Health
Monday, April 22, 2024
Spokane joins lawsuit as city deals with 'forever chemicals' contaminating water
Spokane has joined a lawsuit against the manufacturers of toxic chemicals known as PFAS after the discovery of the chemicals in parts of the city's dr…
Monday, April 22, 2024
Can taller cover crops help clean the water in farm country?
By Brian DeVore for Civil Eats.Broadcast version by Mike Moen for Minnesota News Connection reporting for the Solutions Journalism Network-Public News…
Monday, April 22, 2024
Study: PA ranks high for health impacts of oil and gas flaring emissions
A new study raised red flags about respiratory health in Pennsylvania, particularly for those living near oil and gas activity. The study by …
Monday, April 22, 2024
Study: NM's laws help reduce suicide among LGBTQ youth
A new study suggests laws in New Mexico and 22 other states to protect school-aged LGBTQ youth are having a positive impact. According to research …
Monday, April 22, 2024
Rising Alzheimer's rates prompt renewed focus on end-of-life planning
The 2024 Alzheimer's Association annual report forecasts a doubling of Americans age 65 and older living with dementia - from 7 million to 14 million …
Monday, April 22, 2024
ID abortion law before SCOTUS this week
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments this week on Idaho's near-total abortion ban. Idaho v. United States is on the docket for Wednesday…
Monday, April 22, 2024
New online tool helps people with dementia document future care decisions
The number of U.S. residents aged 65 or older living with Alzheimer's disease, the most common form of dementia, is expected to double from nearly 7 …
Friday, April 19, 2024
Health care decision planning important for CT residents
With Alzheimer's cases on the rise in Connecticut, experts say people should consider early health care planning. A new report shows around 77,000 …
Friday, April 19, 2024
Documentary on dementia in African American communities in PA
Alzheimer's disease is the eighth-leading cause of death in Pennsylvania. A documentary on the topic debuts Saturday in Pittsburgh. "Remember Me: …
Personal energy electrification plans offered at NM Earth Day event
Saving New Mexico residents money as they adapt to climate change is the goal behind an Earth Day event in Albuquerque Sunday. The Rio Grande …
More summer smoke? Experts monitor climate-fueled events and health effects
Wet weather this spring has improved drought conditions in Minnesota and southern Canada. However, experts remain on alert for increased wildfire …
TN poised to expand access to opioid treatment at Community Health Centers
There is light at the end of the tunnel for Tennesseans struggling with opioid addiction, as a bill has been passed to increase access to treatment …