August 6, 2026 - 03:04
NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi Unveils Art Exhibit for Behavioral Health Patients with Ribbon Cutting CeremonyBronx, NY - NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi held a ribbon cutting ceremony to unveil a new art exhibit at its Comprehensive Addiction Treatment Center. The display features works from the hospital...
August 5, 2026 - 11:01
More Medicaid coverage hasn’t curbed increased firearm suicides among most menA new analysis of national data shows that while broader Medicaid access has helped some groups, it has not reversed a troubling upward trend in firearm suicides among most adult men. The study,...
August 4, 2026 - 19:20
Maine DHHS invites 11 rural hospitals to participate in $30M resiliency initiativeThe Maine Department of Health and Human Services has officially invited eleven rural hospitals across the state to take part in a new thirty million dollar program aimed at shoring up their...
August 4, 2026 - 02:22
Nurses deliver petition opposing CommonSpirit Health’s planned layoffs of frontline health care workersRegistered nurses staged a protest and delivered a petition to CommonSpirit Health leadership on Tuesday, pushing back against the system`s plan to cut more than 175 frontline positions across 17...
August 3, 2026 - 10:02
AI Identifies Previously Unrecognized Health Insights in Routine Sleep StudiesA collaborative research effort has produced a new artificial intelligence system that can pull out health information from routine sleep studies that doctors have typically overlooked. The model,...
August 2, 2026 - 23:43
Dewey's Pizza hosts 5K to raise dough for children's hospitals, mental healthCincinnati-based pizza chain Dewey`s Pizza brought out runners and dough lovers alike this weekend for its annual Run to Raise Dough 5K, a community event that combines fitness with fundraising for...
August 2, 2026 - 15:07
Guarding our health is an act of Jewish responsibilityThere is a common misunderstanding that spiritual devotion means ignoring physical needs. Some believe that constant prayer and study are the only true expressions of faith, while exercise, sleep,...
August 1, 2026 - 23:45
University Health keeps tax rate steady despite financial squeezeUniversity Health has decided to keep its property tax rate unchanged for the coming fiscal year, even as the organization absorbs the costs of opening two new community hospitals and deals with...
August 1, 2026 - 07:43
Frederick Health Hospital Auxiliary completes $1M pledge for Critical Care CampaignThe Frederick Health Hospital Auxiliary has officially completed its $1 million pledge to the hospital`s ReEnvisioning Critical Care Campaign, delivering a final payment of $260,000. The...
July 31, 2026 - 20:56
Hims and Hers accused of sharing GLP-1 patients' health data with MetaThe Federal Trade Commission has filed a lawsuit against Hims and Hers, the popular telehealth company, accusing it of improperly sharing sensitive health information of GLP-1 patients with Meta,...
July 31, 2026 - 10:54
Hydrogen-powered shipping could deliver $284 billion in annual health benefitsA new research model suggests that swapping the global shipping fleet to hydrogen fuel could bring massive public health rewards, potentially saving more than 129,000 lives annually and generating...
July 30, 2026 - 21:10
The four most important words in healthcare right nowA new conversation is quietly taking shape in exam rooms across the country. It does not involve a new drug or a surgical technique. It centers on artificial intelligence, and the four most...
July 30, 2026 - 15:07
Chronically ill people face confusion over new Medicaid work rules and ‘medically frail’ exemptionPatients, advocates, and healthcare experts are raising alarms over the confusion surrounding new Medicaid work requirements and the narrow `medically frail` exemption meant to protect the most...
July 29, 2026 - 21:20
West Nile Virus Detected in Mosquitoes in Coastal GeorgiaHealth officials are urging residents to reach for the bug spray before stepping outside. The Coastal Health District confirmed that three mosquito samples collected in Chatham County have tested...
July 29, 2026 - 01:16
Overlooked plant proteins may boost gut healthFor years, the conversation around gut health has focused on fiber, fermented foods, and probiotics. But a new wave of research is pointing to a different player: overlooked plant proteins. While...
July 28, 2026 - 14:52
An entirely new kind of drug will help us treat the untreatableA groundbreaking medication, the first of its kind to operate through an entirely novel mechanism, has just received approval. Unlike traditional drugs that target proteins, this new approach works...
July 27, 2026 - 17:38
Court: Mental health evaluation requested for man accused of Bent Creek runner attackA judge on Monday granted a request from prosecutors to have a separate mental health evaluation performed on a man charged with attacking a runner in the Bent Creek area earlier this year. The...
July 27, 2026 - 15:47
Retirees need at least $185K set aside to cover healthcare, even with Medicare, study findsA new analysis from Fidelity Investments finds that a 65-year-old retiring this year should expect to spend at least $185,000 on healthcare expenses throughout retirement. That figure, which covers...
July 26, 2026 - 21:31
Sunday Gardener: Pruning flowers for healthy growthCarrie Engel, a longtime expert from Valley View Farms, says that pruning isn`t just about shaping a plant or cleaning up dead blooms. For flowers that are clearly struggling, a careful cut can be...
July 26, 2026 - 15:31
Lead Pollution and Its Health Risks Linked to Former Mining AreasA recent review highlights significant health risks associated with lead pollution, particularly in animals raised near former mining sites. Researchers found that these animals can accumulate high...
July 25, 2026 - 22:46
Best Foods for Enhancing Brain HealthDr. Sandra Darling, a preventive medicine expert, highlights the benefits of a Mediterranean diet for brain health. This diet is rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and healthy fats, which...
July 24, 2026 - 21:49
Health Alert for Lake Okeechobee Due to Toxic AlgaeHealth officials are warning people and pet owners to steer clear of certain areas around Lake Okeechobee after tests revealed the presence of harmful blue-green algae toxins. These toxins can pose...
July 24, 2026 - 03:55
Jayapal, Markey Introduce Updated Legislation to Set Strong Guardrails for Private Equity in HealthcareWashington (July 23, 2026) - Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal and Senator Edward J. Markey have reintroduced the Health Over Wealth Act, a bill aimed at increasing oversight of private equity firms...
July 23, 2026 - 08:38
Jersey health charges would need public supportA new report from the Jersey Audit Office has revealed that any future health charges proposed by the government would need strong public support to move forward. The document indicates that...
July 22, 2026 - 21:40
ACLU sues Penn State Health over canceled gender-affirming care procedureThe American Civil Liberties Union has filed a lawsuit against Penn State Health after a gender-affirming care procedure was canceled at one of its hospitals. The lawsuit claims the surgery was...
July 22, 2026 - 17:02
As Maui recovers from devastating fires, a study offers vision for new rural health modelNearly two years after wildfires tore through Lahaina, a new study is offering a path forward for rural communities struggling with long-term disaster recovery. The research, which tracked the...
July 21, 2026 - 17:05
2 large hospital systems just announced a new partnership in ColoradoTwo of the nation`s largest hospital systems have announced a major partnership that will reshape healthcare access in Colorado. Under the proposed affiliation, AdventHealth will assume operational...
July 21, 2026 - 08:39
Family stresses need for mental health resources after man's accused of killing his auntCOLUMBUS - A local family is grieving what they describe as a double loss: the death of a beloved aunt and the arrest of the man accused of killing her, her own nephew. Relatives say the tragedy...
July 20, 2026 - 17:42
Emergency nurses know what it’s like to suffer pangs of moral distressA recent study published in the Journal of Clinical Nursing reveals that emergency room nurses experience moral distress at rates and intensities comparable to the physicians they work beside. The...
July 20, 2026 - 10:31
Health tech firm Craneware says customer and staff data stolen in cyber attackEdinburgh-based health technology firm Craneware has confirmed that sensitive data belonging to its customers and staff was stolen in a recent cyber attack. The company, which provides financial...