Republican leaders in the Senate and House and Gov. Mike Braun reached a decision on a final budget, which includes raising the cigarette tax by $2 a pack to help address a $2.4 billion deficit.
Measles is caused by a highly contagious virus that’s airborne and spreads easily when an infected person breathes, sneezes or coughs. It is preventable through vaccines, and had been considered eliminated from the U.S. since 2000.
State health officials confirmed the first measles case of the year Wednesday, as outbreaks from the once-eradicated illness rage across several states. Laboratory test results confirmed that the unidentified patient tested positive for measles Wednesday after they sought medical treatment in a southern Illinois health clinic, according to a statement from the Illinois Department of […]
Novavax’s closely watched COVID-19 vaccine is on track for full approval after additional discussions with the Food and Drug Administration, the company said Wednesday.
U.S. health officials said they plan to phase out eight petroleum-based artificial colors from the nation’s food supply, triggering an overhaul of scores of brightly hued products on American store shelves.
Lydia Dershewitz starts her day as a volunteer at William J. Riley Memorial Residence making rounds, similar to any healthcare professional. It’s been part of a routine Dershewitz has enjoyed doing for the past 25 years at the Munster-based hospice home.
The grand opening and ribbon cutting of Root Rehab Physical Therapy in La Grange attracted about 50 people.
The federal case alleged the pharmacy filled invalid prescriptions for opioids and submitted false claims.
As Gov. Mike Braun takes action that he says will improve Hoosier public health, environmental activists believe other action needs to be taken to prove his commitment.
Advocate Health Care patients used to be able to get in-network care at Aurora’s Mercy Medical Center, but that has changed.