September 22, 2026 - 07:13
Wildfire Smoke Poses Higher Health Risks Than Other Air PollutionNew research indicates that smoke from wildfires may be more dangerous to human health than other forms of air pollution. The findings suggest that exposure to wildfire smoke is linked to increased...
September 21, 2026 - 23:40
Maine’s Office of Affordable Health Care seeks public inputState officials are asking residents to speak up about their experiences with the healthcare system. The Office of Affordable Health Care will hold its yearly public hearing this week, giving...
September 21, 2026 - 14:37
The Critical Role of Trust in Scientific InstitutionsTrust in science serves as the foundation for how societies make decisions about health, safety, and the future. When people believe in the integrity of scientific research, they are more likely to...
September 20, 2026 - 18:12
Massachusetts Postpartum Home Visit Plan Ignites Debate Over Government ReachA new state initiative in Massachusetts is drawing sharp reactions online after officials announced millions in funding to send nurses into the homes of new parents. Governor Maura Healey is...
September 20, 2026 - 01:18
Screen Time and Eyelid Health Play a Role in Dry Eye RiskRising rates of dry eye are not simply a matter of people staring at screens for too long. According to Ashraf Ahmad, MD, the condition involves a mix of modern habits and physical factors that...
September 19, 2026 - 11:02
Avalanche news: Gabriel Landeskog's health update will excite fansThe Colorado Avalanche received a significant boost last season when Gabriel Landeskog returned to full-time action. The captain had been sidelined for two full seasons due to persistent knee...
September 18, 2026 - 19:24
Rehab Reunion Brings Former Patients and Caregivers TogetherDozens of people gathered at a hospital in Hollywood, Florida this week for a reunion that highlighted the bond between patients and the staff who helped them recover. The event took place at...
September 18, 2026 - 10:07
Oklahoma Medicaid Expands Access to Opioid Use Disorder MedicationOklahoma Medicaid recipients will have an easier time getting a long-acting medication used to treat opioid use disorder. The state Health Care Authority has removed prior authorization...
September 17, 2026 - 20:13
UA to use rural health money to develop Thrive Radar, online tool expanding on work of Arkansas Health SurveyFAYETTEVILLE -- More than $750,000 received through the Arkansas Rural Health Transformation Program will be used to help communities know where health resources exist, gaps remain and investment...
September 17, 2026 - 14:30
Apple's Health App Update Could Change How We Track FitnessApple is making a serious push into the health and fitness tracking space, and its latest updates to the Health app are giving dedicated wearable companies something to worry about. The new...
September 16, 2026 - 17:16
Rural Connecticut Hospitals Awarded $46 Million in Federal Health GrantsFour rural hospitals in Connecticut have received a combined $46 million in federal funding aimed at strengthening health care services in underserved communities. Charlotte Hungerford, Day Kimball...
September 16, 2026 - 04:28
Massachusetts Moves to Expand Postpartum Care With Home Nurse VisitsMassachusetts Gov. Maura Healey has put forward a plan to offer free home visits by nurses to every family with a newborn, paired with revised rules for mental health screening among new mothers....
September 15, 2026 - 07:21
UK’s Be Healthy Bash returns Sept. 19 with free health and wellness resourcesThe annual Be Healthy Bash is set to return on Sept. 19, offering community members a chance to focus on their well-being in a fun and welcoming environment. The event brings together health...
September 14, 2026 - 22:05
Pennsylvania Senators Seek Answers on Canceled Health Research GrantsPennsylvania`s senators are raising concerns over the recent cancellation of over 150 health research grants by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The abrupt termination of these...
September 14, 2026 - 12:28
Rising Uninsured Rates Strain Kansas City Hospitals as Subsidy Expirations and Medicaid Changes LoomKansas City area hospitals are reporting a steady increase in patients arriving without health insurance coverage, a trend that administrators link directly to the expiration of enhanced subsidies...
September 13, 2026 - 18:27
The Lingering Health Crisis From 9/11's Toxic DustThe immediate aftermath of the September 11 attacks brought a second, slower catastrophe that continues to unfold today. When the Twin Towers collapsed, they released a massive cloud of pulverized...
September 13, 2026 - 02:26
Court Extends Protections to Catholic Providers Under Illinois Assisted Suicide LawA federal judge on Sept. 11 temporarily blocked Illinois from enforcing the state`s physician-assisted suicide law for Catholic entities that challenged it. The ruling grants relief to a group of...
September 12, 2026 - 12:31
Rabies Alert Issued After Bat Found at Providence ZooHealth officials in Rhode Island are warning the public after a bat tested positive for rabies at a zoo in Providence last month. The infected animal was discovered at the facility, prompting...
September 11, 2026 - 23:12
Williamson Health board dedicates room to AndersonThe Williamson Health Board of Trustees used its final August meeting to honor a longtime public servant. During the session on Aug. 27, board members dedicated their board room to retiring...
September 11, 2026 - 16:21
Breaking News and Analysis Across Global EventsThe news cycle moves fast, and keeping up with it means looking at more than just headlines. From Washington to Brussels to Beijing, political shifts are reshaping alliances and domestic policies...
September 10, 2026 - 20:48
Nichols College Launches Flexible Master's Program in Mental Health CounselingThe new master`s program comes as Massachusetts faces both high unmet behavioral-health needs and staffing instability in outpatient care. Nichols College has introduced a Master of Arts in...
September 10, 2026 - 13:49
New Moment of Silence Added to 9/11 Ceremony to Honor Those Lost to Related IllnessesA seventh moment of silence will be added to the annual September 11 commemoration at Ground Zero. This new pause will specifically honor the thousands of people who have died from illnesses and...
September 9, 2026 - 23:26
Health Policy Watch | US to phase out HIV support for Namibia after data-sharing impasseThe United States has confirmed it will phase out financial support for Namibia`s HIV response by 2027, bringing an end to a long-running aid partnership. The decision follows months of stalled...
September 9, 2026 - 01:22
Louisville opens first mental health crisis centerThe center is staffed by mental health professionals, including psychiatrists, nurses, and peer support specialists. People who come in can receive immediate assessment, short-term observation, and...
September 8, 2026 - 12:17
The Market Forces Quietly Adding Thousands to Patient BillsPatients are increasingly finding themselves caught in a financial squeeze that has little to do with the quality of their care. The culprit is a business strategy called vertical integration,...
September 7, 2026 - 18:25
Bears season preview: Health, roster battles and a tough scheduleThe Chicago Bears are set to kick off their regular season, and while the excitement is building, several key issues remain unresolved. FOX Chicago`s Cassie Carlson recently broke down the team`s...
September 7, 2026 - 03:29
Parents of San Diego mosque gunman say a mental health facility failed to heed FBI warningThe parents of Caleb Vazquez, the young man who opened fire at a San Diego mosque last month, are speaking out. They claim a mental health facility failed to act on an FBI warning about their son...
September 6, 2026 - 00:00
3 Stocks Tied To Rising HSA Use Including CVS Health StockHealth Savings Accounts are no longer a niche benefit. They are becoming a default option for millions of Americans, as more employers automatically enroll workers into high deductible health plans...
September 5, 2026 - 00:46
Sonoma County Indian Health Project secures expansion space as large clinic project delayedThe Sonoma County Indian Health Project has signed a lease on additional space in Santa Rosa to ease pressure on its current operations, stepping in as a stopgap while a much larger planned clinic...
September 4, 2026 - 04:06
Ravens reveal season-long captains, approach Week 1 in good healthThe Baltimore Ravens have settled on their leadership group for the 2025 season, and first-year head coach Jesse Minter will have a familiar core to lean on as the team prepares for its Week 1...