Health & Wellness
Sunday, August 23, 2026 · Zionsville
Reporter Discusses Digital Habits and Their Impact on Attention
NPR journalist Manoush Zomorodi discusses the effects of digital habits on human attention and energy. She addresses the concept of information overload and strategies to regain focus. Zomorodi authored the book 'Body Electric: The Hidden Health Costs of the Digital Age and New Science to Reclaim Your Well-Being.'
Study Links Early Childhood Sugar Intake to Long-Term Brain Health
A recent study suggests that limiting sugar intake in children under two years old may contribute to better brain health over time. Researchers caution that the current evidence is not definitive and requires more investigation. The findings highlight an area of ongoing scientific inquiry into early nutrition and development.
Sunday, August 23, 2026
Trump Executive Order Addresses Childhood Vaccine Policy
President Trump recently issued an executive order concerning childhood vaccines. This action has led some parents to question the immediate implications for their children's vaccination status. Officials state that no immediate changes to current vaccine protocols will occur.
Sunday, August 23, 2026
Midwife Addresses Maternal Care Gaps in Alabama
A Black midwife provides maternal care services in Alabama, a state where many counties do not have labor and delivery hospitals. This effort occurs as new data highlights widespread access issues in maternal health.
Sunday, August 23, 2026
Trump Signs Order Regarding Childhood Vaccine Administration
Former President Donald Trump signed an executive order concerning childhood vaccine administration. The order outlined recommendations related to vaccine schedules and the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) shot. A medical organization issued a statement in response to the order's provisions on MMR shots.
Sunday, August 23, 2026
RFK Jr. Proposes Food Additive Regulation Changes
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. introduced a plan aimed at modifying how the Food and Drug Administration regulates certain food additives. The proposal seeks to change the process for substances categorized as 'Generally Recognized As Safe.' However, some critics state the plan leaves gaps in oversight.
Sunday, August 23, 2026
Medicare Part D Subsidy Expiration Raises Enrollee Concerns
A Trump administration decision to end a subsidy for Medicare Part D enrollees has prompted questions about future drug coverage expenses. Beneficiaries are assessing how this change will affect their out-of-pocket costs.
Sunday, August 23, 2026
Trump Administration Issues Executive Order on Childhood Vaccine Recommendations
The Trump administration issued an executive order today concerning childhood vaccine recommendations. The directive suggests evaluating the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine for potential separation into three individual doses. It also mandates federal health officials to enhance vaccine research efforts.
Sunday, August 23, 2026
Nebraska Implements Medicaid Work Requirements, Coverage Loss Anticipated
Nebraska's Medicaid director stated that roughly 200 individuals will lose health coverage starting August 1. This action follows the implementation of work requirements for Medicaid, a policy established under the 2025 federal budget law.
Sunday, August 23, 2026
Peer-Reviewed Study Reports on New Blood Test for Early Breast Cancer Detection
A new peer-reviewed study details a blood test for early-stage breast cancer, reporting over 92% sensitivity and specificity. Researchers indicate the test's performance surpasses current supplemental screening methods. The study comes from a team at Astrin Biosciences.
Sunday, August 23, 2026
Fauci Invokes Fifth Amendment in Senate Hearing on COVID-19 Origins
Dr. Anthony Fauci, former Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, invoked the Fifth Amendment during a Senate committee hearing. He declined to answer numerous questions from senators regarding his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic and its origins.
Sunday, August 23, 2026
Fauci Testifies Before Senate on COVID-19 Pandemic Response
Dr. Anthony Fauci provided testimony to the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee today. Committee Chairman Rand Paul convened the hearing as part of an ongoing investigation into the COVID-19 pandemic's origins. Lawmakers questioned Fauci regarding his knowledge of the pandemic's development.
Sunday, August 23, 2026