Mindful Updates: Staying Informed on Health and Wellness - Page 5
June 27, 2026 - 13:26
Healthcare AI Leaders Are Rapidly Trying To Outmaneuver Skyrocketing Memory And GPU CostsThe cost of running advanced artificial intelligence in healthcare is climbing fast, and industry leaders are scrambling to find workarounds. As hospitals and research institutions deploy larger...
June 26, 2026 - 21:25
As Pa. measles outbreak worsens, state health official issue strong call to action: 'We are not just sitting back and watching this virus spread'LANCASTER, Pa. - State Health Secretary Debra Bogen on Friday delivered an urgent message to the public as a measles outbreak in Pennsylvania continues to grow, marking the most significant spread...
June 26, 2026 - 06:19
Clinicians are making more money despite stagnant reimbursement. Guess how?Compensation for healthcare providers rose some 4.3% in 2025, according to new industry data. The sobering news is that the gain owes more to heavier daily workloads than to bigger per-patient...
June 25, 2026 - 20:34
Greenville physician nominated to State Health Plan Board of TrusteesA physician from Greenville has been nominated to join the North Carolina State Health Plan Board of Trustees, a key panel overseeing health benefits for hundreds of thousands of public employees...
June 25, 2026 - 02:10
Health insurers propose high rate hikes for 2027 Minnesota plansMinnesota residents could see a significant jump in their health insurance premiums in 2027, as insurers have proposed some of the largest rate hikes in recent years. The filings, submitted to...
June 24, 2026 - 05:18
In the Ebola epicenter, a gold-mining town reacts with fear, disbelief and gritIn the remote gold-mining town of Mongbwalu, deep in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the battle against Ebola is fought on multiple fronts. Health workers are not only struggling against a lack...
June 23, 2026 - 19:46
Vanderbilt Health is first US site for advanced clinical testing platformVanderbilt University Medical Center has become the first healthcare institution in the United States to implement a new, advanced clinical testing platform designed to dramatically speed up...
June 23, 2026 - 05:45
Federal Trade Commission sues Chicago-area transgender health groupThe Federal Trade Commission has taken legal action against a Chicago-area transgender health group, marking another move by the Trump administration to restrict gender-affirming care for minors....
June 22, 2026 - 23:51
Baptist Health opens SilverLeaf outpatient medical campus to serve growing St. Johns CountyBaptist Health is opening a new outpatient medical campus on Tuesday in the SilverLeaf community, aiming to expand access to primary and specialty care as western St. Johns County continues to...
June 22, 2026 - 02:03
St. Peter's Health Partners, Ellis Medicine ending partnership, merger talksAfter years of discussions and planning, St. Peter`s Health Partners and Ellis Medicine have officially ended their partnership and merger talks. The two health systems, both major providers in New...
June 21, 2026 - 05:59
State Sen. Michelle Kidani retires, citing health issuesLongtime Hawaii State Senator Michelle Kidani has announced her retirement from office, citing ongoing health issues. The decision marks the end of a significant chapter in Hawaii politics, as...
June 20, 2026 - 17:48
World Cup Health And Security Risks Will Grow In The Knockout PhaseThe World Cup is now entering its knockout phase, and the scale of the tournament is already testing the limits of medical and security teams. With three host countries and 48 teams competing for...
June 20, 2026 - 02:41
MUSC Health passes $10B budget, reflecting growth in drugs and populationThe Medical University of South Carolina and its affiliated hospitals and physician network will operate under a budget exceeding $10 billion for the upcoming fiscal year. The record-breaking...
June 19, 2026 - 05:54
Taking an omega-3 supplement may not boost memory or cognitionA new study is challenging the long-held belief that omega-3 fatty acid supplements can boost brainpower. Researchers found that for most people, taking these popular pills did not improve memory,...
June 18, 2026 - 20:10
OpenAI's Karan Singhal on how he's driving ChatGPT health advancementsOpenAI researcher Karan Singhal is at the forefront of the company`s effort to make ChatGPT a more reliable source for health and wellness information. With millions of users now turning to the...
June 18, 2026 - 05:56
Movember Institute of Men's Health to open in YorkThe Movember Foundation has announced plans to establish its Institute of Men`s Health at the University of York, a move that co-founder Adam Garone says will create a global hub for research and...
June 17, 2026 - 20:02
Pelic named interim executive director of Student Health ServicesPelic has been appointed as the interim executive director of Student Health Services, stepping into a role that oversees student health initiatives across the campus. In this position, he will be...
June 17, 2026 - 00:36
Trump Administration Shifts Special Education Programs to Health DepartmentOfficials have confirmed that the Trump administration is shifting responsibility for special education programs from the Education Department to the Department of Health and Human Services. The...
June 16, 2026 - 08:53
Modernizing Front Desk Operations In Health And Wellness PracticesFor many patients, the first hurdle to feeling better is not a medical condition but the front desk. Scheduling appointments, confirming insurance, filling out intake forms, and checking in often...
June 15, 2026 - 20:06
New York healthcare executive chosen to lead University Medical CenterA healthcare executive from upstate New York has been selected to take the helm at University Medical Center. Tammy Snyder, who currently oversees a network of nine hospitals, will assume her new...
June 15, 2026 - 01:26
Report finds deep racial and ethnic health disparities in TexasA new analysis from the Commonwealth Fund has laid bare significant health disparities across Texas, showing that Black and Hispanic residents consistently face worse access to care, higher costs,...
June 14, 2026 - 15:45
The Bedford dance classes bringing 'joy' to a hospitalA unique dance program at Bedford Hospital is expanding its reach, now set to bring movement and happiness to children and cancer patients. What began as a small initiative has grown into a project...
June 13, 2026 - 21:21
Tony Perkins joins Joe Clair for men's mental health eventNews4 anchor Tony Perkins is set to sit down with WHUR radio host Joe Clair for a special event focused on men`s mental health. The conversation, centered on mental wellness, healing, and community...
June 13, 2026 - 03:50
Workplace benefits face cuts as costs riseCompanies are quietly scaling back employee benefits as rising healthcare expenses and heavy investments in artificial intelligence eat into budgets. A growing number of firms are reducing or...
June 12, 2026 - 07:41
At hospital finance conference, a call to end the friction that’s keeping costs highAt a recent hospital finance conference, executives from across the country acknowledged that the rising cost of care is one of the industry`s most pressing problems. While there was broad...
June 11, 2026 - 21:25
SGMC Health Awards ER Nurses and EMS TeamSGMC Health recently recognized a group of team members from its Emergency Department and Emergency Medical Services for their dedication and service. The awards highlight the critical role these...
June 11, 2026 - 00:36
How AI Will Change the Job Market—and Boost These Health Insurance StocksBarclays analysts have issued a fresh take on how artificial intelligence is poised to transform the job market, and they see a clear upside for certain health insurance companies. In a research...
June 10, 2026 - 04:52
Access trusted health information with VA’s Women’s Health Transition TrainingAmid the flood of online wellness advice and fitness trends, the Department of Veterans Affairs is offering a reliable alternative. The Women`s Health Transition Training program now provides women...
June 9, 2026 - 09:19
Alcohol’s Health Risks Accelerate After One Drink a Day, Study FindsA major new study has concluded that the health risks associated with alcohol consumption accelerate significantly after a person has just one drink per day. The research, which analyzed data from...
June 8, 2026 - 19:43
Opinion | Why repealing Minneapolis’ bathhouse ban could be a public health winHistory has shown multiple times how invocations of a particular concept of morality can be weaponized against queer people with ramifications on public health and civic good, two professors write....