Health
The 2026 ‘Dirty Dozen’: New report warns of ‘forever chemicals’ in produce
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Environmental Working Group (EWG) has released its 2026 Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides in Produce, revealing that nearly 75% of non-organic fresh…
Prenatal Well to host Third Annual Women’s Wellness Fair April 25
MERRILLVILLE — Three years ago, Dr. Maya Dominique launched a critical initiative designed to place greater emphasis on women’s health. Her vision was to create a health…
CDC pauses testing for rabies and 30 other infectious diseases amid restructuring
ATLANTA, GA — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has officially suspended diagnostic testing for 31 different infectious diseases, including rabies, mpox, and…
Over 3 million bottles of eye drops recalled due to sterility concerns
INDIANA — K.C. Pharmaceuticals has issued a massive voluntary recall involving more than 3.1 million bottles of over-the-counter eye drops. The move comes after the…
CMS announces substance access beneficiary engagement incentive
WASHINGTON – The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is implementing the Substance Access Beneficiary Engagement Incentive, a new initiative focused on cost-effective care delivery…
Healthcare advisory committee focus areas and meeting schedule
WASHINGTON – A newly formed committee has outlined its primary areas of focus for its upcoming term, prioritizing policy solutions for chronic disease management and…
The importance of a healthy parent/child relationship
INDIANA – Raising a child is no small task, and it often requires the support of a “village.” While many people view parenting as simply…
IU Health grant supports Healing Hands Outreach Center efforts to assist expectant and postpartum mothers in need
BLOOMINGTON – Members of IU Health and Healing Hands Outreach Center gathered in Bloomington on Monday, March 30, to commemorate a $543,422 grant focused on…
Travail With Us to host two free Sickle Cell Awareness events for a third year in a row
MERRILLVILLE – Travail With Us founder and CEO Alfreida Robins is once again leading the charge to raise awareness for Sickle Cell disease through two free…
BNL Juniors: Get senior-ready at upcoming vaccine clinic
BEDFORD — The Lawrence County Health Department, in partnership with Bedford North Lawrence High School, will host a mandatory vaccine clinic for the Class of…
