Health
U.S. measles surge surpasses 2025 totals as outbreaks spread nationwide
INDIANA – The number of measles cases in the U.S. has officially surpassed the record-breaking tally for all of 2025, with five full months of…
Mosquitoes test positive for West Nile Virus across Indiana; Health officials urge precautions
VINCENNES — State health officials have notified the Knox County Health Department that local mosquito samples collected in the area have tested positive for West…
Attorney General Todd Rokita announces Indiana government will receive $154,000 from generic drug manufacturer and individual Hoosiers could be owed money
INDIANA – Attorney General Todd Rokita today announced a settlement with Glenmark Pharmaceuticals, a generic drug manufacturer that allegedly conspired to inflate prices and limit…
The science behind brain freeze: Why cold treats trigger instant head pain
INDIANA – As summer temperatures rise, so does the risk of experiencing one of warm weather’s most infamous seasonal hazards: the dread “ice cream headache.”…
Hidden dangers at play: CPSC issues warning on silent choking hazards and recent toy recalls
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Every year, approximately 15 children under the age of 3 lose their lives to choking accidents in the United States, according to…
The return of the cigarette: Why smoking is making an unexpected comeback among Gen Z
INDIANA — What goes around comes around when it comes to culture and fashion, and public health experts are warning that society may have reached…
The parasite affecting a nation: A cyclosporiasis Q&A with IU Health Bloomington infectious disease physician
The phrase ‘explosive diarrhea’ has been used a lot recently to describe a cyclosporiasis outbreak that has been detected in at least 34 states, including…
Center of Disease Control: Get active to control blood sugar and boost overall health
INDIANA — Regular physical activity remains one of the most effective tools for managing blood sugar and preventing chronic illness, according to health guidance from…
West Nile Virus detected in Bartholomew County Mosquitoes; Health officials urge precautions
COLUMBUS — Bartholomew County health officials have confirmed that mosquito samples collected in the area have tested positive for West Nile virus, marking the county’s…
IU Health discontinues Indiana’s only mobile stroke unit after operational lifespan ends
INDIANA — Indiana University Health is discontinuing its Mobile Stroke Unit (MSU), ending an eight-year specialized emergency program that served as the first and only…
