June 1, 2026 - 03:47
Experimental drug shows promise against deadly pancreatic cancerA new pill has shown encouraging results in extending the lives of people battling advanced pancreatic cancer, according to findings presented by researchers on Sunday. The study offers a rare...
May 31, 2026 - 06:42
Smile? Your health may be tied to the ballot box.New research suggests a surprising connection between a person`s political participation and their overall well-being. Studies show that individuals who vote regularly tend to report higher levels...
May 30, 2026 - 20:14
Confirmed Ebola cases nearly double in days as WHO chief visits DR CongoThe World Health Organization`s director-general, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, arrived in the Democratic Republic of Congo on Thursday as the number of confirmed Ebola cases nearly doubled in a...
May 30, 2026 - 13:32
Trump’s $50B rural health bet meets a healthcare desert in North CarolinaIn the flat, pine-dotted landscape of eastern North Carolina, Martin County has become a stark symbol of rural healthcare collapse. The county`s only hospital shut down years ago, leaving residents...
May 29, 2026 - 21:40
White House not committing to release medical report, as aides grow more cagey about Trump’s healthThe White House is refusing to commit to releasing the results of President Donald Trump`s latest physical exam, breaking with a tradition set during his own administration. Aides have grown...
May 29, 2026 - 08:12
Primary care as public utility: Imagine that, researchers urgeA group of healthcare researchers is urging U.S. states to treat primary care not as a market commodity, but as a public utility. Their proposal calls for state governments to directly fund and...
May 28, 2026 - 22:07
NGA Convenes Governors Health and Human Services Policy Advisors Institute to Strengthen Healthcare Delivery and Sustainability in StatesNEW ORLEANS - The National Governors Association held its yearly Governors Health and Human Services Policy Advisors Institute in New Orleans this week. Officials from 34 states and territories...
May 28, 2026 - 10:50
Ebola outbreak: What travel restrictions have countries imposed?Canada, the Bahamas, and the United States have moved to restrict travel from countries affected by a recent outbreak of a rare strain of Ebola. The measures, which include outright bans on...
May 27, 2026 - 22:10
Expected NC budget won’t restore GLP-1 weight-loss drug coverage for state employees, treasurer saysState Treasurer Brad Briner said he does not expect the upcoming North Carolina budget to include money for restoring coverage of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs under the State Health Plan. The high cost...
May 27, 2026 - 11:51
Analysis Of Anthropic Claude System-Prompt Instruction That Shapes The Handling Of AI Mental Health ChatsAnthropic has released the full system-wide prompt for its Claude AI assistant, offering a rare look at how the company instructs the model to handle sensitive mental health conversations. The...
May 26, 2026 - 17:23
Dog daycare leptospirosis outbreak in Los Angeles reveals broader public health risksA 2021 outbreak of leptospirosis that sickened more than 200 dogs in Los Angeles County reveals critical gaps in vaccination practices and raises broader concerns about the spread of the disease...
May 26, 2026 - 08:30
Public Health Command Europe Hosts 71st International Military Veterinary ExchangePublic Health Command Europe recently welcomed nearly 100 veterinary leaders from 18 allied and partner nations for the 71st International Military Veterinary Exchange. The event focused on...
May 25, 2026 - 22:58
Vaya Health and Partners Health Management to merge on Oct. 1The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has given the green light for the merger of two major managed care organizations, Vaya Health and Partners Health Management. The...
May 25, 2026 - 12:02
The Overlooked Outcomes of the 79th World Health AssemblyFor the world`s second-leading cause of death and the third-leading cause of disability, stroke has spent decades waiting for its turn at the World Health Assembly. The 79th meeting in Geneva this...
May 24, 2026 - 18:42
LPD officials push for changes to local mental health crisis responseLaredo Police Department officials are urging changes to how the city handles mental health emergencies, citing a lack of funding, gaps in the current system, and the heavy toll on officers....
May 24, 2026 - 09:01
Health and safety concerns of chemical tank emergency in Garden GroveA chemical tank incident in Garden Grove has prompted urgent discussions among safety officials and academic experts about the potential risks to public health. Elaine Bernal, a lecturer in...
May 23, 2026 - 17:06
Sepsis: A Hidden Killer That Claims Hundreds of Thousands of Lives Each YearSepsis is a life-threatening condition that remains surprisingly difficult to detect, yet it kills roughly 350,000 Americans annually and may account for nearly one in five deaths worldwide....
May 23, 2026 - 03:03
Guilford County Behavioral Health Center approaching 5 year anniversaryGuilford County`s Behavioral Health Center is nearing its five-year anniversary, and officials are highlighting its growing impact on the community. According to county data, the center served more...
May 22, 2026 - 01:51
Finding the sleep 'sweet spot' could help you live longer, study suggestsA study published in the journal Nature suggests that getting the right amount of sleep might be more important than previously thought for longevity. Researchers found that people who sleep too...
May 21, 2026 - 01:57
How to call for mental health help in ChicagoChicago residents have more options than ever for getting mental health support, but knowing which number to call can be confusing. Each service is designed for a different situation, and using the...
May 20, 2026 - 03:47
Affordable Care Act enrollment projected to plunge by 5 million as costs spike, analysis showsA new analysis projects that enrollment in the Affordable Care Act marketplace will fall by roughly 5 million people, a decline of more than 20%, as rising costs push coverage out of reach for many...
May 19, 2026 - 07:15
Bay Area first responders graduate from mental health program aimed at helping their own: 'It's a new tool'A group of Bay Area first responders has graduated from a specialized mental health program designed to equip them with skills to help colleagues struggling with trauma and stress. The initiative,...
May 18, 2026 - 17:14
Ballad Health announces construction underway on Johnson City ER expansion projectBallad Health has officially started construction on a significant expansion of the emergency department at Johnson City Medical Center. The project aims to address growing patient volumes and...
May 18, 2026 - 06:58
Ardent Health taps Fujifilm’s AI-enabled patient imaging platformArdent Health has entered into an agreement with Fujifilm Healthcare Americas Corp. to deploy the company`s advanced patient imaging platform across its network. The deal will bring Fujifilm`s...
May 17, 2026 - 22:23
Burcum: Mental health lifeline becomes collateral damageTwo of Vail`s three metro Clubhouse locations may shut down by June 30 unless a state funding renewal issue is resolved quickly, according to columnist Jill Burcum. The Clubhouses, which provide...
May 17, 2026 - 11:45
W.H.O. Declares Ebola Outbreak a Global Health EmergencyThe World Health Organization has officially classified the latest Ebola outbreak as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern, a designation reserved for the most serious global health...
May 16, 2026 - 23:35
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment confirms hantavirus caseThe Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment announced on Friday that a person in the state has died from hantavirus, a rare but severe respiratory illness. Officials confirmed the case...
May 16, 2026 - 12:49
San Antonio Metro Health, H-E-B relaunch insulin financial assistance programSan Antonio Metropolitan Health District and H-E-B have revived a program that helps people pay for insulin. The newly relaunched Diabetes Insulin Assistance Program will cover $100 per...
May 15, 2026 - 20:02
San Antonio begins tracking heat-related deathsSan Antonio has started officially tracking deaths linked to extreme heat, a move that public health experts say is long overdue in a city where summer temperatures regularly top 100 degrees. The...
May 15, 2026 - 01:03
Independence Health's cost-cutting stalls with $18.4 million Q3 lossIndependence Health System`s efforts to trim expenses have ground to a halt, as the struggling hospital network reported an $18.4 million operating loss for the third quarter. The red ink comes...