Wyoming wants to make its 5-year federal rural health funding last ‘forever’
Wyoming officials say they have a plan to make five years of upcoming grants from a new $50 billion federal rural health program last “forever.”
Health & Wellness
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FDA’s abrupt flip-flop on Moderna’s mRNA flu shot highlights growing risks to drug-makers of investing in vaccines
The Food and Drug Administration’s decision, made public on Feb. 10, 2026, to not review an application to approve Moderna’s proposed mRNA-based flu vaccine set off a firestorm of criticism from public health experts.
Neighborhood factors may lead to increased COPD-related emergency department visits, hospitalizations
Certain neighborhood characteristics, including higher poverty, more uninsured residents, and lower educational attainment, may lead to an increase in COPD-related emergency department visits and hospitalizations, according to a new study in the January 2026 issue of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases:…
BJ’s Wholesale Club issues salmon recall across seven East Coast states
If you recently bought frozen salmon at BJ’s Wholesale Club, check the packaging before your next meal.
Video: Using combined therapy to treat obesity
Research shows that metabolic surgery and GLP-1 medications are both effective therapies for treating obesity. Medications typically result in a 10% loss of body weight in a real-world setting, while surgery can achieve more dramatic results, up to 25% to…
Cardiologist rethinks devices used to prevent stroke in patients with AFib
Approximately 10.5 million Americans have atrial fibrillation (AFib), a condition that causes an irregular, often too fast, heartbeat. AFib increases the risk of stroke four to five times more than normal because it can cause blood to pool in the…
Police need better coordination on mental health emergencies, study shows
A new study has found that while police officers play a vital role in responding to mental health emergencies, a lack of coordination between agencies is hampering efforts to provide effective care. Police forces across England and Wales continue to…
Interoperable data systems can improve cancer care
Cancer centers today are facing growing pressure from stakeholders across the cancer care and research community to meet data-driven expectations. Yet many centers continue to rely on fragmented, siloed data systems that limit their ability to improve care, accelerate discovery…
Why is everyone stuck on kinesiology tape?
It’s available over the counter at the local pharmacy or online, comes in a variety of colors, and is seen on the bodies of countless athletes across the world, but what exactly is kinesiology tape and what does it do?
Rural Australians need mental preparation as much as sandbags ahead of disasters
Australia’s 2026 summer season has been marked by fire and flood.