Health
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
CARE Court program opens in California's largest county
The state's largest county has just opened the new CARE Court system, designed to get help for severely mentally ill people in Los Angeles. CARE …
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
Making holiday travel manageable for those with chronic health issues
Holiday stress is a concern for most people, but when you mix in travel plans and chronic health issues, those worries might be elevated. A …
Tuesday, December 5, 2023
New EPA rule expected to affect Texas oil industry emissions
A new rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency could reduce the amount of methane escaping from equipment in Texas oil fields. Last …
Tuesday, December 5, 2023
Methadone prescription bill could ease restrictions for West Virginians
Senate lawmakers are soon expected to vote on the Modernizing Opioid Treatment Access Act, legislation introduced this year by Republican Sen…
Tuesday, December 5, 2023
KY advocates: It's time to bury medical debt
It's estimated that one in three Kentuckians struggles to pay medical bills, and the issue continues to be a driving factor in personal bankruptcy …
Monday, December 4, 2023
Crohn's, Colitis Awareness Week puts focus on 'invisible disease'
This week is Crohn's and Colitis Awareness Week, shedding light on what some call an invisible disease. Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis are …
Monday, December 4, 2023
New Mexico aims for 'no hungry holidays' by doubling donations
Just a few days into December, food bank demand is high while some warehouse shelves are lean, and in New Mexico, a matching donation program this …
Monday, December 4, 2023
Groups urge WA to warn about gas-burning health effects
The American Gas Association misled the public on the health effects of burning gas for decades. Now, a coalition wants the Washington State …
Monday, December 4, 2023
NH gun-safety advocates advise services, bipartisan laws after deadly shootings
Gun-safety advocates in New Hampshire are urging Gov. Chris Sununu to back policies proven to reduce gun violence following a series of deadly …
Ohio marks World AIDS Day
Today marks the 35th anniversary of World AIDS Day. LGBTQ+ advocates in Cleveland have organized events that include educational seminars, HIV …
Unpaid caregivers in ME receive limited financial grants
Advocates for unpaid family caregivers in Maine say they'll need continued support beyond the recently passed paid family and medical leave program…
On World AIDS Day, NM activists say more money is needed for prevention
New Mexico activists are tapping today's World AIDS Day, Dec. 1, to announce they'll ask the State Legislature to provide more money for treatment …