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August 14, 2026 - 22:38
Luigi Mangione admits killing healthcare CEO and pleads guilty to federal chargesLuigi Mangione has admitted to the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, entering a guilty plea on federal charges that include stalking resulting in death. The 28-year-old defendant...
August 14, 2026 - 07:54
False claims about miscarriage risk from Covid-19 vaccines are spreading online. They use a faulty interpretation of dataA wave of misleading posts on social media is once again pushing the narrative that Covid-19 vaccines cause miscarriages, a claim that has been repeatedly debunked by medical research. The new...
August 13, 2026 - 18:32
Exploring how discretionary time impacts health | Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public HealthA doctoral researcher at Harvard is asking a simple but overlooked question: does having free time actually make us healthier? Laura Chen, a candidate at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public...
August 13, 2026 - 13:56
Focused mental healthcare for young people delivers big savings to Canadian healthcareA nationwide youth mental-health initiative is delivering significant financial relief to Canada`s public healthcare system, saving roughly $4,000 per patient each year. Beyond the cost savings,...
August 12, 2026 - 22:33
VHC Health gets record-breaking $17.5M donation, supporting new cancer centerA record-breaking donation is set to transform cancer care in the region. VHC Health announced it has received a $17.5 million gift, the largest single philanthropic contribution in the...
August 12, 2026 - 11:33
Russia releases former US Marine reported in poor healthA former United States Marine who had been held in Russia since 2022 has been released, according to reports on Tuesday. The man, identified as Robert Gilman, was detained on charges that have not...
August 11, 2026 - 22:47
NYC Health + Hospitals/Carter Appoints New Chief Nursing OfficerNYC Health + Hospitals announced today that Caroline H. Araullo has been appointed as the new Chief Nursing Officer at NYC Health + Hospitals/Carter. Araullo brings a strong background in nursing...
August 11, 2026 - 10:31
Should You Try Ube?Ube, the vivid purple yam native to the Philippines, has moved from trendy desserts like ube cheesecake and ice cream into the mainstream spotlight. But beyond its striking color, this root...
August 10, 2026 - 19:06
Trump returns to controversial vaccine policy with order questioning childhood scheduleThe White House is wading back into the vaccine debate, this time with an executive order that questions the standard childhood immunization schedule. The move marks a shift for the administration,...
August 10, 2026 - 00:05
Town Meeting votes necessary to formally dissolve Eastern Franklin County Health DistrictVoters in the three towns that make up the Eastern Franklin County Health District will head to their respective Town Meetings this spring to decide whether the district should be formally...
August 9, 2026 - 05:29
Riverside County deputies shoot person during mental health callA person was shot by sheriff`s deputies in Moreno Valley on Tuesday afternoon after authorities say they aimed a weapon at responding officers. The incident unfolded during what the Riverside...
August 8, 2026 - 23:29
Mental health call turns into deputy shooting in Moreno Valley; man left in critical conditionA response to a mental health crisis in a Moreno Valley neighborhood took a violent turn on Tuesday afternoon, leaving a man hospitalized in critical condition after being shot by a sheriff`s...
August 8, 2026 - 05:38
Health officials issue warning after dog dies following swim in Stoughton pond - Boston News, Weather, SportsSTOUGHTON, MASS. - Local health authorities are urging pet owners to be cautious after a dog died earlier this week following a swim in Ames Pond. The town issued a public notice on Thursday,...
August 7, 2026 - 20:15
Cardiff and Vale health's boards systemic problems are unacceptable, says health ministerAn independent review has exposed deep-rooted problems in leadership, culture, and governance at Cardiff and Vale University Health Board, prompting the Welsh health minister to label the situation...
August 7, 2026 - 11:40
Opinion: As a new school year begins, let's put children's mental health firstAs classrooms open their doors for another year, the conversation around student success often centers on test scores, homework loads, and college prep. But there is a quieter crisis sitting in...
August 6, 2026 - 21:11
Measles exposure warning issued at Universal Studios Hollywood after confirmed case in visitorHealth officials are warning anyone who visited Universal Studios Hollywood late last month to watch for symptoms of measles after a confirmed case was tied to the park. The infected person was at...
August 6, 2026 - 00:09
New CDC director is confirmed, with Senate backing Dr. Erica ShwartzThe Senate voted Thursday to confirm Dr. Erica Schwartz as the new director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, placing a familiar face from the first Trump administration at the...
August 5, 2026 - 06:52
NC leaders to release new youth mental health dataState education leaders are preparing to share the latest results from the Youth Risk Behavior Survey with the State Board of Education, offering a new look at how students are coping emotionally...
August 4, 2026 - 23:24
LA County says a program meant to help people with serious mental illness is gaining tractionLos Angeles County officials say a state-backed initiative designed to support individuals with severe mental illness is seeing a steady increase in participation. The program, known as CARE Court,...
August 4, 2026 - 04:23
4 Anne Arundel beaches placed under no-swim advisories for high bacteria levelsHealth officials in Anne Arundel County have posted no-swim advisories at four local beaches after routine water testing showed bacteria levels above state safety thresholds. The affected areas are...
August 3, 2026 - 11:03
Myanmar’s Aung San Suu Kyi has rare meeting with Red Cross amid health concernsNewly released photographs show Myanmar`s detained former leader, Aung San Suu Kyi, during an unusual meeting with the International Committee of the Red Cross. The encounter took place recently,...
August 2, 2026 - 21:13
Federal Policy Priorities To Strengthen Rural Health and Maximize Rural Health Transformation Program InvestmentsRural healthcare in America stands at a critical crossroads. The Rural Health Transformation Program, created under H.R. 1, brings a substantial $50 billion over five years to help states overhaul...
August 2, 2026 - 04:22
UAMS names Nembhard as dean of the Fay W. Boozman College of Public HealthThe University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences has selected Dr. Wendy N. Nembhard as the next dean of its Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health. Her appointment takes effect on September 1....
August 1, 2026 - 06:44
Court delays for son of Chiefs coach accused of shooting his mom delayed pending mental health checkThe legal case involving Elijah Bieniemy, the 27-year-old son of Kansas City Chiefs assistant coach Eric Bieniemy, has hit another pause. His court appearances, tied to charges that he shot his...
July 31, 2026 - 18:46
Beyond 'healthy' obesity: New framework weighs organ damage and daily limitationsA new clinical framework for obesity is moving away from simple body mass index measurements, proposing instead that doctors evaluate how excess fat actually damages organs and limits a person`s...
July 31, 2026 - 00:14
UC Health to close assisted living facility on Daniel Drake CampusUC Health confirmed on Thursday that it will close its assisted living facility located on the Daniel Drake Campus. The decision comes as part of a broader review of services, with officials citing...
July 30, 2026 - 05:52
HRW report says oil production in DRC poses severe environmental health risksA new report from Human Rights Watch released on Monday alleges that Perenco, the only oil producer operating in the Democratic Republic of Congo, is using extraction methods that create severe...
July 29, 2026 - 18:52
Novant Health operations impacted from Forsyth County water main breakNovant Health has moved several clinics to virtual appointments and halted elective surgeries following a significant water main break in Forsyth County. The disruption, which occurred earlier this...
July 29, 2026 - 00:58
Healthcare Company Focusing on Women's Health Faces ScrutinyA Southern California healthcare chain that operates half a dozen clinics focused on women`s health is now facing serious scrutiny from patients and regulators. The company, which markets itself as...
July 28, 2026 - 17:04
Health provider announces RRH partnership prematurelyWATERTOWN - After months of Chapter 11 bankruptcy hearings, closures and the ending of services at several of its facilities, North Star Health Alliance on Thursday announced that it would enter a...