May 24, 2026 - 04:57
World Health Assembly Pushes Forward Global Health Reform, But Path Remains UnclearThe 79th World Health Assembly has formally adopted a long-awaited Global Health Architecture Reform initiative, a move that the World Health Organization and many member states have hailed as a...
May 23, 2026 - 12:13
Dr. Olusimbo Ige out as Chicago health chiefDr. Olusimbo Ige is no longer serving as the commissioner of the Chicago Department of Public Health. She had held the position since November 2023, overseeing the city`s public health initiatives...
May 22, 2026 - 22:07
St. Clair County health officials identify first local case of salmonella linked to multistate outbreakThe St. Clair County Health Department has confirmed the first local case of salmonella tied to a growing multistate outbreak. Officials announced the finding on Tuesday, urging residents to take...
May 22, 2026 - 08:20
Stowaway Fox Gets Clean Bill of Health and a Name: Basil (Like ‘Dazzle’)A young fox that sneaked onto a cargo ship in England and ended up in New York has finally been given a clean bill of health. After spending months in quarantine at the Bronx Zoo, the animal is now...
May 21, 2026 - 22:53
Kyle Roberts appointed as K-12 supervisor of physical education, health and athletics - Bethlehem Central School DistrictThe Bethlehem Central Board of Education officially appointed Kyle Roberts as the district`s new supervisor of physical education, health, and athletics during its meeting on May 20. Roberts steps...
May 21, 2026 - 10:15
The numbers behind global mental health and its different disordersNew data from global health organizations reveals that approximately 970 million people across the globe are currently living with a mental disorder. That is roughly one in every eight individuals,...
May 20, 2026 - 19:33
25 states file lawsuit over student loan caps for nursing and healthcare degreesA coalition of 25 states and Washington, D.C. has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Education, challenging new limits on federal student loans for graduate programs in nursing,...
May 20, 2026 - 04:00
Effects of early exposure to toxic metalsA new study has revealed that exposure to toxic metals during critical developmental windows can significantly raise the risk of brain and mental health problems a full decade later. Researchers...
May 19, 2026 - 02:33
A hidden barrier to starting a familyEndometriosis affects at least one in eight women worldwide, yet it remains widely misunderstood and underdiagnosed. The condition occurs when tissue similar to the uterine lining grows outside the...
May 18, 2026 - 16:25
ROI research: Community health workers are an unsung bargainA new systematic review of published studies finds that community health workers provide an exceptional return on investment for the U.S. healthcare system. The analysis, which examined multiple...
May 17, 2026 - 22:23
WHO Declares DRC Ebola Outbreak Public Health Emergency, Warning It May Be 'Much Larger' Than ReportedThe World Health Organization has declared the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo a public health emergency of international concern, with officials warning the true scale...
May 17, 2026 - 08:19
Training cops to handle mental health crises is key, experts say. One SC man's story explains why.Sending a South Carolina police officer to a five-day crisis intervention training course can pull them off the street and strain an already thin roster. It is a logistical headache for small...
May 16, 2026 - 22:19
Longtime KOAT health expert Barry Ramo awarded UNM honorary doctorateDr. Barry Ramo, a familiar face to KOAT viewers for decades, has been awarded an honorary doctorate from the University of New Mexico. The recognition comes in light of his extensive work in...
May 16, 2026 - 02:57
AI in Healthcare Booms, But Leaves Underserved Communities BehindThe rapid adoption of artificial intelligence in healthcare is creating a troubling paradox. While hospitals and clinics race to deploy AI-powered diagnostics, predictive analytics, and virtual...
May 15, 2026 - 11:38
Frontline Athletic explains rucking for physical, mental healthThe founder of Frontline Athletic recently appeared on a local news program to discuss the growing trend of rucking and its impact on both physical and mental well-being. Rucking, which involves...
May 14, 2026 - 19:07
Hed: Crunch time? Take health advice from these 23 leadersWhen deadlines pile up and stress hits a peak, most people abandon their wellness routines. But a group of 23 leaders from various industries have found ways to keep their health intact during the...
May 14, 2026 - 07:38
Louisiana's youth obesity rate increased last year, so did it's national ranking. See the data.Louisiana has moved up in an unfortunate national ranking, now holding the fourth-highest youth obesity rate in the United States. According to newly released data, the state`s rate of obesity...
May 13, 2026 - 22:13
Public health officials warn fentanyl may now be mixed with substances not approved for human usePublic health officials are raising a new alarm about the drug supply, warning that fentanyl is increasingly being combined with substances that are not approved for human use and are virtually...
May 13, 2026 - 04:27
Federal Grand Jury Subpoenas NYU Langone Over Youth Trans CareA federal grand jury has subpoenaed NYU Langone Health for records related to its treatment of transgender minors, escalating a legal battle that could test the boundaries of medical privacy and...
May 12, 2026 - 02:38
Celebrating Healthcare Week at UConn HealthWFSB brought an unexpected celebration to the Comprehensive Spine team at the UConn Health Brain and Spine Institute, marking the start of Healthcare Week. The surprise event aimed to recognize the...
May 11, 2026 - 04:43
‘You are not alone’: Houston experts shine light on hidden struggles of motherhoodFor many women, Mother`s Day is a celebration of joy and family. But for others, the holiday casts a long shadow over the mental and physical toll that pregnancy and child loss can leave behind....
May 10, 2026 - 15:08
Santa Clara Co. resident was aboard cruise ship affected by Andes hantavirus outbreak: officialsA resident of Santa Clara County was aboard a cruise ship that has been linked to an outbreak of Andes hantavirus, according to local health officials. The individual is one of two Californians who...
May 9, 2026 - 18:17
World health chief addresses worried Tenerife residents as hantavirus cruise ship prepares to dockAs the cruise ship prepares to anchor off the coast of Tenerife this Sunday, the head of the World Health Organization has stepped in to address growing public fear. Protesters on the island have...
May 9, 2026 - 03:43
Former South Carolina QB Stephen Garcia changes his approach on mental health amid cancer battleStephen Garcia, the former quarterback for the University of South Carolina, is facing the toughest opponent of his life. Diagnosed with Stage-4 colorectal cancer, Garcia is now speaking out about...
May 8, 2026 - 06:49
Successful Luncheon Supports Children's Mental Health in IowaThe inaugural `Rooted in Resilience` luncheon raised over $84,000 to support Orchard Place, Iowa`s oldest nonprofit providing mental health services for children. The event brought together...
May 7, 2026 - 23:52
Joshua Bassett Gets Emotional Recalling His Near-Death Health Crisis at 'Rookie' Book LaunchJoshua Bassett grew visibly emotional as he read from his new memoir, `Rookie: My Public, Private, and Secret Life,` during a book launch event in New York City. The actor and singer struggled to...
May 7, 2026 - 01:54
Phillies Announce Special Events to ‘Strike Out the Stigma’ in Support of Mental Health Awareness MonthThe Philadelphia Phillies are dedicating the month of May to mental health awareness with a series of special events under their `Strike Out the Stigma` program. Presented by Park Avenue Worldwide,...
May 6, 2026 - 02:04
UNC Health Rex launches new mobile mammography unit in 21 countiesA new UNC Health Rex mobile unit aims to bring mammograms directly to patients across North Carolina. The specially equipped vehicle will travel to 21 counties, offering breast cancer screenings to...
May 5, 2026 - 14:14
'American Idol' Fans Concerned About Randy JacksonThe original `American Idol` judge Randy Jackson made a comeback to mentor the Season 24 Top 5, but the appearance left many viewers uneasy. Jackson, who served as a judge for the show`s first 12...
May 4, 2026 - 23:32
W. Brett Graham, MBA, MPH, Named Institute President of Huntsman Mental Health InstituteW. Brett Graham, who holds both an MBA and an MPH, has been named the new Institute President of the Huntsman Mental Health Institute at the University of Utah. The appointment marks a significant...