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Thursday, May 7, 2026

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To avoid stroke risk CA women told it’s okay to slow down

Health/Stroke Awareness— By Suzanne Potter, producer, California News Service, a bureau of Public News Service. During National Stroke Awareness Month in May, California women are urged to know an important acronym. B.E.F.A.S.T. stands for balance loss, eye or vision changes, face drooping, arm weakness, speech difficulty and time to call 911. Other symptoms include unexplained dizziness and severe headache. […]

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

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Research shows dancing can improve mental health

Mental Health/Creative Arts— By Mark Moran, producer, Arizona News Connection, a bureau of Public News Service. Arizona social scientists are combining arts and research to slow the progression of dementia in seniors and address growing anxiety among young people. They have data showing creative arts can improve mental health in daily life. Yunjia Yang, a postdoctoral researcher at the […]

Friday, April 17, 2026

By Public News Service Friday, April 17, 2026

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Research shows friendships can improve quality of life

USA/Health— By Roz Brown, producer, New Mexico Connection, a bureau of Public News Service. Starting or maintaining friendships can require effort and even strategy, but research shows your physical and mental health will benefit. It is often called the “loneliness epidemic” because one in three Americans say they lack meaningful relationships. Culprits can be technology, urbanization, or lingering fear […]

Saturday, April 4, 2026

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Importance of sleep for stressed out Americans

USA/Sleep Deprived— By Mike Moen, producer, Minnesota News Connection, a bureau of Public News Service. Sleepless nights may be common for Minnesotans and other Americans deeply affected by the federal immigration crackdown and other stressful issues. However, it can be harmful to your help. The American Heart Association says poor sleep can worsen major cardiovascular disease risk factors, including […]

Sunday, March 29, 2026

By Public News Service Sunday, March 29, 2026

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On 16th anniversary of Obamacare, the fight for health care goes on

USA/Obamacare— By Suzanne Potter, producer, California News Service, bureau of Public News Service. The Affordable Care Act has just turned 16, and California leaders are calling on Congress to reverse the massive health care cuts Republicans made last year. The measure expanded Medicaid coverage to 20 million more Americans, allowed adult children to stay on their parents’ policies until age […]

Sunday, March 15, 2026

By Guest Contributor Sunday, March 15, 2026

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Discount shopping for a good cause at Studio Hope Boutique

Burbank/Shopping— FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Suzette Maffi Phone: (818) 543-0896 Email: studio@rsnhope.org STUDIO HOPE BOUTIQUE BRINGS AWARENESS TO KIDNEYS WITH DISCOUNTED SHOPPING Burbank, CA, March 10th: World Kidney Day is Thursday, March 12th, and Studio Hope Boutique founder Lori Hartwell brings her passion for raising awareness about kidney disease while shoppers hunt for vintage treasures. […]

Sunday, March 8, 2026

By Public News Service Sunday, March 8, 2026

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Know the warning signs of colorectal cancer

USA/Colorectal Cancer— Danielle Smith, producer, Keystone State News Service, bureau of Public News Service. March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and diagnoses are rising sharply among adults under age 50. Experts warned that it is the third most common cancer overall and the top cause of cancer deaths among young people. About 150,000 Americans are diagnosed with colorectal cancer each […]

Wednesday, February 4, 2026

By Public News Service Wednesday, February 4, 2026

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Trump administration demands health data from California

Medi-Cal data sought— Suzanne Potter, producer, California News Service, a bureau of Public News Service. The Trump administration is now demanding immigration data for all Medi-Cal recipients. The feds just sent a letter to Gov. Gavin Newsom, citing concern that undocumented immigrants may be receiving full-scope Medi-Cal, and alleging fraud in home care and hospice programs. Last spring, California officials […]

Monday, January 19, 2026

By Public News Service Monday, January 19, 2026

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MLK Day-service and action

MLK Day Shanteya Hudson, producer, Alabama News Service, a bureau of Public News Service. Martin Luther King Jr. Day is widely recognized as a day of service. Also, for some, it is a day of action and advocacy as well. In Georgia, advocates say expanding access to support quitting smoking is critical, as thousands continue to face preventable, […]