Health

The Berkshire Eagle · Health · 04:00 UTC · By Abigail Van Buren · Donate

Keep charity priorities off birthday posts

DEAR ABBY: I am feeling uncomfortable with what has become a steady stream of requests on social media for charitable contributions on friends' birthdays. My husband and I carefully budget our annual charitable contributions, and we try to be as

Fort Worth Report · Health · 03:45 UTC · Ismael M. Belkoura · Donate

Fort Worth mental health nonprofit launches youth trauma and grief collaborative

With the Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute, Soar is training 180 school clinicians in trauma and grief therapy.

The Connecticut Mirror · Health · 00:23 UTC · Katy Golvala · Donate

Lawrence+Memorial Hospital staff seek better conditions, higher pay

Picketing workers said declining staff levels are compromising patient care but higher compensation would aid recruiting and retention.

The Baltimore Banner · Health · 21:47 UTC · Meredith Cohn · Donate

Maryland measles cases jump tenfold this year with outbreak declared in three counties

Maryland's health department reported 14 new cases of measles in several counties, bringing the annual total to 31 — a striking increase from years past.

Mirror Indy · Health · 20:21 UTC · Mary Claire Molloy · Donate

As Indy marks America’s 250th, a museum remembers past epidemics

A staff member created an exhibit for her grandfather, who had polio.

The Community Voice · Health · 17:14 UTC · Bonita, Editor-in-Chief · Donate

Senior Connect 2026 Draws Capacity Crowd in Wichita

Senior Connect 2026 packed Wichita’s Carl Brewer Community Center Aug. 14 for a day filled with information, fellowship and plenty of fun. A capacity crowd of seniors visited exhibitors, attended

Wisconsin Watch · Health · 17:05 UTC · Rob Gundermann · Donate

Guest opinion: As vaccine guidance shifts, Wisconsin families should follow the evidence

With vaccination rates falling and preventable diseases resurging, Wisconsin families should turn to evidence and trusted medical expertise, Rob Gundermann of the Coalition of Wisconsin Aging & Health Groups writes. Guest opinion: As vaccine guidance shifts, Wisconsin families should follow the evidence is a post from Wisconsin Watch, a non-profit investigative news site covering Wisconsin since 2

The Oaklandside · Health · 16:50 UTC · Tasneem Raja · Donate

Compost bags don’t belong in your Oakland compost bin — sorry

Compost bags don’t belong in your Oakland compost bin — sorry A conversation with Oaklandside reporter Natalie Orenstein on why those green "compostable" bags are contaminating Oakland's curbside compost — and what to do instead.

Hell Gate · Health · 15:44 UTC · Max Rivlin-Nadler · Become a member

The US Open US Closes Up, Then US Opens Again

What used to be free is now ticketed, and ticket prices are sky-rocketing.

Sahan Journal · Health · 13:00 UTC · Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota · Donate

Indigenous youth need community and culture to heal from trauma

The Connecticut Mirror · Health · 11:30 UTC · Katy Golvala · Donate

Where CT residents can get free help navigating Medicare

CHOICES aims to provide free, unbiased counseling on all things Medicare to CT residents and their caregivers. Here's what to know.

VTDigger · Health · 11:18 UTC · The Other Paper · Donate

Veterans Affairs to open clinic in South Burlington

The VA White River Junction Healthcare System expects the new clinic to open by 2030. It will replace and expand on the services the VA currently offers at its clinic in Burlington. Read the story on VTDigger here: Veterans Affairs to open clinic in South Burlington.

The Trace · Health · 10:00 UTC · Jennifer Mascia · Donate

Inflated Claim About Guns and Self-Defense Returns to CDC Website

In July, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention added a claim to its web page on firearm injury and death prevention stating that Americans use guns defensively an estimated 60,000 to 2.5 million times each year. The change reflects the Trump administration’s staunch Second Amendment advocacy, putting the president in lockstep with a gun

Cardinal News · Health · 08:45 UTC · Tad Dickens · Donate

Veterans with vision loss find new ‘eyes’ through AI glasses

The Cadet Foundation, working with Meta and the Blinded Veterans Association, has about 100 pairs of Meta Ray-Bans to distribute to VMI graduates and other veterans who qualify.

Signal Cleveland · Health · 04:03 UTC · Celia Hack · Donate

Groceries cost more. SNAP’s been cut. Cleveland, show us how you’re putting food on the table

Signal Cleveland is searching for residents willing to share more about what they eat in a day as food prices rise and SNAP benefits shrink.

VTDigger · Health · 12:00 UTC · Libbie Sparadeo · Donate

What’s next for Vermont? Meet the reporters covering politics, elections and health care

Join VTDigger at the Manchester Community Library for a free, public conversation with the journalists following some of the biggest decisions facing Vermont this fall. Read the story on VTDigger here: What’s next for Vermont? Meet the reporters covering politics, elections and health care.

San Antonio Report · Health · 19:00 UTC · Josh Archote · Donate

Mental health issues, chronic disease increasing in San Antonio homeless population, data suggests

Mental and physical health issues are present in a greater share of Bexar County's homeless population compared to three years ago.Mental health issues, chronic disease increasing in San Antonio homeless population, data suggests was first posted on August 22, 2026 at 2:00 pm. ©2021 "San Antonio Report". Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only. If you are not reading this article

San Antonio Report · Health · 16:00 UTC · Josh Archote · Donate

Health insurance company made for small businesses expands its San Antonio network

Texicare, a health insurance company geared toward small businesses expanded its San Antonio network with CHRISTUS Health.Health insurance company made for small businesses expands its San Antonio network was first posted on August 22, 2026 at 11:00 am. ©2021 "San Antonio Report". Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only. If you are not reading this article in your feed reader, the

Wisconsin Watch · Health · 14:52 UTC · Hope Kirwan / Wisconsin Public Radio · Donate

Low vaccination rates drive southwest Wisconsin measles outbreak

An outbreak is growing in Iowa, Grant and Lafayette counties. All but one of Wisconsin’s measles infections this year occurred in people who weren't vaccinated, according to state data. Low vaccination rates drive southwest Wisconsin measles outbreak is a post from Wisconsin Watch, a non-profit investigative news site covering Wisconsin since 2009. Please consider making a contribution to support

Inside Climate News · Health · 09:00 UTC · By Georgina Gustin · Support

A Global Gathering to Tackle the Planet’s Soil Crisis Is Underway in Mongolia

In Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, policy makers, scientists and global negotiators are gathering to convey an urgent message: The world’s rangelands, which make up about half of Earth’s land surface, are in trouble. But these same lands offer an opportunity. If, collectively, farmers and land users restore rangelands and soils, they can combat drought and preserve a

The Nevada Independent · Health · 09:00 UTC · Shefali Luthra, The 19th · Donate

Why abortion opponents are turning their attention to banning surrogacy

The move to target surrogacy is a natural next step for abortion opponents who have so far failed to meaningfully restrict access to IVF, said Mary Ziegler, a law professor at the University of California, Davis.

Inside Climate News · Health · 08:50 UTC · By Anika Jane Beamer · Support

Secret Plan to Dump Slaughterhouse Waste Blindsided Residents of Iowa’s Loess Hills

In a matter of days, a dirt pit the size of five football fields appeared next to the weathered headstones of Center Cemetery in Castana, Iowa. The excavation site sits on the edge of the Loess Hills, a 200-mile corridor of craggy bluffs and ridges bordering the Missouri River valley in western Iowa. The hills,

MinnPost · Health · 23:19 UTC · Maddie Robinson · Donate

Hennepin notches a legal victory against federal ‘abstinence only’ effort

A federal judge sided with the county’s request to block changes to an HHS grant funding the prevention of teen pregnancy, but did not restore lost dollars.

Bridge Michigan · Health · 23:01 UTC · Robin Erb · Donate

Blood test can find cancers, save Michigan lives. Is that worth $100B?

The Galleri blood test and others like it could revolutionize cancer care but add billions in costs each year to the US health system.

Mississippi Today · Health · 22:50 UTC · Michael Goldberg · Donate

Illegal drugs found at Whitfield mental hospital, sparking K-9 sweeps, roadblocks

Contraband found at the Mississippi State Hospital in Whitfield.

Mirror Indy · Health · 19:34 UTC · Mary Claire Molloy · Donate

How to clean up safely after Indiana’s historic floods

What you need to know about mosquitos, food and generators.

Nashville Banner · Health · 11:05 UTC · Banner Staff · Donate

Aug. 21: Claims of Harassment in Fairgrounds Speedway Ballot Initiative Effort; Tennessee’s Unemployment Rate

The effort to gather signatures in support of a referendum to eliminate auto racing at The Fairgrounds Nashville leads to reports of harassment. Tennessee's unemployment rate hits a two-year low, community town halls on women's healthcare scheduled, a new affordable housing project, and more.

Mirror Indy · Health · 10:00 UTC · By Carson Gerber for Free Press Indiana News · Donate

Thousands of Hoosiers not enrolling in federal safety net programs

Recent study reveals large gaps in eligible families receiving benefits.

Grist · Health · 08:30 UTC · Sachi Kitajima Mulkey · Donate

In a drier world, some infectious diseases are unexpectedly thriving

Enlace Latino NC · Health · 22:40 UTC · Patricia Ortiz · Donate

New Medicaid rules could leave thousands of immigrants in North Carolina without coverage

Experts explain the Medicaid changes that will take effect between October 2026 and January 2027 and warn about the importance of understanding the new requirements to avoid losing benefits La entrada New Medicaid rules could leave thousands of immigrants in North Carolina without coverage se publicó primero en Enlace Latino NC. New Medicaid rules could leave thousands of immigrants in North Carol