May 13, 2024 <!– Fast Facts Surveys indicated no kudzu bugs in Arkansas in 2012 “It’s only a matter of time before the bug finds its way to Arkansas.” – Gus Lorenz Can cause significant yield loss in soybeans –> By Brittaney MannU of A System Division of Agriculture Fast facts Models developed to predict…

It’s a collaboration with several community partners including the Clark County Combined Health District (CCCHD), Mercy Health — Springfield, Villa Springfield Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Second Harvest Food Bank (SHFB) and United Senior Services (USS). “The first Heart Strong event was well-received, so we wanted to continue this type of community outreach and momentum related…

By Emma Farge and Jennifer Rigby GENEVA (Reuters) – Health officials from the 194 member states of the World Health Organization (WHO) hope next week to complete more than two years of negotiations on new rules for responding to pandemics when they gather in Geneva. Negotiations go to the wire on Friday for two complementary…

ELKHART COUNTY, Ind. (WSBT) — Fairfield Community Schools has opened an onsite health clinic. It offers routine visits, as well as lab tests and medications for employees on their health plan. School officials say this plays a vital role in overall health and wellness. “We were worried that a lot of teachers and staff weren’t…

After nearly two years in a Russian prison, Oakmont teacher Marc Fogel said Thursday he is able to live with excruciating joint pain but pleaded for U.S. officials to bring him home, the hope of a miracle never far from his thoughts. “I see doctors here. They’ve given me medicines. They haven’t let me rot,”…

STAUNTON, Va. (WHSV) – The new director of the Central Shenandoah Health District presented the 2023 annual report at the Staunton City Council work session. The report covered several public health topics, including environmental health, emergency response and disease numbers. Health director Dr. Allison Bacaro presented information on several matters, including immunizations. In 2023, over…

ANDERSON TOWNSHIP, Ohio (WXIX) – Five people were taken to the hospital after chemicals were accidentally mixed in the pool at the Mercy Health Anderson Healthplex on Thursday. Three children and two adults were said to have respiratory irritation and some trouble breathing. Seven more people were treated at the scene. The Anderson Township Fire…

The price of health care is top of mind for many voters in America. President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump have very different positions on health care. President Biden has expressed support for the Affordable Care Act, saying he wants to expand it. In contrast, Trump wanted to repeal and replace the law…

As women get older, our risk for certain chronic diseases increase. We can thank the aging process itself, and the loss of estrogen’s protective effects after menopause. Older women are more prone to conditions like osteoporosis, which can cause brittle bones. The chance of heart disease rises, as do the odds of developing dementia, in…