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June 4, 2026 - 18:12
Acting CDC director says US Ebola response more justified than COVID measuresThe acting director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Jay Bhattacharya, argued on Thursday that the federal government`s response to the Ebola outbreak was more justified than the...
June 4, 2026 - 11:30
Loma Linda University Health agrees to pay nearly $8 million settlement for improper disposal of hazardous waste, medical recordsLoma Linda University Health has agreed to a nearly $8 million settlement following a multi-year investigation by Riverside and San Bernardino County officials. The investigation uncovered that the...
June 3, 2026 - 23:30
CMA Fest puts spotlight on Music Row's mental health workNASHVILLE, Tenn. -- While thousands of fans pack Nissan Stadium for the nightly concerts, a quieter but potentially life-saving effort is unfolding backstage at CMA Fest. For the first time, the...
June 3, 2026 - 11:23
Waiting times for healthcare in Europe: The worst countries rankedLong waits for healthcare are a growing crisis across parts of Europe, with patients in some nations facing delays of several years for routine surgeries and specialist appointments. Experts warn...
June 2, 2026 - 17:20
Triggering the 'symphonic biology' of exercise for better healthA leading physician-scientist is urging the medical community to think of exercise not just as a physical activity, but as a complex biological performance. R. Sanders Williams, a member of the...
June 2, 2026 - 02:03
Free Community Health, Resource Fair coming to Baltimore this summerA free Community Health and Resource Fair, organized by Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated, is set to take place in Baltimore on July 25. The event is part of the organization`s 47th National...
June 1, 2026 - 15:38
The right seafood choices can help diets meet health and climate goalsA new analysis suggests that choosing the right types of seafood could help people meet both nutritional targets and climate goals. The key, researchers say, is not simply eating more fish, but...
May 31, 2026 - 23:24
WHO chief reports 5 Ebola recoveries as new treatment center opens in CongoThe head of the World Health Organization announced on Sunday that five patients have fully recovered from a rare strain of the Ebola virus. The update came during a visit to Bunia, a city in...
May 31, 2026 - 05:57
Social Media 'Algorithmic Apothecaries' Drive Dangerous Herbal Cure Boom in NigeriaUnverified herbal remedies promoted through social media algorithms are fueling a troubling surge in risky self-medication across Nigeria, health officials warn. These so-called `algorithmic...
May 30, 2026 - 22:18
WHO chief visits Congo Ebola epicenter as cases outpace responseThe director-general of the World Health Organization traveled to Bunia in eastern Congo on Saturday, stepping into the center of a rare Ebola outbreak that is now spreading faster than local and...
May 30, 2026 - 14:56
Trump in ‘Excellent Health,’ Took Cognitive Test, Doctor SaysPresident Donald Trump is in `excellent health,` according to a statement released by the White House physician following a comprehensive medical examination conducted earlier this week. The doctor...
May 29, 2026 - 18:23
3 receiving preventive treatment after exposure to rabid bat in Snohomish County homeThree people in Snohomish County are undergoing a series of rabies shots after coming into contact with a bat that later tested positive for the disease. Local health officials confirmed the animal...
May 29, 2026 - 13:22
Weight-loss drugs like GLP-1s are easy to buy online raising overdose and safety concernsA surge in telehealth companies is making powerful weight-loss medications like GLP-1s alarmingly easy to purchase online, sparking serious concerns about overdose risks and patient safety. These...
May 28, 2026 - 20:41
White House has yet to release health results from Trump’s doctor after latest checkupThere is no constitutional or legal requirement that a president must release his medical records, but doing so has been a consistent practice for most modern presidents. The White House has yet to...
May 28, 2026 - 01:52
‘Advanced access’ scheduling pleases patients, strengthens PCPsPrimary care providers can significantly improve practice performance as well as patient satisfaction by making one workaday adjustment: leaving some appointment slots open to accommodate walk-ins...
May 27, 2026 - 11:35
London NHS trust rolls out animal therapy for mental healthA London NHS trust has begun a new animal therapy program, bringing dogs onto hospital sites to assist people with a range of mental health conditions. The initiative, which uses specially trained...
May 26, 2026 - 17:31
Meet the 2026–2027 Dhablania and Kim Family Global Medicine and Health FellowsA new cohort of seven students and trainees has been chosen for the 2026-2027 Dhablania and Kim Family Global Medicine and Health Fellowships. The awards come through the Department of Population...
May 26, 2026 - 13:35
Leo International Precision Health AG builds a Synchronised, End-to-End Precision Healthcare Engine Across the Entire Patient JourneyLeo International Precision Health AG has announced the launch of a synchronised `Precision Health Engine` aimed at shifting the healthcare model from reactive treatment to predictive, personalised...
May 25, 2026 - 22:01
Trump Set to Visit Walter Reed Hospital for Third Health Checkup in 13 MonthsPresident Donald Trump is scheduled to visit Walter Reed National Military Medical Center on Tuesday, May 26, for his third planned health examination in just over a year. The visit is part of what...
May 25, 2026 - 13:01
Federal health department withdraws controversial vaccine panel changesThe U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has quietly rescinded changes to a key federal vaccine advisory committee, following a court ruling that officials overstepped their legal authority...
May 24, 2026 - 00:05
Chicago’s top health official exits after turbulent stretch under JohnsonDr. Olusimbo Ige, the head of the Chicago Department of Public Health, is stepping down from her role at City Hall. Her departure marks the end of a period that saw the city grapple with a measles...
May 23, 2026 - 07:27
Misbranding, undeclared allergen prompt public health alert for bratwursts made in PoundA public health alert has been issued for certain bratwurst products produced in Pound, Wisconsin, due to misbranding and an undeclared allergen. The U.S. Department of Agriculture`s Food Safety...
May 22, 2026 - 21:13
Medi-Cal Reentry Services Enhance Health Care Access After Release From Jails or Prisons - California Health Care FoundationA new initiative in California is transforming how people leaving jails and prisons access medical care. The Medi-Cal Reentry Services program allows eligible individuals to receive pre-release...
May 22, 2026 - 06:51
Chace Crawford, 40, said he doesn't believe every online health trendChace Crawford, best known for his role as Nate Archibald on `Gossip Girl,` is pushing back against the flood of wellness advice found on social media. At 40 years old, the actor says he does not...
May 21, 2026 - 23:55
Governor Ivey Announces Six Alabama Rural Health Transformation Program Workshops Across State Next Week -MONTGOMERY - Governor Kay Ivey announced Thursday that the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs will hold a series of six workshops across the state next week. The sessions are...
May 21, 2026 - 01:03
Coverage is Care at Trinity Health Michigan - MHA | Michigan Health & Hospital AssociationDr. Chiquita Berg, vice president of Community Health and Well-Being at Trinity Health Michigan, is sounding the alarm on upcoming shifts in the Medicaid landscape. Significant changes to the...
May 20, 2026 - 01:15
Central District Health announces new director, Kristin RyanThe Central District Health board has selected Kristin Ryan to serve as the agency`s next director. Ryan, who most recently worked for the City of Boise, will take over leadership of the public...
May 19, 2026 - 03:16
Cohutta mayor cites family health issues in resignation letter as town weighs next stepsThe mayor of Cohutta has resigned, pointing to ongoing family health issues as the primary reason for his departure. A copy of Mayor Ron Shinnick`s resignation letter was obtained by local media,...
May 18, 2026 - 15:01
Whatcom's "Moonshot" Is Within Reach: Making Diabetes Prevention a Public Health PriorityKidney disease does not happen overnight. It creeps in quietly, often unnoticed, until the damage is done. But the path to preventing it is not a mystery. It starts with controlling diabetes, the...
May 17, 2026 - 20:46
Belonging after disaster: How 'ibasho' may aid mental health recoveryNatural disasters tear through communities with brutal force, leaving behind more than collapsed buildings and broken roads. They shatter the invisible structures people rely on: the comfort of...