Ohio is taking a step forward in expanding educational opportunities for students interested in health careers. A recent collaboration between two state schools is making it easier for undergrads to continue their studies without leaving Ohio. Exercise science majors at Lake Erie College can now smo
A new government study shows rules meant to block illegal vaping products aren’t working as planned. Between 2022 and 2025, U. S. officials took only 88 actions against shops selling unauthorized e-cigs—most of which were simply slapping banned sellers on a public list. Legal orders to halt sales ca
A meningitis outbreak that sickened 19 people and killed two in a short span has triggered an urgent second-dose vaccination push in the U. K. The cases were mostly tied to a university in Kent, where students and nearby school pupils appear to have been hit hardest. Officials confirmed the situati
The Dominican Sisters of Hawthorne, a 125‑year‑old Catholic order that runs a free nursing home for dying cancer patients, filed a lawsuit in April 2026. They argue that New York’s new law forces long‑term care facilities to assign rooms, use pronouns and allow restroom access based on a person’s ge
The spring heat is inviting people and their dogs to explore parks, but a quiet threat lurks in the tall grass. Since 2020, Alexandria has recorded more cases of Lyme disease, a bacterial illness that spreads when a blacklegged deer tick bites. Symptoms start with fever and fatigue, then a red r
Gainesville doctors and firefighters are trying new ways to use AI. Some say it can help with quick notes or finding patterns in data. Others worry about privacy and accuracy. A fire chief says the department only uses AI for simple admin tasks. They keep patient files safe and do not shar
Canada’s National Advisory Committee on Immunization celebrated its 60th year in 2024. For six decades, the group has offered trusted advice for the country’s vaccine programs. In the last ten years, NACI broadened its focus. It now weighs ethics, fairness, practicality, public opinion, and
People living in areas that stay poor for years see more cancer deaths. Researchers looked at electronic health records to find out why. They focused on people who survived cancer and still live in these tough neighborhoods. The study found that the same social problems—like not enough good f
Britney Spears has chosen to enter a treatment center on her own terms, according to a spokesperson for the pop icon. The details of where she is staying and what prompted the move remain private, but the decision signals a shift in her approach to health. Earlier this year, she was taken into cu
Dolly Martinez, who shared her story on a popular TV series, passed away at the age of 30. Her family announced her death with heartfelt messages that reflected how much she meant to those around her. She was known for her lively spirit and warm laughter, qualities that lifted the mood of anyone
