October 1, 2025
Indiana's infant mortality rates have improved. Could cuts to public health stall progress?
Indiana's infant mortality numbers fell to a historic low in 2024, but still tracks above the national average. Health officials last month discussed how to continue improving those numbers.
Read MoreSeptember 30, 2025
Interview: Mental health facility investigation uncovers allegations of violence, abuse and neglect
An investigation into a mental health facility in Lawrence has uncovered widespread allegations of violence, abuse and neglect. Now, that facility — Options Behavioral Health Hospital — is set to close. An interview with Mirror Indy health reporter Mary Claire Molloy who talks about her reporting that brought these issues to light.
Read MoreSeptember 29, 2025
Trump announced a 100% tariff on pharmaceuticals. Eli Lilly is likely exempt
President Trump says the 100% tariff would not be placed on companies either breaking ground or currently constructing a manufacturing plant in the U.S.
Read MoreSeptember 26, 2025
Trump says Tylenol causes autism. Experts say there is no association
Experts say there is no connection between taking Tylenol during pregnancy and autism, despite White House claims
Read MoreSeptember 26, 2025
Hoosier health insurance costs on federal marketplace to nearly double without tax credit extension
Health insurance costs for Hoosiers on the federal health care marketplace are set to nearly double next year if Congress doesn't extend enhanced premium tax credits created during the Biden administration.
Read MoreSeptember 24, 2025
Fear of deportation is keeping people from accessing healthcare
According to a report from Axios, there has been a 127% increase in ICE arrests in Indiana from January to June of this year. Doctors, and others, worry that this will have negative health impacts on some of the 11 million immigrants here without legal status.
Read MoreSeptember 23, 2025
Immigrants say they're worried ICE is waiting at the hospital. Experts say that fear could have lasting health impacts
Public health experts say a growing number of people are skipping visits to the doctor — even emergency care — because of their fears of deportation. And they're worried these justifiable fears will lead to long-term consequences.
Read MoreSeptember 22, 2025
Trump blames Tylenol for autism. Science doesn't back him up
The president and his deputies tied autism to acetaminophen use during pregnancy, presented a cancer drug as possible treatment and said the FDA would change labeling. There's little strong scientific evidence for either.
Read MoreSeptember 17, 2025
Nearly one third of Central Indiana women report depressive symptoms. There are limited places for them to turn
The Women’s Fund of Central Indiana is highlighting data from the Polis Center showing increasing rates of mental distress among women in the region. Data finds roughly one-third of women in central Indiana reported having depression - more than double the rate of men.
Read MoreSeptember 12, 2025
Central Indiana children are struggling with obesity. The pandemic made it worse
The Indiana Youth Institute is highlighting the rise of obesity in central Indiana youth.
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