Almost a quarter of people who were dropped from Medicaid during the post-pandemic eligibility reviews are still uninsured and high costs are preventing them from getting on another plan, a new survey from KFF showed…

Health director Rebecca Johnson admits she probably wouldn’t have taken the job if she’d known what was coming. Johnson had been working for the Southeast Kansas Multi-County Health Departments for about a year when the…

ATLANTA (AP) — A person in Texas has been diagnosed with bird flu, an infection tied to the recent discovery of the virus in dairy cows, health officials said Monday. The patient was being treated…

Fathers and sons share countless experiences, but few have the opportunity to be sworn in simultaneously before the United States Supreme Court. The duo, 31st Judicial District Chief Judge Hon. Daniel D. Creitz and his…

Cooking for one or two people can sometimes feel like a burden. While it can be tempting to skip meals, opt for convenience foods, or go out to eat, preparing meals at home can be…

WASHINGTON (AP) — Most of America “springs forward” Sunday for daylight saving time and losing that hour of sleep can do more than leave you tired and cranky the next day. It also could harm…

Two days a week, Richard Dudley, age 77, puts his handyman skills to the test as he assembles lawnmowers, barbecue grills, wood splitters and other items at Bomgaars Supply. His work is proof of just…

TOPEKA — A Kansas lawmaker known for pushing discredited treatments for people with COVID-19 urged a bill Thursday pumped from the same vein: An attempt to strip state health officials of their authority to fight…

In recognition that heart disease is the leading cause of death in our country, February is American Heart Month. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends the following healthy habits for preventing…

More than 100 veterans attended a meeting Thursday to learn more about a Veterans Administration Clinic coming to Iola. The clinic will be at the Family Physicians building at 1408 East St. It is expected…