Health
The parasite affecting a nation: A cyclosporiasis Q&A with IU Health Bloomington infectious disease physician
The phrase ‘explosive diarrhea’ has been used a lot recently to describe a cyclosporiasis outbreak that has been detected in at least 34 states, including…
Center of Disease Control: Get active to control blood sugar and boost overall health
INDIANA — Regular physical activity remains one of the most effective tools for managing blood sugar and preventing chronic illness, according to health guidance from…
West Nile Virus detected in Bartholomew County Mosquitoes; Health officials urge precautions
COLUMBUS — Bartholomew County health officials have confirmed that mosquito samples collected in the area have tested positive for West Nile virus, marking the county’s…
IU Health discontinues Indiana’s only mobile stroke unit after operational lifespan ends
INDIANA — Indiana University Health is discontinuing its Mobile Stroke Unit (MSU), ending an eight-year specialized emergency program that served as the first and only…
The Science of Silver Strands: Why hair turns gray as we age
INDIANA – Ever wondered why hair eventually turns gray? It all comes down to melanin—or the eventual lack of it. Every strand of hair derives…
IU Health expert shares tobacco cessation tips andresources
BLOOMINGTON – Long-term tobacco cessation can mean less coughing, better health, more money in your pocket, and more. Getting to that goal takes time, dedication…
Monroe County Health Department says sensitive population at risk due to air quality
BLOOMINGTON — Smoke drifting into the region from ongoing wildfires in Canada has prompted an Air Quality Action Day for Monroe County, in effect until…
IDEM forecast Air Quality Action Day for today
INDIANA – The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) has forecast an Air Quality Action Day (AQAD) for Monday, July 20. Fine particulate matter levels are expected to…
Over 1,600 ill in multistate Cyclospora outbreak; Taylor Farms pulls iceberg lettuce from U.S. market
WASHINGTON — Federal health agencies have traced a massive multistate outbreak of Cyclospora infections to shredded iceberg lettuce, prompting a major international supplier to pull…
Health officials highlight risks of Zika Virus amid ongoing vaccine research
WASHINGTON — Public health agencies are urging continued vigilance regarding the Zika virus, a mosquito-borne illness that remains a significant focus for global health organizations…
