June 17, 2026 - 17:18
Justice Department sues New York over Medicaid home care ‘fraud scheme’The U.S. Justice Department has filed a lawsuit against the New York State Department of Health, the state`s Medicaid director, and a company that operates a massive home health program. The suit...
June 17, 2026 - 16:34
As a physician, I have never been more concerned about rates of congenital syphilisIn a stark commentary, a physician and former public health official has raised the alarm over the rising rates of congenital syphilis, calling the situation the most concerning he has seen in his...
June 16, 2026 - 19:56
Sutter Health commits $1 million to Sacramento Food Bank & Family ServicesSutter Health has announced a $1 million commitment to Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services, with the funds distributed over the next five years. The investment aims to strengthen food security...
June 16, 2026 - 07:43
CSUMB launches public health degreeWhat was once just a concentration within the collaborative health and human services program at California State University, Monterey Bay has officially been elevated to its own independent major....
June 15, 2026 - 23:19
Cuba quantifies impact of US oil blockade on children’s health and daily lifeCuba has released a detailed report outlining the severe impact of the United States oil blockade on the health and daily routines of its children. According to the government`s assessment, the...
June 15, 2026 - 07:50
Partnerships drive better community health, leaders sayCounty leaders and public health professionals are learning that collaboration is the foundation of better health outcomes. Participants in the National Association of Counties Public Health...
June 14, 2026 - 22:50
9 in 10 adults with Down syndrome develop Alzheimer’s. UNT Health research is exploring whyA striking statistic drives a new wave of research at UNT Health: nine out of ten adults with Down syndrome will develop Alzheimer`s disease. Scientists are now working to understand why this...
June 14, 2026 - 14:45
Essex GPs trial for adults with learning disabilitiesA new trial in Essex is aiming to increase the number of life-saving annual health checks for adults with learning disabilities, as experts warn that too few eligible people are receiving them. The...
June 13, 2026 - 22:07
Karuk Tribe secures $1.5M for healthcare workforce housing projectThe Karuk Tribe has secured $1.5 million in federal funding from the Indian Health Service to construct workforce housing specifically for healthcare professionals. The project aims to address a...
June 13, 2026 - 04:06
ACA Enrollment Could Fall By 5 Million As Enhanced Health Insurance Subsidies ExpireNew projections indicate that enrollment in Affordable Care Act marketplace plans could drop by as many as 5 million people as enhanced federal subsidies are set to expire. These subsidies, which...
June 12, 2026 - 09:16
Prince William meets recipients of mental health projectPrince William met with young people and staff involved in a mental health initiative he helped fund, receiving praise for his empathetic approach during the visit. The Prince of Wales spent time...
June 11, 2026 - 19:26
What Patients Should Never Hide From Their DoctorMost people have lied to their doctor at least once. A survey from 2022 found that nearly 80 percent of patients admitted to withholding information during medical visits. Embarrassment, fear of...
June 11, 2026 - 07:56
Medicare Advantage plans denied prior authorization requests at unusually high rates, HHS report findsA new report from the Department of Health and Human Services` inspector general reveals that some major Medicare Advantage insurers rejected prior authorization requests at unusually high rates,...
June 10, 2026 - 23:51
Musab Balbale Departs CVS HealthMusab Balbale has stepped down from his role as chief merchandising officer at CVS Health, ending a four-year tenure with the company. His departure was confirmed internally this week, with Zach...
June 10, 2026 - 00:04
Golfer withdraws from U.S. Open to focus on healthEnglish golfer Marco Penge has withdrawn from the upcoming U.S. Open, choosing to step away from competition to focus on his personal well-being. Penge was originally scheduled to compete in the...
June 9, 2026 - 09:29
Trump’s health care affordability czar touts Medicaid cuts to hospital leadersThe Trump administration`s newly appointed health care affordability czar made a direct appeal to hospital executives this week, urging them to embrace significant cuts to Medicaid as a necessary...
June 8, 2026 - 22:36
Wake County Commissioners to hear from WakeMed on potential merger with Atrium HealthWakeMed executives are set to appear before Wake County Commissioners to make their case for a proposed merger with Atrium Health, arguing the deal would lower operating costs and improve patient...
June 8, 2026 - 06:34
NC lawmakers eye more child welfare changes after Charlotte girl’s death exposes chronic gaps in the systemRALEIGH, N.C. -- State legislators spent hours grilling state and county child welfare officials, along with local law enforcement, during a tense hearing this week. The focus was on what went...
June 7, 2026 - 23:51
This exercise habit may slash dementia risk and help you live longer, study findsA large-scale Harvard study suggests that adding strength training to your weekly routine could significantly reduce the risk of dementia and extend your lifespan. Researchers analyzed data from...
June 7, 2026 - 03:46
13 rural hospitals in the Commonwealth at risk of closure, report findsA new report from the Joint Commission on Health Care (JCHC) has identified 13 rural hospitals in Virginia that are at risk of closing. These facilities represent more than a third of the 36 rural...
June 6, 2026 - 10:58
Israeli forces kill a Palestinian infant in the occupied West Bank, say health officialsHEBRON, West Bank -- Palestinian health officials reported that Israeli troops shot and killed a seven-month-old infant on Wednesday after opening fire on his parents` vehicle in the occupied West...
June 5, 2026 - 17:57
Healthy aging in the LGBTQIA+ communityAn estimated three million American adults aged 50 and older currently identify as LGBTQIA+, a number projected to climb to roughly seven million by 2030 as the nation`s population grows older....
June 5, 2026 - 03:35
Weakened public health powers raise outbreak risksSeveral regions have scaled back their public health emergency powers following widespread backlash against COVID-19 restrictions. The rollbacks target authorities that enforced lockdowns, school...
June 4, 2026 - 08:08
Male puberty is understudied — but when it starts may predict long-term health risksFor decades, medical research on puberty has focused heavily on girls, leaving a significant gap in understanding how the same developmental milestones affect boys. A growing body of evidence now...
June 3, 2026 - 23:27
Human Research, Biotechnology for Advanced Health Fill Station Research ScheduleWednesday`s science schedule aboard the International Space Station centered on human research, microbial analysis, and 3D bioprinting to improve health for people on Earth and in space. The...
June 3, 2026 - 14:13
Trump's Medicaid Work Rules Bring Unexpected Hardship for States and PatientsAdvocates who feared the worst from Medicaid work requirements are now facing something even more punishing than they anticipated. The Trump administration`s latest rules go beyond simply requiring...
June 2, 2026 - 20:07
Texas leads U.S. in children without health insurance, Georgetown University study showsA new report from Georgetown University reveals that Texas now has the highest rate of uninsured children in the United States. The study shows that nearly 11 percent of Texas children under the...
June 2, 2026 - 03:40
Scottish superfan walking across country to Boston in kilt to raise money for men's mental healthCraig Ferguson, a devoted Scottish soccer fan, has embarked on an epic journey across the United States. He is walking 3,000 miles while wearing a traditional kilt, all to raise money and awareness...
June 1, 2026 - 15:38
Executives reveal tech initiatives at Summa Health, eight months after General Catalyst acquisitionTwo years after venture firm General Catalyst announced it would acquire Summa Health, the Ohio-based safety-net hospital system`s leaders are offering a clearer picture of how their...
May 31, 2026 - 20:25
Baby blues or postpartum depression? How new moms can protect their mental healthFor many new mothers, the line between the `baby blues` and full-blown postpartum depression can feel blurry. Both conditions are triggered by the dramatic drop in hormones after childbirth, but...