Health
Affordable Care Act open enrollment begins amid subsidy showdown
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Open enrollment for 2026 health insurance under the Affordable Care Act has begun, overshadowed by a fierce congressional deadlock over extending the…
Burris Elementary holding Bluejacket Blessings food drive
MITCHELL — Burris Elementary School is collecting kid-friendly, non-perishable food items for its 2025 Bluejacket Blessings Food Drive from October 27 through November 7. Donations…
FDA moves to slash drug costs by streamlining biosimilar approvals
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced significant policy changes on Wednesday aimed at accelerating the approval of biosimilars—the cheaper, “generic” alternatives to…
Taco dinner kits recalled after containing cocoa mix packets instead of the intended taco seasoning
INDIANA – Teasdale Foods, Inc. has announced an urgent recall of specific taco dinner kits distributed across more than two dozen states due to the…
Stay safe this Halloween with tips from Bloomington Riley Children’s Health pediatricians
BLOOMINGTON – Riley Children’s Health pediatricians encourage children and adults alike to stay safe when out and about on Friday, Oct. 31. “Every year, we…
Seymour police and firefighters gain access to free, anonymous mental health services
SEYMOUR — Seymour’s police and fire personnel will now have access to comprehensive mental health support at no personal cost, thanks to new agreements approved…
Hearing aids linked to lower dementia risk in younger adults; Beltone Hearing Care Center weighs in
BEDFORD – A recent study published in JAMA Neurology suggests that the use of hearing aids may significantly reduce the risk of developing dementia in…
AARP data reveals 1.2 million Hoosiers are stressed, financially strained family caregivers
INDIANA — A newly released report from AARP, Caregiving in the U.S. 2025: Caring Across States, highlights the immense, yet largely unsupported, burden carried by…
Trick-or-Treat, then toss and turn: How Halloween wrecks kids’ sleep
INDIANA – Sharing a timely, parent-friendly guide on how Halloween disrupts kids’ sleep and a simple plan to recover by the very next night. Late…
Indiana Health officials announce first flu death; Urge Hoosier to take precautions to prevent illness
INDIANA – The Indiana Department of Health encourages Hoosiers to protect themselves against influenza (flu) after confirming the first flu-related death of the 2025-26 season….
