Eighty-six counties covering nearly 96% of Hoosiers have started receiving $75 million of state funds dedicated to improving public health outcomes under the Health First Indiana (HFI) program, an initiative approved and funded in the 2023 legislative session.

A recent report estimates how abortion bans in states like Kentucky and Missouri affected birth rates during the first half of 2023. Its an early indicator that the bans arent equal in terms of impact.

Thousands of college students are home with their families this week. It's a great time for parents to check on their kids' mental health but they need the right approach to do it.

Lawmakers said they're eyeing solutions to Indiana's high health care costs when the legislative session starts in January. But leaders also said they want to give more time to the solutions they've passed in recent years.

New proposed federal rules for nursing home staffing levels elicited mixed reactions. Nursing home workers say they're much needed and long overdue. But some Republican governors echo the long-term care industry's concerns. They say the measures will push some facilities to shut down.

Indiana has one of the highest prevalence rates of COPD, a chronic disease that affects the lungs and airways. The American Lung Association released recommendations to reduce the burden of COPD.

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services will not take action on Indianas authority to charge premiums for Medicaid at least for now. Medicaid advocates asked CMS to prevent the return of premiums in 2024. CMS said taking away this authority now would be too disruptive, but it reserves the right to take action in the future.

Business leaders hope lawmakers will address health issues they say are burdening businesses in the state.

Thousands of fake units of the drug have been seized by the FDA, which is working alongside the manufacturer to test the counterfeit products for safety concerns.

New research shows the number of kids who qualify as obese in Central Indiana increased during the COVID-19 pandemic, with around 36% increase in obesity among young people ages 2-19.