How cuts to food assistance, health care and support programs could hurt Northeast Ohioans: The Wake Up for Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025

Subscribe to the Wake Up, cleveland.com’s free morning newsletter, delivered to your inbox weekdays at 5:30 a.m. It’s a tough time to be poor in America. If the government shutdown continues into November, 40 million Americans could see food...

Already contending with health care cuts, strug…

This story was originally published by Mountain State Spotlight. Get stories like this delivered to your email inbox once a week; sign up for the free newsletter at mountainstatespotlight.org/newsletter FAIRMONT — Traci Hicks is the sole provider...

A federal public health team is engaging with people experiencing homelessness in D.C. The details of its deployment are unclear.

Since mid-September, unusual small groups of uniformed health care providers have been spotted around D.C., speaking with people experiencing homelessness. They aren’t part of the city-funded encampment team or one of the dozens of local outreach...

SEN DICK DURBIN: Democrats fighting to protect healthcare while Trump, Republicans play shutdown games

Senate Minority Leader Sen. Chuck Schumer slammed Republicans' claim that Democrats shutdown the government to provide illegal immigrants with free health care as a "total, absolute, effing lie" during an appearance on MSNBC Wednesday. NEWYou can...

‘C’mon, just move something’: The scary moment Wallabies star feared he’d been paralysed

Save Save articles for later Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Got it Normal text sizeLarger text sizeVery large text size Noah Lolesio coughs quietly mid-sentence to compose himself. It’s been almost five months, and...

UK Health — Tricks, treats, staying safe: Your Halloween safety guide

Halloween is all about candy buckets, creative costumes and spooky fun, but it’s also a night where safety matters just as much as the sugar rush. From carving pumpkins to crossing the street, here are some quick tips to keep the night fun. ×...

Forget the chair: Ancient resting postures may hold key to modern health

Modern, prolonged chair-sitting is linked to chronic diseases, creating a paradox where we are sedentary despite health guidelines recommending activity. A study of the Hadza people revealed that while they are sedentary for a similar duration as...

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...

Guest Editorial | Girls need mental health support

The following editorial appeared in The Tribune- Star, of Terre Haute, Indiana, a CNHI newspaper. It does not necessarily reflect the opinion of The Tribune- Democrat. × Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please...

Access to Thrive and community voices discuss healthcare in Imperial Valley

EL CENTRO – Imperial Valley residents came together for a community discussion centered on one major question: What would our healthcare system look like if we could design it ourselves? Hosted by Access to Thrive and IV Equity and Justice, the...

Fairview Park City Schools administrator travels to Washington D.C. to speak about safety and mental health

FAIRVIEW PARK, Ohio -- The Congressional Bipartisan School Safety & Security Caucus was relaunched in the spring. Congress members are coming together with educators, law enforcement personnel, school safety experts and parents to foster safer...

Therapists Newest Duty Is To Talk With Their Clients About The Use Of AI For Mental Health

Therapists are increasingly discussing AI for mental health with their prospective and existing clients, often at the urging of the client. getty In today’s column, I examine the growing trend of therapists informing their prospective clients and...

Desi Ghee Vs Cooking Oil: Which Is Healthier? Here Are the Benefits And Risks Involved

Here are the health benefits of Desi ghee and cooking oil. Learn which is better for daily cooking and how each impacts your health and flavour. Desi Ghee Vs Cooking Oil Which Is Healthier Here Are the Benefits And Risks Involved Written by Bhavya...

Children's Mercy advances youth mental health initiative through Illuminate milestone

Paul D. Kempinski President and Chief Executive Officer | Children's Mercy Hospital K.C.Paul D. Kempinski President and Chief Executive Officer | Children's Mercy Hospital K.C. Children’s Mercy has marked the halfway point of its five-year...

AQI 1,114: Westmorland air quality hits extreme levels; emergency health alert issued

WESTMORLAND – Residents of the Imperial Valley were urged on Wednesday to remain indoors Wednesday night after air quality in Westmorland reached critically hazardous levels, according to the Imperial Valley Air Pollution Control District...

The Experts Have Spoken: These Are the 13 Best Supplements for Winter to Keep Your Health in Check

As much as it pains me to admit it, winter is firmly on its way. And aside from digging out your fluffy coats and waterproof boots, there's another essential change that health experts recommend you make: adding the best supplements for winter to...

Senators Collins and King urge USDA to continue Supplemental Nutrition Assistance during shutdown

Both Senators Susan Collins and Angus King have weighed in on the SNAP program November cuts in response to an Oct. 10 letter from the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture's Ronald Ward, Acting Associate Administrator of the country's Supplemental Nutrition...

Torture intersects with religious freedom violations worldwide, commission says

Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Oct 24, 2025 / 15:37 pm Governments around the world continue to violate religious freedom and breach international law by engaging in torture and other cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment, according to a report by...

USDA won't use contingency fund for food stamps during shutdown

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The USDA announced it will not use its contingency fund to cover food stamp benefits next month if the government shutdown persists, according to a memo obtained by CNN. This decision could impact roughly 42 million Americans...

Health care still top of mind for New Mexico congressional delegation as shutdown enters week four

Members of New Mexico's congressional delegation are still focused on health care as the federal government shutdown enters week four. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández, D-N.M., sent a letter to every House Republican on Wednesday, pressing them to work...