Cara Whitfield

Free well water testing clinics coming to Otter Tail County this summer

Free nitrate testing started in Parkers Prairie, with four more Otter Tail County clinics set through Aug. 20. The biggest risk is to private wells near farms and septic systems.

SignatureCare opens 24-hour emergency center in Plano

Plano now has another round-the-clock emergency option at 1905 Preston Road. SignatureCare says the freestanding ER has CT, X-ray and onsite lab services.

Jul 10, 2026·1 min read

Kauai officials advise no swimming at Hanalei Bay after runoff

Brown water and runoff have closed Hanalei Bay to swimming. County officials say to check a lifeguard, Safe Beach Day, or call 808-241-4984 before going in.

Jul 10, 2026·1 min read

U.S. study maps average menopause age and risk factors

A new NHANES study puts menopause timing in national context, showing why the average age matters for fertility planning, symptom counseling and long-term heart and bone health.

Jul 10, 2026·4 min read

Three Onondaga County restaurants fail latest health inspections

Three eateries, including Flaming Grill & Buffet in North Syracuse, failed Onondaga County checks after inspectors found sushi held between 47 and 71 degrees and dented sauce cans.

Baltimore marks 50 years of summer meals for children

Baltimore’s summer meals network turned 50 as city officials pointed to the gap that opens when school cafeterias close and breakfast and lunch disappear for many families.

Val Verde County added to screwworm infested zone as cases rise

Val Verde County is now inside Texas’ screwworm infested zone, and ranchers must get state approval before moving warm-blooded animals out.

Does strength training help with perimenopause weight gain?

Yes, strength training can help, mostly by preserving muscle and bone, so the scale may lag behind the waistline. The real win is steadier metabolism, not instant fat loss.

Jul 10, 2026·5 min read

Michigan cyclosporiasis cases rise, Northern Michigan also affected

Michigan’s cyclosporiasis count hit 1,251 by July 9, and health officials said Northern Michigan cases are part of the same outbreak. The source has not been pinned down.

Goochland County launches online mental health resource guide

Goochland County and the Chickahominy Health District have put crisis lines, local providers and regional counseling links in one place for residents seeking help.

Jul 9, 2026·1 min read

Sleep

Best non-hormone options for perimenopause sleep in the UK, 2026

CBT-I leads for the sleep itself, but magnesium glycinate 240 mg is the most defensible OTC add-on. Night sweats need a GP review.

Jul 9, 2026·7 min read

Anne Carlsen names Thomas Harris Jr. as chief operating officer

Thomas Harris Jr. brought 26 years of healthcare leadership to Anne Carlsen, where his new role reaches staffing, service access and growth in Jamestown.

Jul 9, 2026·2 min read

Saint Agnes nurses strike over staffing and patient safety concerns

Saint Agnes nurses walked out July 6, saying too many patients, cut hours and unsafe floating put babies, children and new parents at risk.

Jul 9, 2026·2 min read

Gut Health

Evidence-based gut health tips for perimenopause in 2026

Perimenopause can turn a quiet gut into a noisy one. The most useful fix is usually a slow fibre reset, with food-first guidance from HerStack, the NHS and GI experts.

Jul 8, 2026·5 min read

Flooding closes Baltimore City Health Department headquarters downtown

Flooding shut the city health department’s downtown headquarters and Permits Office, redirecting license work online and, if needed, to Eastern Health Clinic.

Jul 8, 2026·1 min read

Isotopes, Vitalant host blood drive to ease local shortage

The second annual Battle of the Badges drive at Isotopes Park aimed for 3,000 donations as Vitalant warned type O was in especially short supply.

Jul 8, 2026·2 min read

Diet changes that actually help perimenopause belly fat in 2026

Protein, fibre and strength work are the changes most likely to help perimenopause belly fat, without the wellness hype.

Jul 8, 2026·5 min read

Sleep

Best CBD alternatives for perimenopause sleep in the UK in 2026

CBT-I beats CBD for perimenopause sleep, but magnesium glycinate 240 to 300 mg nightly is the cleanest first supplement if you want a bottle, not a clinic.

Jul 8, 2026·6 min read

Sleep

Study finds CBT eases perimenopause sleep loss from hot flashes

A small trial found CBT for insomnia plus hot-flash education improved sleep, self-efficacy and mood in women whose night sweats kept waking them.

Jul 8, 2026·4 min read