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May 15, 2026 - 12:55
A Mother and Daughter’s Shared Path to Public HealthFor 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...
May 14, 2026 - 23:22
Kate Marmion School of Public Health celebrates gift and inaugural graduating class - UT Health San AntonioThe University of Texas at San Antonio held a ceremony on Wednesday, May 13, to officially name the Kate Marmion School of Public Health. The event honored a $30 million transformational gift from...
May 14, 2026 - 11:14
Minnesota readies first-ever K-12 health education standardsAdvocates say the new standards, set to be phased in over the next three years, introduce needed guidance on nutrition, first aid, sex education, and abuse prevention. Some school watchers worry...
May 13, 2026 - 19:53
From Zambia to Harvard: How Chimba Sanga Is Fighting HIV and TB With New SkillsChimba Sanga, a physician and public health leader from Zambia, is bringing his Harvard training back home to tackle two of the country`s deadliest diseases. Sanga, currently a Master of Public...
May 13, 2026 - 01:07
AP report: Marty Makary resigning as Trump's FDA chiefMarty Makary is resigning as head of the Food and Drug Administration, according to an Associated Press report. His departure comes after a turbulent tenure marked by deep internal discord and a...
May 12, 2026 - 10:26
Shortage of beds, staff force Michigan kids out of state for mental health treatmentMichigan children facing severe mental health crises are increasingly being transported out of state for treatment, sometimes traveling thousands of miles away from their families. The root cause...
May 11, 2026 - 17:47
Medicare’s miss on Alzheimer’s drug spendingFar fewer seniors than expected are taking costly Alzheimer`s drugs, leaving Medicare spending well below earlier government forecasts. The new class of amyloid-targeting treatments, including...
May 11, 2026 - 00:42
Flathead Valley Group Selected for Global Mental Health InitiativeA nonprofit organization based in the Flathead Valley has been chosen to participate in the 2026 Horses for Mental Health campaign, an international effort that uses equine-assisted activities to...
May 10, 2026 - 05:52
Hantavirus risk to Jersey 'very low'Health authorities in Jersey have moved to reassure the public that the risk of hantavirus infection on the island is currently very low. Officials confirmed they are keeping a close watch on the...
May 9, 2026 - 23:31
Jacksonville event offering free health and wellness services is ‘a big help’ for local patients struggling financiallyHundreds of Jacksonville residents lined up at the Prime Osborn Convention Center on Saturday for a free health and wellness event that organizers say is a lifeline for those struggling with...
May 9, 2026 - 11:08
Lewiston mental health organization merges with SweetserA community mental health organization based in Lewiston has finalized a merger with Sweetser, one of Maine`s largest behavioral health networks. The move, announced this week, brings together two...
May 8, 2026 - 20:05
How to Manage Your Health Anxiety About HantavirusA recent cluster of hantavirus cases aboard a cruise ship has triggered a wave of health anxiety among travelers, echoing the hyper-vigilance seen during the pandemic. While the virus is rare, its...
May 8, 2026 - 08:10
After nearly a year, CFYD resolves contract dispute with behavioral health providersThe conflict between the Child and Family Youth Department (CFYD) and a state behavioral health board has finally ended after nearly 12 months of heated negotiations. The dispute, which at times...
May 7, 2026 - 19:17
NMCSD Director Honored with 2026 AHA Federal Health Care Executive Award for ExcellenceSAN DIEGO -- Capt. Elizabeth Adriano, the director of Naval Medical Center San Diego, has been selected for the 2026 Federal Health Care Executive Award for Excellence by the American Hospital...
May 7, 2026 - 00:06
Free prostate screenings aim to close health gapsThe Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University has teamed up with the Cobb County Public Library system to offer free prostate cancer screenings. The goal is to break down barriers that often...
May 6, 2026 - 03:12
RFK Jr. launches plan to curb ‘overprescribing’ of psychiatric drugsRobert F. Kennedy Jr. has rolled out a new federal initiative aimed at curbing what he calls the widespread overprescribing of psychiatric medications, with a particular focus on antidepressants....
May 5, 2026 - 00:46
Dolly Parton Shares Health Update, Addresses Returning to the StageCountry music legend Dolly Parton has offered a fresh update on her health, telling fans she is `doing really well` but stopping short of announcing a full return to live performances. The singer,...
May 4, 2026 - 09:58
Racial health-care problems are stubborn — and they're particularly bad in Ohio, report saysA new report paints a stark picture of racial and ethnic health disparities in Ohio, showing that the state`s problems are not only persistent but among the worst in the nation. The findings come...
May 3, 2026 - 23:58
St. Joseph County, State Health Departments investigate salmonella outbreak at jailHealth officials in St. Joseph County, in partnership with the state health department, have launched an investigation into a salmonella outbreak that has sickened multiple individuals at the St....
May 3, 2026 - 15:53
Apotex Gets Health Canada Approval for Generic SemaglutideCanadian pharmaceutical firm Apotex has secured regulatory approval from Health Canada for its generic version of semaglutide injection. The product is designed to match all commercial formats of...
May 2, 2026 - 20:31
Race tightens between cybersecurity pros in healthcare and cyber bad guys everywhereThe gap between healthcare cybersecurity teams and the criminals targeting them is narrowing, but not in a way that offers much comfort to hospital executives. Despite significant investments in...
May 2, 2026 - 06:58
Austin March for Babies to support maternal and infant healthThis weekend, the March of Dimes will lead a community walk in Austin aimed at raising critical funds for maternal and infant health across Central Texas. The event, known as the March for Babies,...
May 1, 2026 - 21:51
Iranian Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi hospitalized after a health crisis in prisonThe imprisoned Iranian Nobel Peace Prize winner Narges Mohammadi has been rushed to a hospital in northwestern Iran following what her foundation described as a `catastrophic deterioration` of her...
May 1, 2026 - 04:35
Cardinal Health is getting pummeled on mixed results — here's our plan for stockShares of Cardinal Health tumbled on Wednesday after the company reported a mixed bag of financial results for its latest quarter. The healthcare services giant posted earnings that fell short of...
April 30, 2026 - 13:15
DART approves $32M for security, mental health support expansionsThe Dallas Area Rapid Transit board has signed off on a $32 million investment aimed at strengthening security measures and expanding mental health support across the transit system. Officials say...
April 29, 2026 - 20:25
Doctor-Approved Guide: 7 Supplement Combinations to Avoid for Better HealthTaking vitamins and minerals seems like a straightforward way to boost wellness, but medical experts warn that certain supplement pairings can actually reduce effectiveness or cause harm. Doctors...
April 29, 2026 - 06:40
Health Equity Gains Reported, but Experts Warn of Fragile ProgressA new report released Wednesday reveals measurable progress in reducing health disparities across several U.S. states between 2022 and 2024, marking a rare bright spot in the nation’s long...
April 28, 2026 - 18:48
Giants Icon Lawrence Taylor Hospitalized with Pancreatitis, Showing Signs of RecoveryNew York Giants legend Lawrence Taylor has been hospitalized since last week, battling a serious case of pancreatitis, according to reports. The Hall of Fame linebacker, widely regarded as one of...
April 28, 2026 - 09:23
Somerset Family Pedals for Men's Mental Health in Charity ChallengeA family from Somerset is preparing to embark on a demanding charity bike ride to raise funds for Mind, the mental health charity that provided crucial support following a life-altering motorcycle...
April 27, 2026 - 22:05
Daily Cottage Cheese: A Dietitian Weighs In on the Pros and ConsCottage cheese has long been a staple in health-conscious kitchens, praised for its high protein content and rich calcium profile. But as more people incorporate it into daily meal plans, a...