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August 30, 2026 - 01:37

A creature smaller than a grain of rice may hold a big clue to why Maine`s lobster catch has been shrinking. New research points to a direct connection between the health of young lobsters and the...

August 29, 2026 - 16:29

New data from the island`s health service reveals a growing trend of residents choosing private medical care, while the income generated from these services has failed to meet expected targets. The...

August 28, 2026 - 23:06

On a recent afternoon at the historic Union Chapel on Martha`s Vineyard, the BMC Health System convened what it called a `family meeting` of Black leaders, thinkers, and community members. The...

August 28, 2026 - 03:10

Dolly Parton`s generosity to Vanderbilt Health has been a recurring thread in the many obituaries and tributes published since her passing. Major outlets including The New York Times, BBC, NPR, NBC...

August 27, 2026 - 10:13

A new commentary argues that the conversations women are having about menopause in online forums should directly shape the next wave of medical research. Yulin Hswen, a researcher who studies...

August 26, 2026 - 20:57

The annual cyclospora infection season in Texas is showing a late but sharp surge, with state health officials now reporting more than 500 confirmed cases and 71 hospitalizations across the state....

August 26, 2026 - 05:42

A growing number of specialists in women`s health are changing their approach to funding research and treatment. Instead of pleading for charity or public sympathy, they are now framing conditions...

August 25, 2026 - 17:09

A small shih tzu is on the mend after being pulled from a storm drain in Tampa earlier this week, according to Hillsborough County officials. Animal control officers and local police worked...

August 25, 2026 - 07:20

A new analysis of violence against health care in Syria during 2025 paints a grim picture of continued and even intensifying attacks on medical facilities, workers, and patients. The report,...

August 24, 2026 - 23:29

Maryland health officials reported a total of 27 measles cases since July 15, confirming that every single infection occurred in someone who had not been vaccinated. The latest update, released...

August 24, 2026 - 13:25

After decades in a conventional practice, stepping away from mainstream medicine revealed something unexpected. It was only after retiring that I fully comprehended the callous limitations of our...

August 23, 2026 - 21:14

Maryland has officially started its court-ordered mental health care initiative, with the first phase now active in Baltimore City and a handful of counties. The program, which was authorized by...

August 23, 2026 - 00:35

New data from Bexar County shows that mental illness and chronic physical conditions are now more common among people experiencing homelessness than they were in 2021. The findings come from the...

August 22, 2026 - 09:07

A running group born from personal loss is making strides in Lincoln to change how people talk about mental health. Miles That Matter was started by four local men who were close friends with Jake,...

August 21, 2026 - 19:05

State health officials have pulled the licenses from five group homes tied to two separate figures now at the center of public scrutiny. The move comes after a string of revelations that have...

August 21, 2026 - 07:23

The U.S. Navy is shifting how it views psychological well-being, with senior leaders now describing mental health not as a personal issue but as a direct component of combat readiness. The message...

August 20, 2026 - 20:54

A record number of cyclosporiasis cases this year is putting serious pressure on public health agencies, just as many of those agencies are still dealing with staffing and budget reductions from...

August 20, 2026 - 15:02

As traditional government-funded health programs face unprecedented cuts and shifting political priorities, a surprising and durable force is emerging to fill the void: the global faith economy....

August 19, 2026 - 23:07

Rural communities across the United States face a health landscape that differs sharply from urban and suburban areas. A recent symposium, America`s Rural Future, brought together experts to...

August 19, 2026 - 13:57

The main accrediting body for schools of public health is considering a significant shift in its curriculum standards, potentially removing language that explicitly mandates teaching about...

August 18, 2026 - 22:43

ZZ Top is in mourning after the passing of drummer Frank Beard, who died following a period of health complications. He was 77 years old. The band, known for hits like `La Grange` and `Sharp...

August 18, 2026 - 04:37

Sanford Health has released a sweeping master plan that sketches out decades of potential growth for its main campus in central Sioux Falls, offering a glimpse of what the area could become over...

August 17, 2026 - 01:31

A group of Democratic members of Congress is pressing the Navy for detailed answers about the quality of life for sailors stationed on the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln, currently deployed...

August 16, 2026 - 02:37

A representative for the family of detained US citizen Marc Fogel has issued a stark warning about the condition of five Americans currently held in Russian custody. Kieran Ramsey, Chief...

August 15, 2026 - 06:42

A coalition of local campaigners has issued a stark warning to the health minister, urging him to reject any proposal that would see emergency surgery removed from Causeway Hospital. They argue...

August 14, 2026 - 20:51

The Florida Department of Health in Orange County has posted a health advisory for Lake Formosa, specifically around the pedestrian bridge area, after water samples collected on August 11 showed...

August 14, 2026 - 05:04

A federal rule finalized this week by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services could be harder to overturn than earlier Trump administration efforts to restrict gender-affirming treatment for...

August 13, 2026 - 17:17

The plan would raise the cost of the lowest-priced spirits, which are often the most popular among budget-conscious consumers. The ABC argues that higher prices discourage excessive consumption, a...

August 13, 2026 - 05:46

A recent study asked people living with treatment-resistant depression what they really think about brain implants, and the answers may surprise both doctors and device makers. The research focused...

August 12, 2026 - 21:01

With temperatures forecast to climb into the upper 80s and low 90s over the next several days, health officials in western North Carolina are reminding residents and outdoor workers to take the...