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HHS Unveils Next Steps to Enhance Cybersecurity of Health Care Records
HHS Unveils Next Steps to Enhance Cybersecurity of Health Care Records

WASHINGTON — The bad guys in cyberspace want your health care records.  Between 2018 and 2022, there was a 93% increase in large breaches in the health care sector, with a 278% increase in large breaches involving ransomware, according to... Read More

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HHS Unveils Next Steps to Enhance Cybersecurity of Health Care Records

WASHINGTON — The bad guys in cyberspace want your health care records.  Between 2018 and 2022, there was a 93%... Read More

New Report Sheds Some Light on Rare Post-COVID Shot Syndrome
New Report Sheds Some Light on Rare Post-COVID Shot Syndrome

NEW HAVEN, Conn. — A study from the Yale School of Medicine sheds some new light on the rare, but chronic and debilitating condition some people report experiencing after getting a COVID-19 vaccination. The paper, which was posted on the... Read More

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New Report Sheds Some Light on Rare Post-COVID Shot Syndrome

NEW HAVEN, Conn. — A study from the Yale School of Medicine sheds some new light on the rare, but... Read More

New Report Sheds Some Light on Rare Post-COVID Shot Syndrome

NEW HAVEN, Conn. — A study from the Yale School of Medicine sheds some new light on the rare, but... Read More

House Unanimously Passes Bill to Increase Mental Health Resources for Veterans’ Caregivers

WASHINGTON — The House on Monday unanimously passed the Caregiver Outreach and Program Enhancement Act, which would increase mental health... Read More

WASHINGTON — The House on Monday unanimously passed the Caregiver Outreach and Program Enhancement Act, which would increase mental health resources available to caregivers of America’s veteran population. Alternately known as the COPE Act, the bipartisan legislation sponsored by Reps....


Greene Seeks to Reinstate Pilots Fired Due to COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates

WASHINGTON — Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., has introduced legislation in the House aimed at reinstating pilots who were fired... Read More

WASHINGTON — Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., has introduced legislation in the House aimed at reinstating pilots who were fired or forced to resign due to COVID-19 vaccination mandates. A companion bill is being sponsored in the Senate by Sen....


Health Officials Remind Residents to Get Shots Ahead of Holidays

ALTOONA, Pa. — With Christmas and New Year’s gatherings just around the corner, health officials in Pennsylvania are encouraging state... Read More

ALTOONA, Pa. — With Christmas and New Year’s gatherings just around the corner, health officials in Pennsylvania are encouraging state residents to remain up to date on their vaccinations, particularly those intended to protect against COVID-19 and the flu. “Getting...


Abortion Legal Again in Wisconsin, State Plans Appeal

MADISON, Wisc. — A county circuit court judge in Wisconsin has ruled that the 1849 law on which the state... Read More

MADISON, Wisc. — A county circuit court judge in Wisconsin has ruled that the 1849 law on which the state bases its abortion prohibition does not actually apply to abortion at all. As a result, abortions are now once again...


Self-Care Tips for When You’re Sick
Self-Care Tips for When You’re Sick

WASHINGTON — Welcome to December. ‘Tis the season for bundling up in cozy sweaters and sniffling all the way. While there are things you can do to boost your immune system and avoid illness, sometimes catching a cold, the flu...

Self-Care Tips for When You’re Sick

WASHINGTON — Welcome to December. ‘Tis the season for bundling up in cozy sweaters and sniffling all the way. While... Read More

How to Shovel Snow Without Getting Hurt
How to Shovel Snow Without Getting Hurt

WASHINGTON — Waking up to a beautiful snowy day was fun when you were a kid. As an adult, it means work. While the kids get to play, you’re responsible for shoveling your driveway or walkway, or digging your car...

How to Shovel Snow Without Getting Hurt

WASHINGTON — Waking up to a beautiful snowy day was fun when you were a kid. As an adult, it... Read More

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Congress Confronted With Pros and Cons of Health Care AI
Congress Confronted With Pros and Cons of Health Care AI

WASHINGTON — A congressional committee took a cautious step Wednesday into the prospects for artificial intelligence to improve health care. The benefits could be great but so could the risks to privacy, according to medical personnel who testified before a...

Congress Confronted With Pros and Cons of Health Care AI

WASHINGTON — A congressional committee took a cautious step Wednesday into the prospects for artificial intelligence to improve health care.... Read More

Guide to Preparing Healthy Meals for the Work Week
Guide to Preparing Healthy Meals for the Work Week

WASHINGTON — When you’re always on the go it’s hard to find the time to prepare healthy meals. There’s nothing wrong with grabbing some meals out, but the financial and health costs can add up. Eating homemade, healthy, balanced meals...

Guide to Preparing Healthy Meals for the Work Week

WASHINGTON — When you’re always on the go it’s hard to find the time to prepare healthy meals. There’s nothing... Read More

Senate Considers Public Health Strategy to Control Rising Gun Violence
Senate Considers Public Health Strategy to Control Rising Gun Violence

WASHINGTON — Perplexing problems of gun violence returned to a Senate hearing Tuesday, this time with a proposal for treating it as a public health crisis rather than purely a law enforcement issue. A near record surge in violence has...

Senate Considers Public Health Strategy to Control Rising Gun Violence

WASHINGTON — Perplexing problems of gun violence returned to a Senate hearing Tuesday, this time with a proposal for treating... Read More

Maryland Expands Access to Contraceptive Care
Maryland Expands Access to Contraceptive Care

ANNAPOLIS, Md. — The state of Maryland has entered into a four-year partnership with a Boston, Massachusetts-based nonprofit to eliminate barriers to contraceptive care. In an announcement on Tuesday, Gov. Wes Moore said the cooperative agreements between the Maryland Department...

Maryland Expands Access to Contraceptive Care

ANNAPOLIS, Md. — The state of Maryland has entered into a four-year partnership with a Boston, Massachusetts-based nonprofit to eliminate... Read More

White House Officials Meet With RSV Immunization Makers
White House Officials Meet With RSV Immunization Makers

WASHINGTON — Senior Biden-Harris administration officials this week urged the makers of shots to prevent respiratory syncytial virus, more popularly known as RSV, to step up the pace of their work ahead of the onset of winter. Monday’s meeting followed... Read More

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White House Officials Meet With RSV Immunization Makers

WASHINGTON — Senior Biden-Harris administration officials this week urged the makers of shots to prevent respiratory syncytial virus, more popularly... Read More

FDA Approves First Therapy for Rare Type of Non-Cancerous Tumors
FDA Approves First Therapy for Rare Type of Non-Cancerous Tumors

WASHINGTON — The Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday approved Ogsiveo tablets for adult patients with progressing desmoid tumors, a rare subtype of soft tissue sarcomas. Desmoid tumors are non-cancerous but can be locally aggressive, invading surrounding structures and organs,... Read More

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FDA Approves First Therapy for Rare Type of Non-Cancerous Tumors

WASHINGTON — The Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday approved Ogsiveo tablets for adult patients with progressing desmoid tumors, a... Read More

Cantaloupes Linked to Deadly Salmonella Outbreak in 32 States, CDC Says

ATLANTA —Two people have died and at least 45 people have been hospitalized due to a salmonella outbreak linked to... Read More

ATLANTA —Two people have died and at least 45 people have been hospitalized due to a salmonella outbreak linked to cantaloupes, and the number of cases has doubled in the past week, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced...


Staying Hydrated Is Key to Good Health and Fitness

WASHINGTON — You may not be thinking about it during these cooler days, but, even when it’s cold outside, drinking... Read More

WASHINGTON — You may not be thinking about it during these cooler days, but, even when it’s cold outside, drinking water is crucial to your health. You have probably heard that you should drink eight glasses of water a day....


Long Travel Day? Stretch and Move to Feel Better

WASHINGTON —The holiday season can be a joyous time to spend with family and friends but it often involves long... Read More

WASHINGTON —The holiday season can be a joyous time to spend with family and friends but it often involves long travel days to make it all happen. Sitting for hours in the car or on a plane can cause back...


Dr. Ruth Named NY’s First Ambassador to Loneliness

ALBANY, N.Y. — Dr. Ruth Westheimer, the iconic media personality who rocketed to fame as the nation’s sex therapist in... Read More

ALBANY, N.Y. — Dr. Ruth Westheimer, the iconic media personality who rocketed to fame as the nation’s sex therapist in the 1980s, now has a new title to add to her resume: She’s now New York’s — and by extension,...


New White House Initiative Puts Women’s Health Research at Forefront
New White House Initiative Puts Women’s Health Research at Forefront

WASHINGTON — A new initiative announced by the White House this week aims to fundamentally change how the nation approaches and funds research into women’s health, closing a gender gap that has long had serious consequences for more than half...

New White House Initiative Puts Women’s Health Research at Forefront

WASHINGTON — A new initiative announced by the White House this week aims to fundamentally change how the nation approaches... Read More

Tips for Maintaining Bone and Muscle Strength Throughout Your Life
Tips for Maintaining Bone and Muscle Strength Throughout Your Life

WASHINGTON — As you age, you may find you have more aches and pains. You may struggle with something as simple as squatting down to pick something up. Humans naturally lose muscle, strength and bone density as they get older....

Tips for Maintaining Bone and Muscle Strength Throughout Your Life

WASHINGTON — As you age, you may find you have more aches and pains. You may struggle with something as... Read More

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