Health
Tuesday, May 30, 2023
Tick-Borne Illnesses Highlighted During Lyme Prevention Month
As Lyme disease Awareness Month draws to a close, levels of some tick-borne illnesses in Missouri are on the rise. While Lyme infections in Missouri …
Tuesday, May 30, 2023
MI Women's Health Needs Begin in Adolescence
The need for Michigan women to prioritize their health doesn't stop when National Women's Health Month ends this week. One expert said it is time to …
Tuesday, May 30, 2023
NH Ranks Second in Nation for Senior Healthy Living
New Hampshire ranks second in the nation for healthy senior living, according to a new report. United Healthcare's 2023 Senior Report measures the …
Tuesday, May 30, 2023
Board Fines Indiana Doc for Speaking about 10-Year-Old's Abortion
An Indiana licensing board has fined a local physician $3,000 and handed her a letter of reprimand after she went public about a 10-year-old Ohio pati…
Tuesday, May 30, 2023
MA Makes Top Ten List of States for Senior Healthy Living
Massachusetts ranks tenth in the nation when it comes to healthy senior living, according to a new report. United Healthcare's 2023 Senior Report …
Tuesday, May 30, 2023
Rural Nebraska Faces Outsized Impact of Governor's Budget Vetoes
Rural Nebraska could lose on two fronts if two of Gov. Jim Pillen's budget vetoes are allowed to stand. Pillen struck down a second year of …
Tuesday, May 30, 2023
UT Pilot Program Aims to Support Grieving Kids
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox joined the Children's Collaborative for Healing and Support last week to announce a pilot program in the state designed to …
Tuesday, May 30, 2023
Report: AZ Ranks 30th for Health Status of Older Adults
Arizona has received an overall rank of 30th in the nation for the health and well-being of older adults in the state. According to the United …
Tuesday, May 30, 2023
Dangers of Fracking Wastewater Put Spotlight on 'Halliburton Loophole'
A law known as the "Halliburton Loophole" is under growing scrutiny. It exempts oil and gas companies from revealing the chemicals they use in the …
Tuesday, May 30, 2023
Social Media Growing Concern for Youth Mental Health
Symptoms of anxiety and depression are up among adolescents and young adults. Health experts warn social media is playing a role in declining mental …
Tuesday, May 30, 2023
Wisconsin Does Well in Park Rankings
Two of Wisconsin's largest cities land in the top twenty in a new ranking for parks. The nonprofit Trust for Public Land has issued its annual …
Tuesday, May 30, 2023
Addressing Challenges to Behavioral Health Care in Rural Wyoming
A new report spotlights some of the challenges to accessing behavioral health care for the one in seven Americans who live in rural areas. Kendall …