Health
Indiana health officials: How to avoid becoming a ‘Mosquito Magnet’ this summer
BEDFORD — As warm, humid weather settles across Southern Indiana, local health officials and entomologists are reminding residents that mosquito season is in full swing….
FDA clears first over-the-counter continuous glucose monitor for children
INDIANA — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has officially cleared Dexcom Inc.’s Stelo Glucose Biosensor System for over-the-counter (OTC) marketing to children, marking…
160,000 pounds of Farm Rich Pizza Cheese Crunchers recalled over potential metal contamination
INDIANA — A voluntary recall has been issued for more than 160,000 pounds of a popular frozen pizza snack distributed across 21 states, including Indiana,…
Health officials urge sun safety all year: How to protect your skin while enjoying the outdoors
INDIANA — Spending time outdoors is highly beneficial for physical health, stress reduction, and maintaining necessary vitamin D levels. However, health officials are reminding the…
Beekeeper’s Naturals saline nasal spray sold on Amazon recalled over microbial contamination risk
INDIANA — Beekeeper’s Naturals has initiated a voluntary recall of a specific lot of its Saline Nasal Spray after routine testing revealed elevated levels of…
FDA elevates alfredo sauce recall to highest warning level amid Salmonella concerns
INDIANA — The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has classified a voluntary recall of 913 cases of Alfredo sauce by The Coffee Connexion Co. of…
Summer Heat Surge: National Weather Service issues life-saving safety guidelines
INDIANA – As summer temperatures climb sharply across the region, meteorologists and public health officials are issuing urgent reminders for residents to take proactive measures…
Veterans Affairs streamlines prosthetic limb procurement, cutting veteran wait times by 40 percent
INDIANA — The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced a major overhaul to its prosthetic procurement process, stripping away layers of administrative bureaucracy to…
New federal rules restrict Medicaid ‘Medical Frailty’ exemptions
INDIANA — Healthcare advocates are warning of a major healthcare crisis in Indiana following a newly finalized, nearly 400-page rule issued by the Centers for…
Knowing your coverage: How to navigate Medicare during an emergency evacuation
INDIANA — Natural disasters, severe weather, and public health emergencies can strike with little to no warning. For seniors and individuals with disabilities reliant on…
