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...
July 19, 2026 - 23:48
Sussex Partnership NHS trust joins scheme to tackle racismA new initiative aimed at addressing racial inequality within mental health care has gained a key participant. The Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust has joined a pilot scheme designed to...
July 19, 2026 - 01:17
Low-cal sweeteners can change gut bacteria — especially if you're on a popular antidepressantThat guilt-free treat may not be as innocent as it seems. New research suggests that low-calorie sweeteners, often found in diet sodas and sugar-free snacks, can significantly alter the composition...
July 18, 2026 - 00:01
CT early childhood educators eligible for new health insurance subsidy in 2027Many early childhood educators in Connecticut will soon be eligible for help from the state to pay for health insurance. Starting in 2027, a new subsidy program aims to reduce the financial burden...
July 17, 2026 - 04:35
Air Quality is at ‘Hazardous’ Levels. What Does That Mean for Health?As smoke from Canadian wildfires continues to drift across large parts of the United States, air quality monitors in several major cities are flashing red. The official reading is `hazardous,` a...
July 16, 2026 - 21:31
Brooklyn Hospital Performs First Sensation-Saving MastectomyBrooklyn, NY - NYC Health + Hospitals/Kings County has achieved a surgical milestone by successfully completing its first sensation-preserving nipple-sparing mastectomy. The procedure, performed on...
July 16, 2026 - 07:03
Medicaid and SNAP cuts are exacerbating the intertwined problems of hunger and mental illness`No one built a psychiatric unit to solve hunger,` writes clinical dietician Cole Hanson. But patients come anyway. Across the country, hospitals are seeing a surge in psychiatric admissions tied...
July 15, 2026 - 18:05
Hegseth announces new policy to test troops for low testosteroneDefense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Wednesday a new military-wide screening program aimed at identifying what he called `testosterone deficiency` among service members. Hegseth stated the...
July 15, 2026 - 12:45
Ebola is spreading faster in eastern Congo than it can be tracked, as deaths pass 700The Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo has reached a grim milestone, with deaths surpassing 700, as the virus spreads faster than health workers can monitor. The World Health Organization reports that...
July 14, 2026 - 18:53
Brooke County Reports Alarming Increase in Rabies Cases This YearBrooke County health officials are warning residents about a troubling trend they have observed so far this year: a significant rise in rabies cases. The uptick has prompted renewed calls for...
July 14, 2026 - 13:20
After Lindsey Graham’s death, questions linger about aging politicians and health transparencyThe sudden passing of Senator Lindsey Graham, a close ally of President Donald Trump and a fixture in Washington for decades, has reignited a difficult conversation about the age of America`s...
July 13, 2026 - 18:08
When it’s really hot, mental health can suffer | Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public HealthAs temperatures climb to dangerous levels, the effects on physical health are well known: heatstroke, dehydration, and cardiovascular strain. But according to Amruta Nori-Sarma, a researcher at the...
July 13, 2026 - 16:34
Oxford Brain Diagnostics Showcases Five New Studies on Brain Health Measurement at AAIC 2026Oxford Brain Diagnostics has unveiled five new studies at the Alzheimer`s Association International Conference in 2026, advancing its vision for measuring brain health and tracking...
July 12, 2026 - 22:06
A Hinge Health Backer Sold $38.4 Million in Stock After a 101% RunA major early backer of Hinge Health has sold a large chunk of stock, cashing in on the digital health company`s massive rally. The insider liquidated roughly 426,000 shares at an average price of ...
July 12, 2026 - 04:15
Upper West Side building residents told legionella found in hot water systemResidents of a prominent Upper West Side apartment building were notified on Friday that legionella bacteria had been detected in the building`s hot water system. The memo, sent to tenants of The...
July 11, 2026 - 03:00
What’s coming for state employees’ insurance in the coming year? Here are the details.State employees in North Carolina will see higher health insurance premiums in the coming year, but plan leaders say the increases come with a twist: workers who engage with new wellness and...
July 10, 2026 - 01:00
Measles cases surpass 100, now spreading in seven Pa. countiesPennsylvania has crossed a troubling threshold this year, with measles cases now exceeding 100 as state health officials confirmed a dozen new infections this week. The outbreak, which began in...