Mindful Updates: Staying Informed on Health and Wellness

October 25, 2026 - 01:22

State wildlife officials have completed their annual bison roundup on Antelope Island, gathering hundreds of animals for health inspections and an upcoming auction. The herd currently numbers...

October 24, 2026 - 10:20

A new national study reveals that LGBTQ+ college students who encounter discrimination are significantly more likely to struggle with depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts. The research,...

October 23, 2026 - 19:35

Speaking at IDWeek 2026, Atul Gawande, MD, MPH, warned that recent cuts to global health funding are costing children`s lives, though he pushed back on the idea that the field has lost all its...

October 23, 2026 - 00:29

When Ava Johnson saw how an injury kept her sister from playing sports, she wanted to raise awareness for her entire town. That moment became the starting point for a mental health initiative that...

October 22, 2026 - 15:42

San Francisco health officials are warning about the city`s first reported deadly overdose involving a powerful new opioid. The case marks a troubling development in the ongoing overdose crisis and...

October 21, 2026 - 23:26

Idaho Department of Health and Welfare Director Juliet Charron is leaving her post after serving just over a year leading the state`s largest agency. Charron announced her departure will take...

October 21, 2026 - 16:28

The World Health Organization (WHO) is assisting Nigeria following confirmation of the first case of Ebola Bundibugyo virus disease in the country. The announcement marks the first time this...

October 20, 2026 - 19:50

Washington state officials and members of Congress are pushing back against proposed federal health care reductions, warning the changes could strip billions of dollars from hospitals and drive up...

October 20, 2026 - 13:15

A group of senators is calling on federal health officials to tighten oversight of the private companies that build and run the computer systems used to determine who qualifies for Medicaid. The...

October 19, 2026 - 20:11

Penn State Health, working alongside local police departments, will provide medication disposal locations at six sites across central Pennsylvania on Saturday, Oct. 24, joining a nationwide effort...

October 19, 2026 - 12:59

Employers know exactly what their health plan costs. What they usually don`t know is what it costs them when an employee needs care and doesn`t get it. New research points to a persistent gap...

October 18, 2026 - 21:09

Utah Tech University has been awarded its first National Institutes of Health research grant, a flagship award worth more than $1 million that will expand student learning, workforce development...

October 18, 2026 - 00:44

As autumn approaches, public health officials in Santa Barbara County are calling on residents to make sure their vaccinations are up to date. The recommendation comes as part of an annual effort...

October 17, 2026 - 12:05

The site sits about 2.5 miles north of Franciscan Health Michigan City, which is located at U.S. 421 and Interstate 94. According to the healthcare ministry, the new building supports its regional...

October 16, 2026 - 21:49

The public dispute between Collin Gosselin and his mother, Kate Gosselin, continues to intensify. The conflict has drawn significant attention following the release of Collin`s memoir, `In the...

October 16, 2026 - 04:15

With early voting underway in North Carolina, two state representatives stopped in Asheville as part of a national bus tour. The event focused on the financial pressures facing families across the...

October 15, 2026 - 13:15

Health systems across the country continue to announce new training programs and recruitment drives to address the persistent nursing shortage. Hospitals offer signing bonuses, partner with nursing...

October 14, 2026 - 23:50

Advocates and researchers are warning that planned reductions to a major national health survey could lead to serious undercounting of Americans with disabilities. According to estimates cited by...

October 14, 2026 - 16:26

Lobbying groups representing doctors, hospitals, and major industry players are quietly working to influence how individual states write rules for artificial intelligence in medicine. The fight is...

October 13, 2026 - 23:25

The Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center will operate under a new name following a significant partnership agreement. City officials and Oak View Group confirmed that Vandalia Health has...

October 13, 2026 - 07:37

A conference held in Rome has placed the Catholic Church`s role in mental health care at the center of discussion, with participants urging faith communities to confront stigma and offer meaningful...

October 12, 2026 - 23:17

Residents living near major industrial facilities are expressing deep concern about their health following recent changes to federal air quality regulations. The Biden-era updates to the Clean Air...

October 12, 2026 - 07:15

Farmers facing increasingly unpredictable weather are finding that the ground beneath their feet may be their best defense. Soil rich in organic matter behaves very differently from depleted dirt,...

October 11, 2026 - 17:50

Catholic bishops across multiple continents have issued a joint appeal asking the faithful to pray for Pope Leo XIV as concerns about his health continue to mount. The call came after reports from...

October 11, 2026 - 06:55

A service designed to widen access to mental health support has broadened the topics it covers, adding practical guidance on managing anxiety and building self-esteem. The programme now reaches...

October 10, 2026 - 17:29

Families gathered Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, at the Ramon V. Quintero Community Center for the 13th Annual Baby Buggy Walk in the Park and Health Expo. The event, organized by Metro Health, aimed to...

October 10, 2026 - 08:01

World Mental Health Day, observed every year on October 10, serves as a global reminder that mental well-being deserves the same attention as physical health. The occasion encourages people to...

October 9, 2026 - 18:20

R&S Holdings, a behavioral health organization that offers addiction treatment and behavioral health services through its subsidiaries, has added a new facility to its growing portfolio. The...

October 9, 2026 - 15:48

The mayor of North Yorkshire, David Skaith, has set out how he intends to use newly devolved health powers to improve outcomes across the region. The Labour mayor delivered a keynote speech on...

October 8, 2026 - 23:57

A new measure introduced in Philadelphia aims to force city agencies to confront a rat infestation that has spread through the Lower Northeast section of the city. Councilmember Anthony Phillips...