health

New push to legalize psychedelic mushrooms for mental health in Arizona

The new bill passed a Senate committee on Tuesday.

Former Westfield health director agrees to pay back embezzled union funds

Joseph Rouse has agreed to pay over $11,000 in restitution to settle a prosecution for embezzling funds from the municipal employee union.

Combined approach needed to address oral health inequalities and systemic health burden

'Time to put your money where your mouth is: addressing inequalities in oral health' is the new Economist Impact white paper published today, commissioned by the EFP (European Federation of Periodontology) with support from Haleon.

As Chicago police grapple with mental-health issues, deficiencies in the response are laid out in federal court

CPD’s officer wellness program remains understaffed and unable to respond urgently to the needs of officers in need of mental-health support, state officials said

Daly City council approves resolution declaring loneliness a public health crisis

Yellen touts Biden administration health care policies in visit to Pittsburgh

“The president and I are committed to ensuring that Americans can afford the care that they deserve," Yellen said.

Utah QB Advocating For Mental Health In Memory Of Friend

Utah football walk-on quarterback Luke Bottari has been a difference maker out in the community for years advocating for mental health.

CVS Health invests nearly $35 million in affordable housing in Hawai'i

/PRNewswire/ -- CVS Health® (NYSE: CVS) today announced its contribution of nearly $35 million in equity investments towards the creation of two new affordable...

Wendy Williams’ family opens up about star’s health, says she has ‘improved’

Members of the former talk show host's family say her health has improved since she started getting treatment.

Wendy Williams’ family opens up about star’s health, says she has ‘improved’

Members of the former talk show host's family say her health has improved since she started getting treatment.

Wendy Williams’ family opens up about star’s health, says she has ‘improved’

Members of the former talk show host's family say her health has improved since she started getting treatment.

Wendy Williams’ family opens up about star’s health, says she has ‘improved’

Members of the former talk show host's family say her health has improved since she started getting treatment.

Heart Health, 3D Printing, and More Research Pack Station Schedule

Heart scans, 3D printing, and fire safety were the top research topics aboard the International Space Station on Wednesday. The Expedition 70 crew also spent its day on a variety of scientific maintenance and cargo activities.

Maryland lawmakers seek to bolster protections for gender-affirming health care

Maryland lawmakers are working to strengthen the state’s protection of gender-affirming health care.

Rep. Lynch questions Steward Health Care’s financial transparency, warns of ‘escalation,’ subpoenas

Through tours of two of the troubled Massachusetts hospitals owned by Steward Health Care, Rep. Stephen Lynch and others pointed to the impacts of the system’s financial distress on patients …

Arkansas lawmakers, medical experts hold maternal health roundtable

Arkansas has historically ranked as one of the worst states for maternal health care, with maternal mortality a major concern.

VHA tells leaders to rescind job offers only as a ‘last resort’ to manage size of health care workforce

The Veteran Health Administration, in recent memos, put a temporary pause on pulling back job offers, then told leadership and HR officials to only rescind job offers as an “action of last resort.”

Woman recovering after receiving her third double-lung transplant at Duke Health

Taylor Stephenson, a 26-year-old patient with cystic fibrosis, underwent a third double-lung transplant at Duke University Hospital.

Center for Women’s Health Adds Emergency Contraception Resources

Family physicians have two new member resources on emergency contraception, which the AAFP created as the Biden administration issued new guidance to protect clinicians' rights of conscience and patients' access to emergency and contraception care.

Mediterranean diet hailed for heart health benefits in women, study finds

Study highlights the Mediterranean diet's cardioprotective benefits for females, emphasizing its role in improving lipid profiles, blood pressure, and reducing cardiovascular disease risks, with a call for more female-focused research.