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Sunday, July 26, 2026

By Public News Service Sunday, July 26, 2026

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Time to book back-to-school wellness exams for kids

USA/BACk TO SCHOOL— By Suzanne Potter, producer, Nevada News Service, a bureau of Public News Service. School will be back in session for students in Nevada and SoCal in a few weeks. So now is a good time to schedule a wellness check. A pediatrician will make sure a child is hitting growth and developmental goals and is […]

Thursday, July 9, 2026

By Public News Service Thursday, July 9, 2026

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GOP policies reportedly cost families at least $2,000 since 2025

USA/Economy- By Suzanne Potter, producer, Public News Service. A new report showed the average American family’s costs have risen by at least $2,000 since Republicans passed a federal budget bill last summer. Researchers from the nonprofit environmental organization Climate Power and the Center for American Progress Action Fund found households are paying more for gas, utilities, groceries, and healthcare. Jesse Lee, […]

Wednesday, June 3, 2026

By Guest Contributor Wednesday, June 3, 2026

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Experts answer some common vision questions

Health/Vision Concerns— (StatePoint) If you’ve ever turned to the internet with a question about your eyes – whether it’s dryness, blurry vision, or an unexpected eye twitch – you’re not alone. Eye doctors hear these same questions from patients every day. To help separate fact from fiction during May, Healthy Vision Month, VSP network doctors Bradley Grant, O.D., of […]

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 […]

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, […]

Sunday, January 4, 2026

By Guest Contributor Sunday, January 4, 2026

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10 doctor-recommended health resolutions for 2026

2026 Health Resolutions (StatePoint)The American Medical Association (AMA) is offering Americans 10 evidence-based tips for staying healthy in 2026 and beyond: • Get health screenings: Schedule preventive visits, tests and screenings so your physician can catch conditions before they become more serious. • Manage stress: Mental health is part of overall health. Techniques such as meditation, deep breathing and […]

Friday, January 2, 2026

By Public News Service Friday, January 2, 2026

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Thousands of Californians brace for higher medical insurance costs

Medical Costs Suzanne Potter, producer, California News Service, a bureau of Public News Service. 2026 is here, and it brings a big jump in health-insurance premiums for almost 90% of the 1.9 million people on CoveredCA plans, now that the COVID-era enhanced subsidies to help pay those premiums have expired. The state has allocated $190 million to help people […]

Tuesday, November 25, 2025

By Public News Service Tuesday, November 25, 2025

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Medicare costs rising in CA and across the country

Suzanne Potter, producer, California News Service, a bureau of Public News Service. The federal government just announced 2026 Medicare cost increases. Medicare Part B premiums are going up almost 9.7%, or about $18 a month, which will eat up part of next year’s annual Social Security cost-of-living adjustment. In addition, the deductible for a hospital admission under Medicare Part […]

Friday, October 31, 2025

By Public News Service Friday, October 31, 2025

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Tips for getting the best results during open enrollment for health insurance plans

Suzanne Potter, producer, California News Service, a bureau of Public News Service. Many Californians are narrowing their choices of health insurance plans, just in time for open enrollment, and experts offer recommendations to help avoid missteps. A new survey shows 43% of people say they regret a health care decision they made after being misled by inaccurate information. Dr. Rhonda […]