as health minister, a move that came just days after a public disagreement with his own party leader, Jon Burrows. The resignation, confirmed on Tuesday,...
August 18, 2026 - 18:23
Study links dollar store food quality to worse health outcomesShoppers who regularly buy food at dollar stores might be saving money at the register, but new research suggests those savings come at a measurable cost to their well-being. A study published this...
August 18, 2026 - 07:51
'Needs to be moved to hospital now': Imran Khan's health in jail deterioratesFormer Pakistani President Arif Alvi has issued a stark warning about the deteriorating health of jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan, stating that his medical reports are `alarming` and that...
August 17, 2026 - 20:35
Artificial Intelligence helps Munson health care provider focus more on patients, less on screensFORT LEAVENWORTH, Kansas - Mikaela Altis, a physician assistant in the primary care department at Munson Army Health Center, says a new AI tool has changed how she works with patients. Instead of...
August 17, 2026 - 02:22
Chronic pain is missing from America’s heat warningsA new study suggests that chronic pain should be a bigger part of how America prepares for extreme heat, and it shows that people in rural areas may be the least protected. The research points to a...
August 16, 2026 - 12:47
Timeline: Santa Fe's Mobile Integrated Health Office and Alternative Response UnitThe Santa Fe Fire Department`s Mobile Integrated Health Office and its Alternative Response Unit have evolved significantly since their inception, marking a shift in how the city handles...
August 15, 2026 - 21:37
Yellow heat health warning issued for South WestThe UK Health Security Agency has issued a yellow heat health alert for the South West, with the warning set to run from 10:00 BST on Saturday morning until 09:00 on Tuesday. The alert covers the...
August 15, 2026 - 13:39
Kent County Youth Fair exhibitor tests positive for swine flu, health officials sayHealth officials confirmed that a person who showed pigs at the Kent County Youth Fair in early August has tested positive for a strain of swine flu. The case was announced after routine monitoring...
August 14, 2026 - 23:02
$213M federal boost targets rural NC health care, expanding digital and maternal servicesMore than $213 million in federal money is now flowing into North Carolina, with a clear focus on shoring up health services in rural parts of the state. The funding is designed to expand digital...
August 14, 2026 - 12:42
Public Health Watch Wins Two National Edward R. Murrow AwardsPublic Health Watch has been recognized with two national Edward R. Murrow Awards, honoring the nonprofit newsroom`s deep-dive investigations into environmental harm and the gaps in American...
August 13, 2026 - 21:23
Coming March 2027: the Idaho Health Priorities ConferenceBoise State University`s School of Public and Population Health is joining forces with the Idaho Public Health Association to host a major statewide conference in March 2027. The event, planned for...
August 13, 2026 - 01:50
Navy meets with USS Abraham Lincoln families over mental health worriesNavy officials have held meetings with relatives of sailors serving on the USS Abraham Lincoln, responding to growing worries about the mental toll of the ship`s extended deployment in the Middle...
August 12, 2026 - 08:26
Rod Stewart's Iowa State Fair concert canceled over health issuesFans hoping to catch Rod Stewart at the Iowa State Fair this summer will need to make other plans. Organizers confirmed on Tuesday that the legendary singer`s August performance has been called off...
August 11, 2026 - 17:11
Dietitian Shares No. 1 Plant-Based Protein to Boost Brain HealthWhen people think about protein for brain health, they often picture eggs or salmon. But a growing number of nutrition experts are pointing to a humble plant source that does double duty: it fights...
August 11, 2026 - 04:10
What alcohol is consumed — not just how muchA recent analysis has shifted the conversation around drinking and health, focusing not just on how much people drink, but on what they are actually consuming. The findings suggest that the type of...
August 10, 2026 - 16:50
Nature Medicine Just Published the AI Mental Health Audit Framework the FDA Hasn’t Written YetA new framework for evaluating artificial intelligence chatbots used in mental health care has been published in Nature Medicine, offering a structured method for clinical trials that the FDA has...
August 9, 2026 - 18:35
The Watch: Microplastics Linked To Fatty Liver DiseaseA new study has drawn a direct line between microplastics and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, with the most common type of plastic used in food packaging showing up in liver tissue samples....
August 9, 2026 - 00:41
These Arizona health insurance companies are seeking rate increases of more than 25%Health insurers selling individual plans through the Affordable Care Act marketplace in Arizona are asking for significant rate increases next year. The average requested premium bump across all...