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November 15, 2017
Teen Moms In Some States Are Denied Pain Relief During Childbirth
In 13 states, including Indiana, Ohio and Wisconsin, people under 18 who are in labor cannot consent to their own health care.
Read MoreApril 20, 2017
Study: Antidepressants During Pregnancy May Not Increase Risks
The new study finds the link between antidepressants taken during pregnancy and developmental disorders is not due to the medications.
Read MoreApril 14, 2017
Indy Woman Speaks Out About Colorectal Cancer
A 41-year old Indianapolis woman is sharing her colon cancer journey in the wake of a recent study showing an uptick in cases in people under 50.
Read MoreMarch 22, 2017
Self-Care Wellness Program Has Ripple Impact
Hospitals in Central Indiana offer a wide range of wellness programs, from grief counseling to meditation retreats. At Eskenazi Health Hospital, nearly 500 workers and the entire special medicine department, have been trained in a program called Self-Care.
Read MoreFebruary 28, 2017
Convenience Or Compromise? More People Are Receiving Heathcare At Pharmacies
Pharmacies used to simply be a place where you could pick up your pills - and maybe a cane or a page of stamps. But these days, they are much more.
Read MoreFebruary 23, 2017
Scarce Resources Exist For Addicted Pregnant Women And Infants
Legislators have proposed bills that would help fund and establish places to help pregnant mothers addicted to opioids and their children born dependent.
Read MoreJanuary 16, 2017
Health Officials Urge Indiana Residents To Get Flu Shots
The Indiana State Department of Health says flu cases are rising in many parts of the state and four Indiana residents have died of influenza since October.
Read MoreJanuary 4, 2017
3 New Telehealth Clinics Open In Southern Indiana Schools
The three new telehealth clinics help rural Indiana children access health care at school.
Read MoreNovember 28, 2016
New IU Health Cancer Center Offers Free Therapy
Cancer patients will have access to a variety of services like wig fittings, support groups, and music, massage and pet therapy.
Read MoreNovember 21, 2016
NFL Players Searching For Painkiller Choices Hope For Relaxed Marijuana Ban
Now that marijuana use is allowed in 28 states, it has opened up renewed questions about the drug as a pain reliever for people - including players in the National Football League.
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