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VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — One year after being diagnosed with cancer, a 15-year-old Virginia Beach girl is using her battle with Stage 4 Hodgkin lymphoma to inspire and help other young …
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Angela Bohon (via WAVY)
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10/12/26
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There is no public health threat at this time, officials said, but farmers should keep a close eye on their cattle.
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Via KING5
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10/12/26
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Pennsylvania’s Franklin County coroner today reported a measles-associated death in a 39-year-old woman with several health conditions, the state’s sixth death linked to the disease.
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Reuters (via Honolulu Star-Advertiser)
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10/12/26
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Survivors share their stories during Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Mecklenburg County, highlighting the ongoing struggle and need for community support.
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Via WCNC
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10/12/26
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) - Vandalia Health will be recognizing the lives of children who made an impact on others. Vandalia Health announced that CAMC Women and Children’s Hospital will team up …
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Keith Conner (via Morgan Messanger - WV)
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10/12/26
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Pope Leo says he is having surgery related to a lung nodule detected during routine checkups. Lung nodules are often not cancerous, but may require a biopsy or removal for proper diagnosis.
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Courtenay Harris Bond (via PhillyVoice)
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10/12/26
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The University of Nevada, Reno’s Orvis School of Nursing has received a $3 million federal grant to expand nursing education and prepare students to work in rural and underserved communities across …
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ThisIsReno (via This Is Reno)
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10/12/26
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Raw milk consumption has become more popular, but a prominent medical group wants sales to be banned
The American Academy of Pediatrics says raw milk sales should be banned, because consuming raw milk can lead to serious foodborne illnesses that can result in hospitalization and death.
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Courtenay Harris Bond (via PhillyVoice)
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10/12/26
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The Opioid Task Force is scheduled to host a free online workshop regarding the clinical insights, risks, and regulatory landscape of kratom.
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Ashley Shook (via WWLP22 News - US News)
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10/12/26
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Cases of shigellosis are rising, and health experts warn some strains are becoming increasingly resistant to antibiotics.
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Rob Taub (via WWLP22 News - US News)
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10/12/26
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On this week's episode of Kids These Days RVA, hosts Delaney Hall and Katie Wells chat with VCU Health's Kaitlyn Haynie to learn more about food safety.
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MaryCatherine Price (via WRIC ABC 8News)
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10/12/26
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Philadelphia's health department has started a campaign to raise awareness about sexual assault and available resources in wake of the Cornell University rape case. In the suburbs, Main Line Health …
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Courtenay Harris Bond (via PhillyVoice)
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10/12/26
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(NewsUSA) - For many people, breast cancer screening becomes a priority around age 40. However, according to recommendations from the American College of Radiology® (ACR®), one of the most …
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NewsUSA
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10/8/26
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Got “sleep issues”? Don’t feel alone. According to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine and the National Institutes of Health, sleep disorders affect an estimated 50 million to 70 million …
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Robert Kay (via Hawaii Reporter)
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9/29/26
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(Mitch Jelniker) - For people diagnosed with small cell lung cancer, the clinical trial conversation belongs in the very first appointment.A diagnosis of SCLC can trigger a whirlwind of appointments, …
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Mitch Jelniker
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9/18/26
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(NewsUSA) - In 2018, then-52-year-old Todd Repass Jr. stood up after a meal and immediately knew something was wrong. It was terrifying. He felt weak, short of breath, and, at times, dizzy. The …
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NewsUSA
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9/16/26
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(Dr. Matthew Holman) - There is a piece of good public health news that deserves more attention: youth tobacco use in the United States has fallen to historically low levels. That progress did not …
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Dr. Matthew Holman
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9/8/26
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(Peter Pitts, President and Co-founder of the Center for Medicine in the Public Interest ) - Consumers purchasing retatrutide online may think they are buying a safe, clinically tested weight-loss …
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Peter Pitts, President and Co-founder of the Center for Medicine in the Public Interest
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9/3/26
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(Gilead and Kite Oncology) - Vanessa had a plan. As a travel nurse from Memphis, Tennessee, she was working across the country, building her career and saving up to buy a home. She had mapped out her …
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Gilead and Kite Oncology
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8/31/26
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(Novartis) - Dr. Koo, EVP and CMO at Prostate Cancer Foundation, and Bill, who is living with prostate cancer, answer some frequently asked questions about PSMA testing. Talk to your doctor and visit …
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Novartis
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8/31/26
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