December 23, 2023
FDA says watch out for fake Ozempic, a diabetes drug used by many for weight loss
Thousands of fake units of the drug have been seized by the FDA, which is working alongside the manufacturer to test the counterfeit products for safety concerns.
Read MoreDecember 22, 2023
Childhood obesity increased during pandemic in Central Indiana, but may be on the decline
New research shows the number of kids who qualify as obese in Central Indiana increased during the COVID-19 pandemic, with around 36% increase in obesity among young people ages 2-19.
Read MoreDecember 21, 2023
Losing sleep over binge watching shows and online shopping? New survey finds 75% of Americans do too
More than three fourths of Americans lose sleep because of digital distractions, according to a new survey from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine.
Read MoreDecember 21, 2023
Overdose deaths fell 5% in 2022, new state report shows
A new state report shows that overdoses fell five percent in 2022, for the first time since 2018. State officials tout expanded access to harm reduction and treatment resources as a reason behind the trend.
Read MoreDecember 19, 2023
Indiana health network agrees to pay $345 million to settle false claims case
Indianapolis-based Community Health Network has agreed to pay the United States $345 million in a settlement after accusations of submitting false claims to Medicare.
Read MoreDecember 15, 2023
Indiana organization receives grant to address language, financial barriers to adult immunization
Language and financial barriers present a challenge for Hoosiers trying to keep up-to-date on their vaccine schedules, or even starting them. An Indiana immunization group is using new grant funding to expand its services for additional languages.
Read MoreDecember 13, 2023
Indiana delays return of Medicaid Premiums. Advocates hopeful federal agency will intercede
The state is delaying the return of Medicaid premiums and expects to release its plan to restart POWER accounts in January. Some Indiana Medicaid advocates are still hoping the federal agency in charge of Medicaid will prevent the resumption of premiums before then.
Read MoreDecember 13, 2023
Supreme Court to hear abortion pill case
The court's action sets up a collision between the Food and Drug Administration's 23-year study and supervision of mifepristone, and the circumstances under which it can be prescribed.
Read MoreDecember 11, 2023
Sickle cell experts say a cure without care jeopardizes the freedom promised by new gene therapies
The FDA just approved new gene therapies for sickle cell disease. Now, ensuring access to the treatment is top of mind for patients and doctors.
Read MoreDecember 11, 2023
Worried your kid might have appendicitis? Try the jump test
When children have stomach pain, many parents' minds go to appendicitis, which requires surgery. But if the child can jump without major pain, they are probably OK, doctors say.
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