September 1, 2026 - 04:34
Transforming healthcare means transforming the conversationVermont finally has the funding and the political window to overhaul its struggling healthcare system. But money alone will not fix what ails it. The real obstacle, according to a growing number of...
August 31, 2026 - 15:51
How Guthrie plans to help PA Medicaid patientsAs Pennsylvania prepares for tighter federal Medicaid eligibility checks under the Trump administration, Guthrie is stepping up its game. The health system, which serves patients across the...
August 30, 2026 - 17:18
Potential measles exposure reported at Asheville hotel, NCDHHS saysNorth Carolina health officials have identified a confirmed measles case involving an out-of-state traveler who passed through Asheville in August. The North Carolina Department of Health and Human...
August 30, 2026 - 12:48
Asking Eric: Mandatory mental health days stress employeeDear Eric: Once a year, my employer pushes a group day off with coworkers, calling it a mental health day. The idea sounds fine on paper, but the reality is stressful. We are told to join a team...
August 29, 2026 - 18:10
900 pounds of produce donated at the Health and Wellness EventThe fifth annual Health and Wellness Event took place in Syracuse on Saturday, bringing together five local organizations for a community-focused afternoon. The groups combined their efforts to...
August 29, 2026 - 16:57
Digital technologies reshape clinical research and public healthA new wave of peer-reviewed commentary is making the case that digital technology is no longer just a convenience in medicine, but a structural force changing how studies are run, how outbreaks are...
August 28, 2026 - 18:01
DPH Confirms Four Additional Measles Cases in GeorgiaThe Georgia Department of Public Health has confirmed four new cases of measles in the metro Atlanta area, bringing the total number of infections in the current outbreak to a level that has...
August 28, 2026 - 13:32
Carteret County Health Department to host free Recovery Month eventMOREHEAD CITY, Carteret County - Carteret County will hold a free community gathering on Saturday, Aug. 29, to mark Recovery Month. The event is set to take place at the county health department`s...
August 27, 2026 - 19:59
How A Tribal Health System Built A Wastewater Early-Warning System From ScratchA tribal health organization in a remote part of Alaska has shown that a community can build a disease early-warning system on its own, without waiting for state or federal help. The group...
August 27, 2026 - 05:38
Free PMOS health check clinics 'good start, but more can be done'Jersey`s government has kicked off a three-month pilot program offering free health check clinics for women living with polycystic ovary syndrome, or PCOS. The initiative is being described as a...
August 26, 2026 - 23:11
NFL, NFLPA announce Behavioral Health Network for mental health assistanceThe National Football League and the NFL Players Association have jointly announced the creation of a Behavioral Health Network, set to launch on September 1st. The initiative is designed to...
August 26, 2026 - 11:35
McKesson makes major $2.25B oncology drug development acquisitionMcKesson, the Texas-based healthcare giant, is expanding its oncology footprint with a major acquisition. The company announced plans to buy Precision Medicine Group, a Maryland firm that provides...
August 25, 2026 - 23:01
Dolly Parton Was Always Positive in Health Updates Shared Before DeathDolly Parton remained upbeat and characteristically witty in the health updates she shared with fans during the months leading up to her death at age 80. Those close to her say she never lost her...
August 25, 2026 - 16:52
Mojtaba Khamenei seen, heard in rare video amid health concernsA newly released video showing Iran`s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has added to the speculation swirling around his condition, as the country`s leadership faces mounting uncertainty. The footage...
August 24, 2026 - 23:05
Alabama Launches $144 Million Rural Healthcare Initiative with First Round of GrantsGovernor Kay Ivey announced on Monday the initial distribution of funds from a landmark $144 million rural healthcare program, awarding 138 grants to medical providers and institutions throughout...
August 24, 2026 - 00:58
Cyclosporiasis cases are still being reported in N.C. Here’s what to knowHealth officials in North Carolina say new cases of cyclosporiasis are still being reported, but the pace has slowed considerably from the sharp spike seen in June and July. The state Department of...
August 23, 2026 - 05:06
U-M BME Expands Pre-health Advising for Engineering Students Pursuing Careers in Medicine, Health CareA new advising initiative within the University of Michigan`s Biomedical Engineering department is giving engineering students and alumni a clearer path toward careers in medicine and other health...
August 22, 2026 - 15:45
'I'm not ashamed' - Ellison on mental health and playing at 47Veteran forward Kevin Ellison, who once earned a move to Premier League side Leicester City, has spoken candidly about his ongoing career at the age of 47 and the importance of discussing mental...
August 21, 2026 - 20:47
Healthcare startup Devoted Health could be valued at $25 billionDevoted Health, the healthcare startup co-founded by brothers Ed and Todd Park, is reportedly in the middle of a fundraising effort that could push its valuation to around 25 billion dollars. That...
August 21, 2026 - 11:57
Lil Nas X’s bipolar diagnosis and the paradox of treatmentWhen Lil Nas X recently shared that he has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder, the reaction was a mix of support, concern, and the usual online noise. But the conversation that followed has...
August 20, 2026 - 20:21
Disney plots employee stock purchase plan, shakes up health insuranceDisney is rolling out a new employee stock purchase program and making significant changes to its health insurance offerings, a move that comes just months after the company trimmed stock-based...
August 20, 2026 - 06:54
Can reclassifying muscle dysmorphia unlock better care for boys and men?Men now account for roughly one in three people in the United States who struggle with eating disorders, a shift that challenges the long-held belief that these conditions mostly affect women. For...
August 19, 2026 - 17:14
Local health provider expanding into Livingston Parish with fifth clinicMercy Autism Center is bringing its services to Livingston Parish, with a new clinic in Denham Springs scheduled to open this fall. The move marks the organization`s fifth location and comes in...
August 19, 2026 - 12:55
Syria Health Cluster Outlines 2026 Priority Plan and Funding AllocationsDamascus - The Health Cluster for the Syrian Arab Republic has released its detailed severity prioritization and allocation framework for 2026, mapping out where limited medical resources will...
August 18, 2026 - 19:49
UNC Health rebrands startup investment arm, adds $125MUNC Health has officially rebranded its startup investment division, which was previously known as Rex Health Ventures. Along with the new identity, the health system is adding $125 million in...
August 18, 2026 - 03:15
U.S. school vaccination rates inch down again as exemptions reach record highFor the fourth year in a row, the share of American kindergartners with up-to-date vaccinations has dropped, while the number of families opting out has climbed to an all-time high. New federal...
August 17, 2026 - 11:24
Kennedy’s split-screen week: Talk of vaccines in D.C., fraud and addiction out WestRobert F. Kennedy Jr. spent the week juggling two very different public roles, a split-screen approach that highlighted his priorities as he weighs a possible presidential run. In Washington, he...
August 16, 2026 - 19:47
US commander says mental health a 'priority' on USS LincolnAdmiral Brad Cooper, a senior US naval commander, has put the spotlight on the mental well-being of sailors serving aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, calling it a top priority during his recent visit...
August 16, 2026 - 08:44
Bernalillo County's Behavioral Health Unit rapidly grows, diverting 911 callsCounty officials report that the specialized units, which now operate three teams around the clock, are handling a growing share of 911 calls that once went straight to law enforcement. Since...
August 15, 2026 - 19:23
New obesity definitions reveal ill health more accurately than body mass indexFor decades, the standard way to diagnose obesity has been the body mass index, or BMI, a simple calculation of weight divided by height squared. But that number has always been a blunt tool. It...