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Brett Favre shares health update on battle with Parkinson's disease
Brett Favre shared an update on his health a year after revealing he was diagnosed with Parkinson's, saying he is in the early stages of the disease.
Duke Health, WakeMed doctors report increase in flu cases
Flu cases at Duke Health more than doubled in a single week. A Duke Health doctor noted that a lower vaccination rate is contributing to a more severe season than last year.
NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst Names Dr. Phillip Fairweather "2025 Physician of the Year" - NYC Health + Hospitals
NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst and the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai are proud to announce that Chief Medical Information Officer Dr. Phillip
From gene therapy breakthroughs to preventable disease outbreaks: The health trends that will shape 2026
Live Science's health channel editor makes predictions about the medical breakthroughs and public health shifts to come in 2026.
KyCIR's top health and environment stories from 2025
Let’s look back on 2025’s big stories on health and the environment from the Kentucky Center for Investigative Reporting.
Duke Health sees flu cases double in past week, spike in pediatric illnesses
Flu cases at Duke Health more than doubled in a single week. A Duke Health doctor noted that a lower vaccination rate is contributing to a more severe season than last year.
How is Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill changing US taxes and healthcare in 2026?
Big changes are coming in the new year as healthcare subsidies expire and requirements for food assistance take effect.
‘A state of crisis’: record number of Americans are pessimistic about US healthcare system
Costs, insurance delays and difficult-to-obtain mental health treatment plague the US health system
AirPods Pro 3 have a powerful new health feature, here’s how to use it
AirPods Pro 3 introduce a powerful health feature not found in their predecessor: heart rate sensing. Here’s how to use it.
Health officials warn public after coyote injures person in Warwick Township
The Pennsylvania Game Commission is searching for the animal, but officials don't know if it is rabid.
ASP health care leaders thank advisory council
Avenal State Prison (ASP) hosted an appreciation lunch to honor the vital contributions of the incarcerated-person advisory council (IAC). The event highlig
Shaping healthy futures: Meet Public Health Nurse Aarin Urevig
For the past four and a half years, Aarin Urevig has supported Bloomington families as a public health nurse in the Family Home Visiting program, helping parents prepare for birth, navigate the newborn stage and connect with community resources.
I'm a dietitian on the Mediterranean diet who loves Costco. Here are the 10 best things I bought there this year.
As a dietitian, Costco is one of my go-to spots for Mediterranean-diet staples. This year, I got some great frozen foods and healthy snacks there.
State officials move to ban paper straws at restaurants, citing 'concerning health risks'
Florida bill would ban paper straws following Trump's executive order regarding regulations. State lawmakers say alternatives contain dangerous chemicals.
UConn Health Minute: Innovative Stroke Therapy
He had played his cello at Carnegie Hall but a stroke left Peter Skaar paralyzed and barely able to hold his bow. Now thanks to an innovative procedure at U ...
Health experts urge older adults to stay ahead of illness with regular checkups
Preventative checkups have been proven to catch life-threatening health conditions early.
Tricare After Active Duty: What Actually Happens to Your Health Insurance
Many service members don't sort out their civilian health insurance until they're already out and scrambling. The confusion costs money and creates gaps in coverage that leave families exposed.
US award Massachusetts $162 million for rural health
Massachusetts secured about $162 million in federal dollars to bolster rural health care, part of the first round of funding released in a five-year program.
US Signs $16 Billion of Health Agreements With African Nations
The US signed a health agreement with Ivory Coast bringing the total value of bilateral deals President Donald Trump’s administration has done in Africa since withdrawing from the World Health Organization to more than $16 billion.
What should be on your year-end health checklist, according to experts
Event will bring families, providers together for maternal health dialogue in Springfield
A Springfield forum will discuss fair, community-driven solutions for pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum care.
New health laws to take effect Jan. 1 in Maryland
New laws taking effect Jan. 1, 2026, are aimed at improving health care in Maryland.
Health Insurance Premiums to Skyrocket for Millions of Americans
Some 22 million Americans will begin to see their health insurance premiums skyrocket after Congress failed to extend certain subsidies under the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare. NBC’s Christine Romans joins TODAY to break down what will happen when the subsidies expire, who is impacted and more.
Researchers find ADHD strengths linked to better mental health
New research reveals a brighter side of ADHD, showing that adults who recognize and use their strengths feel happier, healthier, and less stressed. People with ADHD were more likely to identify traits like creativity, humor, and hyperfocus as personal strengths. Across the board, using these strengths was linked to better quality of life and fewer mental health symptoms. The study suggests that embracing strengths could be a game-changer for ADHD support.
Researchers find ADHD strengths linked to better mental health
New research reveals a brighter side of ADHD, showing that adults who recognize and use their strengths feel happier, healthier, and less stressed. People with ADHD were more likely to identify traits like creativity, humor, and hyperfocus as personal strengths. Across the board, using these strengths was linked to better quality of life and fewer mental health symptoms. The study suggests that embracing strengths could be a game-changer for ADHD support.
5 things to know for Dec. 31: New Year’s Eve, Health care policy, SNAP restrictions, Stock market, MetroCard retired
CNN’s 5 Things AM brings you the news you need to know every morning.
Assessing health and vaccine skepticism in the U.S. ahead of 2026
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, childhood vaccination rates continued to decrease during the 2024-2025 school year, and measles cases in the U.S. in 2025 exceeded 2,000 for the first time in more than 30 years.
Duke Health limits hospital visitors due to rise in respiratory illness cases locally and nationally
The Duke University Health System stated that hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers will temporarily limit patient visitations, effective Tuesday, Jan. 6. The release added that the restrictions will be reviewed if and when respiratory illness cases decline.
Duke Health to limit visitors due to rise in respiratory illness cases, joins other hospital systems
Wisconsin awarded $200M for rural health care, part of Trump megabill
Wisconsin plans to use the first-year award of $200 million to kickstart its plans to bolster its rural health workforce and invest in new tech.
Land needed for proposed St Saviour health facility
"Extensive engagement" is under way on the use of two new health facilities, a minister says.
Farmers are about to pay a lot more for health insurance
Tariffs, inflation, and other federal policies have battered U.S. farmers' bottom lines. Now many farmers say the expiration of federal health care subsidies will make their coverage unaffordable.
Overflowing bins at Christmas a 'health hazard'
A council has been criticised after it blamed the residents for overfilling public bins at Christmas.
Federally Qualified Health Centers in Va. sue state for low Medicaid reimbursements
FQHCs are a go-to health care source for people insured through Medicaid, and FQHCs are reimbursed through the state-federal joint program for certain expenditures.
Bruising on Trump’s left hand sparks renewed questions about his health
New bruising on Donald Trump’s left hand is reviving questions about his health nearly one year after he became the oldest president to take the oath of office.
Bruising on Trump’s left hand sparks renewed questions about his health
New bruising on Donald Trump’s left hand is reviving questions about his health nearly one year after he became the oldest president to take the oath of office.
Feds award Delaware nearly $160 million for rural health expansion
The federal government awarded Delaware $157 million as part of a national program aimed at bolstering rural health care.
Florida bill targets vaccination discrimination by health care providers
The House measure would prevent physicians from refusing to treat patients because of vaccination status and add disclosure requirements for when children get vaccinated.
In one year, Trump pivots fentanyl response from public health to drug war
Experts say Biden's focus on addiction health care saved tens of thousands of lives and slowed fentanyl smuggling. Trump scrapped Biden's approach in favor of military strikes.
Pennsylvania awarded $193 million for rural health care from Trump bill that also cut Medicaid
WASHINGTON — Pennsylvania’s plan to stabilize its struggling rural health care systems will get a $193 million infusion as President...
It’s been a difficult year for science. Here’s what researchers say about the future : Short Wave
Science in the United States took some big hits this year. The Trump Administration disrupted federal funding for all kinds of scientific pursuits. Administration officials say those changes were a step towards reinvigorating federal agencies like the National Institutes of Health. But many scientists disagree. NPR health and science correspondents Rob Stein and Katia Riddle chat with host Emily Kwong about what these cuts could mean for the future of science.Interested in more stories on the future of science? Email us your question at shortwave@npr.org.Listen to every episode of Short Wave sponsor-free and support our work at NPR by signing up for Short Wave+ at plus.npr.org/shortwave.
Bringing a local community approach to Colorado health policy
Health policy is not always a straightforward topic of discussion. There are many aspects to the complex health care system we’re used to. When issues arise at the national level, disagreement and dueling press conferences can slow progress and constructive results that build a better future. When you bring these subjects into communities you’ll find […]
How China cracked US ‘super code’, health benefits of lard: 7 science highlights
From China building world’s largest smart transformer to health benefits of lard, here are some highlights from SCMP’s recent science reporting.
Our health care system is broken. This is a critical moment
Dallas doctor says the American health care system is deeply broken. We need a long, sustained effort at reform.
Editors Pick: Sense, Nonsense and Science Columns
Seed World Europe features the columns of Dr. Joe Schwarcz, Director of McGill University’s Office for Science and Society, for readers who appreciate science with clarity, curiosity, and wit. Known for demystifying chemistry and challenging misinformation, Joe brings an engaging, no-nonsense voice to topics spanning food, biotechnology, health claims, and the science behind everyday phenomena. Each column helps readers separate evidence from hype while exploring how science shapes our world—and the seed sector.
Full-length Replay: Big East Men's: Butler at Creighton
The Butler Bulldogs travel to face the Creighton Bluejays at CHI Health Center Omaha.
Polk County Health Department to stop billing private insurance Jan. 1
Starting Jan. 1, the Polk County Health Department will stop billing private insurance, a move officials say helps focus care on uninsured and underinsured patients.
Mamdani Nominates Top City Lawyer and Deputy Mayor of Health
The mayor-elect said the selections indicate his administration’s commitment to help New York City’s vulnerable residents.
Oregon Health Plan to remain in network at Salem Health in 2026
Salem Health and PacificSource reached a new contract agreement to cover patients on Medicaid, a Salem Health spokeswoman said Tuesday. The news comes a day before the existing contract was set to expire.
In a tumultuous year, U.S. health policy has been dramatically reshaped under RFK Jr.
President Trump’s second term has brought major changes to the Department of Health and Human Services.
Advancing the America First Global Health Strategy Through a Landmark Bilateral Global Health MOU with Côte d’Ivoire - United States Department of State
Under the America First Global Health Strategy, the United States is refocusing global health assistance to protect the American people from infectious disease threats, while ending open-ended dependency on U.S. taxpayers. That approach is being put into action through Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) that require U.S. assistance recipients to invest their own resources and take […]
Health Dept. Pauses Child Care Funding to Minnesota, Citing State’s Fraud Scandal
The pause affects a funding stream that provides $185 million in annual aid to the state’s day care centers, as federal investigations into fraud in Minnesota’s social services programs continue.
Utah to get $195 million to improve rural health care, innovate
Critics say the grant doesn’t make up for Medicaid cuts, but they welcome the money and the focus on innovation
Mission Health announces visitor restrictions, citing high rate of flu in WNC
WLOS News 13 provides local news, weather forecasts, traffic updates, notices of events and items of interest in the community, sports and entertainment programming for Asheville, NC and nearby towns and communities in Western North Carolina and the Upstate of South Carolina, including the counties of Buncombe, Henderson, Rutherford, Haywood, Polk, Transylvania, McDowell, Mitchell, Madison, Yancey, Jackson, Swain, Macon, Graham, Spartanburg, Greenville, Anderson, Union, Pickens, Oconee, Laurens, Greenwood, Abbeville and also Biltmore Forest, Woodfin, Leicester, Black Mountain, Montreat, Arden, Weaverville, Hendersonville, Etowah, Flat Rock, Mills River, Waynesville, Maggie Valley, Canton, Clyde, Franklin, Cullowhee, Sylva, Cherokee, Marion, Old Fort, Forest City, Lake Lure, Bat Cave, Spindale, Spruce Pine, Bakersville, Burnsville, Tryon, Columbus, Marshall, Mars Hill, Brevard, Bryson City, Cashiers, Greer, Landrum, Clemson, Gaffney, and Easley.
Mamdani names top lawyers, health deputy mayor
Mamdani's chief counsel pick has been a lawyer for Mahmoud Khalil.
Mamdani names top lawyers, health deputy mayor
Mamdani's chief counsel pick has been a lawyer for Mahmoud Khalil.
Workers, residents evacuated amid mental health crisis at Chisago City business
SWAT and HAZMAT teams are on scene.
Mamdani Takes Health Fund Audit 'Seriously' as Insolvency Reverberates
The audit from Comptroller Brad Lander, concluding the joint union-City Hall insurance fund owes billions of dollars to the city, is applauded by fiscal watchdogs and advocates who have long decried deals they say ripped off retirees and taxpayers.
Eileen from Sanford Health in the Spotlight
Connect for Cancer Prevention Study participant Eileen shares her inspiration for joining Connect and why she thinks others should join the study, too.
Respiratory illnesses on the rise across Pittsburgh area, health experts say
New York State health commissioner concerned about rise in flu cases
If you're feeling sick, stay home and avoid large gatherings for the New Year. That's the message from the New York State health commissioner.
Alaska set to receive $272M to overhaul its rural health care system
Alaska was awarded more money than any state except for Texas — and far more per person, roughly $365 per Alaskan.
Respiratory illnesses on the rise across Pittsburgh area, health experts say
Health research grant reviews restored after settlement with Mass. AG, Trump admin.
More than a dozen state attorneys general filed suit against the Trump administration earlier this year, claiming it was intentionally delaying grant reviews.
Flu activity rising in New Hampshire, health officials say
As flu cases skyrocket across the country, New Hampshire health officials say cases are also rapidly rising in the Granite State.
Vermont receives $195M federal grant for rural health care transformation
The one-time money is among the most per-capita that any state has received.
Luntz: Second shutdown over health care would be ‘very painful’ for Republicans
Pollster Frank Luntz on Tuesday said Republicans would face an uphill battle with voters if the government shuts down in January due to health care deficiencies. “The shutdown that we experienced,…
Vermont set to receive nearly $1B over five years for health care reform
“I don't think I've ever seen anything quite like this, frankly,” said Mike Del Trecco, the president and CEO of Vermont’s hospital association.
Man barricaded inside Chisago City business, police say avoid the area
Authorities in Chisago City are telling residents to avoid the area of Liberty Lane Tuesday afternoon due to an ongoing mental health crisis.
Tatiana Schlossberg, granddaughter of JFK and cousin of Health Secretary RFK Jr., dies of cancer at 35
Her death comes just weeks after she publicly revealed in The New Yorker that she had been diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia.
US commits $480m in health funding to Ivory Coast, the latest to sign 'America First' health deals
The United States and Ivory Coast have signed a health deal that would require the U.S. to commit $480 million to the West African nation’s health sector.
US commits $480m in health funding to Ivory Coast, the latest to sign 'America First' health deals
The United States and Ivory Coast signed a health deal Tuesday requiring the U.S. to commit $480 million to the West African nation’s health sector as part of “America First” global health funding pacts that mirror the Trump administration’s foreign policy. It is the latest agreement the U.S. has entered with more than a dozen African countries, most of them hit by U.S. aid cuts, including Ivory Coast.
US Commits $480m in Health Funding to Ivory Coast, the Latest to Sign 'America First' Health Deals
ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast (AP) — The United States and Ivory Coast signed a health deal Tuesday requiring the U.S. to commit $480 million to the West African nation’s health sector as part of “America First” global health funding pacts that mirror the Trump administration’s foreign policy. The signing in ...
Healthy-sounding buzzwords could be hiding added sugar in plain sight
Added sugars are difficult to quickly spot because many companies use clever marketing to distract consumers, said Nicole Avena, a professor of neuroscience and psychiatry at Mount Sinai Medical School and Princeton University
In a year of steep challenges, there were still shining moments in global health
The Trump administration's deep cuts in U.S. foreign health aid had a devastating impact. Yet there were achievements of note in spite of it all.
Molina Health pops on bullish Michael Burry call, gold rebounds
Yahoo Finance Senior Reporter Brooke DiPalma tracks Tuesday's top moving stocks and biggest market stories in this Market Minute. Gold (GC=F) and silver (SI=F) are rebounding after a downturn on Monday. Molina Healthcare (MOH) stock is surging on Michael Burry's bullish call. Stay up to date on the latest market action, minute-by-minute, with Yahoo Finance's Market Minute.
Year in Review: ECU Health celebrates 2025 achievements
ECU Health continued its mission of improving the health and well-being of eastern North Carolina in 2025. Learn more in this Year in Review.
Why I'm going to reap the mental health benefits of stargazing in 2026
Navigating the night sky can have a positive effect on our well-being. This will be the year I learn the constellations, resolves Michael Brooks
Measles case reported in Platte County, health department says
A confirmed case of measles has been reported in Platte County.
Measles cases in South Carolina rise by 20 to 176, state health department says
The South Carolina health department reported 176 measles cases related to the ongoing outbreak in the state on Tuesday, 20 additional cases since its last update on Friday.
Just one month without alcohol could fix sleep, mood, and health
WA Department of Health's vaccine hotline now being used by scammers
Essentia Health announces top baby names for 2025
Entering the final week of the year, almost 4,000 babies were born at Essentia Health hospitals.
The health benefits of Dry January
Weight loss, better sleep, and more can happen in one alcohol-free month.
In a tumultuous year, U.S. health policy has been dramatically reshaped under RFK Jr.
The department’s rapid transformation has garnered praise from MAHA supporters who say they long viewed HHS as corrupt and untrustworthy and have been waiting for such a disruption.
The New Year health-insurance shock facing millions of Americans
Four charts show the effects of expiring subsidies
Researchers Examine Social Determinants of Health Screening Tools Used at Arkansas Health Facilities
A coalition of researchers, led by the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health, conducted a survey that examined how Arkansas health care facilities screen for and respond to social determinants of health. Social determinants of health are non-medical factors that influence a…
Trying to improve your health and wellness in 2026? Keep it simple
Be cautious of health and wellness fads. There are no magic fixes.
Get Cooking Culinary Class
Join one of our chefs at the ECU Health Lifestyle Medicine Clinic for a hands-on culinary experience focused on healthy whole foods.
Iowa wins $209M federal grant to expand, improve rural health care
Iowa gets $209 million to improve rural health care by expanding access, recruiting more professionals and tackling cancer prevention.
In a tumultuous year, U.S. health policy has been dramatically reshaped under RFK Jr.
Experts warn of potential damage to scientific leadership.
In a tumultuous year, US health policy has been dramatically reshaped under RFK Jr.
President Donald Trump’s second term has brought major changes to the Department of Health and Human Services. Health Secretary Robert F.
In a tumultuous year, US health policy has been dramatically reshaped under RFK Jr.
In the whirlwind first year of President Donald Trump’s second term, some of the most polarizing changes have taken place within the Department of Health and Human Services, where Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has openly rebuffed the medical establishment as he converts the ideas of his Make America Healthy Again movement into public policy. Since entering office in February, the health secretary has overseen a dramatic reshaping of the agencies he oversees, including eliminating thousands of jobs and freezing or canceling billions of dollars for scientific research. As part of his campaign against chronic disease, he has redrawn the government's position on topics such as seed oils, fluoride and Tylenol.
In a Tumultuous Year, US Health Policy Has Been Dramatically Reshaped Under RFK Jr.
WASHINGTON (AP) — In the whirlwind first year of President Donald Trump’s second term, some of the most polarizing changes have taken place within the Department of Health and Human Services, where Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has openly rebuffed the medical establishment as he converts the ideas of his