County health officials announced in August 2023 that the Zenday Spa in San Pablo, Richmond, Calif., was believed to be the common location for three cases of Legionnaires’ disease. google…
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Supporting healthy childbirth in Africa
An emergency transport service that has reduced deaths in childbirth is expanding in Africa. The World Health Organization estimates that 830 women die every day in developing countries from preventable…
Wellness Fest Brings Campus Health Resources to Students | Nebraska Today
What do goats, plants, and massage have in common? All of these were showcased at the Wellness Fest on Aug. 19 outside Nebraska Union. The Big Red Welcome activity is…
Corporate Benefits Officer – the most influential position in healthcare for 60% of Americans
The corporate benefits officer is the most powerful position in health care for 60% of Americans with employer-sponsored health insurance. A benefits officer may have different titles at different companies,…
A game with a unique health system
Health is a fundamental part of life that most people are conscious of. “How are you feeling? What’s that lump in your arm? Do you need to see a doctor?”…
Health officials survey mental health at start of school
RICHMOND, Kentucky (FOX 56) — Summer is over and students are back in school. As the new year begins, health officials are emphasizing both physical and mental health. Going back…
The Mysterious Role of the Skull in Brain Health We Didn’t Know : ScienceAlert
Bone marrow cells in the skull show a unique response to disease, meaning the skull could be a useful way to monitor and potentially treat inflammation in the brain, scientists…
EBMUD, Illegal Dumping Costs Dollars, Removes Waste From Watersheds As It Costs Health News
Runoff from landfills can contaminate groundwater and wells, according to the county. Last week’s cleanup cost EBMUD $77,000, and since July 2021, the public facilities district has spent more than…
OL Jr. Anguirau returns to full fitness for Ducks
The Oregon Ducks have been thinking about how to replace nearly all of their starting offensive line after losing four starting pitchers this offseason, but they’re looking for talent to…
Women in Louisiana struggle to get maternal health care | 60 Minutes
This is an updated version of a story first published on April 30, 2023. The original video can be viewed here. The United States is in the middle of a…