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May 26, 2026 - 20:08
VIDEO: UND's School of Medicine & Health Sciences shares updatesUniversity of North Dakota President Andrew Armacost recently sat down with Dr. Marjorie Jenkins, dean of the School of Medicine & Health Sciences, to discuss the latest advancements at the...
May 26, 2026 - 13:31
Soaring healthcare costs put California school districts and teachers at oddsCalifornia`s public school system is facing a growing financial crisis as soaring healthcare costs pit teachers against the districts that employ them. With enrollment numbers dropping and federal...
May 25, 2026 - 18:32
Spanish government confirms new case of hantavirusThe Spanish government has confirmed an additional case of hantavirus, marking a development in the ongoing public health response. According to a statement released Monday by the Ministry of...
May 25, 2026 - 15:11
CT’s silent health disparity: Lack of adult dental coverageOral health is not separate from overall health, but foundational to it. Yet policy continues to treat it as separate or optional. In Connecticut, a quiet but serious health disparity persists: the...
May 24, 2026 - 17:16
Looksmaxxing may point to deeper body image issues in young men, mental health expert saysA growing online movement known as `looksmaxxing` is drawing concern from mental health professionals, who say the trend may be masking serious body image disorders in boys and young men. The...
May 24, 2026 - 14:49
From prevention to lifelong care: How Ochsner Health supports women’s wellnessWomen`s health is not defined by a single moment or milestone. Instead, it is a journey that evolves from adolescence into young adulthood, midlife, then into menopause and beyond. Ochsner Health...
May 23, 2026 - 17:21
WakeMed rejects UNC Health proposal, sticking with Atrium Health planWakeMed has officially rejected a proposal from UNC Health, choosing instead to move forward with its existing partnership plan with Atrium Health. The decision keeps the ongoing debate over...
May 23, 2026 - 01:08
Legionnaires' disease concerns at East Village housing complex prompts NYC Health Department responseNew York City`s Department of Health has initiated an assessment of an apartment building in the East Village following two confirmed cases of Legionnaires` disease among residents within the past...
May 22, 2026 - 06:54
Lawmakers target hospitals – and Atrium Health in particularNew bills introduced in the state legislature seek to tighten oversight of hospital systems, with a particular spotlight on Atrium Health. The proposed laws would impose new restrictions on...
May 21, 2026 - 18:27
College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences to host statewide symposium - NewsThe Campbell University College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences is set to bring together healthcare leaders, educators, pharmacists, and students from across North Carolina for a major symposium. The...
May 21, 2026 - 04:35
NC officials: Nebraska hantavirus quarantine extended through end of monthHealth authorities in North Carolina have confirmed that a group of passengers currently under quarantine in Nebraska will remain isolated through at least the end of the month. The measure follows...
May 20, 2026 - 08:46
Aerobic exercise may lessen the health effects of exposure to nanoplasticsNew research using female zebrafish suggests that regular aerobic exercise may reduce some of the harmful health effects caused by exposure to nanoplastics. Scientists found that physical activity...
May 19, 2026 - 17:08
Time to redefine healthcare “quality”For decades, the healthcare industry has measured quality through narrow clinical metrics: hospital readmission rates, infection control scores, and patient satisfaction surveys. But a quiet shift...
May 19, 2026 - 10:42
Appleton mayor issues proclamation for 'period poverty' and menstrual health awarenessThe mayor of Appleton has issued a formal proclamation recognizing the need for greater awareness around menstrual health and what advocates call `period poverty.` The declaration highlights the...
May 18, 2026 - 17:29
Murdoch Children’s Research Institute secures $5M grant to prevent childhood diseasePrime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced a $5 million grant for the Murdoch Children`s Research Institute (MCRI) to establish a new research team dedicated to preventing childhood diseases....
May 18, 2026 - 09:56
Public Health Situation Analysis (PHSA) on Hostilities in the occupied Palestinian territory (oPt) - 11 May 2026A new Public Health Situation Analysis released on May 18, 2026, paints a grim picture of the ongoing health emergency in the occupied Palestinian territory. The report, issued by the Health...
May 17, 2026 - 17:45
Frequent museum visits tied to reduced cellular aging, research findsRegular visits to museums, galleries, and other cultural venues could help slow the aging process at a cellular level, according to new research from the United Kingdom. The study suggests that...
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...