US health policy dramatically reshaped under RFK Jr.
WASHINGTON (AP) — In the whirlwind first year of President Donald Trump’s second term, some of the most…
Flu is rising rapidly, driven by a new variant
WASHINGTON — Flu is rising rapidly across the U.S., driven by a new variant of the virus —…
14-year-old Alabama teen dies of flu complications at Chattanooga hospital Monday
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — A 14-year-old from Alabama reportedly died from flu-related complications at a hospital in Chattanooga on…
New year, new rules: How legislative changes impact direct health care in 2026
Your health matters. How you access care and how much you pay for it matters too. You deserve…
Pardee Hospital implements visitor restrictions citing rise in respiratory illnesses
HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — UNC Health Pardee announced it will implement visitor restrictions at Pardee Hospital due to…
Scientists are developing a ‘self-driving’ device that helps patients recover from heart attacks
Hospitals may soon be able to rely on a “self-driving” machine to help patients recover from heart attacks.…
Confirmed measles case in NE prompts health alert
COLUMBUS, Neb. — A confirmed case of measles has been reported in Platte County, Nebraska, according to the…
Hangover remedies: Medical experts say prevention is the only cure
CLEVELAND, Ohio –Skip the pickle juice, greasy breakfasts, “hair of the dog,” and forget herbal supplements — hangovers…
Asking Eric: I want to make social connections, but my health issues complicate things
Dear Eric: I am a 70-year-old woman who has a wonderful husband. I have some health issues, including…
Flu case numbers rise sharply across Montana; Deer Lodge Medical Center issues guidance
MISSOULA, Mont. — Influenza case numbers are rising across Montana, according to new data released Monday by the…
20 public health wins in 2025
Phew, what a year. Amid relentless political, financial, and rhetorical pressures on public health, science, and health care,…
Wapato and Harvard grad Jennifer Cruz’s research focuses on how to improve health care in rural areas | Local
Jennifer Cruz knew when she graduated from Wapato High School in 2012 that she wanted to work with cancer…