Mindful Updates: Staying Informed on Health and Wellness - Page 4
May 31, 2026 - 16:30
Baffling. Frustrating. Frightening. What it’s like to be sued over medical debt in ConnecticutFour out of 10 adults in the United States carry some form of medical or dental debt. In Connecticut, that burden often escalates into a legal nightmare. The Connecticut Mirror and KFF Health News...
May 30, 2026 - 18:52
Medical or a PR exercise? Why presidents get annual check-upsEvery president in modern history has submitted to an annual physical exam, and this week Donald Trump joined that tradition. But these checkups are never just about blood pressure and cholesterol....
May 30, 2026 - 06:19
White House says Trump is in "excellent health" in results from physicalA letter released by the White House on Friday states that President Donald Trump is in `excellent health,` following a comprehensive physical examination conducted earlier this week at Walter Reed...
May 29, 2026 - 20:00
Health coaching app helpful for inflammatory bowel disease managementA new study suggests that pairing a mobile health coaching app with standard medical care can significantly improve outcomes for people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). The research,...
May 29, 2026 - 16:09
Johnson Health Center bringing Mobile Healthcare to BrooknealResidents of Brookneal and the surrounding areas will soon have a new option for medical and dental care, as Johnson Health Center prepares to roll out a mobile healthcare unit. The initiative aims...
May 28, 2026 - 21:52
Maryland Reports First Heat-Related Death of 2026, Officials Urge CautionState health officials confirmed the first heat-related fatality of 2026 in Maryland, prompting renewed warnings for residents to take precautions as temperatures are expected to remain high in the...
May 28, 2026 - 03:05
An update on Amazon Health Services leadershipAmazon is shaking up its healthcare leadership, bringing in Dr. Roy Schoenberg to run its growing health services division. The move was announced by Doug Herrington and Neil Lindsay, two senior...
May 27, 2026 - 06:10
Monterey nonprofits and Montage Health provide $110,000 for Casanova fire survivorsA coalition of Monterey nonprofits, backed by a major contribution from Montage Health, has pooled together $110,000 to assist residents displaced by the recent Casanova apartment fire. The funding...
May 26, 2026 - 20:17
Jayne M. Brandel, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, Named Dean of School of Health and MJayne M. Brandel, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, a well-known researcher and leader in speech-language pathology, has been selected as the next Dean of the School of Health and Medical Sciences. Her appointment...
May 26, 2026 - 13:47
Mumade’s childhood experience guides her healthcare journeyHamdiya Mumade, a senior studying biological sciences and microbiology, traces her drive for a medical career back to her own childhood. She describes how a personal spark first lit her ambition to...
May 25, 2026 - 21:39
Ebola epidemic spreading rapidly and outpacing containment effortsThe World Health Organization reported on Monday that the Ebola epidemic in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is spreading faster than health officials can contain it. Dr. Tedros Ghebreyesus,...
May 25, 2026 - 01:45
Attacks on Ebola treatment centers are one of several problems affecting Congo's outbreak responseHealth officials and aid workers in eastern Congo are facing a perfect storm of challenges as they struggle to contain the ongoing Ebola outbreak. While international attention has focused on the...
May 24, 2026 - 02:06
Virginia health officials urge safe swimming pledge after 12 drownings in summer 2025With summer heat settling in across the state, the Virginia Department of Health is calling on families to commit to a safe swimming pledge after a devastating start to the season. Officials...
May 23, 2026 - 04:25
Tulsi Gabbard resigns as director of national intelligence, citing her husband's healthTulsi Gabbard has resigned from her role as director of national intelligence, saying her husband`s ongoing health issues require her full attention at home. The former Democratic congresswoman and...
May 22, 2026 - 03:31
WakeMed: UNC Health proposed partnership, but we're sticking with AtriumA WakeMed representative confirmed that the hospital system received a formal proposal from UNC Health regarding a potential partnership, but has decided to remain aligned with Atrium Health. The...
May 21, 2026 - 16:34
Republicans Want to Change How You Buy Health CarePresident Donald Trump, along with other prominent conservative figures, is advancing a set of policies aimed at transforming how Americans purchase medical services. The core idea is to shift...
May 20, 2026 - 20:26
New surgeon general’s advisory raises alarm about screen time risks for kids and teensExcessive screen use among children and teenagers has become a serious public health issue in the United States, according to a new advisory from the U.S. surgeon general released Wednesday. The...
May 20, 2026 - 14:47
Health chief warns of high child poverty rates in NHS Highland areaThe director of public health for NHS Highland has raised serious concerns over the number of young children living in poverty across the region. Jennifer Davies stated that out of 12,834 children...
May 19, 2026 - 20:45
Team-based care improves blood pressure controlA new study highlights the effectiveness of a team-based care model in helping high-risk patients manage their blood pressure. The approach combined home blood pressure monitoring with regular...
May 19, 2026 - 13:08
Michigan health officials warn of rising Salmonella outbreaks linked to backyard poultryMichigan health officials are sounding the alarm over a surge in Salmonella infections connected to three separate multistate outbreaks. The common link appears to be contact with backyard poultry,...
May 18, 2026 - 19:00
Heart health screenings deliver lifesaving impactFree cardiovascular screenings are making a real difference for people who might otherwise go without care. Penn State Health is bringing these screenings directly to community organizations and...
May 18, 2026 - 04:03
Taiwan is building a smart healthcare system with AI, big dataTaiwan is advancing its healthcare system by integrating artificial intelligence and big data into a new digital health model. The initiative aims to improve patient care, streamline hospital...
May 17, 2026 - 00:12
Nurse Practitioner Is Now the Hottest Job in HealthcareEmployers across the healthcare industry are scrambling to fill nurse practitioner positions, a role that has rapidly become the hottest job in the field. The demand stems from a simple equation:...
May 16, 2026 - 13:45
Hundreds of nurses at SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital in Madison working to unionizeMore than 300 registered nurses at SSM Health St. Mary`s Hospital in Madison are taking steps to unionize, citing concerns over staffing levels and patient safety. The effort, led by a group of...
May 15, 2026 - 23:51
SC health director out of the job after failing to receive Senate approvalEdward Simmer is out as director of the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control after failing to secure Senate confirmation. His departure stems from a 1993 state law that...
May 15, 2026 - 06:17
BrightSpring Health Services (BTSG) Is Up 10.3% After Raising 2026 Revenue Guidance And Q1 Beat – Has The Bull Case Changed?In early May 2026, BrightSpring Health Services reported first-quarter results that topped analyst expectations, sending shares up 10.3%. The company posted revenue of US$3.61 billion and net...
May 14, 2026 - 18:58
Doctors rally behind autonomous vehicles as public health issueTwo prominent physicians are calling on policymakers to fast-track the rollout of autonomous vehicles, framing the issue not as a matter of convenience or technology, but as a critical public...
May 14, 2026 - 12:33
England fans at World Cup opener at risk of health complications due to extreme heat - academicsEngland supporters traveling to Texas for the team`s World Cup opener against Croatia next month could face serious health complications due to extreme heat, according to a group of academic...
May 13, 2026 - 23:13
UConn Health Physicians Ranked Among the Nation’s Best in 2026 “Top Doctors” ListSixty physicians from UConn Health have been named to Connecticut Magazine`s 2026 `Top Doctors` list, marking a strong showing for the state`s academic medical center. The annual recognition...
May 13, 2026 - 01:44
Data shows consumers dropped health coverage after Republicans let subsidies expireNew data confirms what many analysts feared: a significant number of consumers dropped their health insurance after Republicans allowed key subsidies to expire. The lapse, which ended enhanced...