August 31, 2023
As U.S. COVID hospitalizations rise, some places are bringing mask mandates back
New COVID variants are fueling hospitalizations and prompting some schools and hospitals to reinstate mask mandates. Others are considering or ruling out the possibility, leaving it up to individuals.
Read MoreAugust 30, 2023
Local farmers market raises funds to transport youth with disabilities
Proceeds from a farmers market this week will support a local organization that transports youth with disabilities from low-income households.
Read MoreAugust 30, 2023
Hospitals close-lipped on post-rape abortion policies
Indiana’s largest hospital systems are opaque on their policies for post-rape abortions — or flatly deny the prospect as “elective” — drawing into question the effectiveness of the rape exemption written into the state’s newly effective abortion ban.
Read MoreAugust 30, 2023
Dr. Caitlin Bernard's case with licensing board finished, both sides decline appeals
Dr. Caitlin Bernards case before the Indiana Medical Licensing Board is officially over after both sides opted not to appeal the boards decision.
Read MoreAugust 29, 2023
Medicare will negotiate drug prices for the first time ever. Here’s what that means
For the first time in its 58-year history, Medicare, the public health insurance program for seniors, will have the power to ask for price cuts from drugmakers thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act passed last year.
Read MoreAugust 26, 2023
AI is biased. The White House is working with hackers to try to fix that
The White House is concerned that AI can perpetuate discrimination. So they helped host a red-teaming challenge at the Def Con hacker convention in Las Vegas to help figure out some of the flaws.
Read MoreAugust 26, 2023
Uptick in COVID numbers in Indiana mirrors national trend
Indiana COVID-19 numbers mirror national data and forecasts. On Tuesday, the CDC said that new hospitalizations are expected to increase over the next several weeks.
Read MoreAugust 25, 2023
Mosquito bites in Indiana can make you sick. Here’s what you need to know
The first Indiana case of West Nile virus disease this year has been identified in a Johnson County resident.
Read MoreAugust 25, 2023
Fall and winter bring more respiratory virus activity. Here’s how to protect yourself
The public is likely to be exposed to coronavirus, flu, and RSV in the coming months. Here’s what people should know about these viruses and the available vaccines.
Read MoreAugust 24, 2023
New flame retardants found in breast milk years after similar chemicals were banned
After a class of flame retardants called PBDEs was phased out due to links with developmental health issues, manufacturers started using another, similar group of compounds.
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