Health
Seymour Fire Department wins state award for life-saving cancer screening program
SEYMOUR — The Seymour Fire Department has been honored with a prestigious statewide award for its innovative approach to firefighter health and safety. The department’s…
Indiana ranks third nationally for sleep-deprived high schoolers
INDIANA – Indiana has one of the highest rates of sleep deprivation among high school students in the country, according to a new analysis that…
No Safe Level: Officials urge vigilance against lead exposure
NATIONWIDE – Health authorities are strongly emphasizing that no level of lead exposure is safe, and residents must be vigilant in looking out for early…
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…
