Health
Health Officials Confirm 15 Cases of Parasitic Illness ‘Cyclosporiasis’ in Marion County; No reported cases in Lawrence County at this time
INDIANA — A regional surge of the parasitic foodborne illness cyclosporiasis has officially reached Central Indiana, with local health authorities confirming 15 cases in Marion…
Beyond the Lungs: How smoking silently threatens your eyesight
INDIANA – While most people associate cigarette smoking with cardiovascular disease and lung damage, eye health experts warn that tobacco smoke poses an equally severe—yet…
Deaconess Memorial Medical Center invites public input for Community Health Needs Survey
JASPER — Deaconess Memorial Medical Center is inviting residents across the region to share their perspectives on local wellness priorities by participating in its Community…
IU Health Primary Care physician marks Chronic Disease Day with risk reduction and wellness tips
BLOOMINGTON – The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says chronic diseases affect three in four adults and account for 70% of deaths…
IDEM forecasts Air Quality Action Day for Wednesday in Northwest Indiana
INDIANA – The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) has forecast an Air Quality Action Day (AQAD) for Wednesday, July 8, 2026, in Northwest Indiana. Ozone levels…
Federal agencies release updated 2026 Wildfire Smoke Guide for public health officials
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In response to increasingly prolonged and severe wildfire seasons across North America, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and its federal partners…
Over 75,000 CVS medicated wipes recalled nationwide due to severe child poisoning risk
NATIONWIDE — Federal regulators have issued a nationwide recall for more than 75,000 boxes of medicated wipes sold exclusively at CVS stores, warning that the…
FDA warns caregivers: Accidental exposure to fentanyl patches continues to be deadly for children
INDIANA — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is issuing a stark reminder to parents, caregivers, and healthcare professionals regarding the ongoing, life-threatening dangers…
Tick-borne deadly Powassan virus cases hit historic highs across the U.S.
NATIONWIDE – The medical mystery behind a rare, rapid-acting, and potentially fatal tick-borne illness currently spreading across the United States can be traced back to…
Fight The Bite: The truth about DEET and the ‘all-natural’ mosquito repellents that actually work
INDIANA – For decades, DEET has reigned as the undisputed gold standard of mosquito repellents. Developed by the U.S. Army in the 1940s, it remains…
