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Jun 06 2026ART

Free Art Show in Kingston Highlights Healing

Kingston’s art community is opening its doors for a free event called Mending Ways. The show invites visitors to see how art can help people heal. Works from local artists illustrate emotions, recovery, and hope. The exhibition runs over the next two weeks in a downtown gallery. Everyone

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Jun 06 2026HEALTH

New ways to encourage exercise in low-income communities

Health tech isn’t just for wealthy neighborhoods anymore. A small study looked at how giving fitness trackers and automated reminders to low-income families might help them move more. Instead of relying on expensive gym memberships or pricey personal trainers, this approach uses gadgets and texts to

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Jun 05 2026FINANCE

Why UnitedHealth’s Dividend Hike Might Surprise You

Health insurance isn’t cheap these days. Over the past three years, global healthcare costs have jumped sharply—10% in 2025, 9. 5% in 2024, and now predicted to rise another 10. 3% this year. Companies that provide health coverage feel the squeeze when costs go up, yet one giant in the field is doin

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Jun 04 2026HEALTH

Digital tools in home care: What helps nurses embrace them?

Healthcare systems worldwide are struggling with more patients and fewer workers. Many countries now rely on digital helpers to fill the gaps. One such tool is Remote Care Assist, a video-call system that lets home care staff ask experts for advice in real time. But the big question is: will the nur

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Jun 03 2026HEALTH

Why Congo’s Ebola Numbers Dropped Suddenly

Health officials in Congo have adjusted their Ebola case numbers after tests showed many sick people didn’t actually have the virus. The count dropped from over 900 suspected cases to just 116, with 321 confirmed infections and 48 deaths. Some patients had fevers or other infections that looked like

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Jun 03 2026POLITICS

Why Trump’s frequent check-ups raise eyebrows

Health checks for the president aren’t unusual, but the sheer number Trump undergoes looks odd. At 79, he’s had four since returning to office—more than most leaders his age. His latest report called him “excellent health, ” yet it left out key details, making people wonder what’s really being hidde

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Jun 02 2026ENVIRONMENT

Tiny Urban Forests: A Green Revolution in the City

Healthy forests fight climate change, supply clean water, and boost our well‑being. Yet picturing a forest in a bustling city feels strange. That’s why micro‑forests—small, public green spaces planted with local species—are gaining popularity worldwide. These compact forests bring the benefits of

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Jun 02 2026POLITICS

Healthcare officials push back on overseas Ebola care plan

Health experts in the United States have voiced strong opposition to a new strategy that would treat Americans exposed to Ebola outside of the country. The plan proposes sending patients from Kenya or European Union nations for quarantine and treatment, instead of bringing them back home. A gr

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Jun 01 2026HEALTH

Better ways to study hepatitis B in labs

Hepatitis B remains a global health issue with about 1. 2 million new infections every year. Despite having a vaccine, the virus keeps spreading. Existing treatments can slow down the disease but can’t cure it completely. To fight the virus effectively, researchers need better tools. One of these to

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May 31 2026TECHNOLOGY

A New Way to Help Patients Walk Again

Helping people regain their ability to walk after an injury isn’t easy. Traditional rehabilitation can be slow, and some patients struggle to regain full movement. A new kind of robotic suit might change that. This lightweight exoskeleton helps patients relearn how to walk by gently guiding their le

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