Health
Team Peace launches major youth resilience research initiative in Orange County
PAOLI — Amidst widening gaps in rural mental health care, Southern Indiana nonprofit Team Peace has announced a new research initiative to evaluate the long-term…
Nearly half of Indiana overdose victims held recent controlled prescriptions, state data shows
INDIANA — A new report from the Indiana Department of Health reveals that nearly half of the individuals who died from a drug overdose in…
Senator Jim Banks calls for end to ‘Gender Ideology Madness,’ highlighting broad legislative push
INDIANA — U.S. Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) issued a sharp critique of current cultural and educational trends surrounding gender identity today, releasing a statement that…
Indiana pauses new Autism therapy provider signups over Medicaid spending surge
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA) has instituted a temporary, six-month moratorium on the enrollment of new autism therapy provider agencies,…
Over 7 million Americans now living with Alzheimer’s as brain awareness month highlights growing health crisis
INDIANA — Health organizations nationwide are marking June as Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month, using the global spotlight to draw urgent attention to a ballooning…
Red Cross issues urgent appeal for blood donors as summer shortage looms
INDIANA — The American Red Cross issued an urgent nationwide appeal today, June 8, 2026, warning of an alarming drop in scheduled blood and platelet…
Target issues nationwide recall for Up & Up Baby Wipes due to dangerous bacteria contamination
NATIONWIDE — Target has launched a voluntary, nationwide recall of several configurations of its popular “Up & Up” brand baby wipes after federal regulators confirmed…
Bottled Water Everywhere: How the FDA keeps billions of gallons safe for consumers
INDIANA – Seems like almost everyone is carrying a bottle of water these days. As reusable flasks and plastic single-servings become permanent fixtures in everyday…
IDEM forecasts statewide Air Quality Action Day for Thursday, June 4
INDIANA – The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) has forecast an Air Quality Action Day (AQAD) throughout Indiana for Thursday, June 4, 2026. Ozone levels are…
Medicare warns seniors of fraudulent offers for ‘Free’ medical equipment and hospice services
INDIANA — Federal health officials are urging older Americans to stay vigilant against a surge in healthcare scams targeting Medicare beneficiaries with promises of “free”…
