Health
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
NM's 'Souper Bowl' returns to raise money for neighbors in need
The Chiefs are back in this year's Super Bowl but first, the chefs are back for Albuquerque's annual "Souper Bowl." Roadrunner Food Bank will open …
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
Wayne State study links type 2 diabetes and air pollution
A new study from Wayne State University showed breathing in air pollution, especially benzene, can raise the risk of developing type 2 diabetes…
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
Work requirements could be coming for AR Medicaid recipients
Changes could be coming for Arkansans who are on Medicaid. Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders is proposing to add work requirements for some Medicaid …
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
Florida schools struggle to fund mental health services amid growing demand
With Florida facing a youth mental health crisis, outdated Medicaid reimbursement policies are leaving schools struggling to meet growing demands…
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
Report explores environmental health issues, solutions in NC
A new report highlights steps North Carolina can take as it faces pressing environmental health issues. The report lays out conclusions from the 9th …
Monday, January 27, 2025
Montana bill seeks state panel on food safety
Research shows toxic additives have been overlooked in the U.S. food supply, though the federal Food and Drug Administration is charged with …
Monday, January 27, 2025
Under Trump, how will gun violence prevention fare?
President Donald Trump has been busy signing executive orders since his inauguration. Gun violence prevention advocates in Minnesota hope he isn't …
Monday, January 27, 2025
Study reveals heavy workloads can affect IN employee mental health
New research is finding extra responsibilities at work can take a heavy toll. A report from Scripps Health shows a link between mental health …
Monday, January 27, 2025
Map spotlights drinking water risks of CO factory farms
Some one million cattle confined in Colorado factory feedlots produce 24 billion pounds of manure each year. That's four times the amount of feces …
Monday, January 27, 2025
Assisted living facility oversight major focus for MD senior advocates
A number of bills in the Maryland legislature are looking to increase the quality and accountability of the state's nursing homes and assisted living …
Monday, January 27, 2025
New parenting skills app helps rural OR families
Researchers at the University of Oregon say a new online parenting skills program has helped improve mental health for rural Oregon families…
Monday, January 27, 2025
Nursing home staffing shortages key focus for VA senior advocates
What is the quality of Virginia's nursing homes? If you ask one advocate, he says "bad." Jared Calfee, state advocacy director for AARP Virginia…