SCROLL NEWS / DISCOVERY
Search headlines
Find the stories shaping the conversation.
Results for " Health " 42,355 found 🔀 AI-powered Shuffle
Mission Health antitrust lawsuit heads toward settlement
Agreement in principle could end yearslong legal fight over health care competition in Western North Carolina
Patient-zero drill put health facilities to the test—40% of them failed
Actors with makeup and fake symptoms staggered into 73 healthcare facilities.
Layoffs, Closures Planned at Newport Healthcare, Clarvida, Comprehensive Life Resources
A slew of youth behavioral health programs are closing, resulting in a wave of layoffs. Comprehensive Life Resources, Newport Healthcare and
O'Neill Institute Announces New Leadership and Two New Centers, Ushering in a Dynamic New Era for Health Law
Bert Brandenburg joins as Executive Director, Liz Stokes as Managing Director, alongside launch of new centers on AI and Women’s Health WASHINGTON, D.C... October 2, 2026 — The O’Neill Institute
14 Jefferson County restaurants fail health inspections in September
Fourteen Jefferson County food establishments, led by Yasmins Food Mart in Fairfield at a 73, failed September health inspections with scores below 85.
Midwest Access: The Iceberg Theory and Mental Health with Tim Volz Part II
Have you ever heard of the iceberg theory? Find out what it means for your mental health and why what you see on the surface isn't always the whole story with Tim Volz. Part II
Why BrightSpring Health Services (BTSG) Stock Is Up Today
What Happened? Shares of healthcare services provider BrightSpring Health Services (NASDAQ:BTSG) jumped 4.8% in the afternoon session after BMO Capital analy...
Family demands answers after son, 23, killed at Minneapolis mental health facility
The family of a 23-year-old man killed at a Minneapolis mental health facility is seeking answers as to why someone with a recent history of alleged violence was allowed to live alongside vulnerable residents and what could have been done to prevent it.
Tigerlily Foundation's Pajama Glam Empowers Girls and Families Through Health Literacy, Self-Advocacy and Connection
/PRNewswire/ -- What began with a young girl imagining a different kind of breast cancer gathering has grown into a joyful, multigenerational health and...
Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden stops paying health benefits for employees on strike
The Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden has stopped paying health benefits for all employees who went on strike over what they say are unfair labor practices.
2026 HFA European Congress Spotlights New Industry Research
Health & Fitness Association submitted comments to the Office of the US Trade Representative on two trade policy dockets that could have significant implications for exercise equipment manufacturers, suppliers, and fitness facility operators.
This week in health care policy: September 28 – October 2, 2026
Drug pricing CMS finalizes GLOBE pilot. On September 30, CMS finalized the Global Benchmark for Efficient Drug Pricing model, a program that ties Part B drug rebates to prices paid in 19 countries. It will cover physician-administered drugs in randomly selected communities throughout the US, representing about 25 percent of Part B beneficiaries. It runs […]
Ballot measure to ban youth gender-affirming surgeries could disrupt other forms of healthcare
Colorado voters in November will vote on a ballot measure to decide if the state should ban gender-affirming surgeries for minors.
Chicago expanding program meant to help those experiencing mental health crises
Chicago is expanding the Crisis Assistance Response and Engagement program, which helps people experiencing mental health crises.
Buncombe sheriff hopefuls spar over jail staffing, mental health
ASHEVILLE - Buncombe County Sheriff Quentin Miller and his political opponent, Gary Parris, butted heads over a range of issues at a candidate forum hosted Oct. 2 by the Council of Independent Business Owners. Among issues on which they clashed were mental health, staffing issues and jail overcrowding.
Mental health response teams now have night time hours, city officials say
Starting Monday, the Crisis Assistance Response and Engagement (CARE) program will extend its hours of operation to 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Friday and add a second shift of evening staff.
Weiser joins lawsuit challenging new fuel economy standards
“The federal government’s backsliding on standards for the next five years requires less fuel economy than what the U.S. fleet of new cars and trucks achieved in 2021. Rolling back fuel efficiency standards will cost Coloradans even more at the gas pump, harm public health, and undermine our nation’s position in the EV market. These clean car rules are part of our clean energy future and that’s why we are challenging this illegal action,” said Attorney General Weiser.
Mayor Brandon Johnson’s 911 mental health response teams see uptick, CPD help
Mayor Brandon Johnson’s campaign promise of rolling out a non-police mental health response team is at the center of a new media blitz by his administration.
Global life expectancy bounces back to near pre-pandemic levels, WHO says
People around the world are living longer again, with global life expectancy almost fully recovered from the disruption of the COVID-19 pandemic, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Friday.
Nebraska education board approves funds for healthy food initiative, discusses grant process
After concerns about wanting funding to go to schools, the State Board of Education awarded $2 million in leftover funds to support healthy food in schools for additional projects for infrastructures and marketing.
How Biotech AI And Robotics Bridge Bottlenecks To Impact Global Health
While biotech increasingly adopts AI for R&D, manufacturing bottlenecks constrain health innovation. AI and robotics have the potential to unlock health impact globally.
$7.5B plan for California science agency free from Trump's influence will go to voters
California could create a multi-billion-dollar science and health research agency under a new bill signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
$7.5B plan for California science agency will go to voters
California could create its own multi-billion-dollar science and health research agency under a bill signed by Gov.
UConn men’s and women’s basketball announces UConn Health as jersey sponsor
The UConn Health branding will be prominently displayed on basketball jerseys this season.
Riverside County restaurants shut down by health inspectors, Sept. 24-Oct. 1
Five facilities were ordered to close, while two shut last week reopened.
San Bernardino County restaurants shut down by health inspectors, Sept. 24-Oct. 1
One facility was ordered to close.
Health problems reported after Colorado cannabis vaporizer recall
Maui Wowie and Grape Gorilla vapes were recalled after a lab found methylene chloride. Now Colorado regulators are fielding health reports.
October 1 ushered in a new era in U.S. foreign aid. What's the plan? Will it work?
The America First strategy asks for a Memorandum of Understanding as a condition for healthcare and development aid. It's been praised for promoting self-reliance but criticized for its conditions.
CalAIM Offers Housing and Health Support, but Medi-Cal Barriers Leave Some Californians Behind
California’s CalAIM program can connect vulnerable residents with health care and housing, but getting that help isn’t always simple.
DA proposes civil commitment court during mental health symposium
Salt Lake County DA Sim Gill is proposing a civil commitment court as an alternative to jail for those suffering from a severe mental illness.
'This Morning' show host hospitalized after on-air health scare
Alison Hammond, host of the British morning show "This Morning," was hospitalized after she appeared to have a health scare during a live broadcast.
'This Morning' show host hospitalized after on-air health scare
Alison Hammond was hospitalized after a health scare during the live broadcast of the morning show "This Morning" on Oct. 2.
The bright spots in the rough September jobs report
White-collar sectors continued to struggle in September, according to a dreary jobs report. But healthcare and construction were bright spots.
Kings' Projected Starting Five Ranked No. 29 in NBA
The Sacramento Kings' quiet offseason has most projections placing the franchise towards the bottom of the Western Conference. But, the team should definitely see improvements with the addition of Darius Acuff Jr. and key players returning to health.
Amid bleak financial forecast, Brown Health announces buyouts, executive layoffs
Brown University Health announced a series of cost-cutting measures Thursday on the first day of its fiscal year, including executive layoffs and non-clinical buyouts. The hospital operator projects a $64 million deficit due mostly to federal budget cuts.
New Alfred I. duPont Charitable Fund to support children's health
A new fund has been created in the name of Alfred I. duPont to support Delaware children's health with nearly $1 billion over the next 11 years.
Rising costs, health insurance, abortion: The issues driving Michigan’s Senate election
A look at policy proposals from Democratic nominee Abdul El-Sayed and Republican nominee Mike Rogers.
Sandusky County Public Health reports West Nile virus case
The infected person resides in Vickery and is the first human case of West Nile virus in Sandusky County since 2016.
Summit County Health Department to host free drive-thru vaccine clinics
The clinics will offer flu and COVID-19 vaccines to anyone, regardless of insurance status. No appointment is necessary, and residents can stay in their vehicles while they receive their vaccines.
ACA fraud crackdown removing 760,000 enrollees is squeezing health insurer profits
Shares of Centene, Molina, Elevance, and UnitedHealth have all fallen since Vice President JD Vance announced the removals last week
Health Departments Launch Walk-tober Fest
Walk-tober Fest gives community members a chance to get outside and chat with Coastal Health team members.
Fact check: Did Newsom’s mental health court hit his goal for helping Californians?
Gov. Gavin Newsom this week claimed a major victory for CARE Court, his program to provide mental health treatment to Californians with serious conditions. Did it really help 10,000 people?"
Merck business unit opens R&D facility in Sheboygan Falls
EMD Electronics, the North America electronics business unit of Germany-based global health care and biopharmaceutical company Merck KGaA, today announced
Nursing home oversight lags, putting residents at risk
A recent KFF analysis of federal nursing home oversight found an association between short staffing and serious harm to residents.
How Optum, Owensboro Health teamed up to build a virtual nursing program
Kentucky-based Owensboro Health is teaming up with Optum Insight to pair bedside nurses with virtual nurses, freeing up frontline clinicians to dedicate more time to patient care. | Owensboro Health is teaming up with Optum Insight to pair bedside nurses with virtual nurses to free up frontline clinicians to dedicate more time to patient care.
"Focus On My Health": Tony Romo Breaks Silence After CBS Pull the Plug on 9-Year Partnership
Tony Romo’s life hasn’t been the same ever since the former Dallas Cowboys star turned broadcaster was arrested for operating a vehicle while intoxicated (OWI) on July 23, 2026. His employer, CBS Sports, put him on indefinite leave eight days later, after which he pleaded no contest to a civil OWI offense.
COVID-19 Drops Out Of World’s Top 10 Causes Of Death For First Time Since Pandemic Began
COVID-19 dropped out of the world’s 10 leading causes of death in 2023 for the first time since the pandemic began in 2020, and only two years after it topped
Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie Reunite for a Mental Health Summit in NYC
Fiction just became reality
Even light exercise can help protect against cancer, experts say
After 30 minutes of sitting, it’s time to get moving.
UPMC spent $120 million to purchase Trinity Health; nurses call for investments into their staffing
Nurses are frustrated after learning how much money UPMC spent to buy Ohio-based hospitals.
Klick Health Named MM+M Market Access Gold Agency of the Year
NEW YORK & TORONTO, October 02, 2026--Klick Health took center stage throughout the evening at last night’s Medical Marketing + Media (MM+M) Awards, receiving the Market Access Gold Agency of the Year title plus nine campaign accolades, including five Gold trophies for "867-5309" (Cancer Support Community), "Project Inchstone" (Nestlé Compleat), and "MODDEN 26" (The Derek Sheely Foundation).
MultiCare Health System to launch new health plan
Tacoma, Wash.-based MultiCare Health System is set to launch its own health plan next year, the organization
Alison Hammond Has Heart Check After Suffering Health Scare Live On TV
'The Great British Bake Off' host Alison Hammond went to hospital to have tests done on her heart after suffering a health scare on 'This Morning.'
Rabies detected in Crook County bat prompts public health warning
Bend, Ore. (KTVZ) --- Crook County Public Health is advising residents to take precautions to protect their families and pets after rabies was recently detected in a local bat in Crook County, Ore. Health officials noted that rabies has been found in bats throughout the state, making awareness and preventive measures critical. Rabies is a
Hispanic Excellence: Business
The Panthers ‘Celebration of Hispanic Excellence’ program recognizes individuals nominated by their peers, colleagues, families or friends for the positive impact they are making in South Florida and beyond. This includes business owners, educators, creators, healthcare workers, public servants, executives and more. Last week, leaders in public service and education
Your health insurance premiums may take a big jump in 2027
Many consumers are likely on the hook for an increase of about 10% or more in 2027, experts said.
Where Public Health Meets Public Safety: What Healthcare Design Can Teach Us About Modern Justice Facilities
For decades, justice facility planning centered on security, operational efficiency and durability.
Social media video of gas station tattoo session prompts health department response
Health officials are warning of tattoo regulations after a social media video surfaced showing tattooing done between pumps at a gas station.
UAMS Community Health Workers Use Gardening to Help Address Food Insecurities
Sandra Cooper and Wonda Miller are UAMS community health workers who are making a major impact in east Arkansas.
Southport fire chief files lawsuit against Novant Health after mother’s fatal fall
Southport Fire Chief Charles Drew has filed a wrongful-death suit against Novant Health, alleging lapses in care led to his mother’s fatal fall and brain bleed.
Breast cancer awareness with Marshall Health Network
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and we are taking a look at local resources available to those in our community affected by breast cancer.
GVH awarded $4.5 million through Rural Health Transformation Program
Gunnison Valley Health (GVH) has been awarded $4.5 million through Colorado's Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP), a federal initiative designed to strengthen rural healthcare systems, expand …
UT's $25 million health AI project has big ambitions and unanswered questions
Experts say only a few university health systems have launched such comprehensive plans around AI, with the potential to impact millions of patients, students and faculty.
Weekly Rundown: Duke University launches digital twin program; Welldoc unveils AI-powered care loop
Stay up to date on the latest in health tech, digital health and health AI news with this weekly brief. Read below for news from the week of Sept. 28 to Oct. 2. | The latest news from Yosi Health, Grindr, K Health, Welldoc, Duke University and more.
Oklahoma’s largest natural health and wellness event returns this weekend in Broken Arrow
The Simple, High-Fiber Breakfast a Women’s Health Doctor Eats Every Morning
Why Dr. Jennifer Ashton prioritizes fiber during menopause, and the breakfast that gives her 15 grams before her day even starts.
Security Camera Health: How to Keep Cameras Performing
Improve security camera health with ongoing assessments that identify image issues, guide maintenance, and help keep video usable.
These Texas doctors want to make sure people know their abortion rights during medical emergencies
Texas passed the Life of the Mother Act in 2025, aiming to clarify the narrow medical exception to the state's abortion ban. Advocates are still working to spread the word.
Nebraska Medical Association honors Sen. Mike Jacobson for rural health care advocacy
State Senator Mike Jacobson has received the Nebraska Medical Association’s 2026 Friend of Medicine Award, the association’s highest honor presented to a non-medical provider.
Analysis-Vance's fraud crackdown may raise costs for US health insurers, enrollees
NEW YORK, Oct 2 (Reuters) - A crackdown on Obamacare health insurance could raise prices for US consumers and insurers by removing healthy, low-cost enrollees, adding pressure to a shrinking marketplace.
PAHO regional meeting of health ministers concludes with new measures to strengthen health security and address key health threats
Health authorities approved new regional strategies to strengthen preparedness for health emergencies, tackle antimicrobial resistance, curb dengue and other arboviral diseases, and improve food safety, while advancing access to vaccines, medicines and other essential health technologies across the Americas.
A Mother's Fear: How local family navigated son's mental health crisis
Brianne McFarland said her family's life was just like any other until her middle-school-aged son, Jake, began struggling with his mental health.
Vance's fraud crackdown may raise costs for US health insurers, enrollees
A crackdown on Obamacare health insurance could raise prices for US consumers and insurers by removing healthy, low-cost enrollees, adding pressure to a shrinking marketplace.
Miami Dolphins Academy Fall Donation Presented by Baptist Health Delivers Equipment to Plantation High School Tackle Football Program
Community service projects across South Florida will bring together volunteers, partners and community leaders throughout October, culminating on Jenkins’ birthday.
Moms of infants overcome barriers to postpartum care with help from patient navigators
A new Northwestern Medicine study has found patient navigators — trained guides who help patients access care and resources while working alongside the healthcare team — can ease the challenging transition to motherhood for low-income pregnant individuals, leading to better health in their postpartum period and more consistent primary care for years to come.
RFK Jr.'s AI claims spark physician backlash as debate over medical AI intensifies
Robert F. | Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, said on Tuesday that artificial intelligence can provide patients a second opinion that is "much better informed than any doctor in the country."
UT launches $25M healthcare AI initiative with few public details
Experts say only a few university health systems have launched such comprehensive plans around AI, with the potential to impact millions of patients, students and faculty.
Global life expectancy nears pre-pandemic level, but healthy years lag behind: WHO
Healthy life loss linked to anxiety disorders up nearly 45% since 2019, while depressive disorders see around 20% jump, says UN agency | Anadolu
Don’t trade your mental health to be the best
Columnist Sara Sayed emphasizes the importance of students taking advantage of mental health resources to manage academic stress.
NYC Health + Hospitals/Queens' Pediatrics Department Hosts Pre-Launch Book Reading with Celebrated Children's Book Author
The Pediatrics Department at NYC Health + Hospitals/Queens was filled with excitement on Wednesday as patients, families, and staff gathered for a special
BioHealth Capital Region - Regional Life Sciences Roundup - October 2, 2026
Each week, our Regional Roundup delivers the most important and timely life sciences news from around the region. From groundbreaking research to fundraising…
Alzheimer's Awareness: Aging Brain Clinic at UNC Health serves as one-stop shop for memory-loss answers
"It can be very helpful for people to have somebody say, 'This is what I think is going on with you.'"
Apple's Health Age Test Doesn't Hold Back (Oof)
We test Apple's updated Health app tools in iOS 27.2 to evaluate fitness tracking metrics and age assessment accuracy.
A Heart Valve That Grows Up With The Patient Wins FDA Approval
By Ellyn Vohnoutka HealthDay ReporterFRIDAY, Oct. 2, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Children born with certain heart defects may face fewer open-heart surgeries, thanks to a new replacement valve that grows with them. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Thursday approved the Autus ...
With the Expansion of Tampa General to DeSoto County, Florida’s Premier Academic Health System Strengthens Access to Exceptional Care in Rural Communities
DeSoto Memorial Hospital is Now TGH DeSoto OCTOBER 2, 2026 – Tampa General Hospital (TGH) today welcomes patients in Florida’s Heartland to TGH DeSoto, formerly DeSoto Memorial Hospital. As Florida’s premier academic health system, TGH continues to expand its reach across the state, bringing greater access to exceptional care and specialized services to rural communities. […]
Rural America May Be Ground Zero for Health System Reform
AFT Health Care has posted an article by senior fellow and director of healthcare reform Jeanne Lambrew on health reform through the lens of rural
Broward Health Reaches 100 Cases Using Terumo ROADSAVER™ Carotid Stent System for Stroke Prevention
(Left): Mehdi Bouslama, M.D., with the Broward Health Medical Center team celebrating 100 Cases Using the Terumo ROADSAVER™ Carotid Stent System (Right): Lin Ridwan, M.D., and Malik Fakhar, M.D., with the Broward Health North team celebrating 100 Cases Using the Terumo ROADSAVER™ Carotid Stent System FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.– Broward Health has reached a major milestone […]
Double-digit health insurance increases will hit individual and small group plans in 2027, again
Hundreds of thousands of Minnesotans are facing significantly more expensive health insurance next year.
Double-digit health insurance increases will hit individual and small group plans in 2027, again
Hundreds of thousands of Minnesotans are facing significantly more expensive health insurance next year.
Rural MAHA followers say Trump health policies haven't reached their communities
About half of rural voters identify with Make America Healthy Again, a sprawling political movement championed by the Trump administration, but most said President Donald Trump’s healthcare policies have not benefited their communities, according to a new poll from The Associated Press in partnership with KFF.
Fort Bragg opens Children’s Waiting Room to help Families prioritize health
For military parents, making a medical appointment can sometimes require solving another problem first: finding someone to care for their...
Rural MAHA followers say Trump hasn't improved health of their communities, an AP-KFF poll finds
A new poll from The Associated Press and KFF reveals that while approximately half of rural voters identify with the Make America Healthy Again movement, eight in ten believe the Trump administration's healthcare policies have failed to benefit their communities.
Domestic violence research highlights overlooked links between head injuries and mental health
Domestic violence can leave a lasting injury that cannot always be seen: damage to the brain. Strangulation or choking and blows to the skull—some of the most common forms of this abuse—can cause physical ...
What happened to Joy Behar? Cohost misses 'The View' amid injury
Joy Behar was missing from "The View" this week, with the ABC talk show sharing a health update that the beloved host was recovering from a serious injury.
Pacific Clinics Selected as New Provider for Nevada County Behavioral Health Crisis Services
Pacific Clinics now operates Nevada County's reopened Crisis Stabilization Unit, offering 24/7 support, peer partners, and upcoming Mobile Crisis services
Nurse who rose through Hunterdon Health named its new CEO
Hunterdon County native Kristy Alfano began as a nurse at Hunterdon Medical Center and rose through the ranks to become the health system’s CEO.
Press Release: New Community Paramedic for HOPE
Rowan County Public Health and Rowan County EMS Welcome New Community Paramedic to Post Overdose Response TeamFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESalisbury, NC- Rowan County Public Health and Rowan County EMS a