Health
The power of the “micro-outing”: Why short trips outside are the secret to healthy aging
INDIANA — When it comes to improving health, many assume it requires a gym membership or a grueling exercise routine. However, mobility experts are now…
Prioritize your lung health: Medicare coverage for screenings and quitting
INDIANA – Your lungs work tirelessly to supply your body with oxygen, making their health a top priority for overall well-being. Preventing lung cancer is…
Teenage Attitude – What’s Under the Surface?
INDIANA – Adolescence is a time often marked by mood swings, intense emotions, and confusion. Stress, anxiety, and even depression can feel like constant companions….
Applications open for Grow Regional grants through rural health transformation program
INDIANA – Indiana is accepting Request for Funding (RFF) applications for GROW (Growing Rural Opportunities for Well-being) Regional Grants, an initiative of the Indiana Rural…
FDA launches “READI-Home” challenge to accelerate home-based medical tech
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The FDA has announced the launch of the READI-Home Innovation Challenge, a new initiative aimed at fast-tracking medical devices designed to reduce…
Overdoses are down, but addiction treatment access remains a crisis
BLOOMINGTON — Overdose deaths are falling in Indiana, but most people who need addiction treatment still are not receiving it. Fear of losing work, family…
Overdose Deaths: The silent crisis facing new Indiana mothers
INDIANA — A stark new report from the Indiana Maternal Mortality Review Commission reveals that substance use is now the leading cause of death for…
The 2026 ‘Dirty Dozen’: New report warns of ‘forever chemicals’ in produce
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Environmental Working Group (EWG) has released its 2026 Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides in Produce, revealing that nearly 75% of non-organic fresh…
Prenatal Well to host Third Annual Women’s Wellness Fair April 25
MERRILLVILLE — Three years ago, Dr. Maya Dominique launched a critical initiative designed to place greater emphasis on women’s health. Her vision was to create a health…
CDC pauses testing for rabies and 30 other infectious diseases amid restructuring
ATLANTA, GA — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has officially suspended diagnostic testing for 31 different infectious diseases, including rabies, mpox, and…
