April 30, 2026 - 22:22
Trump pulls Casey Means' stalled surgeon general nomination, announces new pickPresident Donald Trump has officially withdrawn Dr. Casey Means` nomination for U.S. surgeon general and announced a new pick for the position. The president said he will nominate Dr. Nicole...
April 30, 2026 - 07:41
Students award $10,000 to local mental health nonprofitsA group of University of Nebraska-Lincoln business students has handed out $10,000 in grants to two local organizations focused on mental and behavioral health. The funding comes from the Strive to...
April 29, 2026 - 23:20
Your Gut Microbiome Directly Shapes Your Leadership AbilitiesIn the high-stakes world of leadership, we often focus on emotional intelligence, strategic thinking, and resilience. But emerging science suggests the true command center for these traits might be...
April 29, 2026 - 13:48
Sacramento County names Dr. Phuong Luu as new health officerSacramento County has officially announced the appointment of Dr. Phuong Luu as its new health officer, bringing a decade of dedicated public health experience to the region. Dr. Luu steps into the...
April 28, 2026 - 19:02
Fond du Lac County Board Weighs Closure of Inpatient Mental Health UnitFond du Lac County officials are set to deliberate a proposal that could shutter the county’s inpatient mental health facility, a move that would leave the region with fewer options for acute...
April 28, 2026 - 16:08
A Rare Bipartisan Window to Tackle Microplastics Opens—Will Lawmakers Seize It?A growing consensus across the political aisle is offering what experts describe as a fleeting but genuine opportunity to confront the escalating crisis of microplastic pollution. In a recent...
April 27, 2026 - 19:05
Carolina Establishes WHO Collaborating Center for Health Science InnovationThe University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill has officially launched the World Health Organization Collaborating Center on Science Innovation in Health, a groundbreaking initiative designed to...
April 27, 2026 - 08:43
North Carolina Takes Action to Curb Skyrocketing Autism Therapy Expenses Amid Fraud AllegationsFamilies across North Carolina have long praised Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy as a transformative intervention for children with autism, citing dramatic improvements in communication,...
April 26, 2026 - 21:59
East Fort Worth Gains New Access to Behavioral Health Care Through Community ClinicA new community clinic is bridging a critical gap in mental health services for residents of east Fort Worth, bringing much-needed behavioral health care to an area that has long faced limited...
April 26, 2026 - 07:40
Central Oregonians Voice Support for Universal Health Care at Bend Town HallBEND, Ore. — The push for universal health care in Oregon gained momentum this week as residents packed Trinity Episcopal Church for a community town hall focused on the future of accessible...
April 25, 2026 - 17:47
Steak ‘n Shake’s New MAHA Officer Pledges a Return to ‘Fast Food Glory Days’Steak ‘n Shake is undergoing a significant transformation, with the chain’s newly appointed chief “Make America Healthy Again” (MAHA) officer announcing a sweeping overhaul of ingredients...
April 25, 2026 - 03:30
Precautionary Boil Water Advisory Issued for Tiverton ResidentsThe Rhode Island Department of Health has announced a precautionary boil water advisory for all customers served by the Stone Bridge Fire District Public Water System in Tiverton. The advisory was...
April 24, 2026 - 15:40
Rabid Bat Found at Fullerton College Prompts Health Advisory from OfficialsOrange County health officials have issued a public warning following the discovery of a rabid bat on the Fullerton College campus. The infected animal was located on the stairs near the music...
April 23, 2026 - 21:47
Why Americans Are Self-Experimenting with Bootleg Peptides: A Dangerous Wellness TrendA growing number of Americans are turning to unregulated, bootleg peptides as the latest frontier in self-experimentation, driven by promises of rapid muscle growth, anti-aging benefits, and...
April 23, 2026 - 01:08
Achieving Health Equity Demands Shift to Structural ChangeAchieving true health equity demands a decisive move beyond surface-level solutions to address the foundational structures of medicine itself. This was the core message delivered by Dr. Joseph L....
April 22, 2026 - 14:48
Why forest conservation is also public healthIn the lowland forests of southeastern Madagascar, a stark ecological contrast has emerged, revealing a profound connection between forest conservation and human well-being. Researchers conducting...
April 21, 2026 - 22:41
The Coming Wave of Disruption in the Healthcare IndustryA leading futurist is issuing a stark warning to the traditional healthcare establishment: adapt to a new technological reality or face irrelevance. Thomas Koulopoulos, author and founder of the...
April 21, 2026 - 11:13
The healthcare subsidy paradoxFor millions of Americans, the annual process of selecting a healthcare plan has undergone a troubling shift. The decision is no longer primarily about finding coverage that meets their medical...
April 20, 2026 - 21:52
S.F. health dept. plans to cut managers, clinics and more. Here’s what you need to know.The San Francisco Department of Public Health is moving forward with a significant cost-cutting plan that will eliminate over a hundred positions and reduce services at several neighborhood health...
April 20, 2026 - 11:23
Community Impact: Greater Watertown Community Health FoundationThe Greater Watertown Community Health Foundation has been celebrated as the recipient of Thrive Economic Development’s prestigious Community Impact Award. This honor recognizes the foundation`s...
April 19, 2026 - 17:23
Feeling less than fresh? Upgrade your daily routine with these 28 editor-loved personal hygiene productsAs the seasons change, so do our personal care needs. Feeling refreshed and confident is paramount, and the right products can transform your daily routine from mundane to revitalizing. Moving...
April 19, 2026 - 14:57
University of Pittsburgh team's FRED model tracks measlesA powerful disease-tracking tool developed at the University of Pittsburgh has played a key role in shaping public health policy. The Framework for Reconstructing Epidemiological Dynamics, known as...
April 18, 2026 - 17:31
Trump signs order fast tracking review of psychedelics for mental health disordersIn a move signaling a significant shift in federal drug policy, an executive order has been signed to fast-track the scientific and medical review of certain psychedelic compounds for the treatment...
April 18, 2026 - 04:42
Carrie Ann Inaba Hospitalized After Medical Emergency During FlightTelevision personality and longtime `Dancing with the Stars` judge Carrie Ann Inaba experienced a serious medical emergency while aboard a flight this week, necessitating an immediate...
April 17, 2026 - 15:03
Maryland to chart independent vaccine guidance under new 'Vax Act'Maryland is preparing for a major shift in how it determines vaccine recommendations and other preventive health guidelines, after Governor Wes Moore signed a new law establishing an independent...
April 16, 2026 - 18:45
A vaccine standoff and other key moments from RFK Jr.'s first congressional hearing in monthsHealth Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced intense scrutiny from lawmakers as he returned to Capitol Hill, defending a controversial proposal to slash his own department`s budget by over 12%. The...
April 16, 2026 - 02:59
Life-threatening virus that causes vomiting and diarrhea at high levels in the U.S., CDC saysThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that detections of rotavirus, a common and potentially life-threatening stomach virus, are currently at high levels nationwide. This...
April 15, 2026 - 05:34
A new approach to brain health, one neuron at a timeNeuroscientist Paul Nuyujukian offers a vivid analogy for his work: understanding the brain is like trying to understand a stadium full of people. A single microphone in the center captures noise,...
April 14, 2026 - 18:19
400-plus students, faculty meet to discuss health care challenges - NewsOver four hundred students, faculty members, and community partners convened on April 10 for a significant Interprofessional Education event focused on pressing healthcare challenges. The gathering...
April 14, 2026 - 15:51
Trump and New York Are in a Tug of War Over Medicaid CoverageA significant policy battle is unfolding between the Trump administration and New York State, centering on the future of Medicaid coverage for millions of residents. The conflict stems from...