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A free blood pressure machine is used at the public library in Kansas City, Mo., on Nov. 19, 2024.

Libraries are offering free health and wellness classes across the US

A free blood pressure machine is used at the public library in Kansas City, Mo., on Nov. 19, 2024.

December 1, 2024, 6:00am Health

The Aurora Health Care Mobile Medical Clinic team waited patiently at a table in the main hallway of the Milwaukee Public Library’s sprawling downtown branch, a blood pressure cuff and mental health questionnaire at the ready as they called out to patrons who paused: “Do you have any questions about… Read story

Regulators cracked down on sweet vapes after use by kids spiked – now the Supreme Court is wading in

November 28, 2024, 9:43am Business

Vaping is coming before the Supreme Court next week as federal regulators ask the high court to uphold its block on sweet, flavored products following a spike in youth e-cigarette use. Read story

Political stress: Can you stay engaged without sacrificing your mental health?

November 28, 2024, 6:05am Health

It’s been two weeks since Donald Trump won the presidential election, but Stacey Lamirand’s brain hasn’t stopped churning. Read story

Gardner Stern, right, lives alone in a Chicago condominium complex. He never planned for his care needs in older age. He just figured things would work out, one way or another. Joy Loverde, left, an elder-care specialist, lives in the same building and is Stern’s “tell it like it is” friend. Loverde helped Stern decide to give up driving and persuaded him to have a walk-in shower with a bench installed in his bathroom.

Older Americans living alone often rely on neighbors or others willing to help

Gardner Stern, right, lives alone in a Chicago condominium complex. He never planned for his care needs in older age. He just figured things would work out, one way or another. Joy Loverde, left, an elder-care specialist, lives in the same building and is Stern’s “tell it like it is” friend. Loverde helped Stern decide to give up driving and persuaded him to have a walk-in shower with a bench installed in his bathroom.

November 28, 2024, 5:57am Health

Donald Hammen, 80, and his longtime next-door neighbor in south Minneapolis, Julie McMahon, have an understanding. Every morning, she checks to see whether he’s raised the blinds in his dining room window. If not, she’ll call Hammen or let herself into his house to see what’s going on. Read story

Trump picks Jay Bhattacharya, who backed COVID herd immunity, to lead National Institutes of Health

November 27, 2024, 7:53am Health

President-elect Donald Trump has chosen health economist Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, a critic of pandemic lockdowns and vaccine mandates, to lead the National Institutes of Health, the nation’s leading medical research agency. Read story

New rule allows HIV-positive organ transplants

November 26, 2024, 8:50am Health

People with HIV who need a kidney or liver transplant will be able to receive an organ from a donor with HIV under a new rule announced Tuesday by U.S. health officials. Read story

CDC director Dr. Mandy Cohen speaks during an interview with The Associated Press in New York, Monday, Nov. 25, 2024.

CDC chief urges focus on health threats as agency confronts political changes

CDC director Dr. Mandy Cohen speaks during an interview with The Associated Press in New York, Monday, Nov. 25, 2024.

November 26, 2024, 8:34am Health

The outgoing head of the nation’s top public health agency urged the next administration to maintain its focus and funding to keep Americans safe from emerging health threats. Read story

Seattle Children's Hospital on Jan. 8, 2021. The hospital is said to suppress voices of color by Dr. Ben Danielson, who has been the medical director of the Odessa Brown Children's Clinic for 20 years.

Trial begins in lawsuit alleging racism at Seattle Children’s hospital

Seattle Children's Hospital on Jan. 8, 2021. The hospital is said to suppress voices of color by Dr. Ben Danielson, who has been the medical director of the Odessa Brown Children's Clinic for 20 years.

November 26, 2024, 7:46am Health

A civil trial is underway this week to hear arguments about whether Seattle Children’s hospital racially discriminated against the former medical director of its Odessa Brown Children’s Clinic. Read story

Researchers are now saying products made from recycled black plastic have a high chance of containing dangerous levels of flame retardants and other toxic chemicals.

Study: Toss black plastic utensils

Researchers are now saying products made from recycled black plastic have a high chance of containing dangerous levels of flame retardants and other toxic chemicals.

November 26, 2024, 5:56am Health

Go to your kitchen, grab your black spatula and throw it in the trash. Immediately. Read story

Advocates for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities rallied on the state capitol steps on Jan. 17. The group asked for rate increases for support staff and more funding for affordable housing.

Care providers for developmentally disabled people ask Legislature for more pay

Advocates for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities rallied on the state capitol steps on Jan. 17. The group asked for rate increases for support staff and more funding for affordable housing.

November 25, 2024, 3:14pm Health

Providers of supported living services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities are asking the Legislature for more funding to increase wages in an increasingly difficult-to-staff field. Read story