Importance of Heart Screenings for Student-Athletes
Sudden cardiac arrest ranks as the leading cause of death among student-athletes. It occurs often without prior symptoms. To address…
Rising Measles Cases in the U.S.: A Growing Concern
The number of measles cases in the United States has exceeded the record set for all of 2025, with five…
North Carolina Cyclospora Cases and National Outbreak Analysis
Health officials in North Carolina have stated that recent cyclospora cases in the state are likely from multiple sources, not…
FDA Advisory Panel Suggests Relaxing Peptide Restrictions Despite Safety Concerns
An FDA advisory panel has recommended easing restrictions on certain peptides, despite warnings from government scientists about insufficient evidence on…
Kentucky’s Medicaid Reimbursement Cuts: Impact on Care Providers
The Kentucky Lantern, a free and independent news service located in Frankfort, shares insights about the impact of Medicaid reimbursement…
A Teen’s Unexpected Journey with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma
As 2026 began, my focus was solely on the upcoming summer. At 18, I was eager to graduate high school…
Concerns About Sister’s Relationship with Food
The writer is concerned about their sister, Eileen, and her complex relationship with food. Eileen’s struggles with weight began in…
Rare Bourbon Virus Uncovered in New York
A tick bite in New York has highlighted a diagnostic problem regarding the Bourbon virus, an uncommon tick-borne illness without…
The Impact of Policy on Maternal Deaths in Tennessee
We are urged to face the fact that policy decisions, rather than individual choices, often lead to maternal deaths. Four…
Impact of Medicaid Reimbursement Cuts in Kentucky
Decisions within state budgets can appear minor but have far-reaching consequences. In Kentucky, a 4% reduction in Medicaid reimbursement seems…