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SD public defense duties shift from counties to state; SCOTUS appears skeptical of restricting government communications with social media companies; Trump lawyers say he can't make bond; new scholarships aim to connect class of 2024 to high-demand jobs.

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The SCOTUS weighs government influence on social media, and who groups like the NRA can do business with. Biden signs an executive order to advance women's health research and the White House tells Israel it's responsible for the Gaza humanitarian crisis.

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Midwest regenerative farmers are rethinking chicken production, Medicare Advantage is squeezing the finances of rural hospitals and California's extreme swing from floods to drought has some thinking it's time to turn rural farm parcels into floodplains.

IN: Health

According to the Indiana Cancer Consortium's Cancer Facts and Figures Report, about two in five Hoosiers will eventually develop cancer. (Adobe Stock)
Purdue researchers see possible link with dog, human cancer treatments

In the first experiment of its kind, Purdue University researchers treated canines diagnosed with cancer using chemotherapy to see if their response …

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The 2024 Kids Count Data Book serves as a call to action in Indiana. (Adobe Stock)
Report: IN youth making progress despite challenges

The newly released 2024 Kids Count Data Book finds the well-being of Indiana is better this year than last. More than 1.5 million children live in …

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The World Health Organization says consuming less salt and more fruits and vegetables, and regular exercise can reduce the rate of cardiovascular disease. (Adobe Stock)
Sleepless nights can disrupt healthy heartbeat, internal clock

This is American Heart Month and new findings published by the American Heart Association showed irregular sleeping patterns -- over years, weeks or …

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The first World Cancer Day was observed Feb. 4, 2000, at the World Summit Against Cancer for the New Millennium in Paris. (Adobe stock)
Indiana celebrates 'tremendous strides' on World Cancer Day

Scientists, oncologists and patients in Indiana are celebrating years of medical breakthroughs ahead of World Cancer Day on Sunday. Nearly 25 years …

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According to the Indiana State Department of Health, about one in two adults who smoke cigarettes want to quit. (Adobe Stock)
Report grades IN on tobacco use rates, public policy

Indiana does not fare well in a new report on what state and federal officials are, or could be, doing to discourage tobacco use. The American Lung …

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The two most common methods of suicide by Black youth are by firearm and suffocation, according to the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. (Adobe Stock)
Research confirms social media's deadly effects on youth of color

Social media platforms are used by practically everyone, but most widely by teens. One study pinpoints a link between online racism and higher rates …

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According to Facts.net, Scottish Terriers live between 11 and 13 years on average. Former presidents  Franklin D. Roosevelt and George W. Bush had them as beloved pets. (Adobe Stock)
IN researchers hope canine cancer study could help humans

Pets are often considered beloved family members, and like any loved one, their health is a priority. Research from Purdue University has found a …

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention finds loneliness costs the U.S. economy around $406 billion a year, along with an estimated $6.7 billion a year in Medicare costs for socially isolated older adults. (Adobe Stock)
Happier New Year? Post-holiday blues may linger for Hoosiers

As festive as the holidays can be, isolation and loneliness peak at this time of year for some Hoosiers. A 2022 survey found 55% of Americans …

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In addition to reducing the risk of heart disease, studies have shed light on several other potential health benefits associated with vacationing, including decreased depression, less stress and improved productivity. (Adobe Stock)
Holiday travel takes patience for Hoosier heart patients

AAA is projecting a record 7.5 million air passengers will travel over the next two weeks. Cardiologists and the American Heart Association suggest …

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Gov. Eric Holcomb on Aug. 4 signed into law an abortion ban, making Indiana the first state to pass the restrictive law after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. (Adobe Stock)
IU Prof: SCOTUS taking up abortion pill a 'momentous occurrence'

As the United States Supreme Court decides whether the abortion pill is safe, some legal scholars predict the decision may backfire on anti-abortion …

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Holding back feelings and not speaking up when someone makes an off-color comment can lead to depression and health problems including immune dysfunction, hypertension and even cancer. (Adobe Stock)
Defusing holiday arguments before they begin

In today's politically polarized world, holiday office parties and family gatherings can lead to increased tensions, arguments and even long term …

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The American Red Cross says a single car accident victim can require as many as 100 units of blood. (Adobe Stock)
Holiday giving: Red Cross seeks more blood donations

The holiday season of giving has people searching for the perfect present for loved ones. One gift can save lives, but only if you'll roll up your …

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