Washington, D.C. – Senate Democrats Escalate Probe into DHS's $172 Million Jet Purchase Amid Government Shutdown

In a fiery rebuke that has amplified partisan tensions during an ongoing government shutdown, U.S. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer demanded a comprehensive investigation on Monday into the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) acquisition...

11th Honor Flight heads for D.C.

The 11th Honor Fight to go out from Bedford left from the National D-Day Memorial Friday morning. This group consisted of 16 Vietnam veterans and one Korean War veteran. One was a female Vietnam veteran — a Navy nurse. Honor flight got its name...

Healthy Living and Emotional Healing Both Key to Stronger Immunity, Say Experts

16 Reading Time: 3 minutesA strong immune system is essential for protecting the body against infections, and experts emphasise evidence-based ways to keep it functioning well. Dr Crystal Wyllie from Asda Online Doctor highlights four key...

South Dakota WIC services continue without disruption in spit of shutdown of government in Washington, D.C.

Despite the federal government shutdown, South Dakota’s Women, Infants and Children program continues to operate as normal. The South Dakota WIC program provides families with healthy foods, nutrition education, breastfeeding support and...

Federal Employee Health Benefits Prices Rise Again for 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has announced significant changes to the Federal Employee Health Benefits (FEHB) plans for 2026. Federal employees and annuitants can expect their average premium contributions to rise by...

Reports: Australian prime minister’s plane lands in St. Louis due to crew member medical emergency

ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - Multiple Australian news outlets are reporting the Prime Minister of Australia, Anthony Albanese, made an unscheduled landing in St. Louis after a crew member suffered a medical emergency. According to reports,...

The 4 Healthiest Fish To Eat For More Protein and Omega-3s

Fish are rich in protein, omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin D, and minerals like iodine and selenium. However, they can contain varying amounts of mercury, a heavy metal. Healthier fish options are those that are nutrient-rich but lower in mercury. 1....

Imperial County announces temporary office closures for employee health fair

EL CENTRO — Several Imperial County government offices will temporarily close to the public on the morning of Wednesday, October 22, 2025, to facilitate the annual Imperial County Employee Health and Benefits Fair. The closures will be in effect...

LET-418/Mi-2 Modulates Intestinal Response to Pathogens in C. elegans

In the intricate world of molecular biology, the response of an organism to pathogenic threats encapsulates the resilience and adaptability of life. Recent groundbreaking research conducted by Rajopadhye and colleagues has shed light on a critical...

New photos of suspects in DC shooting of woman in August released Two people shot a woman in D.C. last August, police said. Now officials have released photos and are asking for the community’s help in finding the suspects.

WASHINGTON (7News) — Two people shot a woman in D.C. last August, police said. Now, officials have released photos and are asking for the community’s help in finding the shooters. The woman was shot around 10:45 p.m. on Aug. 7 at the 5000 block of...

UPMC Horizon brews up a new hostess shop at Farrell hospital

FARRELL – Things began brewing at UPMC Horizon’s Shenango Valley hospital in Farrell on Monday. A hostess shop featuring coffee, snacks, bagels, bottled drinks candies, gifts and other goodies was opened by Joseph’s Marketplace. × Javascript is...

In D.C. Council Run, Shadow Rep. Oye Owolewa Stands as Antithesis to Incumbent Bonds

Earlier this year, D.C. Shadow Rep. Dr. Oye Owolewa counted among those who frequented the John A. Wilson Building during a budget season unlike any in recent history. Despite Owolewa’s advocacy, along with that of several other D.C. residents and...

UW-Eau Claire College of Nursing to host seminar on AI in healthcare

Mary F. Hoffman, Ph.D., Interim Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Professor of Communication and Journalism | University of Wisconsin-Eau ClaireMary F. Hoffman, Ph.D., Interim Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs...

IDSA: 216,311 U.S. Deaths Associated With C. Diff Infection ID'd in 1999 to 2023

Former NFL star who died in police custody battled injuries, mental health challenges

Doug Martin arrived on the campus of Boise State University nearly two decades ago to play football on its famed blue turf and, despite being a squat, little-known recruit from Northern California, turned himself into a hard-nosed running back and...

United States Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry advances the Fix Our Forests Act

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry on Tuesday advanced the Fix Our Forests Act, a significant step in federal wildfire policy aimed at combating wildfires and restoring forest health. The bipartisan...

Poll: What Americans think about rising health care costs

WASHINGTON — Most U.S. adults are worried about health care becoming more expensive, according to a new AP-NORC poll, as they make decisions about next year’s health coverage and a government shutdown keeps future health costs in limbo for...

Lawyers defend transgender care at Philly hospital in blistering response to Trump administration seeking patient information

PHILADELPHIA — The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia called new evidence presented by President Donald Trump’s administration weak and untrustworthy in a blistering legal response to federal efforts to investigate its doctors providing...

Oklahoma Voice: Shutdown leaves gaps in states’ health data, possibly endangering lives

As the federal shutdown continues, states have been forced to fall back on their own resources to spot disease outbreaks — just as respiratory illness season begins. The shutdown has halted dashboards and expert analysis from the federal Centers...

TO YOUR GOOD HEALTH: Dentist catches squamos cell carcinoma during a routine visit

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a healthy 69-year-old female. I walk every day and belong to an exercise group that I attend twice a week. I’m writing because during a routine dental cleaning, my dentist noticed a spot on the left side of my tongue that...