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August 22, 2026 - 09:07
Lincoln running group aims to break mental health stigmaA 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
Five group homes. Two scandals. Health Department program under microscopeState 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
Mental Health Is a Warfighting Readiness Problem for the U.S. NavyThe 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
Record cyclosporiasis outbreak tests the response of a 'weakened' health systemA 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
The global health aid architecture is collapsing. The faith economy isn'tAs 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
Health outcomes in rural America: A prevention-to-crisis view on determinants of health, chronic diseases, and economic consequencesRural 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
Accrediting body considers changes to racism curriculum standards for public health schoolsThe 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 drummer Frank Beard dead at 77 health issuesZZ 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 master plan shows vast possibilities for central Sioux Falls campusSanford 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
Concerns over conditions aboard the USS Lincoln, mental health impactsA 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
Five remaining US detainees in Russia facing dire health concerns, horrific treatment: Gilman family repA 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
Causeway Hospital: Other services will go if emergency surgery removed, campaigners sayA 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
DOH-Orange Issues Blue-Green Algae Health Alert for Lake Formosa (Pedestrian Bridge) - Florida Department of Health in Orange CountyThe 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
How will legal challenges fare against CMS rule on gender-affirming care?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
Increasing liquor prices: public health or revenue? ABC says proposal is bothThe 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
What patients actually think about ‘minimally invasive’ brain implantsA 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
Hot days ahead in WNC: Health official urges caution as outdoor crews take precautionsWith 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...
August 12, 2026 - 10:21
Survey shows Americans want to start brain health habits earlierA new national survey suggests that most U.S. adults think brain health routines should begin earlier than many people actually start them. The research, commissioned by a major academic medical...
August 11, 2026 - 19:28
We're lifting our price target on Cardinal Health after issuing rosy profit guidanceCardinal Health`s latest earnings report came with a few rough edges, but the bottom line tells the story investors care about. The company issued upbeat profit guidance for the coming year, and...
August 11, 2026 - 00:16
Experts Talk Postpartum Psychosis Symptoms and Diagnosis Amid Lindsay Clancy TrialThe murder trial of Lindsay Clancy has put a spotlight on postpartum psychosis, a rare but severe mental health emergency. Clancy is accused of killing her three young children in their Duxbury,...
August 10, 2026 - 04:23
Flesh-eating bacteria cases prompt health warnings for Gulf CoastHealth authorities in Louisiana are advising beach visitors to exercise extra caution this summer as reports of infections from a flesh-eating bacterium climb along the Gulf Coast. The warning...
August 9, 2026 - 15:03
Here’s how a summertime health plan review can pay off during fall open enrollmentSummer might feel like the wrong time to think about health insurance, but a quick review now can save you from headaches when fall open enrollment arrives. With the 2027 coverage year approaching,...
August 8, 2026 - 21:29
It’s 2026. Do you know where healthcare AI’s ‘social license’ is?It is 2026, and the question of whether artificial intelligence has earned the right to operate in medicine is no longer a technical one. It is a matter of public trust, and that trust is unevenly...
August 8, 2026 - 12:06
Deputies shoot armed person ‘experiencing a mental health episode,’ Riverside County Sheriff’s Office saysAuthorities in Riverside County say deputies shot an armed individual who was in the middle of a mental health crisis on Friday afternoon in Moreno Valley. The Riverside County Sheriff`s Office...
August 7, 2026 - 23:54
Health Department to treat for West Nile Virus-carrying mosquitoes in Queens, Staten Island and city wetlandsThe New York City Health Department has announced a new round of pesticide spraying aimed at reducing the population of mosquitoes that can carry the West Nile Virus. The treatments are scheduled...
August 7, 2026 - 03:15
Michigan health officials say people can resume regular lettuce-eating habits as new cases of cyclosporiasis slowState health officials in Michigan announced Thursday that residents can safely return to their normal lettuce and salad greens consumption, as the recent spike in cyclosporiasis infections has...
August 6, 2026 - 04:54
Dr. Erica Schwartz confirmed as CDC director, filling a leadership vacuumDr. Erica Schwartz has been confirmed as the new director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, ending a prolonged period of uncertainty at the top of the nation`s public health agency...
August 5, 2026 - 01:50
Chipotle pulls jalapeños from some restaurants as health officials investigate salmonella outbreakChipotle Mexican Grill confirmed Tuesday that it has removed jalapenos from a portion of its restaurants, following concerns that the peppers may be connected to a salmonella outbreak currently...
August 4, 2026 - 03:25
New Boone Health ambulance station improves response times in south ColumbiaBoone Health marked the opening of its latest ambulance station in south Columbia with a dedication ceremony and open house on Monday morning. The new facility is designed to shorten emergency...
August 3, 2026 - 02:08
Maryland reports 1st human case of West Nile virus this yearState health officials have announced the first human case of West Nile virus in Maryland for this year. The Maryland Department of Health confirmed the infection on Tuesday, though they did not...