Health
EPA, CDC launch resources for National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week
NATIONWIDE — This week marks National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week (NLPPW), an annual campaign dedicated to reducing childhood exposure to lead through heightened awareness and…
Bird Flu detected in wild birds across Indiana, including Greene County
INDIANA— The highly pathogenic avian influenza (bird flu) has been confirmed in wild birds across Indiana, including Greene County, adding a new dimension to the…
Indiana State Police joins DEA for Drug Take Back Day on October 25
INDIANA — The Indiana State Police (ISP) is partnering once again with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to host the nationwide “Prescription Drug Take Back”…
The Rare Disease Advisory Council will meet on Friday, Oct. 24
INDIANAPOLIS – The Rare Disease Advisory Council will meet on Friday, Oct. 24. The meeting will be from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the…
Global Health Alert: 1 in 6 bacterial infections now resistant to antibiotics
GENEVA, SWITZERLAND — A new report from the World Health Organization (WHO) reveals a stark increase in antimicrobial resistance (AMR), with one in six laboratory-confirmed…
FDA issues highest-level recall for six million eggs due to salmonella risk
NATIONWIDE — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has assigned its highest risk level—Class I—to the recall of over 6 million eggs distributed across…
Medicare Open Enrollment is here: Compare plans now to avoid higher costs in 2026
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Medicare’s annual Open Enrollment Period is officially underway, running now through December 7. All current Medicare beneficiaries are urged to review their…
New Report: Social media driving ‘Viral Injury Epidemic’ in youth mental health
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Social media is fueling a youth mental health crisis on an unprecedented scale, according to a new white paper titled “The Viral…
US measles cases soar to highest level in three decades amid falling vaccination rates
WASHINGTON — The United States is facing a mounting public health challenge as measles cases continue to surge, reaching the highest level recorded in over…
Nationwide Recall: Stones found in Ben’s Original Ready Rice products
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A popular rice brand has issued a nationwide recall for several batches of its Ready Rice products after discovering the potential for…
