Health

Great Plains Health, a prominent healthcare provider in North Platte, Nebraska, has recently announced a significant leadership change within its emergency department. This transition will officially take place on September 1, 2026, marking the end of Dr. James Smith’s tenure as co-medical director. Dr. Smith has been an integral part of the Great Plains Health […]

Gov. Andy Beshear has once again urged U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell to provide more clarity to Kentuckians following the senator’s month-long hospitalization. McConnell was admitted to a Washington, D.C., hospital on June 14, and his staff initially withheld information about his condition or the cause of his hospitalization for nearly a month. This lack of […]

Expansion of Legionnaires’ Disease Outbreak Investigation New York City health officials have significantly expanded their investigation into a Legionnaires’ disease outbreak, identifying 76 buildings with cooling towers that tested positive for Legionella bacteria. This bacterium is known to cause a severe form of pneumonia, and the findings have led to increased scrutiny of the city’s […]

A New Approach to Women’s Health Norah O’Donnell, an award-winning CBS News correspondent, is taking a bold step into the world of women’s health with her new podcast, “Healthful.” This innovative platform aims to provide practical and actionable information that women can truly use, moving beyond the typical miracle cures and vague advice often found […]

New Efforts to Identify and Prevent Infant Physical Abuse in Minnesota Minnesota health officials are taking proactive steps to educate parents, caregivers, and the general public about recognizing the signs of infant physical abuse. This initiative comes as part of a state law passed last year that required the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) to […]

In March 2024, Kate Middleton made a public statement about her health when she revealed her cancer diagnosis. This was a significant moment for the public, as it marked the beginning of a challenging journey for the royal. Over the following months and years, she underwent treatment, but there have been noticeable changes in her […]

Understanding the Cyclosporiasis Outbreak in Oklahoma An outbreak of a microscopic parasite known as Cyclospora is causing concern across Oklahoma. This parasite is responsible for a condition called cyclosporiasis, which is characterized by severe gastrointestinal symptoms, including “explosive diarrhea.” The State Health Department has issued an alert to medical professionals regarding the growing number of […]

More people are focusing on their gut health, as fibermaxxing goes mainstream, colorectal cancer rises among young adults and personalized gut microbiome treatments become increasingly popular. Now, a generation- and culture-spanning way of preserving food is in the spotlight: fermentation. The federal government’s latest dietary guidelines specifically encourage Americans to eat more fermented food. The […]

The concept of adjusting clocks twice a year—springing forward and falling back—has long been a topic of debate. While many people support the idea of eliminating these time changes, there’s a growing concern about what that might mean for our health. Specifically, if we were to lock in daylight saving time permanently, could it have […]

New Protections for Children in Illinois’ Care System Children and teenagers under the care of the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) are now set to receive enhanced protections if they are relocated outside the state. This change comes as a result of Governor JB Pritzker signing the Illinois SECURE Act, also known […]