Health

Former Arnold Mercy nurse becomes unexpected hero on a recent flight

Nurse practitioner's quick response stabilized passenger who lost consciousness mid-flight

Fuel Accelerator launches new HealthTech cohort with 8 startups

The 10-week program will provide startups with curriculum, capital and connections to address challenges in the healthcare industry.

Hearing Aid Fitting Orientation Appointments Aim to Improve Communication

Study examines communication methods to enhance patient understanding and retention of hearing aid use and care

Listener Asks: Can I Afford Assisted Living?

A reader seeks advice on budgeting for long-term care for her father-in-law.

Healthcare CFOs Grapple with Aging Population Demands

BJC Health and Dartmouth Health focus on access and sustainability as demographics shift

Cooperative Home Care Remains Oakville's Most Trusted Choice for Professional Home Care Services

Agency led by KristyAnn Pfister continues to deliver high-quality medical and non-medical care that supports aging, recovery, and chronic conditions at home.

Recovery Advocate Warns of Non-Alcoholic Beverage Risks

As non-alcoholic drink options surge, a Missouri recovery leader cautions they can trigger relapses.

Shaman Botanicals Recalls Chewable Tablets Over Potency Concerns

The company is recalling one lot of its Advanced Alkaloids Chewable Tablets White Vein due to higher-than-labeled levels of 7-hydroxymitragynine.

Kansas City Bans 'Gas Station Drugs' and Synthetic Kratom

New ordinance restricts sale of certain kratom and 7-OH products, citing health and safety concerns

Savannah School Reports Mumps Case, Health Dept. Begins Tracing

Andrew County Health Department is contacting families who may have had close contact with the infected person.

USAID Cut Threatens Billions Spent on Disease Progress

Withdrawal of funding could undo decades of work to eliminate neglected tropical diseases

GLP-1 Diabetes Drugs May Cut Addiction, Death Risk

Large study finds GLP-1 receptor agonists associated with reduced substance use disorders and improved outcomes for those with pre-existing conditions.