Health
Friday, May 27, 2022
New Yorkers Demand Better Rx Legislation This Session
Advocates are contending the New York State Senate is not doing enough to lower the price of prescription drugs. Recently, lawmakers dropped bills …
Friday, May 27, 2022
'Food As Medicine' Facility Opens for Patients in Hartford
One of Connecticut's largest health systems launched a new resource in Hartford this month, aimed at helping patients access healthy and nutritious …
Friday, May 27, 2022
Keep Swimming Kids Safe with a 'Water Watcher'
With the unofficial start to summer, pools around Ohio are opening this Memorial Day weekend, and when it comes to swim time, experts encourage …
Thursday, May 26, 2022
Supporting New Yorkers With Disabilities Facing Mental-Health Challenges
The pandemic has had a devastating impact on people across the country. For people with disabilities, who already face a lot of social isolation to …
Thursday, May 26, 2022
Traveling Safely Key to Summer Fun Vacations
The busy summer travel season is kicking off this weekend, and a few tips can help ensure hitting the road is as painless as possible. Matthew Conde…
Thursday, May 26, 2022
OR Activists Seek Dioxin-Contamination Accountability in Low-Income Eugene
As a West Eugene wood-treatment facility continues the process of reducing operations, activists are seeking accountability for contamination that …
Thursday, May 26, 2022
Older Arkansans Face Mental-Health Challenges During COVID-19
As Mental Health Awareness Month comes to a close, Arkansas health officials are reminding older adults of resources available, as the social …
Thursday, May 26, 2022
Report: School Meal Waivers a Game Changer During Pandemic
During the COVID health emergency, Congress removed a lot of red tape in the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) school meals programs, and a new …
Thursday, May 26, 2022
Peer Support Helps Reduce Stigma of Mental-Health Care
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and there are many stressors for people right now, from the pandemic to the economy. There is a high …
Thursday, May 26, 2022
AZ Volunteers Needed for Study to Determine Causes of 'Long COVID'
The National Institutes of Health has begun a nationwide research project to better understand how to prevent and treat what's become known as "long" …
Wednesday, May 25, 2022
New Map Shows More People Live within Oil & Gas "Threat Radius"
A newly created map reveals more Americans are being exposed to health threats from proximity to oil-and-gas production facilities. The map's release …
Wednesday, May 25, 2022
During Mental Health Awareness Month, 'Be There' for Military Vets
May marks both Mental Health Awareness Month and Military Appreciation Month. In Pennsylvania, officials want to ensure that veterans know mental-…