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North Carolinians pay more than many Americans for healthcare. The state ranks 38th nationally in healthcare access and affordability, according to a 2025 scorecard by the Commonwealth Fund. A separate study by RAND found North Carolina had the 15th highest overall hospital prices in the country. Gov. Josh Stein announced the formation of the North […]
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Clayton Henkel
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7/24/26
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Michigan has documented 8,176 cases of cyclosporiasis, according to the Department of Health and Human Services, marking a significant increase from the 5,002 cases it reported last Friday. The department is issuing daily updates on the number of documented cases with weekly updates on Thursdays on the number of cases resulting in hospitalization, as well […]
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Kyle Davidson
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7/24/26
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The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services announced this week it is opening grants for rural emergency medical services across the state. There is $4 million available for rural EMS agencies in Montana. The money can be used to upgrade ambulances or equipment, a state press release said. “Modern, well-equipped ambulances are the […]
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Jordan Hansen
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7/24/26
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TOPEKA — A new dashboard tracks the number of Kansans enrolled in health insurance through the Affordable Care Act marketplace, offering data for legislators and others to understand the effects of policy changes, a health organization said. The Kansas Health Institute designed the dashboard to create an easy way for people to access data and […]
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Morgan Chilson
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7/24/26
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Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo suggested Friday that opposition to abortion could have helped fuel a measles outbreak in Florida since many cases are tied to a private Roman Catholic college. Federal data show Florida had 141 confirmed measles cases as of July 23, ranking the state fifth in the nation for most infections. During […]
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Christine Sexton
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7/24/26
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Measles cases this year have surpassed all of 2025 to become the worst since the disease was declared eliminated in 2000, with cases now in 44 states and the District of Columbia, according to a federal report released Friday. There were 2,318 confirmed cases as of July 23, compared with 2,289 in all of 2025, […]
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Tim Henderson
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7/24/26
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This story was first published by FāVS News on July 22, 2026. MOSCOW, Idaho — In late 2012, Moscow’s League of Women Voters published a study of local poverty, which pointed to food insecurity for children as one of its most serious effects. St. Mark’s Episcopal Church took note, and in the summer of 2014 debuted […]
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Cody Wendt
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7/24/26
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His tenure has been defined by a harder line on reining in hospital budgets and insurance premium increases. He plans to stay on as a board member.
Read the story on VTDigger here: Owen Foster stepping down as chair of state’s most powerful healthcare regulator .
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Olivia Gieger
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7/24/26
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Thimble reports that planning events with alcohol requires understanding liquor liability insurance, which isn't always included in event policies.
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Caiden Laubach for Thimble
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7/24/26
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(BPT) - Key takeawaysHabits, routines and environmental cues work together to influence your body's natural sleep-wake cycle.One of the most important players in that ecosystem is melatonin, which …
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7/24/26
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The Daily Yonder reports a growing opposition to rural data center development, highlighting concerns over economic impacts and local negotiation imbalances.
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Julia Tilton for The Daily Yonder
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7/24/26
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CreditNinja reports that 76% of Americans cite the cost of living as their biggest economic issue, driven by stagnant income, rising debt, and inflation.
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Nooreen Baig for CreditNinja
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7/24/26
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Spring Health reports that while remote work offers flexibility and productivity benefits, it poses challenges like isolation and burnout.
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Hayden Goethe for Spring Health
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7/24/26
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Wysa reports states are rapidly introducing regulations for AI chatbots amid rising concerns over user safety.
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Sarah Baldry for Wysa
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7/24/26
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QMedic reports that as the ADA turns 36, accessibility advocates focus on home adaptations for aging adults, highlighting the need for safety measures and tech support.
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Lisa Garity for QMedic
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7/24/26
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State health officials announced Thursday that federal disaster-related food assistance is now available for Louisiana residents in areas affected by last month’s Tropical Storm Arthur. The U.S. Department of Agriculture has approved Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or D-SNAP, benefits for eligible households affected by Arthur, a short-lived storm that spawned tornadoes and heavy rainfall […]
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Wesley Muller
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7/24/26
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AudioEye reports that AI search has shifted how users access content, with 95% bypassing homepages, revealing significant accessibility gaps on non-homepage pages.
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Sierra Thomas for AudioEye
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7/24/26
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GoodRx reports that while there's no immediate cure for poison ivy rash, treatments like calamine lotion and oatmeal baths offer quick relief.
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Christine Giordano, MD for GoodRx
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7/24/26
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Rocket Lawyer reports that Disability Pride Month is a chance for workplaces to review policies for inclusivity and accessibility beyond physical features.
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Catherine Li for Rocket Lawyer
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7/24/26
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SmartAsset reports that saving for a home down payment has become more challenging, with many states seeing significant increases in required savings time since 2016.
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Toby Nelson for SmartAsset
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7/24/26
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Ogee reports clean beauty demand is surging, with consumers confused by claims like "natural" and "clean."
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Taylor Audette for Ogee
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7/24/26
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Next City reports on Anna Apostolos, a capital projects specialist in LA, who helps repair sidewalks using nonprofit partnerships.
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Maylin Tu for Next City
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7/24/26
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Missouri withdrew this week from a multi-state lawsuit seeking to strike down a part of federal law requiring states to provide services to allow people with disabilities to live in their communities instead of institutions. The lawsuit began in September 2024 with 17 Republican-led states challenging a Biden administration rule that indicated gender dysphoria “may […]
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Steph Quinn
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7/24/26
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(BPT) - Key takeawaysBackup power solutions are essential with today's tech-dependent lifestyles, extreme weather events and aging power grids.Solar generators provide a noise-free, fume-free battery …
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7/24/26
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Nevada overdose rates have dropped by 2% since last year, but that’s a smaller decline than in most of the rest of the country, and local health officials aren’t sure why. The number of people dying from an overdose has declined roughly 16% nationally, health officials told a district’s Public Health Advisory Board meeting earlier […]
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Michael Lyle
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7/24/26
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