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FDA study reveals youth tobacco use reaches historic lows as electronic cigarette demand drops
1+ hour, 38+ min ago (290+ words) WASHINGTON " Youth tobacco use in the United States has plummeted to its lowest levels in decades, driven by a sustained decline in e-cigarette use and overall combustible tobacco products among middle and high school students. The U. S. Food and Drug Administration…...
Poison Centers warn of alarmingly sharp rise in teen abuse of over-the-counter allergy and sleep medications
20+ hour, 19+ min ago (330+ words) INDIANA " Health officials are sounding the alarm over a dangerous spike in substance misuse among American adolescents. America's Poison Centers issued a stark national health advisory warning of a "concerning rise" in the intentional abuse of over-the-counter (OTC) allergy and…...
Protect yourself this summer: A skin cancer Q&A with IU Health Bloomington Oncology Nurse Navigator
4+ day, 2+ hour ago (251+ words) BLOOMINGTON " According to the American Cancer Society, skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the United States. Fortunately, there are several ways you can protect your skin and lower your risk. Lori Till, RN, IU Health Bloomington…...
VA shatters records: Over 2 million veteran disability claims processed ahead of schedule
5+ day, 6+ hour ago (309+ words) WASHINGTON " The U. S. Department of Veterans Affairs announced today that it has processed more than two million disability benefits claims for Veterans in fiscal year 2026 as of June 1, 2026, marking the fastest processing pace in the agency's history. This achievement breaks the…...
Not all head pain is the same: A headache and migraine Q&A
1+ week, 6+ day ago (470+ words) BLOOMINGTON " From an annoyance to a debilitating pain, headaches and migraines can affect people on a wide spectrum. They have their individual characteristics and may need to be addressed differently. Learn more in the Q&A below from Cassandra Dishman-Kessler,…...
Health officials highlight critical hygiene steps to prevent the spread of pink eye
1+ week, 1+ hour ago (303+ words) WBIW INDIANA " Pink eye (conjunctivitis) remains a highly contagious condition, with both viral and bacterial forms spreading rapidly from person to person. Because there is no single vaccine capable of preventing all types of pink eye, health officials emphasize that…...
Lawrence County seeking quotes to replace outdated AEDs at Courthouse and Courthouse Plaza
1+ week, 3+ hour ago (246+ words) BEDFORD " During a Tuesday morning meeting, Valerie Luchauer, Director of Lawrence County Emergency Management, informed the county commissioners that she is looking to replace the automated external defibrillators (AEDs) at the Lawrence County Courthouse and Courthouse Plaza. Luchauer noted that…...
Riley Children's Health performs world's first successful pediatric bone marrow transplant using deceased donor stem cells
1+ week, 6+ hour ago (310+ words) INDIANAPOLIS" Riley Children's Health physicians at IU Health have performed the world's first pediatric bone marrow stem cell transplant using cells from a deceased donor, a breakthrough that could dramatically expand access to life-saving treatment for children with aggressive blood…...
Monroe County Board of Health schedules June 18 meeting in Bloomington
1+ week, 7+ hour ago (160+ words) BLOOMINGTON " Notice is hereby given that the Monroe County Board of Health will convene for its regular monthly meeting this coming Thursday afternoon, June 18, 2026. The session is scheduled to begin promptly at 4: 30 p. m. and will feature a hybrid format, allowing members…...
Indiana health officials: How to avoid becoming a 'Mosquito Magnet' this summer
1+ week, 1+ day ago (195+ words) BEDFORD " As warm, humid weather settles across Southern Indiana, local health officials and entomologists are reminding residents that mosquito season is in full swing. For those who feel like they are constantly being targeted by these "little vampires," recent data…...