Hazelden Betty Ford CEO Marks First Year On The Job

The isolation many people faced during the COVID-19 pandemic was a perfect storm for those battling addiction and even those in recovery, and two years into the pandemic, addiction counselors have seen a dramatic change in population struggling with addiction.

Hazeldrn Betty Ford has new leadership
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New data shows that coming out of the pandemic more and more people are struggling with addiction.

Kentucky judge extends block of state's abortion ban

A Kentucky judge has issued a ruling that continues to keep the state’s near-total ban on abortion from taking effect.

Monkeypox virus could become entrenched as new STD in the US

So far, over 2,000 virus cases have been reported in the U.S. Symptoms include fever, body aches, chills, fatigue, and bumps on parts of the body.

Man to eat only Taco Bell in 30-day health experiment

Sam Reid hopes to redefine what it means to be “healthy” by eating only Taco Bell for a month and examining different health metrics at the end.

New study shows majority of teens aren't getting recommended exercise

Three out of every four U.S. teenagers aren’t getting enough exercise, and the issue was found to be even more prominent among females, according to a recent study.

Laughing gas and childbirth: An option for patients looking for a middle ground

Doctors and patients around the world are likely familiar with using laughing gas during childbirth, but it’s largely gone under the radar here in the U.S. — until now.

New Vitiligo treatment approved by FDA, hopes to offer relief

On Monday, the FDA approved the first-ever drug to reverse vitiligo, called Opzelura, which is already on the market to treat eczema.

Mississippi women's health clinic drops challenge of state's near-ban on abortions

The Mississippi abortion clinic that was at the center of the U.S. Supreme Court decision that overturned Roe v. Wade has ended a lawsuit in which it was seeking to block the state from enforcing a law banning most abortions.

CDC endorses more traditional Novavax COVID-19 vaccine for adults

Health officials say U.S. adults who haven’t gotten any COVID-19 shots yet should consider a new option from Novavax.

75% of US teens aren’t getting recommended daily exercise, particularly females, study finds

Researchers suspected that the environment at school could play an important role in determining how comfortable students feel participating in school sports or other physical activities.

Opioid prevention advocates rally at Minnesota Capitol with new urgency

Fentanyl is now the dominant driver of opioid overdose deaths in Minnesota, which hit a record in 2021, giving new urgency to advocates for treatment and prevention who rallied at the state Capitol on Monday.

Fauci to retire by the end of Biden's term: report

Dr. Anthony Fauci is reportedly set to retire after more than five decades in federal service.

Buffalo dad fighting rare and aggressive brain cancer

A Buffalo man was preparing to welcome a new baby into the world when he was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive form of brain cancer.

Emotions run high at protest for Tekle Sundberg, as mother who was shot at expresses outrage
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What started as a rally for a man shot and killed by Minneapolis Police quickly took a turn after the mother of two nearly hit by bullets while inside her apartment showed up to share her story on Saturday afternoon.