UVA Children’s joins Autism Care Network to deliver the best care to families
UVA Children's is one of 20 leading autism care centers joining the national Autism Care Network, created by Autism Speaks - a leading autism...
Air pollution costs each American US$2,500 a year in healthcare
Air pollution also contributes to 107,000 premature deaths per year in the United States, the report found.
Air pollution from fossil fuels costs each American...
Single moms sue Missouri for refusing to expand Medicaid
Two single mothers are among a group of low-income adults who on Thursday sued Missouri Gov. Mike Parson's administration for dropping plans to expand...
World Health Organisation Declares Dominica as Latest Country to Eliminate Mother-to-Child HIV Transmission
The Commonwealth of Dominica has received certification from the World Health Organisation for eliminating mother-to-child HIV and syphilis transmission after witnessing no recorded cases...
Public health nurse retiring after 48 years, all in Rutland County
After almost a half a century as a public health nurse, Joanne Calvi will retire today from her nursing position with the Vermont Department...
15 Easy Breathing Techniques to Help You Take 5 Minutes Out of Your Day...
These days, whenever you're feeling stressed, frustrated, angry, sad, or really any emotion outside of happiness, the first piece of advice most people are...
Minnesota makes progress in closing gap on COVID-19 vaccine disparities
Minnesota is showing some early signs of success in its effort to address COVID-19 vaccine inequities by targeting the most vulnerable communities for shots.
The...
Half of us don’t seek mental health help despite needing it, finds survey
According to the World Health Organisation, depression is one of the leading causes of disability. Suicide is the second leading cause of death among...
Colorectal Cancer Screening Recommended Age Is Now 45 Instead of 50—And That Change Is...
By the year 2030, colorectal cancer is projected to overtake breast cancer as the leading cause of cancer deaths among people between the ages...
Drinking any amount of alcohol causes damage to the brain, study finds
There is no such thing as a "safe" level of drinking, with increased consumption of alcohol associated with poorer brain health, according to a...