Across the state, a growing number of school systems are adding mental health resources through social and emotional learning. Two Indianapolis schools recently launced a new pilot program that addresses these needs.

Obesity is a big problem across the United States. It affects about 40 percent of the population. Its even worse in Midwest states like Ohio, Illinois and Indiana and addressing the problem is complicated.

Health officials say teenagers are using e-cigarettes at epidemic rates. Lawmakers in a number of Midwest states, like Indiana, Illinois and Minnesota, are addressing the problem and so is the FDA.

The state must provide what are known as direct-acting antiviral medications by July 1. It’s part of an agreement between the state and the ACLU recently approved by a federal judge.

To combat sleep deprivation, NBA teams are hiring sleep coaches or consultants. The strategy is simple: Quality sleep could equal better performances – and more wins.

Indiana received low marks for not being accredited, and for having low flu vaccination rates.

The program is part of a nationwide trend bringing treatment closer to the criminal justice system.

Dr. Wanda Thruston and Dr. Barb Pierce are examining what they call a “wicked problem” –helping children deal with trauma and violence.

Planned Parenthood of the Great Northwest and the Hawaiian Islands announced Friday that it will become the parent organization of Planned Parenthood of Indiana and Kentucky.

The warning applies to customers of the Burger King on South Kentucky Avenue on Jan. 21-24.