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Free Community Health, Resource Fair coming to Baltimore this summer

June 2, 2026 - 02:03

Free Community Health, Resource Fair coming to Baltimore this summer

A 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...

The right seafood choices can help diets meet health and climate goals

June 1, 2026 - 15:38

The right seafood choices can help diets meet health and climate goals

A 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...

WHO chief reports 5 Ebola recoveries as new treatment center opens in Congo

May 31, 2026 - 23:24

WHO chief reports 5 Ebola recoveries as new treatment center opens in Congo

The 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...

Social Media 'Algorithmic Apothecaries' Drive Dangerous Herbal Cure Boom in Nigeria

May 31, 2026 - 05:57

Social Media 'Algorithmic Apothecaries' Drive Dangerous Herbal Cure Boom in Nigeria

Unverified 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...

WHO chief visits Congo Ebola epicenter as cases outpace response

May 30, 2026 - 22:18

WHO chief visits Congo Ebola epicenter as cases outpace response

The 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...

Trump in ‘Excellent Health,’ Took Cognitive Test, Doctor Says

May 30, 2026 - 14:56

Trump in ‘Excellent Health,’ Took Cognitive Test, Doctor Says

President 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...

3 receiving preventive treatment after exposure to rabid bat in Snohomish County home

May 29, 2026 - 18:23

3 receiving preventive treatment after exposure to rabid bat in Snohomish County home

Three 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...

Weight-loss drugs like GLP-1s are easy to buy online raising overdose and safety concerns

May 29, 2026 - 13:22

Weight-loss drugs like GLP-1s are easy to buy online raising overdose and safety concerns

A 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...

White House has yet to release health results from Trump’s doctor after latest checkup

May 28, 2026 - 20:41

White House has yet to release health results from Trump’s doctor after latest checkup

There 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...

‘Advanced access’ scheduling pleases patients, strengthens PCPs

May 28, 2026 - 01:52

‘Advanced access’ scheduling pleases patients, strengthens PCPs

Primary 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...

London NHS trust rolls out animal therapy for mental health

May 27, 2026 - 11:35

London NHS trust rolls out animal therapy for mental health

A 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...

Meet the 2026–2027 Dhablania and Kim Family Global Medicine and Health Fellows

May 26, 2026 - 17:31

Meet the 2026–2027 Dhablania and Kim Family Global Medicine and Health Fellows

A 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...

Leo International Precision Health AG builds a Synchronised, End-to-End Precision Healthcare Engine Across the Entire Patient Journey

May 26, 2026 - 13:35

Leo International Precision Health AG builds a Synchronised, End-to-End Precision Healthcare Engine Across the Entire Patient Journey

Leo 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...

Trump Set to Visit Walter Reed Hospital for Third Health Checkup in 13 Months

May 25, 2026 - 22:01

Trump Set to Visit Walter Reed Hospital for Third Health Checkup in 13 Months

President 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...

Federal health department withdraws controversial vaccine panel changes

May 25, 2026 - 13:01

Federal health department withdraws controversial vaccine panel changes

The 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...

Chicago’s top health official exits after turbulent stretch under Johnson

May 24, 2026 - 00:05

Chicago’s top health official exits after turbulent stretch under Johnson

Dr. 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...

Misbranding, undeclared allergen prompt public health alert for bratwursts made in Pound

May 23, 2026 - 07:27

Misbranding, undeclared allergen prompt public health alert for bratwursts made in Pound

A 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...

Medi-Cal Reentry Services Enhance Health Care Access After Release From Jails or Prisons - California Health Care Foundation

May 22, 2026 - 21:13

Medi-Cal Reentry Services Enhance Health Care Access After Release From Jails or Prisons - California Health Care Foundation

A 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...

Chace Crawford, 40, said he doesn't believe every online health trend

May 22, 2026 - 06:51

Chace Crawford, 40, said he doesn't believe every online health trend

Chace 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...

Governor Ivey Announces Six Alabama Rural Health Transformation Program Workshops Across State Next Week -

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...

Coverage is Care at Trinity Health Michigan - MHA | Michigan Health & Hospital Association

May 21, 2026 - 01:03

Coverage is Care at Trinity Health Michigan - MHA | Michigan Health & Hospital Association

Dr. 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...

Central District Health announces new director, Kristin Ryan

May 20, 2026 - 01:15

Central District Health announces new director, Kristin Ryan

The 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...

Cohutta mayor cites family health issues in resignation letter as town weighs next steps

May 19, 2026 - 03:16

Cohutta mayor cites family health issues in resignation letter as town weighs next steps

The 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,...

Whatcom's

May 18, 2026 - 15:01

Whatcom's "Moonshot" Is Within Reach: Making Diabetes Prevention a Public Health Priority

Kidney 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...

Belonging after disaster: How 'ibasho' may aid mental health recovery

May 17, 2026 - 20:46

Belonging after disaster: How 'ibasho' may aid mental health recovery

Natural 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...

LSU LCMC Health Cancer Center reshapes healthcare with clinical trials that are at the forefront of medical innovation

May 17, 2026 - 07:26

LSU LCMC Health Cancer Center reshapes healthcare with clinical trials that are at the forefront of medical innovation

For Denise Phipps, a frightening trip to the emergency room for chest pain turned into a diagnosis that could have easily stripped away hope. Instead, it became the start of a journey defined by...

UK ex-health minister says will run to replace Prime Minister Keir Starmer

May 16, 2026 - 22:01

UK ex-health minister says will run to replace Prime Minister Keir Starmer

A former UK health minister has declared his intention to run for the leadership of the Labour Party, directly challenging Prime Minister Keir Starmer. The announcement comes just weeks after the...

Santa Clara University, Sutter Health to open new medical school

May 16, 2026 - 09:10

Santa Clara University, Sutter Health to open new medical school

Santa Clara University and Sutter Health have announced plans to establish a new medical school, set to open in northern Santa Clara. The institution will be named the Mark and Mary Stevens School...

Moratorium won’t impact existing home health, hospice services in Maine, advocates say

May 15, 2026 - 22:02

Moratorium won’t impact existing home health, hospice services in Maine, advocates say

A new six-month moratorium on the creation of home health and hospice agencies will not disrupt care for current patients in Maine, according to state advocates. The Trump administration imposed...

A Mother and Daughter’s Shared Path to Public Health

May 15, 2026 - 12:55

A Mother and Daughter’s Shared Path to Public Health

For the Nguyen family, the path to a career in public health started not in a classroom, but at the dinner table. When Thao Nguyen enrolled at UNLV to study public health, she was following a trail...

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