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Lawsuit contests RFK Jr.’s new vaccine guidance for children
Several public health organizations accused the health secretary of packing a key advisory committee with vaccine skeptics, arguing its latest guidance should be voided.
Amy Walter and Jasmine Wright on Trump's control of GOP lawmakers
Preventing health and home emergencies: Northeast Ohioans brace for cold snap
As Northeast Ohioans brace for a blast of icy weather, experts are bracing for the emergencies associated with frigid temperatures.
How Recent Developments Are Shaping The Elevance Health (ELV) Investment Story
Elevance Health’s fair value estimate has been reset slightly higher to US$394.60 from US$387.16, while the discount rate remains effectively stable and revenue expectations are trimmed modestly in the model. This reflects Street research that is increasingly constructive on earnings potential in Medicare Advantage and exchanges, while still accounting for policy and utilization risks flagged in recent reports. Stay informed on these shifting inputs so you are not caught off guard as the...
McDonald's plans massive overhaul with major changes to restaurants, pricing and menus
McDonald’s plans a 2026 overhaul with 8,000 new locations, revamped drive-thrus, tighter pricing rules, new menu items and expanded digital, AI, and loyalty tools.
Jennings, Warner, Jones, and Kittle on Season, Health, and What's Next
San Francisco 49ers WR Jauan Jennings, LB Fred Warner, QB Mac Jones, and TE George Kittle spoke during postseason locker room clean-outs, reflecting on the emotions, lessons learned through adversity, their health entering the offseason, and their outlook
Bishop Burbidge outlines Christian approach to mental health amid ‘staggering’ crisis
A U.S. bishop is highlighting the nation’s growing mental health crisis, while pointing to the “divine medicine” offered by Christ through the work of the Church. On Jan. 19, Bishop…
OpenAI CFO Friar: 2026 is year for 'practical adoption' of AI
OpenAI CFO Sarah Friar said the company is focused on "practical adoption" in 2026, especially in health, science, and enterprise.
North Star to lay off 100+ employees
A North Country health care system is preparing to lay off more than 100 employees.
Diagnosis for 1.19.26: Checking the pulse of Florida health care news and policy
It's time again to check the pulse — of Florida's health care policy and politics.
How Extra Health’s ‘Doctor in Your Pocket’ Offers a Different Healthcare Access Model
The consequences of waiting are often invisible from the outside, yet they define the lives of those navigating financial uncertainty.
Parkview Health explains how to easily prevent cervical cancer
Dr. Brzezinska says that virtually anyone sexually active is at risk for getting an HPV infection. Though mostly seen on the cervix, HPV can cause other cancers as well, even for men.
Fewer Minnesotans have opted for MNsure health insurance. More could drop soon
State officials said higher premiums and diminished federal tax credits mean some people likely feel they can’t afford coverage.
Mass. energy, budgets, and 2026 politics loom over Gov. Healey’s state address
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey will deliver the annual State of the Commonwealth address on Thursday evening.
Diving Deep: Keeping up with the mental health journey with OHA
We're two weeks into 2026 and hopefully you're still keeping up with your New Years resolutions.
AI Has A Brand Problem And Entertainment Is The Fix
AI is reshaping brand strategy. As agentic AI scales content marketing, brands must build entertainment fields, creating loyalty and gravity beyond transactions.
Patient Portals | Convenient Online Access to Your Health Records | MSU Health Care
MSU Health Care is moving to Henry Ford Health’s MyChart patient portal on January 31, 2026. Learn how to sign up for your new MyChart account, access step-by-step instructions, and view past services through the old MyMSUHealth portal.
As the Mental-Health Crisis Deepens, Florida Lawyer Mark Astor Helps Families Find a Legal Path Forward
Attorney Mark Astor in South Florida has developed legal practice for families going through this period with litigate, structured intervention.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services launching study on cellphone radiation
Study builds on Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr’s claims linking them to both cancer and neurological damage
Minnesota bags almost all of requested $200M federal grant to boost rural health care
The state must distribute $193 million to rural health care providers and prove the money improves care in 2026 before it can ask for more in 2027.
Scoop: Bipartisan health package likely moving forward
The agreement would include long-stalled priorities but no extension of Obamacare subsidies.
Multilateral paralysis is harming global health. Gavi's 'minilateralism' can get us back on track
With global health collaboration in decline, vaccine alliance Gavi's experience in fostering collective solutions through mission-driven coalitions provides a workaround
Georgia issues $25 million in fines against health insurance companies
Thousands of violations were found by the Insurance Commissioner's Office.
Kemp, Georgia legislature signal health care isn’t priority as federal aid losses mount
Amid the topics covered by Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp in his State of the State address Thursday, one top of mind for many Georgians was missing: health care.
This mirror sees your future health
Technology is impacting healthcare in a big way. Here are a few of the more notable health tech products I saw at CES 2026. First up is Eyebot, a kiosk that can do automated eye tests. The proces…
Positive thinking could boost immune response to vaccines, say scientists
Study suggests being optimistic produces more antibodies, hinting at future healthcare potential of mental techniques
Move Over, Vegas: D.C. Is Getting A 'Mini-Sphere'
If you thought immersive entertainment was only for Las Vegas, the party is officially coming to the nation’s capital. Officials just announced plans for a ... Read More
Naples businesswomen named chairpersons for heart health awareness
Two Naples businesswomen were named chairpersons for the American Heart Association's initiative to educate women about cardiovascular disease.
Hometown Health: VDH reporting first pediatric flu-related death, GLP 1’s reducing cancer risk, and taking away the excuse of cold weather for not exercising
The department says the child was preschool aged living in the eastern region of Virginia.
Emergency services called to Grand Theft Auto maker Rockstar North after reported boiler explosion
No casualties have been reported, the offices are said to be safe
Idaho is among top 10 states to start a business in US, study says. Here’s why
WalletHub releases its 2026 ranking of the best to worst states to establish your new business.
Study finds early measure of overall health may predict future memory problems in older adults
New research suggests that a person's overall physical and mental abilities, known as intrinsic capacity, may help predict future cognitive decline.
After unveiling a pitiful health care ‘plan,’ Trump struggles to explain its merits
One day after unveiling a purported health care “plan,” the president had an opportunity to tout its virtues. It did not go well.
Video Tips to better manage your health in the new year
Tanvi Patel, vice president and general manager of Amazon Pharmacy, a “GMA” sponsor, shares tips to set your health up for success in the new year.
Dr Bot: can ChatGPT be trusted with your health?
Medical editor Melissa Davey speaks to Nour Haydar about the newly launched ChatGPT Health platform and how it is changing healthcare as we know it
Opinion | The Troubling and Paradoxical Nature of Christian Nationalism
Readers respond to an Opinion guest essay by Molly Worthen and reflect on church, state and American politics. Also: After a therapist dies.
What is metabolic health and why does it matter?
The world is confronting not only an obesity epidemic but a broader metabolic health crisis, silently putting millions of normal-weight individuals at serious risk.
SGMC Health Recognizes Mathis with BEE Award
SGMC Health recognized Donitra “Donnie” Mathis, Patient Care Technician at SGMC Health Smith Northview, as the recipient of the BEE Award
Lawmakers worry about feasibility, sustainability of rural health transformation plan
South Dakota’s workforce shortage and federal limitations on a $189 million infusion of cash are making some lawmakers worry about the feasibility and sustainability of the state’s plan to strengthen rural health care.
Eyes Back On UnitedHealth As First Health Insurer To Report Earnings
All eyes are on UnitedHealth Group for signs the health insurance industry is getting a handle on rising costs that have dogged health insurers for the last two years.
Oregon lawmakers propose to regulate AI chatbots to protect kids’ mental health
Other states across the country have begun experimenting with how to regulate AI chatbots.
Leading at the Frontlines of Rural Healthcare
Subscribe on LinkedIn This story first appeared in Amy Weaver’s LinkedIn newsletter, Direct Relief: Hope Ahead. A new year invites reflection. What should we carry forward? What needs to chan…
Women’s Health Founders Are Rebuilding How Patients Find Care
Women’s health founders are rebuilding how patients find care, shifting to direct-to-consumer access, owned channels, and navigation models as algorithms raise costs.
Past Meets Present: Lincoln Hall History Preserved With Business And Health Innovation Center Conference Table
Tiger oak boards that once lined the art gallery of Northern State University's Lincoln Hall now serve as the executive conference table in the newly
The Power of Play!: Helping Kids Build Healthy Habits Early
Cone Health Play! welcomes children 4 months to 3 years old for parent-child classes and independent activities designed to meet kids where they are developmentally.
Bereaved families boycott Knesset panel on political Oct 7 probe, form own committee
Hundreds of relatives, opposition lawmakers hold alternative session in parallel to Knesset Constitution panel on political probe in live split-screen
UNC Health Pardee Welcomes Dr. Amanda Van Straten to Pardee Neurology Associates
UNC Health Pardee Welcomes Dr. Amanda Van Straten to Pardee Neurology Associates
Just-opened Palo Alto breakfast sandwich spot has a genius new business model
And a signature breakfast sandwich that's one of the Peninsula's best.
Cone Health Names System-wide Chief Pharmacy Officer
Kristen Kruszewski brings more than 20 years of pharmacy experience to the role.
What Happens When You Take Zinc on an Empty Stomach?
Zinc supplements can support immune health and healing, but taking them on an empty stomach may affect absorption and side effects.
Rural health care dollars buoy Wyoming hospitals, providers as lawmakers get on board
Legislators took a first crack at a measure that will establish major components of Wyoming’s $205M plans. Representatives of facilities like Riverton's new hospital are encouraged by proposed funding opportunities.
Mental health worker charged over alleged sexual contact with inmate
The inmate at a Jackson-area prison reported the sexual relationship and said the experience has destroyed his trust in mental health professionals.
Ohio got $202 million from feds for rural health care. Is it enough?
It's still unclear where exactly the Rural Health Transformation Program money is going, a concern rural independent hospitals expressed last summer.
Exercise 'Snacks' Throughout Your Day Have Real Health Benefits, Study Finds
Squeeze them in.
New bug-tracking project aims to help monitor health of Wisconsin waterways
A new project seeks to expand access to a vast collection of aquatic insects that can be used to track the health of waterways across Wisconsin.
Lee Health: Share your voice to shape local healthcare
The survey helps identify health disparities, barriers to care, and priority areas for action.
Inside Minnesota Hospitals, ICE Agents Unnerve Staff
As federal agents swarm the Twin Cities, their presence has also grown in medical centers. Health care workers are pushing back.
Inside Minnesota Hospitals, ICE Agents Unnerve Staff
As federal agents swarm the Twin Cities, their presence has also grown in medical centers. Health care workers are pushing back.
Former AMA president says the U.S. health care system will implode without an overhaul
In an interview, Aidoc's Jesse Ehrenfeld talks about how AI tools can help health systems overcome staffing shortages.
NC health insurance consumers left in limbo by Congress
Despite compromise US House bill to extend ACA subsidies, Senate hasn’t reached a deal. Customers in NC seeing insurance premiums soar.
Trial launched in Ramsey to 'help spot health risks early'
A pilot scheme is rolled out in the north of the Isle of Man by the public health directorate.
Frontiers | Towards Bidirectional FHIR–OMOP CDM Transformations Using TermX to Support the Secondary Use of Real-World Health Data within a Patient-Centered Digital Health Paradigm
The increasing digitization of healthcare has led to vast amounts of clinical data, much of which remains underutilized for research. While HL7 (Health Level...
Policymakers And Lawmakers Eyeing The Use Of AI As A Requisite First-Line For Mental Health Gatekeeping And Therapy Intervention
Should we use AI to pre-screen whether people can see a human therapist? And should we use AI to do initial intervention? It's a huge controversy. An AI Insider scoop.
Why more patients are paying doctors directly — and what it says about our health system
Patients and doctors are bypassing insurance for faster, simpler care — a trend highlighting a desire for relief from bureaucracy and widening inequities in the health care system.
H.I.G. Realty and Barts Health NHS Trust Partner to Launch the First Barts Life Sciences Project
H.I.G. Capital ("H.I.G."), a leading global alternative investment firm with $74 billion of capital under management, is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with the Barts Health NHS Trust to deliver the first applied healthcare innovation building within the newly launched Barts Life Sciences Cluster at Cavell Street in London, Whitechapel.
Public health lab hosting fellow in CDC program
Casey Field, PhD, entered the CDC's Laboratory Leadership Service fellowship program in 2024.
Ochsner Health appoints new COO, and more | MED MOVES
In other news, UAB Health names its first nurse executive for the system, and other leaders take on new roles.
How equitable healthcare means a healthier future
The healthcare sector can drive better outcomes with fewer resources through use of digital, AI-enabled and sustainable solutions, and equity at its core.
Campaign challenges language around mental health
Oxfordshire community leader says line between everyday emotions and clinical illness is blurred.
West Hartford Business Buzz: January 19, 2026 - We-Ha
A round-up of openings, closings, and other news about West Hartford businesses. Business Buzz is sponsored by NBT Bank, and we are very thankful for their support! By Ronni Newton Today is Martin Luther King Day and although it’s a federal holiday and many people have the day off, please note that
BUSINESS BRIEFS: Adams Community Bank announcement; Dellea.biz Computer Services anniversary; Berkshire LGBTQ+ networking event; Tableaux Wealth open house; Berkshire HorseWorks awarded; Greylock Federal awarded; Computer training at BCC
Adams Community Bank has announced the addition of Christopher Glynn as Assistant Vice President, Business Banking Officer.
Geisinger’s annual AiM HI event inspires future health care professionals
Geisinger’s annual AiM HI event inspires future health care professionals
JCPS proposed budget cuts target mental health practitioners
JCPS has confirmed that mental health practitioner positions are on the chopping block as the district works to reduce its budget deficit.
Islanders' Adam Pelech's health making 'big difference' in best...
Forty-eight games in, though, with Game 49 on Monday against the Canucks, Adam Pelech has avoided injury. Not coincidentally, he’s quietly putting together what’s on pace to be his best season...
Research suggests bamboo-based foods could support metabolic health
This systematic review synthesizes human, in vitro, and food-processing studies on bamboo consumption, finding limited but suggestive evidence for metabolic, digestive, and antioxidant benefits when products are properly prepared. It also highlights safety considerations, including potential goitrogenic effects from inadequately processed shoots, and calls for higher-quality human trials.
Kevin Durant passes Dirk Nowitzki for 6th place on NBA's all-time scoring list
If Durant stays healthy and plays the last two years of his contract with the Rockets, he should move into fourth place and could challenge for third.
California bans sale of Kratom products
CALIFORNIA’S DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH IS PUTTING RETAILERS ON NOTICE ABOUT THE SALE OF PRODUCTS WITH KRATOM OR ITS SYNTHETIC VERSIONWHILE LEGISLATORS SEEK TO BAN T
‘Brazen’ political influence of rich laid bare as wealth of billionaires reaches $18.3tn, says Oxfam
Governments opting for oligarchy while brutally repressing protests over austerity and lack of jobs, charity report says
The Scary Health Risk That Can Sneak Up on GLP-1 Users
Next gen weight-loss medications are powerful — but eating too little can put some patients at serious nutritional risk.
A community-codesigned LLM-powered chatbot for primary care: a randomized controlled trial
Nature Health - A multimedia e-learning chatbot codesigned with community stakeholders increased health awareness in a randomized trial of 2,113 participants in urban and rural areas across 11...
Artificial intelligence for public health can harness data for healthier populations
Nature Health - By focusing on large-scale data analysis and population-wide interventions, artificial intelligence in public health offers new strategic approaches to disease surveillance, health...
The role of the lymphatic system in musculoskeletal system health and disease: research progress and future directions
Bone Research - The role of the lymphatic system in musculoskeletal system health and disease: research progress and future directions
Decades of suffering: Long-term mental health outcomes of Kurdish chemical gas attacks
Dr. Ibrahim Mohammed is a clinical psychologist and researcher specializing in trauma, somatic symptoms, and psychopathology in conflict-affected populations. He has worked for over a decade with survivors of massacres in the Kurdistan Region, integrating clinical practice with research. He is also a lecturer at the Institute of Psychotherapy and Psychotraumatology at the University of Duhok. His current research focuses on validating psychological instruments for Kurdish communities and exploring genetic and phenomic factors related to trauma-related disorders. In a new study in Frontiers in Psychiatry, he and colleagues showed exceptionally high levels of trauma among survivors of a notorious atrocity: the 1988 chemical attack on Halabja in Kurdistan. In this editorial, he summarizes their findings.
Rams’ $10 million receiver is a healthy playoff scratch
Rams paid $10 million for Tutu Atwell to make one important catch all season long
I talked to many health CEOs out West and see big things for drug stocks
Health care is going to resume its rightful place in big-time managers' portfolios.
3 Health Lessons Hidden In JPMorgan’s Billionaires Report
JPMorgan’s latest Principal Discussions report reveals capital management lessons with direct relevance to leaders’ health and long-term executive performance.
Atlanta Hopes Injury-Riddled Pitching Staff Returns To Health
A healthy pitching staff should boost the Atlanta Braves back into contention.
Frederick County installs new health vending machine, featuring naloxone, fentanyl test strips
Frederick County’s health department will be installing a new health vending machine at the city’s Department of Housing and Services location and other locations.
OBSERVER CORPS: Marblehead LWV reports on Board of Health meeting
BOARD OF HEALTH – 1-13-26Hybrid Meeting, RecordedLWVM Observer: Tom KruegerMembers in Attendance: Andrew Petty, Tom McMahon, Tom Massaro,Amanda RitvoChair’s reportExpanded BOH -Dr. Massaro opened the meeting by saying he hadreceived a letter from state representative, Jenny Armeni, that the MAhouse had signed a bill on 12/15 and the MA senate on 12/18 permittingthe BOH to
Stuart Altman, former Brandeis president and economic adviser to US presidents, dies at 88
In various capacities, Stuart Altman was an adviser in the administrations of five presidents: Lyndon Johnson, Richard Nixon, Bill Clinton, Barack Obama, and Joe Biden.
What is ‘metabolic health,’ and why does it matter?
The definition is tricky, but the effects of poor metabolic health are clear — and can wreak havoc on the body.
Viruses that evolved on the space station and were sent back to Earth were more effective at killing bacteria
Near-weightless conditions can mutate genes and alter the physical structures of bacteria and phages, disrupting their normal interactions in ways that could help us treat drug-resistant infections.
Texas Health community assessment finds transportation, connectedness as areas of need
Texas Health Resources’ new community health needs assessment highlighted isolation and lack of transportation as North Texans’ main health-related
View from the Top: Ben Saltzman, CEO, ACT Entertainment
By Clive Young. Ben Saltzman, CEO, ACT Entertainment, shares how his experience in Broadway theatrical sound informs how he leads his company into the future.
Health Watch: New data shows increase cancer survival rates, impact on grief over dead pets
Mexican Marvel: how an international business got a much-needed health boost with flexible, scalable fulfillment
A leading wellness company transitioned from an outdated, underperforming supply chain to a professional, future-ready, digital logistics solution cutting logistics costs by 30%.
Jesse Love provides health update after Chili Bowl-ending crash
Love said "my body is gonna recover" after a nasty flip during the Friday night heat races
Confirmed measles case on Clemson University's main campus amidst outbreak in South Carolina
In a press release published Saturday, Clemson officials were informed by the South Carolina Department of Public Health that an individual affiliated with the university was confirmed to have measles.
Patriots, Texans Defenders Both Fined Before Divisional Round Matchup
The New England Patriots and Houston Texans had some administrative situations to deal with before their divisional round matchup on Sunday at Gillette Stadium. Patriots linebacker Christian Elliss was fined $17,389 for a facemask penalty in the second quarter of last Sunday’s wild-card win over the Los Angeles Chargers, as shared by ESPN’s Mike Reiss. […]
Detained Iranian protester in good physical health after execution fears, family and rights group say
Detained Iranian protester Erfan Soltani, whose execution did not take place on Wednesday as some had feared, is in good physical health and has been able to meet with his family, according to a family member and a human rights group.