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March 1, 2026 - 23:36
Guinea, US Sign $143 Million MOU To Boost Health Over Five YearsGuinea has entered into a significant five-year health partnership with the United States, formalized through a $143 million Memorandum of Understanding. The agreement, announced by Guinea`s...
February 28, 2026 - 19:08
Alabama House committee approves bill to allow public health agency to inspect jails and prisonsA key Alabama House committee has advanced legislation that would grant the state`s public health agency the authority to inspect correctional facilities. The proposed bill aims to bring sanitation...
February 28, 2026 - 05:07
Governor Hochul Launches Public Awareness Campaign to Educate New Yorkers on Access to Behavioral Health TreatmentGovernor Kathy Hochul has announced a major statewide public awareness initiative aimed at informing residents of their rights to accessible behavioral healthcare. The campaign, titled `Real Care,...
February 27, 2026 - 03:48
How the walkback of a greenhouse gas finding hurts public health.Public health experts and environmental advocates are sounding the alarm following the official repeal of a foundational 2009 scientific determination. The rescinded finding, established by...
February 26, 2026 - 03:36
Why Simple Daily Habits Matter More Than Big Health ResolutionsNEW YORK, Feb. 25, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- (Feature Impact) Most people don’t set out to ignore their health. It usually slips down the list somewhere between the morning alarm and the last...
February 25, 2026 - 01:39
Warnock invites South Georgia hospital CEO to State of the Union amid rural health care funding concernsU.S. Senator Raphael Warnock is using his platform at the President`s State of the Union address to spotlight the urgent financial crisis facing rural hospitals. His guest will be Bill Lee, CEO of...
February 24, 2026 - 07:20
Vermont Lawmaker Highlights Healthcare Cost Crisis at State of the UnionCongressman Peter Welch of Vermont brought a special guest to the recent State of the Union address: a fellow Vermont lawmaker grappling directly with the state`s healthcare affordability crisis....
February 23, 2026 - 04:23
Navigating the Protein Boom: How Much Do You Really Need?Protein has become the undisputed star of the modern diet. From fortified cereals and snack bars to seemingly every product on the grocery shelf, `high-protein` labels are ubiquitous, and even...
February 22, 2026 - 18:02
Coalition for Global Hepatitis Elimination: Partners share evidence on how global health funding cuts are impacting viral hepatitis elimination effortsFrontline healthcare workers and program managers are sounding the alarm, revealing that recent cuts to global health funding are actively undermining efforts to eliminate viral hepatitis. In a...
February 21, 2026 - 19:04
A huge study finds a link between cannabis use in teens and psychosis laterA landmark study tracking hundreds of thousands of individuals from adolescence into adulthood has delivered compelling new evidence on the mental health risks of early cannabis use. The research,...
February 21, 2026 - 05:56
Seven Powerful Herbs Shown to Combat Inflammation and Support Heart HealthDietitians are highlighting a selection of common kitchen herbs that do far more than enhance flavor. These fresh additions pack a potent nutritional punch, offering compounds scientifically linked...
February 20, 2026 - 12:54
TIME100 Health Panel Discusses Efforts to Prevent Heart DiseaseA distinguished panel convened in New York City to address the critical public health challenge of cardiovascular disease, shifting the focus toward prevention and holistic well-being. The...
February 19, 2026 - 23:17
Letters to the Editor: Hamas must also answer for Palestinian children’s mental health crisisThe profound mental health crisis facing Palestinian children in Gaza is a direct consequence of the ongoing war, but a significant share of the responsibility must be placed upon Hamas, contends a...
February 19, 2026 - 03:39
Vanderbilt Health remembers C. Leon Partain, former chair of RadiologyThe field of academic radiology has lost a foundational figure with the passing of Clarence Leon Partain, MD, PhD. The professor emeritus of Radiology and Radiological Sciences at Vanderbilt died...
February 18, 2026 - 00:42
Measles exposure at St. Louis Lambert airport, health officials warnHealth officials have issued a public warning regarding a potential measles exposure at St. Louis Lambert International Airport. The alert concerns a specific timeframe on the evening of Wednesday,...
February 17, 2026 - 04:20
5 Questions to Ask Your Pharmacist at Your Next VisitPicking up a new prescription can feel routine, but your pharmacist is a vital partner in your healthcare journey. Moving beyond a simple transaction to a brief consultation can significantly...
February 16, 2026 - 07:51
Kennedy says FDA "will act on" ultra-processed foods petition, but indicates no new rulesIn a recent television interview, FDA Commissioner Dr. Robert Califf highlighted significant health concerns associated with ultra-processed foods but indicated the agency is not currently pursuing...
February 15, 2026 - 02:16
New measles exposure in Madison prompts urgent health investigationPublic Health Madison & Dane County has launched an urgent investigation following a confirmed measles exposure within the community. Health officials are working to identify and notify anyone who...
February 14, 2026 - 00:53
RFK Jr. shakes up top health department staffIn a significant restructuring of his public health team, presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has confirmed the departure of two senior health officials. The exits mark a notable shift in...
February 13, 2026 - 12:14
Lottery grant for Northampton mental health serviceA Northampton-based charity has received a significant National Lottery grant to expand its crucial mental health support within local schools. The funding will empower KidsAid to deliver its...
February 12, 2026 - 23:02
Trump revokes landmark ruling that greenhouse gases endanger publicIn a significant regulatory shift, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has formally revoked a long-standing scientific determination that greenhouse gases endanger public health and welfare....
February 12, 2026 - 05:49
Hospital Spending Accounted for 40% of the Growth in National Health Spending Between 2022 and 2024New data reveals that hospital expenditures were the primary engine behind the growth in U.S. healthcare spending in recent years. Between 2022 and 2024, spending on hospital care accounted for a...
February 11, 2026 - 15:59
Mental health petition denied in San Jose daycare drowning case as trial approachesA Santa Clara County judge has denied a petition for mental health diversion, clearing the way for a jury trial to begin next week in the high-profile case stemming from the drowning deaths of two...
February 10, 2026 - 20:41
Video San Francisco schools close as teachers strike over pay and health careA citywide teacher strike has shuttered all schools within the San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) this Tuesday. The unexpected closures impact thousands of families as educators take to...
February 10, 2026 - 04:47
Essentia Health, Southern Valley Fire and Rescue celebrate partnership to improve advanced emergency medical careA new collaboration between Essentia Health and Southern Valley Fire and Rescue is set to significantly improve emergency medical services for local residents. The partnership, celebrated today,...
February 9, 2026 - 01:38
Minnesota physician groups call for health care protections as condition of DHS fundingA coalition of Minnesota physician advocacy groups is taking a firm stand, calling for concrete healthcare protections for individuals in immigration detention as a condition for the state`s...
February 8, 2026 - 15:45
Colorado issues health and safety notice over marijuana with yeast and moldState health officials have issued a public health and safety advisory after discovering numerous batches of marijuana contaminated with yeast and mold. The affected products were sold in at least...
February 7, 2026 - 23:09
Opinion | Peter Attia, the Epstein Files and the Lie Propping Up Big WellnessThe world of high-profile wellness influencers is built on a foundation of challenging the medical establishment and selling a path to superior health. Yet a closer look reveals a contradictory...
February 7, 2026 - 15:53
Tule fog lingers across the valley, prompting safety and health warningsA thick blanket of Tule fog has stubbornly lingered across the valley for several weeks, significantly reducing visibility and creating hazardous conditions for residents. The dense, ground-level...
February 6, 2026 - 23:32
US-South Africa funding: As American cash dries up the fight to stop Aids gets harderHealth experts are raising the alarm as a significant decline in American financial support threatens to undermine decades of progress against HIV/AIDS in South Africa. The country, which has the...