Public Health
Why City Employees Are Facing Higher Premiums: The Impact of Soaring Health Insurance Costs
PADUCAH — The city has adopted a new health insurance plan for 2026. This will increase employee rates by $5.25 ... Read more
Why the MAHA Commission Fails to Solve Our Public Health and Food System Challenges | Insights from Common Dreams
When Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the Secretary of Health and Human Services, spoke about pesticides, many hoped for change in ... Read more
Columbia Restaurant Swiftly Addresses Cooler Issue During Inspection: What You Need to Know
The local Waffle House on Vandiver Drive recently faced a tough situation during a health inspection. Their cooler, meant to ... Read more
Unlocking the Mystery: How Schrödinger’s Government Shutdown Affects Your Health – KFF Health News’ ‘What the Health?’
In a world of shifting politics, both Democrats and Republicans are feeling the heat over federal government funding. With a ... Read more
Morrisey Stands by New State Health Officer Amid Controversy Over Vaccine Testimony
Governor Patrick Morrisey is backing Dr. Mark McDaniel, the Acting State Health Officer, after his testimony in a Raleigh County ... Read more
First Lawsuit Sparks Controversy Over West Virginia’s Bold Food Dye Ban
West Virginia is making headlines with its recent ban on several synthetic food dyes. This move, the first of its ... Read more
Unlocking Healthier Choices: The Surprising Impact of Calorie Labeling on Dining Out in England
Calorie labeling itself became law in April 2022 in England, but recent research shows it has led to just a ... Read more
Important Alert: USDA Cautions Hello Fresh Customers About Potential Listeria in Spinach Meals
Federal health officials recently issued a warning about certain Hello Fresh meals that may be contaminated with listeria. The alert ... Read more
New Initiative Approved by Health Authorities to Combat Non-Communicable Diseases in the Americas
Health leaders across the Americas recently approved a new plan to combat noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) from 2025 to 2030. This ... Read more
Adapting to a Rapidly Changing Environment: Essential Strategies for Survival
Two regions in northern Canada are set to explore how climate change impacts their communities beyond just economic loss. This ... Read more
