Health

1+ day, 20+ hour ago   (292+ words) Srinagar, Jul 13: Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS), J&K’s premier tertiary care hospital, is operating with barely over half of its sanctioned faculty strength. The chronic, gross shortage raises concerns over the long-term impact on healthcare delivery, patient care,…...

3+ day, 12+ hour ago   (197+ words) Published 11:26 am Sunday, October 4, 2026 A woman remains in hospital with injuries after a bear attack near the Onion Lake Ski Trails on Saturday morning, Oct. 3. “It was likely a surprise to the bear, and a defensive attack. After that it…...

5+ day, 2+ hour ago   (236+ words) Ronald "Wayne" Burns earned the title of Kentucky King after losing 61.6 pounds. “Honestly, my family and all of my TOPS family here, it really made us feel good,” said Burns. “I get a little emotional talking about it.” He explained…...

5+ day, 6+ hour ago   (162+ words) SALMON, ID — Two people were injured early Friday morning after being attacked by a juvenile black bear near Salmon, according to Idaho Fish and Game. The attack happened around 3:30 a.m. Oct. 2 in the Sunset Heights subdivision. Both residents were injured,…...

6+ day, 2+ hour ago   (942+ words) Bangor’s warming center providers are scrambling to determine how they’ll shelter homeless residents this winter after learning that two of the centers were denied state funding. “It’s going to be a tough year for the unhoused community if we don’t…...

1+ week, 12+ hour ago   (298+ words) Allergies in Northeast Florida are expected to be worse than usual this fall following summer drought conditions and a lack of tropical storms. Health officials warn that dry weather has created optimal conditions for weed pollen to surge across Jacksonville....

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (100+ words) A new facility in Anchorage will soon provide specialized behavioral health care for Alaska teenagers. Providence Alaska says it will open the Providence Youth Behavioral Health Center later this fall. The 16-bed facility will serve adolescents ages 12 to 17 who need…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (575+ words) Published 9:35 am Tuesday, September 15, 2026 By Jeffrey Kennett Peninsula Clarion Writer A state effort to secure substance-use disorder treatment services at Wildwood Correctional Center is unresolved more than six months after the Alaska Department of Corrections sought a contractor. Corrections officials…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (164+ words) SRINAGAR: A brother and sister were seriously injured after a wild bear attacked them while they were picking apples in their family orchard at Kralmad in the Dooru area of south Kashmir’s Anantnag district on Monday evening, locals said. The…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago   (585+ words) Renderings show the planned all-inclusive, sensory-friendly play space at Valley Children’s Hospital in Madera. The $8 million project, funded by a gift from Table Mountain Rancheria, is designed to provide accessible play opportunities for children of all abilities. Courtesy of Valley…...