Health
Friday, July 19, 2024
CT, US see rise in counterfeit medicine sales
Counterfeit medicine sales are on the rise, in Connecticut and nationwide. The state faced trouble with growing sales of counterfeit Xanax pills …
Thursday, July 18, 2024
Indiana initiative aims to lower infant mortality
By Haley Miller for Chalkbeat Indiana.Broadcast version by Joe Ulery for Indiana News Service reporting for the Chalkbeat Indiana-Free Press Indiana-P…
Thursday, July 18, 2024
Hearing-aid use could reduce risks of dementia
Correcting hearing loss by using hearing aids is a simple and effective way to reduce the risk of cognitive decline and dementia during aging…
Thursday, July 18, 2024
Experts offer tips on staying safe is Georgia heat
As scorching heat waves sweep across southern states, experts are urging residents and visitors in Georgia to take precautions. With parts of the …
Thursday, July 18, 2024
(In)Accessible: 'When vanlife meets abortion access '
In Pennsylvania, a unique mobile van brings reproductive resources to communities across Western Pennsylvania. A new podcast, called "(In)Accessible,…
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
Addressing mental health needs of Colorado farming communities
In the past year, the Colorado AgrAbility Project added four behavioral health specialists to help the state's agricultural producers, workers and …
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
Bilingual, multicultural staff needed for NJ addiction treatment
More than 85,000 people are admitted each year in New Jersey to treatment programs for alcohol and drug addiction, and experts say language can be a …
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
Clock ticking on Medicare telehealth provisions
Telehealth has been key to health care in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic but some of the flexibilities for this type of care for Medicare patients …
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
As temps climb, CA workers encouraged to know their rights
California has shattered heat records left and right this month and temperatures are forecast to be 10 degrees above normal this weekend, so the …
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
AARP 'road trip' educates IA caregivers where they are
AARP Iowa is on a road trip, taking knowledge to family caregivers wherever they are and helping them learn more about the resources that may be …
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
Expert tips on staying safe during NC's heat wave
As scorching heat waves sweep across North Carolina, experts are urging residents and visitors to take precautions. With parts of the state facing …
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
Groups renew calls to address radioactive contamination in food, water
Some organizations are renewing calls to address radioactive contamination in U.S. food and drinking water. The issue has gained prevalence in the …