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Indiana first to pass bill that improves patient access to care. What it means and how it impacts you

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 18:33:23 GMT

Senate Bill 189 accelerates out-of-network billing dispute resolutions, protects patient access and prevents financial penalties on facilities and patients.

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Life-threatening recall issued on 55,000 pounds of blueberries

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 18:06:19 GMT

The FDA classified the recall at "Class I" severity, meaning there's a potential of serious health consequences or death.

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Potential 'holy grail' nasal spray that may protect against COVID-19, flu and pneumonia aims for human trials

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 15:08:22 GMT

The tool may be the next step in the once-mythical idea of a universal vaccine, researchers said.

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Blue Cross Blue Shield to begin paying $2.6B after class-action lawsuit: Are you eligible?

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 17:56:13 GMT

The money stems from a settlement reached with the health insurance giant nearly six years ago.

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CDC: Nearly 1,000 US measles cases confirmed in first two months of 2026

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 15:01:45 GMT

The number of confirmed cases so far this year are already nearing the total number of cases identified in 2025, according to the U.S. CDC.

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$49 heart scan leads to life-saving surgery for local mechanic | Real Men Wear Gowns

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 02:18:15 GMT

A quick heart scan, which took about 10 minutes, delivered alarming results for John Nedderman.

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Cancer victims to get $7.25 billion from Bayer under proposed Roundup settlement

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 20:31:49 GMT

Thousands of lawsuits alleging the company failed to warn Roundup users that the product causes cancer would be settled by the payments.

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How are Indiana kids doing? Here's a breakdown of this year's 'State of the Child'

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 17:13:54 GMT

In 2026, Indiana ranks 25th nationally in overall child well-being, according to this year's report from the Indiana Youth Institute.

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Life-saving treatment offered at rehabilitation center close to site of suspected mass overdose in downtown Indianapolis

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 03:21:13 GMT

The center provides food, clothes, medical care and more for free to help people make a change and prevent mass overdoses from happening again.

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'This will kill you' | Indiana woman's campaign for change after sister dies following weight-loss surgery

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 23:32:32 GMT

A woman is urging medical organizations to require doctors to discuss the increased risk of alcohol use disorders following bariatric surgery.

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Winter Olympics: Chinese snowboarder taken off on stretcher after scary fall trying to qualify for women's halfpipe

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 13:55:13 GMT

There was no immediate word from the Chinese team on Liu's status, but she was taken off the course on a stretcher after the fall.

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Johnson Memorial Health to close its maternity care center

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 02:00:22 GMT

The center will be the 16th obstetrics department in Indiana to close since 2020.

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Mikaela Shiffrin is back at the Winter Olympics: When and how to watch her compete

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 17:14:38 GMT

After her 2022 Olympic setback, Mikaela Shiffrin is scaling back the number of events she is competing in for the 2026 Winter Games.

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Repackaged M&M’s distributed in 20 states recalled by promotion company

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 15:54:27 GMT

The recall covers promotional packages of M&M's distributed in 20 states that contain undeclared milk, soy and peanut ingredients.

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Construction worker recovering after suffering medical emergency at Franklin Central High School

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 20:15:22 GMT

The school said the incident "did not impact students or school operations."

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Trump administration launches TrumpRx website for discounted drugs

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 00:47:38 GMT

President Trump first mentioned TrumpRx in September, highlighting deals with pharmaceutical companies to lower drug prices.

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'We're going to save lives' | Plainfield Fire Territory launches pre-hospital blood transfusion program

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 20:17:13 GMT

Plainfield Fire Territory is the first agency in Hendricks County and the 12th in Indiana with a pre-hospital blood transfusion program.

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New Noblesville pharmacy aims to improve access to affordable medications

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 23:22:01 GMT

The pharmacy is located at Aspire's Noblesville location and is open to the entire community.

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Practical insights to help you take better care of your heart | Real Men Wear Gowns

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 20:04:51 GMT

What would you like to know about heart health? Dr. Anthony Bashall, of Franciscan Health, answers some of the most common questions.

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IEMS sees spike in cold-weather emergencies during brutal cold snap

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 23:22:59 GMT

From Jan. 23 to Jan 29, IEMS treated 82 cold-related emergency patients for frostbite and hypothermia.

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Marion County Public Health Department says nearly 800 clients had private information accessed

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 21:14:20 GMT

The MCPHD says the information included names, email addresses, dates of birth and lab results.

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'All hands on deck' | US prepares for possible infestations of flesh-eating fly as Texas issues disaster declaration

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 16:52:55 GMT

Numerous federal agencies recently conducted a simulation exercise in preparation for the pest's possible U.S. arrival.

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What is the Nipah virus? What to know as India confirms 2 cases

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 04:54:05 GMT

Two confirmed cases of the rare virus prompted the WHO and other health officials to activate their outbreak responses.

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Salmonella outbreak linked to supplements sickens people in over half of US states

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 20:38:33 GMT

A leaf used in multiple "superfood" products is, instead, causing illnesses in people across the country, Food and Drug Administration Officials said.

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'She was just laying there, like lifeless' | Family recounts 7-year-old’s GLP-1 overdose as poison centers see spike in calls

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 02:29:38 GMT

Indiana Poison Center reports GLP-1 calls doubled last year. National Poison Data System, America's Poison Centers reports a 1,500% increase in GLP-1 related calls.

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After losing his son to carbon monoxide poisoning, Howard County father works to raise awareness

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 23:26:49 GMT

Steve Ford is planning to give away 1,000 carbon monoxide detectors at different Kokomo businesses in honor of his son, Joe.

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Over 80K decaf Keurig pods may contain caffeine, FDA recall warns

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 22:17:07 GMT

The FDA has issued a Class II recall for over 80,000 McCafe coffee pods labeled as decaf that may contain caffeine. Sold in three states, they pose health risks.

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Consumer Reports finds lower lead levels in popular chocolate protein powders

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 16:55:29 GMT

New testing found five popular protein powders contain less lead and arsenic than other products flagged in an earlier Consumer Reports investigation.

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Know the warning signs: Health dangers in the extreme cold

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 05:22:28 GMT

The bitter cold temperatures are more than just uncomfortable — they can be dangerous.

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Pediatricians reject CDC vaccine changes, back routine childhood shots

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 23:12:18 GMT

The American Academy of Pediatrics says it will continue recommending routine vaccines against 18 diseases despite a revised CDC schedule.

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Snow may look clean, but it can contain pollutants

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 13:37:51 GMT

Forget yellow snow, here's why you really shouldn't eat any snow on the ground.

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What to know about food safety if you lose power

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 20:47:45 GMT

If you're at risk of losing power, there are things you can do beforehand to help ensure that you have safe food available during an outage.

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Shoveling snow and snowblower safety: How high is your heart attack risk?

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 20:17:21 GMT

Freezing air, constricted blood vessels and the sudden strain of lifting heavy, wet snow can seriously increase your heart attack risk in a short amount of time.

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How to reduce carbon monoxide exposure as temperatures drop

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 22:40:32 GMT

Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless gas that can cause sudden sickness and even death if large amounts are inhaled. Here are some tips to stay safe.

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What is frostbite? Here’s how to spot the signs early

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 18:54:20 GMT

Frostbite happens faster than people normally expect.

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Here are the signs of hypothermia to look out for during bitter cold

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 18:53:13 GMT

When hypothermia presents, a person might not be able to think clearly to know they need help.

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Red Cross warns of 'severe blood shortage' as flu, winter storms impact donations: How to help

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 22:03:17 GMT

The national blood supply has dropped about 35% in a month, forcing the American Red Cross to issue a severe blood shortage.

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Groundbreaking study shows Alzheimer's may be reversible in advanced stages

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 18:25:51 GMT

Cleveland researchers achieve full cognitive recovery in mice, offering new hope for dementia patients.

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Gluten warnings may be coming to US foods soon, FDA says

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 16:06:33 GMT

There are currently "several serious data gaps" limiting the FDA's ability to know the adverse reactions to gluten in products, health officials said.

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Data centers will spike electricity bills, but renewable energy could offset the pain, report finds

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 12:50:19 GMT

Investing in clean energy could avoid trillions of dollars in health and climate costs, the Union of Concerned Scientists' report said.

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