E-Cigarette Laws to Curb Youth Vaping Take Effect
Sept. 3, 2025 In the face of a vaping crisis, three new physician-supported laws will deliver stricter oversight and regulation of e-cigarettes as their use becomes more prevalent and dangerous among adolescents. More than 1.6 million middle and high school students use e-cigarettes in the U.S., per a 2024 Food and Drug Administration study. Additionally, data from […]
UnitedHealth, Amedisys settle with Illinois, DOJ over $3.3 billion merger
UnitedHealth and Amedisys have agreed to a settlement with Illinois, three states and the Department of Justice, clearing the path for their $3.3 billion merger to go through.
Appeals court sides with Illinois in challenge over Trump’s move to limit citizenship
A federal appeals court sided with Illinois and three other states this week and affirmed a nationwide injunction on President Donald Trump’s executive order ending birthright citizenship for some children.
Pali Momi Medical Center Earns National Recognition for Energy Sustainability
For more than three decades, Pali Momi Medical Center has been focused on caring for the community. Now, the medical center is receiving national recognition for its care of the environment. Pali Momi is the only medical center in Hawaii to be named as a 2025 Energy to Care Award winner by the American Society […]
Southern Nevada Health District conducting Legionnaires’ disease investigation at Harrah’s Laughlin
LAS VEGAS—The Southern Nevada Health District is investigating three travel-associated cases of Legionnaires’ disease in individuals who stayed at Harrah’s Laughlin in May. All three were hospitalized; two have since recovered, and one remained hospitalized at the time the Health District received the report. Following notification of cases, the Health District conducted environmental sampling at […]
Hawaii Pacific Health Announces Three Leadership Promotions
Hawaii Pacific Health (HPH) announced three recent leadership promotions. Amanda Woo has been promoted to chief operating officer of Hawaii Pacific Health Medical Group (HPHMG), Peter Lewis has been promoted to HPH senior vice president and chief information officer, and David Chow has been promoted to HPH vice president of finance. As HPHMG chief operating […]
Report: Illinois sees ‘historic’ numbers of abortion patients three years after fall of Roe
The demand for abortion services in Illinois has only grown in the three years since the Supreme Court overturned the constitutional right to an abortion, according to a report released Wednesday by Planned Parenthood of Illinois.
Eliminating These 3 Foods From Your Diet Can Be A Game-Changer For Heart Health
Tom_Young67 via Getty Images Hint: All three foods are shown in this photo. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. People of most racial and ethnic groups in the country are more likely to die from a heart-related issue than anything else. These statistics are startling, and if you’ve ever […]
New research finds half-cardio, half-strength training reduces cardiovascular disease risks
Approximately one in three deaths in the U.S. is caused by cardiovascular disease, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. A robust body of evidence shows aerobic exercise can reduce risks, especially for people who are overweight or obese. But few studies have compared results with resistance exercise — also known as […]
Potent Benzodiazepine Masquerading as Xanax Hospitalizes Three in Chicago
Three young adults in Chicago who thought they were taking alprazolam (Xanax) actually ingested the unapproved and far more potent bromazolam, requiring an intensive care unit stay, public health officials warned. The “designer” benzodiazepine derivative that was synthesized in 1976 but never approved for therapeutic use has been on the rise across the world and […]