February 23, 2024
First measles case in Indiana since 2019 confirmed
The Indiana Department of Health confirmed Friday the first measles case in the state since 2019. Measles is a highly contagious respiratory disease caused by a virus.
Read MoreFebruary 21, 2024
The story of Jade and Lena, friends who refused to let sickle cell win
Together, they’ve faced chronic pain and medical racism — and found their voices.
Read MoreFebruary 21, 2024
A new blood test would objectively determine psychosis risk and best treatments
The test identifies biomarkers in a patient’s blood that measure the current severity, and future risk, of psychosis. It also can predict which medications might work well for that patient.
Read MoreFebruary 19, 2024
As more rural hospitals stop delivering babies, some are determined to make it work
At a time when many rural hospitals continue to make the tough choice to shutter their obstetrics units and stop delivering babies, some have found ways to make their units survive and, sometimes, even thrive.
Read MoreFebruary 18, 2024
FDA approves a drug to treat severe food allergies, including milk, eggs and nuts
Xolair is considered the first medication approved by the FDA that can help protect against severe allergic reactions brought on by accidental exposure to certain foods.
Read MoreFebruary 17, 2024
FDA approves first cell therapy to treat aggressive forms of melanoma
Amtagvi is intended to help patients with melanoma that cannot be removed with surgery or has spread to other parts of the body.
Read MoreFebruary 16, 2024
The feds sent letters to Indiana among other states to fix SNAP application errors and inefficiencies
USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack sent out a letter to the governors of 44 states that are not meeting federal standards for processing SNAP applications.
Read MoreFebruary 15, 2024
Planned Parenthood expands vasectomy services to increase birth control options after abortion ban
More people are seeking vasectomies following the overturn of Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood centers want to meet that demand in more parts of the state. Planned Parenthood will offer vasectomy services at four locations across Indiana.
Read MoreFebruary 14, 2024
Her colonoscopy should cost her $0 per federal law. Why was she asked to pay $765?
A screening colonoscopy is supposed to be free, under federal rules. But an Indiana woman still got a $765 bill. For a year and a half, she got no answers why just finger-pointing between the hospital and insurance. She got sent to debt collection. Then, she reached out to a journalist.
Read MoreFebruary 14, 2024
Certification could mean more funds for substance use recovery support by community organizations
Some Hoosiers in substance use recovery don't have enough support or resources, and some grassroots organizations want to step in to fill those gaps. A Senate committee passed a bill to establish standards for recovery community organizations, which gives these groups access to more funding opportunities.
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