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May 17, 2026 - 14:15
WHO declares global health emergency over Ebola outbreak in Congo and UgandaThe World Health Organization has declared the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda a global health emergency. The announcement came after a meeting of the WHO`s...
May 16, 2026 - 23:23
How outbreaks at sea have been helping to shape the global health system since medieval timesFor centuries, the cramped, unsanitary conditions aboard ships have made them perfect breeding grounds for infectious disease. From medieval vessels fleeing the Black Death to modern cruise liners...
May 16, 2026 - 07:14
Possible hantavirus case under investigation in upstate New York; no connection to deadly cruise ship outbreakHealth officials in Ontario County, New York, are investigating a suspected case of hantavirus, a rare but serious illness typically spread by rodents. Authorities have stressed that the situation...
May 15, 2026 - 22:41
Strategies for improving women’s health explored at student-led summit | Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public HealthSpeakers at the inaugural Women`s Health Student Summit at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health called for a fundamental shift in how the medical community approaches women`s health. The...
May 15, 2026 - 16:01
UNMC, UNK celebrate opening of rural health education complexThe University of Nebraska Medical Center and the University of Nebraska at Kearney officially celebrated the opening of a new rural health education complex in Kearney this week. The facility is...
May 14, 2026 - 22:53
Special response unit makes Carolina more prepared than most to contain an outbreak like hantavirusNorth Carolina is one of only 13 states in the country equipped with a specialized pathogen response center, a resource designed to handle rare and dangerous infectious disease threats. This unit,...
May 14, 2026 - 05:22
You can reverse much of the damage alcohol has done to your body, science saysEven mild drinking is toxic to the body, contributing to long-term disease. Yet in many cases you can reverse that damage, experts say. While the liver is the most obvious organ affected by alcohol...
May 13, 2026 - 21:38
The Barns at Blue Mountain joins 2026 Horses for Mental Health national campaignFor Allison Hughes, this isn`t just a barn. It`s a place where she`s found confidence, connection, and healing. `Being around these horses makes me feel whole,` she says. That personal truth is now...
May 13, 2026 - 01:40
Quick guide to building a long-term health care career in CharlotteCharlotte`s health care sector is booming, offering a wide range of opportunities from entry-level positions to specialized clinical roles. With major hospital systems like Atrium Health and Novant...
May 12, 2026 - 13:38
Matt Patricia Shares Major Health Update Following Neurosurgeon Visit During Ohio State Offseason BreakThe offseason is usually when players get time to recover, but this time, Ohio State defensive coordinator Matt Patricia also needed some medical care of his own. Over the weekend, he shared a...
May 11, 2026 - 19:21
YSU’s Guin Fit recognized for health equityA fitness initiative based at Youngstown State University is gaining attention for its efforts to level the playing field when it comes to community health. The program, known as Guin Fit, has been...
May 11, 2026 - 01:16
Major US health provider drops prior authorization for 30% of services — and 93% of doctors say it's long overdueUnitedHealthcare, one of the largest health insurers in the United States, has announced it will eliminate prior authorization requirements for roughly 30% of its medical services. The change,...
May 10, 2026 - 04:31
To save rural health care, bring it out of the Dark AgesThe future of rural health care depends on dragging it out of the technological dark ages. To truly save these struggling communities, we must embrace telemedicine, drone delivery of supplies, a...
May 8, 2026 - 21:03
SGMC Health and Mercer University Celebrate First Hooding Ceremony at Valdosta CampusMercer University School of Medicine and SGMC Health celebrated a major milestone this week by hosting the first Doctor of Medicine Hooding Ceremony at the Valdosta campus. The event marked the...
May 8, 2026 - 09:53
Central California health agencies monitoring hantavirus outbreakHealth agencies in Central California are closely monitoring a small cluster of hantavirus infections, though authorities stress the risk to the general public remains very low. The Centers for...
May 7, 2026 - 21:56
Three-Digit Crisis Hotline Linked to Drop in Youth SuicidesFor the first time in over a decade, suicide rates among teens and young adults in the United States have declined, and researchers point to a simple change as a key factor. The shift of the...
May 7, 2026 - 01:07
Children’s Minnesota resists federal subpoena for private health records of patientsThe Minneapolis-based hospital system is pushing back against a federal subpoena that seeks private medical records of its patients, accusing the Trump administration of overstepping its authority...
May 6, 2026 - 04:48
A better path forward for cancer care - UT Health San AntonioFrom the moment of diagnosis, patients at UT Health San Antonio enter a system built to broaden their treatment options and bring the combined power of medicine and research directly into their...
May 5, 2026 - 14:16
Tanzania’s purpose-built Star Homes brighten health outcomesIn rural Tanzania, a new type of housing is proving that architecture can be a tool for public health. These are the Star Homes, purpose-built structures designed to reduce disease transmission...
May 4, 2026 - 22:48
UPMC to acquire Ohio health system by the fallUPMC is moving forward with its plan to acquire an Ohio-based health system, with the deal expected to finalize by the fall. The two organizations have signed an ownership transfer agreement,...
May 4, 2026 - 00:24
Check in with your representatives in Washington: Supreme Court decision, maternal health bill and moreAthens-Clarke County residents are represented in Washington by Democratic Senators Jon Ossoff and Reverend Raphael Warnock, along with Republican Representative Mike Collins. Here is a look at the...
May 3, 2026 - 02:23
PHOTOS: Northwell Health Sports Science Youth ClinicNEW YORK - Northwell Health recently held a Sports Science Youth Clinic designed to teach young athletes about proper training techniques and injury prevention. The event, which took place at a...
May 2, 2026 - 11:59
Narges Mohammadi, imprisoned Iranian Nobel laureate, hospitalized after a health crisisNarges Mohammadi, the imprisoned Iranian human rights activist and 2023 Nobel Peace Prize laureate, has been hospitalized following a sudden deterioration in her health. The news was confirmed by...
May 1, 2026 - 18:32
Charlotte-based Atrium Health targets WakeMed in proposed combinationCharlotte-based Atrium Health has proposed a combination with WakeMed, a move that would significantly expand the footprint of North Carolina`s largest hospital system. The deal, if approved, would...
May 1, 2026 - 01:34
Why Demographic and Health Surveys Matter More Than Ever in a Tight Funding EraAt a moment when global health and development funding is tightening, one of the most important tools is at risk-data. The Demographic and Health Surveys program, known as DHS, has quietly shaped...
April 30, 2026 - 14:16
Unwell man stabbed stranger after Kent NHS mental health failingsAn NHS trust has apologised after a man with a known history of mental illness stabbed a complete stranger, an incident that investigators say could have been prevented. The attack took place in...
April 29, 2026 - 18:34
Dan Tana’s, Iconic West Hollywood Italian Eatery, Shuttered Temporarily Over Health Code BreachesEven the most revered restaurants in Los Angeles can’t escape the invasion of pests, or the scrutiny of health inspectors. Dan Tana’s, the legendary Italian steakhouse that has been a fixture...
April 29, 2026 - 05:44
Connecticut’s YIGBY Proposal: A Faith-Based Answer to the Housing and Health EmergencyA proposed bill in Connecticut is gaining traction as a potential dual solution to the state’s worsening affordable housing shortage and its associated public health crisis. Dubbed...
April 28, 2026 - 17:42
Trump Administration Reverses Stance on Federal Funding for Fentanyl Test StripsThe Trump administration has reversed its position on allowing federal funds to be used for purchasing or distributing test strips that detect the presence of fentanyl in street drugs. The change...
April 28, 2026 - 07:25
Google’s Clinical Director: AI Could Serve as a ‘Bridge’ During Mental Health CrisesGoogle’s clinical director, Megan Bell Jones, has offered a nuanced perspective on the role of artificial intelligence in mental health care, suggesting that the technology can act as a critical ...