Stay in the Loop: FitFux News & Wellness Updates - Page 7

June 20, 2026 - 13:04

For years, the healthcare sector has been the single biggest driver of job creation in the United States, adding hundreds of thousands of positions annually even when other industries stalled. That...

June 19, 2026 - 17:42

With just days left before Baptist Health hospitals and employed physicians are set to exit Cigna`s insurance network, patients across Northeast Florida face growing uncertainty about their medical...

June 19, 2026 - 05:21

Two Paraguayan volunteers gained hands-on medical experience this week by working directly with U.S. Air Force audiologists during the AMISTAD 2026 humanitarian mission. The volunteers, both local...

June 18, 2026 - 20:37

SGMC Health has honored two dedicated nurses from its Women and Children unit, Kendra Butenschon and Amber Chadwick, as the latest Health System Heroes. Both women serve as educators within the...

June 18, 2026 - 00:42

The State Department is set to assume greater authority over international health programs, a move that effectively reduces the role of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in fighting...

June 17, 2026 - 13:57

A North Carolina Senate committee is set to take up a House-approved bill that aims to change how the state handles mental health crises, particularly when they intersect with criminal activity....

June 16, 2026 - 21:21

Planning a summer trip this year? Before you pack your bags, health experts urge travelers to take a few key steps to avoid common travel illnesses. From measles prevention to food safety, here are...

June 16, 2026 - 03:40

The health insurance giant Centene has begun offering voluntary buyout packages to a portion of its workforce as part of a broader effort to reduce operating expenses. The company did not disclose...

June 15, 2026 - 10:53

Indiana, a reliably Republican state, is taking an unusual step to tackle soaring healthcare costs. Frustrated by the financial strain on its employers, the state government is imposing price caps...

June 14, 2026 - 18:08

Teladoc Health (TDOC) is drawing renewed attention from investors after analysts revised their earnings estimates upward, signaling a shift in sentiment. Despite this more optimistic outlook, the...

June 14, 2026 - 07:18

A new study suggests that middle-aged adults who take GLP-1 medications for obesity could save more than $192,000 in lifetime medical expenses. The savings are even higher for those without a...

June 13, 2026 - 18:51

New federal guidelines for research funding are raising alarms across the scientific community. The proposed changes, which include tighter political oversight and topic restrictions, could slow...

June 13, 2026 - 04:06

A growing number of artificial intelligence tools are quietly reshaping American healthcare, but not in the ways most patients assume. Many of these systems operate outside the traditional...

June 12, 2026 - 01:01

The legal battle in Seyb v. Labrador is not just a domestic dispute. It is a flashpoint in a much larger global conversation about how nations balance abortion restrictions against the health and...

June 11, 2026 - 03:49

Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo is pushing for a new policy that would provide mental health leave for all county employees. The proposal comes roughly two years after Hidalgo herself took a...

June 10, 2026 - 07:52

A recent survey revealed that 65% of men think they are healthier than other men. Simple math shows that cannot be true for everyone, but this misplaced confidence helps explain why many men avoid...

June 9, 2026 - 23:22

BISMARCK, N.D. -- The Dakota Conference on Rural Health brought together medical professionals, educators, and policymakers this week to address one of the state`s most pressing issues: the...

June 9, 2026 - 12:49

A specialized program that pairs people with serious mental illness with specially trained supervision officers is now available in all 100 North Carolina counties. The initiative, known as...

June 8, 2026 - 22:51

Dr. David Goldenberg has been named the inaugural holder of the newly established Kristen Olewine Milke Professorship in Otolaryngology. The appointment recognizes his contributions to the field...

June 8, 2026 - 03:54

Health officials in Chautauqua and Niagara counties are urging residents to stay watchful after a confirmed measles case was reported in neighboring Erie County. While no cases have been detected...

June 7, 2026 - 13:36

MONGBWALU, Congo (AP) - Dr. Richard Lokudu, the medical director of Mongbwalu General Referral Hospital, has received almost no compensation for his work on the front line of one of Congo`s...

June 6, 2026 - 21:44

Cancer patients face more than just a physical battle. The emotional and psychological toll of a diagnosis, treatment, and survivorship can be overwhelming, yet mental health care is often treated...

June 6, 2026 - 04:25

A New York City health clinic is marking Pride Month by handing out free survival kits to the LGBTQ+ community, stocked with HIV prevention medication, sexual health supplies, and overdose reversal...

June 5, 2026 - 16:39

In the Democratic Republic of Congo, a radio program has become a key tool in the fight against a deadly Ebola outbreak. As the virus spreads through remote communities, health workers face a...

June 4, 2026 - 17:17

A new poll is asking residents of western North Carolina a direct question: have you or someone you know faced trouble getting mental health care? The survey, conducted by a local health advocacy...

June 4, 2026 - 04:03

A bill aimed at expanding the use of involuntary commitment for criminal suspects with mental illness has cleared the North Carolina House of Representatives. The legislation is part of a broader...

June 3, 2026 - 04:16

Dr. Mehmet Oz has reignited a debate over state-level healthcare spending, arguing that California owes the federal government roughly $2 billion for providing health benefits to immigrants living...

June 2, 2026 - 04:20

Managing daily medications can be a challenge, whether you are juggling multiple prescriptions, packing for a trip, or helping an older relative stay on schedule. To cut through the clutter, I...

June 1, 2026 - 07:56

A new European study has found that health and social care workers are routinely exposed to multiple cancer-causing hazards, often without adequate protection. The research highlights a troubling...

May 31, 2026 - 21:52

A new dietary supplement called Glyco Harmony is generating significant discussion among consumers focused on metabolic health. The product, which comes in liquid drop form, claims to support...