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...
August 15, 2026 - 12:15
Exhausted health workers in Congo struggle to keep up as Ebola outpaces contact tracingIn eastern Congo, a team of community health workers led by Gédéon Banga Ngbape is fighting a losing battle against the country`s most rapidly expanding Ebola outbreak. Every day, they move...
August 14, 2026 - 21:07
Trump's vaccine order would require millions of individual shots last used decades agoA new executive order from former President Trump, announced Monday, would require a major shift in how certain vaccines are given in the United States. The order targets combination shots,...
August 14, 2026 - 04:14
New AI health effort takes aim at Hepatitis CA new public health program is turning to artificial intelligence to close persistent gaps in the treatment of Hepatitis C, HIV, and other chronic conditions. The effort, announced this week, aims...
August 13, 2026 - 09:30
Nepal maternal and infant mortality increases following loss of US aid, according to health officialsHealth officials in Nepal say the country is facing a serious setback in maternal and child health, with pregnancy complications and death rates climbing since the United States drastically reduced...
August 12, 2026 - 19:50
Cardiologist questions Trump’s health in new editorial: ‘We have been kept in the dark too long’A prominent cardiologist is publicly questioning the state of President Donald Trump`s health, arguing that the American people have not been given enough information. Dr. Jonathan Reiner, a...
August 12, 2026 - 03:25
Cone Health one more step closer to bringing new hospital to MebaneCone Health has taken another significant step toward opening its planned hospital in Mebane, with the project now firmly anchored at a specific site in the city. The new facility, which carries a...
August 11, 2026 - 12:18
Health Sciences outreach program helps amplify the voices of people with aphasiaThe University of Kentucky College of Health Sciences is taking a hands-on approach to supporting people with aphasia, a condition that affects a person`s ability to communicate after brain injury...
August 10, 2026 - 17:12
Woman’s Perinatal Mental Health Unit leads a new approach to maternal mental healthThe Perinatal Mental Health Unit at Woman`s Hospital has received a Community Impact Award for its pioneering work in maternal mental health care. The recognition comes from Business Report`s first...
August 10, 2026 - 02:02
‘Highlander’ star Christopher Lambert leaves Pittsburgh fan convention early after health scareActor Christopher Lambert, best known for his role as Connor MacLeod in the 1986 film Highlander, had to cut his appearance short at a fan convention in Pittsburgh over the weekend. According to...
August 9, 2026 - 14:59
Public health alert issued for meat and poultry products containing recalled jalapeñosThe U.S. Department of Agriculture`s Food Safety and Inspection Service has issued a public health alert for certain meat and poultry products that contain jalapenos regulated by the Food and Drug...
August 8, 2026 - 19:06
Tommy John says ‘goodbye’ on Yankees’ Old-Timers’ Day amid health battleTommy John offered an emotional goodbye to the New York Yankees and their fans ahead of Saturday`s Old-Timers` Day, releasing a personal statement through the team as he continues to fight ongoing...
August 8, 2026 - 14:08
Health officials warn of harmful algal blooms on Canandaigua and Finger LakesLocal health departments are urging residents and visitors to exercise caution as harmful algal blooms, or HABs, have been detected in Canandaigua Lake and other parts of the Finger Lakes region....
August 7, 2026 - 21:24
Metro Health hosts back-to-school vaccine clinic for Immunization Awareness MonthSan Antonio families can get a jump on school health requirements next week as Metro Health holds a walk-in immunization clinic. The event is scheduled for Friday, Aug. 9, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at...
August 7, 2026 - 03:37
Perez Hilton’s Family ‘Fled’ Home To Protect His Children As He Harmed Himself On LivestreamCelebrity blogger Perez Hilton was taken to a hospital late Tuesday night after viewers of his TikTok livestream grew alarmed and contacted authorities. The incident unfolded when Hilton, known for...