Mindful Updates: Staying Informed on Health and Wellness - Page 5

August 13, 2026 - 00:41

The World Health Organization has issued a stark warning that the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is on track to become the most lethal in history. According to WHO...

August 12, 2026 - 03:33

Researchers at University College London have introduced a new framework designed to stress-test how AI chatbots handle conversations with vulnerable users. The approach allows scientists to...

August 11, 2026 - 12:04

Ben Stevenson from Altera Digital Health has a straightforward message for the industry: the hardest part of making health IT systems work together was never the software itself. Writing code,...

August 10, 2026 - 18:31

The World Health Organization has revealed that the current Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo began in February, well before the government officially declared the emergency in May...

August 10, 2026 - 17:08

The Pentagon is moving forward with plans to screen active duty service members for low testosterone, a decision that has sparked fresh debate about the condition and its treatment. At the same...

August 9, 2026 - 21:59

Health officials in Louisiana are warning residents and visitors to be cautious at the beach this summer, as reports of infections from Vibrio vulnificus, a flesh-eating bacteria, have increased...

August 9, 2026 - 03:13

Louisiana health officials are reporting a serious outbreak of a flesh-eating bacteria that has now claimed five lives and sent four more people to the hospital. The state`s Department of Health...

August 8, 2026 - 01:21

A recently unveiled policy framework, dubbed the `America First Global Health Strategy,` is drawing sharp concern from public health experts who say it could reverse decades of hard-won gains in...

August 7, 2026 - 15:21

When a nursing home shuts its doors, the immediate assumption is usually financial failure. The public and local media often see it as a clear-cut case of a facility going under because it could...

August 6, 2026 - 21:59

Perez Hilton`s family says his children rushed out of his home just before he suffered what they are calling a severe mental health crisis. In a statement released on August 6, the family detailed...

August 6, 2026 - 04:40

Researchers at Vanderbilt University Medical Center have secured a grant to develop an artificial intelligence agent that works directly inside the electronic health record system. The goal is to...

August 5, 2026 - 13:01

An Iowa congresswoman is pushing for greater transparency in the healthcare system with a new bill aimed at exposing how often insurance companies reject patient claims. The proposed legislation,...

August 4, 2026 - 22:29

Dr. Breanna Nowak, a board-eligible emergency medicine physician, has officially joined the medical staff at Essentia Health-St. Mary`s Medical Center. She expressed genuine excitement about...

August 4, 2026 - 02:06

The Florida Department of Health in Palm Beach County has officially lifted the bacterial contamination advisory for Park Avenue on Singer Island in Riviera Beach. The advisory was removed after...

August 3, 2026 - 12:17

A troubling new trend is emerging in eastern Congo, where some pregnant women are choosing to stay away from hospitals due to fears of the ongoing Ebola outbreak. Health officials say this...

August 2, 2026 - 17:15

Congressman Vince Fong is speaking out against Governor Gavin Newsom`s latest proposal to reshape California`s Managed Care Organization tax, calling on the Trump administration to step in and...

August 2, 2026 - 12:00

Appalachian Mountain Health hosted a back-to-school event in Asheville this week, offering free health screenings and essential supplies to local children. The fair aimed to ease the transition...

August 1, 2026 - 20:41

The Seattle Seahawks have gotten a significant boost on offense as wide receiver Tory Horton has been fully cleared for training camp. Horton, whose debut season was abruptly halted by a shin...

August 1, 2026 - 13:44

A new internship initiative at Kaiser Permanente Fresno is giving local students a real chance to see what working in health care actually looks like. Instead of just reading about medical careers,...

July 31, 2026 - 17:23

SGMC Health has been named a recipient of the 2026 Leapfrog Full Transparency Badge, an honor that highlights the organization`s dedication to openly sharing its performance data on patient safety...

July 31, 2026 - 10:05

Adults living along the coast in England and Wales may face a hidden health disadvantage during their middle years, according to new research led by University College London. The study, which...

July 30, 2026 - 18:40

A new initiative called Leaders in Health is giving community leaders the tools to drive real public health improvements. The program, based at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, offers...

July 30, 2026 - 08:42

Law enforcement is often the first and only option when a mental health crisis erupts. But relying on police as the default response leaves many communities without the real support they need....

July 29, 2026 - 22:39

Wellstar Health System laid off 761 employees on Tuesday, a move the Georgia-based nonprofit described as the result of a thorough review of its operations. The job cuts represent roughly 2 percent...

July 29, 2026 - 08:47

The healthcare industry is facing an escalating cybersecurity emergency, with no signs of relief on the horizon. As hospitals and clinics become more dependent on digital systems for patient...

July 28, 2026 - 21:44

MONROE - The Monroe County Health Department is set to hold its yearly Back to School Health Fair this Saturday. The event is designed to help families prepare for the upcoming school year by...

July 28, 2026 - 10:54

A new short film titled `The Visit` is drawing attention to the ways Black women are often dismissed or ignored in medical settings. The project was released by Black Girl Vitamins, a wellness...

July 27, 2026 - 17:14

The Philadelphia Eagles are heading into a critical part of their season, and the health of their offensive line has never been more important. The core group of Lane Johnson, Jordan Mailata,...

July 27, 2026 - 05:43

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has reached a grim milestone, with the death toll now exceeding 1,400 people. According to health officials, confirmed infections have climbed...

July 26, 2026 - 18:24

Public health officials have long urged Canadians to buy local food, but a new question is emerging: can the country`s food system actually keep up with that demand? The call to support nearby...