Health
Plant scientists find recipes for an anti-cancer compound in herbs
WEST LAFAYETTE — Thyme and oregano possess an anti-cancer compound that suppresses tumor development, but adding more to your tomato sauce isn’t enough to gain…
Indiana reports first COVID-19 case involving Omicron variant
INDIANA — The Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) announced Sunday that it has detected the Omicron variant of the COVID-19 virus in a specimen collected from…
US Court of Appeals rules in favor of COVID vaccine mandate, OSHA vaccine mandate penalties will start on Jan. 10
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth District in Cincinnati decided on Friday that the COVID vaccine mandate for large employers could go forward,…
New study reveals paths to improved food security and health for rural older adults
BLOOMINGTON – Support networks for rural older adults, such as group hot lunch programs, inter-generational relationships, and public or private transportation services play an integral…
Partnered sex of all kinds declines in the United States, IU study finds
BLOOMINGTON – Sexual frequency is declining in the United States, according to a study by Indiana University researchers. “Our study adds to a growing body of…
How to cope with holiday & COVID-19 stress
INDIANA – With the COVID-19 pandemic still underway and the holidays around the corner, you may be feeling stress from all over. Your family plans are changing….
Governor’s Public Health Commission discusses public health structure, governance
INDIANAPOLIS — The Governor’s Public Health Commission met today at the Indiana State Library to discuss how public health is structured and governed as part…
New statewide blood pressure policy will help Hoosiers lower heart disease risks
INDIANA – Thousands of Hoosiers with high blood pressure may now have easier access to monitoring devices that will allow them to check their own…
Winter break hours for on-campus COVID-19 testing
BLOOMINGTON – With the fall semester wrapping up this week at Indiana University make note of the COVID-19 testing schedule during the winter break. The…
U.S. expanding COVID-19 boosters
INDIANA – The U.S. is expanding COVID-19 boosters, opening a third dose of Pfizer’s vaccine to people as young as age 16. The U.S. and…
