HEALTHCARE

May 17 2026BUSINESS

Secrets About Estate Plans You Should Share

People often keep their wills and trusts hidden, but this can cause big problems later. When a parent dies, children sometimes cannot find the documents they think exist. They may discover an unsigned will or a reference to a trust that is lost. The main reason for keeping a trust is to ski

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May 17 2026HEALTH

Alabama’s youth face major gaps in mental health support

Alabama lands at the bottom of the country for young people’s mental health care, according to the latest national rankings. The state sits in 50th place—just one spot above last—when looking at how often mental health struggles appear in youth and how easy it is to get help. Alabama isn’t alone in

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May 17 2026HEALTH

Hospital techs get better pay after tense talks

A deal was struck just in time to avoid a walkout by hospital technicians who handle everything from X-rays to breathing machines. The agreement gives around 230 techs a raise of at least 3% over three years, plus extra pay for experience and limits on last-minute schedule changes. Most workers—96%—

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May 16 2026POLITICS

Texas Hospital Faces Big Change After State Probe

"The largest children’s hospital in the United States is set to open a new clinic that will help kids reverse gender‑affirming treatments, after the state’s attorney general decided to settle a long investigation. The settlement also means five doctors who performed such procedures will lose their l

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May 16 2026HEALTH

Early AI Tool Cuts Sepsis Deaths by Spotting Infection Hours Before Doctors

The U. S. Food and Drug Administration has cleared a new artificial‑intelligence system that can spot sepsis much faster than clinicians normally do. Developed by researchers at Johns Hopkins University, the software scans patients’ electronic health records and flags possible infection signs up to

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May 16 2026HEALTH

Local women’s health care gets a boost in Siloam Springs

For years, women in Siloam Springs and nearby towns had to travel to get basic women’s health care. The closest options vanished in December when the local women’s center shut down after nearly three decades. That gap is now filled by a newly expanded clinic on Progress Avenue. The building used to

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May 16 2026HEALTH

Understanding Money Struggles in Cancer Treatment in Pakistan

Cancer treatment isn’t just about medicine and hospital visits—money matters too. In Pakistan, patients with stomach and bowel cancers often face another battle: financial stress. This stress, called financial toxicity, can push people to skip treatments or cut back on basic needs. A recent study lo

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May 15 2026POLITICS

U. S. Politics: A Call for Clarity

The current U. S. leadership has faced heavy criticism over its legal, ethical, and practical decisions. Many argue that policies on the economy, health care, climate change, immigration, and foreign affairs have fallen short of public needs. The war in the Middle East is often cited as a cost

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May 14 2026POLITICS

Rhode Island’s $233 Million Windfall: What Will It Buy?

The state has received a surprise $233 million boost in tax revenue, giving lawmakers more money to spend or cut taxes. Governor Dan McKee says the extra cash can help pay for this winter’s blizzard cleanup, cut a health‑insurance fee that funds primary care, and boost education funding. He al

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May 14 2026HEALTH

Better talks in cancer care: what training can change

Health workers often feel stuck between heavy schedules and tough patient talks. When someone learns their cancer has spread, emotions run high. Yet many doctors and nurses admit they aren’t sure how to respond in ways that truly help. A new short course was created to turn this around. The program

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