Health
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…
Indiana Spinal Cord and Brain Injury Research Fund Board will meet on Oct. 16
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Spinal Cord and Brain Injury Research Fund Board will meet on Thursday, Oct. 16. The meeting will be from 5 p.m….
Urgent Recall: Over 62,000 cans of fruit contaminated with potential lead
INDIANA – More than 62,000 cans of sliced fruit have been recalled due to potential lead contamination, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)….
Daviess Community Hospital receives $5,000 grant for free breast cancer screenings
WASHINGTON — Daviess Community Hospital has announced it received a $5,000 grant from the Indiana Breast Cancer Awareness Trust this year. This funding will enable…
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day set for October 25th
NATIONWIDE – The next National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is just around the corner, scheduled for Saturday, October 25, from 10 a.m. to 2…
