Health | Angry patients spur new state watchdogs to bring down drug prices By Tribune News Service July 23, 2024 at 12:17 p.m. States are trying to curb spiraling prescription drug costs by assembling special public boards to...
Health | How to find a good, well-staffed nursing home By Tribune News Service July 23, 2024 at 12:15 p.m. Homes vary greatly in quality, and many don’t have enough nurses and aides to give...
National Politics | Iowa’s 6-week abortion ban set to take effect Monday By The Associated Press July 23, 2024 at 12:49 p.m. The high court's order gave a decisive win to Iowa's Republican leaders after years of...
Night owls challenge early birds for cognitive edge, study suggests By Tribune News Service July 22, 2024 at 11:48 a.m. Researchers analyzed data from more than 26,000 participants and found evening people scored up to...
Finland is offering farmworkers bird flu shots. Some experts say the US should, too By Tribune News Service July 22, 2024 at 11:43 a.m. Public health labs have tested only about 50 people for the bird flu since the...
Health | Do you really have to wait to go swimming after eating? By Associated Press July 20, 2024 at 1:08 p.m. That old warning stems from worry that people might drown or struggle because blood will...
Health | Discover the sweet health benefits of summertime melons By Tribune News Service July 19, 2024 at 11:52 a.m. When it comes to melons, which one is your favorite? Whether it's cantaloupe, honeydew or watermelon,...
Health | ‘A bottomless pit’: How out-of-pocket TMJ costs drive patients into debt By Tribune News Service July 19, 2024 at 11:46 a.m. Temporomandibular joint disorders, known as TMJ or TMD, cause pain and stiffness in the face...
Health | Study: Inconsistent sleep leads to higher risk of type 2 diabetes By Rick Sobey July 19, 2024 at 11:34 a.m. Boston researchers found that people with irregular sleep patterns had a higher risk of developing...
National Politics | As public health becomes political, state surgeons general play delicate role By Tribune News Service July 19, 2024 at 10:38 a.m. Pandemic-era mask mandates and vaccination requirements have politicized public health like never before.