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Another strike sends 31,000 Kaiser Permanente health care workers to picket lines
OAKLAND, Calif. — An estimated 31,000 registered nurses and other front-line Kaiser Permanente health care workers launched an open-ended strike...
From lunch tray to lifelong health: WHO sets global standards for school meals
For the first time ever, the World Health Organization (WHO) is providing recommendations for healthy and nutritious food in schools around the world.
Alabamians lose pay, don’t take mental health leave, study finds
Americans suffer in silence when it comes to mental health, substance use and work, the study authors said
Unpacking trauma’s health impacts | Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
Trauma can have a long-term impact on physical as well as mental health over time, but there are ways to cultivate resiliency, according to Harvard Chan School’s Karestan Koenen.
Another strike sends 31,000 Kaiser Permanente health care workers to picket lines
An estimated 31,000 registered nurses and other front-line Kaiser Permanente health care workers launched an open-ended strike this week in California and Hawaii to demand better wages and staffing.
Another strike sends 31,000 Kaiser Permanente health care workers to picket lines
An estimated 31,000 registered nurses and other front-line Kaiser Permanente health care workers launched an open-ended strike this week in California and Hawaii to demand better wages and staffing
Health Insurers Weigh on the Dow, While S&P 500 Sets Fresh Record
A selloff in UnitedHealth and peers erased $99 billion in market value.
Exclusive: VC firm Rock Health considering biotech investments
The San Francisco firm has invested almost exclusively in digital health for 15 years.
Three tips for helping your family develop healthy screen habits
Dr. Elizabeth Johnson reveals what families can do to build healthy childhood device habits and strengthen family bonds.
'Blind Side' star Quinton Aaron remains on life support, but health reportedly improving
'Blind Side' actor Quinton Aaron was hospitalized last week after collapsing at home in Atlanta. His wife reportedly said he is showing signs of improvement.
Nevada ranks near the bottom for health. Here’s why
Nevada ranks among the least healthy states, driven by poor outcomes in housing, non-medical drug use and access to care.
Pet exposed to rabid raccoon in Charleston County, health officials say
The South Carolina Department of Public Health confirmed that a raccoon found in Johns Island tested positive for rabies Monday.
Research Goes Red initiative seeks to close gender gap in heart health studies
The Research Goes Red initiative aims to bridge the gender gap in heart health studies, highlighting the critical role of women's participation in research.
N.J. approves $12.5M to boost med-tech, maternal health startups
The state will invest in two innovation centers aimed at advancing maternal health entrepreneurship.
A hacker posted a Marine vet’s health info online and bragged about it
A man pleaded guilty to accessing the VA’s healthcare platform and posting stolen health records on social media.
Deadly incurable disease reported by health officials: What to know
The deadly virus can cause a range of illnesses including inflammation of the brain.
Orthopedic and sports medicine specialist Dr. Temitayo Olabisi joins Essentia Health-32nd Avenue Clinic
The Essentia Health-32nd Avenue Clinic is excited to welcome orthopedic and sports medicine specialist Dr. Temitayo Olabisi.
Measles cases in South Carolina rise by 89 to 789, state health department says
South Carolina reported a surge to 789 measles cases on Tuesday, state health data showed, including 89 additional infections since Friday, as officials warned the widening outbreak could last weeks or months amid lagging vaccine uptake.
Study Shows Google's Health-Focused AI Overviews Cite YouTube Over Any Medical Site
YouTube ranks 11th in traditional Google search results for health queries, but jumps to first place when it comes to AI Overview citations.
VCU Health comments on viral videos with an alleged employee encouraging the poisoning of ICE agents
VCU Health has placed an employee on administrative leave after a video went viral on social media showing a woman encouraging people to poison federal immigration agents.
Health officials warn about snow shoveling health risks
Fox News senior medical analyst Dr. Marc Siegel explains how shoveling heavy snow can increase heart attack risk and reacts to a new study on the benefits of short naps.
NYC Health + Hospitals/Bellevue Trains Nearly 500 Professionals to Strengthen Special Pathogen Readiness across HHS Region 2 - NYC Health + Hospitals
NYC Health + Hospitals/Bellevue announced today that it has trained close to 500 health care and public health professionals across four jurisdictions in
Bucks Giannis Antetokounmpo, Doc Rivers making better health decisions
Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo still tries to play through pain and injury, but is doing better at accepting when he has to sit.
Tahoe Forest Health System celebrates Heart Health Month
TRUCKEE, Calif. – Tahoe Forest Health System invites local residents to join a month-long celebration of Heart Health Month this February. Heart disease continues to be the leading cause of death in the United States,...
Employer Health Insurance Isn't Fitting the Bill. We Need a New Way Forward.
America has a health insurance problem – and it’s only getting worse. These days, most Americans get their health insurance through employer-sponsored health plans. However, that system is becoming increasingly costly, with premiums up 25% in the last five years. And it’s not just individual ...
VCU Health employee placed on leave after videos suggest harming ICE agents
VCU Health placed an employee on leave after videos surfaced showing her suggesting ways to harm ICE agents through injections and poisoning.
Lake Erie College expands mental health services for students, Painesville residents
Lake Erie College partners with Family Pride to expand mental health services, offering accessible on-campus care for students and the Painesville community.
Social media's mental health reckoning
Meta and YouTube face a landmark trial in Los Angeles over claims their platforms deliberately addict and harm young people.
Health Insurers in Shock After Medicare Holds Line on 2027 Payments
Big companies lose nearly $90 billion in market capitalization after Medicare proposed a relatively flat rate increase for next year.
Bay Area health care workers hold vigil for Alex Pretti
Breaking: Goshen Health to partner with Parkview
Goshen Health intends to join Parkview Health in a partnership.Goshen Health announced it entered a “Letter of Intent” to pursue the partnership.Goshen says the
Health care stocks rocked by proposed Medicare Advantage rates
The proposal threatens revenue and margins in a core profit engine for major health insurers.
Penn State Health is offering free skin cancer screenings – here's how to sign up
Reservations open next month for free skin cancer screenings through Penn State Health Dermatology at its Lime Spring Outpatient Center in East Hempfield Township.
Guides offer strategies on preparing for public health emergencies, cybersecurity incidents
Two AHA guides offer strategies for hospitals and health systems in preparing for public health emergencies and disasters and managing cybersecurity incidents.
A rich social environment is associated with better cognitive health outcomes for older adults, study finds
Research by an interdisciplinary team from McGill University and Université Laval provides new insights into the links between social factors and cognitive health among aging adults.
Heart health after severe weather
The snowstorm may have passed, but for some, the danger is just beginning. Medical experts warn that heart-related injuries and emergencies can spike in the day after severe weather.
The Rise of Trimester Zero
In certain corners of Instagram and TikTok, it’s never too early to start thinking about the health of your future child.
MUSC Health celebrates opening of Clements Ferry Pavilion with local leaders
MUSC Health officials and local leaders are set to celebrate the opening of the MUSC Health Clements Ferry Pavilion during a ceremony Tuesday afternoon in Charl
Burning Wood Indoors May Be a Bigger Health Risk Than You Think
By I. Edwards HealthDay ReporterTUESDAY, Jan. 27, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Lighting a fire on a cold winter night can feel cozy. But a new study suggests it may also harm your health, even if you don’t burn the wood yourself. Researchers at Northwestern University found that home wood burning is responsible for about 22% of outdoor ...
Health officials investigate cases of Legionnaires’ disease at Southern Nevada resort
The Southern Nevada Health District is investigating “travel-associated” cases of Legionnaires’ disease at a resort in Laughlin.
Texans are tightening their budgets to pay for health insurance after subsidies expired
Many who enrolled in Affordable Care Act health plans are paying steeper premiums this year. That means cutting back in other areas.
What's the Nipah visrus? Why health officials are tracking disease
While only two people reportedly contracted the virus, health officials are concerned because of the high mortality rate if it spreads.
Syphilis soars among pregnant people
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WSU projects draw on AI to advance medical science
AI is fueling change in how human health is studied and medical care is delivered.
The Carter Center to Host Third Annual Mental Health Parity Day Feb. 3 at Georgia State Capitol
Mental Health Parity Day will discuss how to advance implementation of the bipartisan Georgia Mental Health Parity Act of 2022.
Hospitals and Epic demand better security for patient records
In this edition of STAT Health Tech: More than 60 health systems demand better security around health records sharing, and more.
Noah Donohoe Inquest: No reason for mental health concerns
Charlie Rocks described Noah as a "best friend" who was "the smartest kid".
Misty Copeland on her approach to wellness post-retirement, motherhood and the Met Gala
Misty Copeland shares what's next for her health, and why she doesn't love the word "retirement."
Black women on the nightmare of seeking healthcare in the US: ‘I have to be my own doctor’
Many Black women in the US report moving through medical settings strategically as a means of survival
Fight over US healthcare subsides stuck on familiar snag: abortion
Republicans refuse to move forward without further restrictions on abortion coverage – Democrats say that’s a non-starter
Seeing yearly rise in members, Choice Health and Fitness not expected to be impacted by Altru Sports Complex
Total membership revenue at Choice has increased from $1,653,086 in 2021 to $2,205,903 in 2025.
UConn Health Postdoc a Projected Top-10 Draft Pick
Grant for Emilie Korchak as part of Uplifting Athletes’ 2026 Young Investigator Draft Class
NYC Health + Hospitals Announces New Simulation Training for Emergency Department Providers Encountering Patients with Opioid Use Disorder - NYC Health + Hospitals
New York, NY – NYC Health + Hospitals today announced its new simulation training for Emergency Department providers to strengthen how they engage with
Here's Why Health Insurance Stocks Are Sinking Tuesday
Several health insurer stocks tumbled Tuesday following a proposal from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services that would raise payments to insurers less than expected next year.
Lab-grown organoids reveal how glioblastoma outsmarts treatment
Tumor organoid models offer new insight into how the brain and immune system shape cancer behavior.
My internship mapping toxic microbes: The power of community in coastal health monitoring
Hello! I’m Taylor Hart, a 2024 NOAA Hollings scholar studying earth system science with a minor in biological sciences at the University of California, Irvine. This summer, I had the amazing opportunity to intern at the National Coastal Centers for Ocean Science Hollings Marine Laboratory in Charleston, South Carolina! My research was focused on mapping the dis
WHO urges schools worldwide to promote healthy eating for children
Healthy food in schools can help children develop healthy dietary habits for life, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), which released a new global guideline on evidence-based policies and interventions to create healthy school food environments.
A Century of Service: How Jackson County Public Health in Missouri is Leading a New Approach to a Healthy Community
Explore how Jackson County Public Health in Lee’s Summit, Missouri, marks 100 years by leading innovation for lasting public health change.
Launch of the United Advocacy Working Group for Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (MNCH)
A new United Advocacy Working Group for Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (MNCH) has been officially launched to strengthen coordination and collective voice across global, regional and country levels. Established as a light-touch platform, the Working Group aims to align advocacy efforts, share evidence and political intelligence, and coordinate key messages and moments in support of EWENE-CSA priorities and the broader MNCH agenda.
Penn State reminds students of mental health resources and support
With spring semester classes and cocurricular activities in full swing, Penn State is reminding students of the many resources that are available to support their mental health.
Breakdown In Federal Health Tracking Leaves U.S. Vulnerable To Outbreaks, Pandemics, Experts Warn
By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterTUESDAY, Jan. 27, 2026 (HealthDay News) — The United States is more vulnerable to future outbreaks, pandemics and health crises due to a breakdown in federal disease tracking, a new study says. Nearly half of once-routinely updated health surveillance databases ...
UnitedHealth earnings sink as company faces pressure from US government on Medicare
Insurer has suffered from a string of bad news stretching back more than a year
Lancaster University's £11m boost for mental health research
The plan aims to make mental health research more local and more "accessible and effective".
Health Insurer Stocks Slide After Trump Administration Proposal Keeps Medicare Payments Flat
The Trump administration’s proposal would raise Medicare Advantage payment rates to insurers by 0.09% in 2027, well below Wall Street estimates of between 4-6%.
NOCD acquires Rebound Health
The move signals virtual behavioral health companies are starting to adopt the platform approach that has become popular in other digital health segments.
NOCD acquires Rebound Health
The move signals virtual behavioral health companies are starting to adopt the platform approach that has become popular in other digital health segments.
UnitedHealth Forecasts 2026 Revenue Drop on Shrinking Business
UnitedHealth Group Inc. forecast a decline in 2026 revenue, the first annual contraction in more than three decades, as the company works to rebuild confidence with investors after a stunning fall last year.
US health insurers slump after 2027 Medicare Advantage payments proposal disappoints
Shares of health insurers tumbled in premarket trading on Tuesday after the Trump administration proposed a smaller-than-expected increase to next year's Medicare Advantage plans.
Ladson mental health facility addresses specialist shortage, keeps safety record
A Lowcountry mental health facility has expanded its capacity to serve residents in crisis, adding 24 new inpatient beds to address ongoing specialist shortages throughout the state.
Fear of ICE is driving patients away from medical care
Health workers say many patients aren't coming in for necessary care out of fear they'll be detained by federal agents.
Virginia health officials urge flu prevention as cases increase and more headlines
Virginia health officials urge flu prevention as cases increase
Food policy vs. vaccine politics at the polls
Republicans are betting on an electoral boost from HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s Make America Healthy Again movement — especially around his healthy-food agenda.
Immigration enforcement drives health concerns in CT
CT residents who fear they or a loved one could be deported say they are facing mounting mental and physical health problems.
Open enrollment in Virginia's health insurance marketplace is lagging
Friday is the last day to enroll in state-offered plans or change your coverage.
9 influencers shaping health information online, for better or worse
The qualified medical experts, the pseudoscientific entertainers, and the MAHA mobilizers leading online health content today.
I was an undocumented immigrant. Now I’m a doctor watching the immigration crackdown keep my patients from seeking care
Public health and immigration enforcement cannot safely occupy the same space, a physician writes.
January 27, 2026: Workshop Materials Available From ‘Dissemination and Implementation in Embedded Pragmatic Trials: Science-Powered Strategies to Sustain and Spread Effective Interventions'
Complete materials are now available from the NIH Pragmatic Trials Collaboratory’s recent workshop, “Dissemination and Implementation in Embedded Pragmatic Trials: Science-Powered Strategies to Sustain and Spread Effective Interventions.” The full-day […]
Arlington health care workers need your help getting to their hospital
VHC Health in Arlington is calling for community volunteers to help transport physicians, nurses, and essential staff to the hospital after heavy snowstorms.
Olson Center sets series on women’s heart health
Olson Center for Women’s Health, Nebraska Medicine Cardiovascular Services team for monthly series.
Syria advances a nationally led public health response to substance use through inter-ministerial action
27 January 2026, Damascus, Syrian Arab Republic: Syria is taking a significant step forward in addressing substance use as a public health priority, following a high-level inter-ministerial meeting hosted by the...
Keele University awarded £11m for mental health research hub
Keele University has been awarded £11m to establish a mental health research hub.
Cardiologist provides heart health safety tips to keep in mind when shoveling snow
A cardiologist with Augusta Health said heavy snow plowing can put an extra strain on your heart.
Hong Kong’s Constitutional Minister Resigns for Health Reasons
Hong Kong’s minister overseeing constitutional affairs Erick Tsang resigned, citing health reasons.
I let ChatGPT analyze a decade of my Apple Watch data. Then I called my doctor.
ChatGPT now says it can answer personal questions about your health using data from your fitness tracker and medical records. The new ChatGPT Health claims that it can help you “understand patterns over time - not just moments of illness - so you can feel more informed.” Like many people who strap on an Apple Watch every day, I’ve long wondered what a decade of that data might reveal about me. So I joined a brief wait list and gave ChatGPT access to the 29 million steps and 6 million heartbeat m
Chemo treatments canceled amid Kaiser Permanente health care workers strike
Lakeside woman with stage 4 breast cancer had treatment canceled, then restored after advocating with doctors.
Menopause linked to loss of gray matter in the brain, poorer mental health and sleep disturbance
Menopause is linked to reductions in gray matter volume in key brain regions as well as increased levels of anxiety and depression and difficulties with sleep, according to new research from the University ...
The Republic of Korea–WHO country cooperation strategy 2026–2030
The Republic of Korea–WHO Country Cooperation Strategy 2026–2030 encapsulates our collective commitment to advance health and well-being for all. Rooted in mutual respect and collaboration, this country cooperation strategy (CCS) aligns with the shared regional vision of Weaving Health for Families, Communities and Societies in the Western Pacific Region (2025−2029), emphasizing the interconnectedness of our efforts.
UC San Diego’s Mobile Health Units Deliver Care and Bring Cutting-Edge Research to Local Communities
From screening children for vision problems and adults for cardiovascular disease to groundbreaking research on the effects of cannabis on driving performance, UC San Diego’s mobile health units promote well-being across the region.
Policies and interventions to create healthy school food environments: WHO guideline
This WHO guideline provides Member States with evidence-based recommendations and implementation considerations on policies to improve school food environments. It covers three areas: direct food provision in schools; nutrition standards or rules for foods and beverages served or sold at school; and nudging interventions that modify the school food environment to promote healthier choices.
Hennepin Healthcare cuts 100 positions and 5 medical programs
The system is also confronting a projected $100 million loss in uncompensated care and a $1.7 billion reduction in Medicaid revenue over the next 10 years.
Prioritizing bone health critical to healthy aging, doctors say. Here's how tennis and other sports can help.
Army vet wins $6.8 million from jury after suing LAPD over mental health '5150' hold
Slade Douglas filed a lawsuit against the LAPD and City of Los Angeles over an August 2019 incident in which he says he was forcibly hospitalized and drugged after officers responded to a report that he might be suicidal.
Health insurers tumble after Trump administration proposes keeping Medicare Advantage rates flat next year
Shares of large Medicare plan providers Humana, CVS Health and UnitedHealth Group plunged in extended trading.
ICYMI: Florida Releases Candy Testing Results Under Healthy Florida First Initiative - Florida Department of Health
Governor Ron DeSantis, First Lady Casey DeSantis, and Florida Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo announced new food safety findings under the Healthy Florida First initiative, with the release of candy product testing results conducted by the Florida Department of Health to provide greater transparency for Florida families and strengthen accountability for products marketed to children.
Aging Expert Says Trump Trip Revealed Worrying Health Clue
An expert on aging has flagged a recurring habit of the 79-year-old president.
DHS Causing a 'Public Health Crisis,' Federal Health Workers Say
Current and former HHS staffers accused DHS agents of "murdering, assaulting, and terrorizing people."
Indoor health risks rise during winter weather
WDBJ7 spoke with the VDH State Health Commissioner about increased health risks while indoors.
Exclusive | Trump Administration Proposes Keeping Steady the Rates Medicare Pays Insurers
The proposal for a .09% average rate increase is less than what Wall Street expected and will probably hurt health-insurer stocks.