A 15-year-old girl from Newton is fighting blood cancer, prompting a swab drive to find a donor match for her and others in need Newton Girl, 15, Battles Blood Cancer with Community Swab Drive Support Wichita: A 15-year-old girl named Johnna Hulett is bravely battling blood cancer. Her life took a turn when she got…
Proposed regulations aim to enhance consumer awareness on alcohol labels with clear nutrition and allergen information New Rules Would Mandate Nutrition Info and Allergen Warnings on Alcohol Labels Washington: So, the Treasury Department just dropped some big news about alcohol labels. They’re proposing new rules that would require wine, spirits, and beer labels to show…
Dr. Grant Colfax steps down as San Francisco’s DPH director as Daniel Lurie takes office, marking a significant leadership change in public health. Dr. Grant Colfax Resigns as SF DPH Director, Daniel Lurie Takes Over San Francisco: Big news in the city! Dr. Grant Colfax, who has been the director of the Department of Public…
A new Culinary Health Center in Las Vegas will hire 200 staff, providing essential health services to union members and their families. Culinary Health Center to Create 200 Jobs in Las Vegas for Local Community Las Vegas: The Culinary Union just kicked off construction on its fourth health center. This place is a game changer…
Olathe East coach Jerome McCray is facing cancer head-on, inspiring his athletes with his strength and resilience during this tough time Olathe Coach Jerome McCray Battling Cancer with Strength and Determination Olathe: Jerome McCray, a coach at Olathe East, is in a tough battle against cancer. He’s always taught his athletes to push through challenges,…
Nurses in Wichita are rallying for better staffing and patient safety amid concerns over AI in healthcare Wichita Nurses Unite in Nationwide March for Safe Staffing and Patient Protections Wichita: Unionized nurses at Ascension Via Christi St. Francis and St. Joseph are taking a stand. They’ve joined a nationwide march to push for safe staffing…
The FDA has banned red dye No. 3 from food and drinks, raising questions about its safety and common usage in products. FDA Bans Red Dye No. 3: Fact-Checking Four Key Claims You Should Know Washington: So, the FDA just banned red dye No. 3 from food and drinks, right? This has sparked a lot…
A new nose swab test may help doctors identify asthma subtypes in children, improving treatment options and outcomes. New Noninvasive Asthma Test Could Personalize Treatment for Kids Pittsburgh: Asthma affects millions of kids in the U.S., making it tough to diagnose accurately. Many children miss out on treatments that could really help them. Researchers at…
New clinical guidelines suggest doctors should look beyond BMI for diagnosing obesity to improve patient care. New Guidelines Urge Doctors to Rethink Obesity Diagnosis Beyond BMI Chicago: A new report is shaking things up in how doctors diagnose obesity. It’s saying that relying just on BMI isn’t cutting it anymore. Published in The Lancet Diabetes…
Two Canadian families report being forced to sign NDAs to receive medical assistance at a Cancun resort Families Ill at Cancun Resort Pressured to Sign NDAs for Medical Help Cancun: Two Canadian moms faced a tough situation at a luxury resort. They were told they had to sign non-disclosure agreements just to get medical help…
