DELAWARE COUNTY HEALTH

Jun 15 2026HEALTH

Breaking the Alzheimer's Funding Gridlock

Healthcare debates often get stuck in political battles, but Alzheimer's research shouldn't be one of them. The disease doesn't care about political labels—it steals memories, independence, and years of life from both patients and their families. In Maine, where nearly 1 in 6 seniors has Alzheimer's

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Jun 15 2026HEALTH

Measles alert in California after traveler visits busy spots

Health officials recently tracked a measles case linked to a traveler who passed through San Francisco Airport and two San Jose stores. The adult, from Santa Clara County, was infectious while moving through the airport’s international terminal on Thursday morning. Later, between 8 and 10 p. m. , th

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Jun 13 2026EDUCATION

School Safety: What Students Know About Health

Health safety is super important for everyone, especially at school. When big events like a global health crisis happen, schools need to be ready. They also need students who know how to stay safe. This study looked into this exact situation in secondary schools in Desouk City, Egypt. Researchers w

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Jun 13 2026HEALTH

Health decisions are never simple. They involve much more than just knowing that a check-up is good for you. People’s beliefs play a huge part in these choices. How someone practices their faith, or what they believe about healing, can affect whether they go to the doctor. This is especially true w

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Jun 12 2026HEALTH

Looking back at life when the heart gives out

Health records rarely show how families cope after a heart attack leaves someone in heart shock—a sudden drop in blood pressure because the heart can’t pump properly. Most studies focus on the first hospital stay, but what happens in the months or years before someone passes away is often missed. On

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Jun 11 2026HEALTH

World Cup Health Watch: New Ways to Spot Germs

Health workers are gearing up for the World Cup, ready to catch any disease outbreaks early. They will monitor everything from hospital visits to what people say on social media. A big heat wave could hurt fans, but crowds also create perfect spots for viruses to spread. Measles is a top wo

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Jun 11 2026HEALTH

Two Decades of Fighting for Healthier Moms and Babies in Delaware

Delaware launched a special group twenty years ago to tackle big issues around pregnancy and early childhood health. This team, still going strong today, was created after people noticed too many mothers and newborns faced serious health challenges. Instead of waiting for problems to grow, leaders d

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Jun 10 2026HEALTH

Breaking Down Who Benefits from Healthy Ageing Programs

Healthy ageing programs don’t always help everyone equally. Many people get left behind because of where they live, how much money they make, or even their education level. This isn’t just about unfairness—it actually changes how well these programs work. A closer look at different communities shows

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Jun 09 2026POLITICS

Facility Inspection Finds Food Areas OK, but Raises More Questions

Health officials visited the kitchen and storage rooms at a detention center on May 28. They reported that these areas looked clean and did not show any signs of rodents or other pests at the time of their visit. The report also mentioned that food was not kept at the right temperatures, which could

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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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