MI
Lone star ticks are covering much of the U.S. Here’s what you need to know
The lone star tick, known for actively pursuing hosts, can trigger alpha-gal syndrome — a potentially dangerous allergy to red meat.
◉ Missouri ·
2 weeks ago
AL
FDA scientists flag concerns with peptides, the trendy molecules RFK Jr. supports
FDA staff documents say evidence for peptide safety and efficacy is weak. A federal advisory panel is set to weigh easier access later in June 2026.
◉ Alaska ·
2 weeks ago
KA
‘Bobcat fever’ on the rise in Kansas, what cat owners should know – KSN-TV
Bobcat fever, a tick-borne disease fatal to domestic cats, is on the rise in Kansas as of late June 2026. Here's what owners should know.
◉ Kansas ·
2 weeks ago
SO
People are taking allergy and heartburn pills for PMS. Could it work?
A DIY treatment pairing allergy and heartburn pills has spread online as a PMS remedy. The science behind it is real but still limited.
◉ South Carolina ·
3 weeks ago
KE
5 million have dropped ACA insurance after Trump and the GOP let prices skyrocket
About 5 million people who signed up for ACA health plans didn't pay their premiums. Trump officials cite fraud; health policy experts point to rising costs.
◉ Kentucky ·
3 weeks ago
KE
WKYT Investigates: Health officials confirm ‘unusual’ rise in rare pediatric brain tumor cases in Eastern Kentucky
Kentucky health officials have flagged an unusual increase in rare brain tumor cases among children in Eastern Kentucky, prompting an investigation.
◉ Kentucky ·
3 weeks ago
MA
Survey Finds 9 in 10 Fathers Embrace Caregiving Role Beyond Providing
A new NPR report based on thousands of father interviews found 9 out of 10 dads reacted to fatherhood in a way that challenges traditional expectations.
◉ Maryland ·
4 weeks ago
MA
Ugandan Nuns Who Spent Careers Serving Others Now Need Care Themselves
Catholic sisters in Uganda who worked as teachers and health-care advocates are aging, and the question of who will support them in their final years remains open.
◉ Massachusetts ·
4 weeks ago
AL
Alabama Medicaid Bars Nurse Practitioners From Autism Therapy Referrals
Alabama Medicaid has moved to restrict nurse practitioners from referring patients to autism therapy, WAFF reported Wednesday, June 18.
◉ Alabama ·
4 weeks ago
WI
Three Brothers Lost Both Parents to HIV. Now They’re on Their Own.
Three brothers whose mother and father died after losing access to HIV medications are navigating life without parents, NPR reported June 18, 2026.
◉ Wisconsin ·
4 weeks ago