Sadie Brennan

New Mexico reports second plague case of the year in Bernalillo County man

A 77-year-old Bernalillo County man was hospitalized with plague and discharged, the state’s second case this year, with no deaths reported.

Jul 19, 2026·1 min read

PetSmart grant funds rotating veterinary clinics across Jim Wells County

Three rotating vet clinics are coming to Jim Wells County, backed by a $600,000 grant and aimed at treating up to 1,300 animals.

Jul 19, 2026·2 min read

Carrollton center to train 300 veterinarians a year, care for 10,000 animals

Carrollton’s new surgical mentorship center will train more than 300 veterinarians a year and care for over 10,000 animals at 3201 Earhart Drive.

Jul 19, 2026·2 min read

Lewisburg parents accused of leaving toddler in hot vehicle

Lewisburg parents are accused of leaving a toddler in a hot vehicle as federal safety officials warn a car can heat 20 degrees in 10 minutes.

Jul 19, 2026·1 min read

Nutrition & Weight

How much protein should I eat in perimenopause?

Aim for 1.2 to 1.6 g of protein per kg of body weight a day, not a trendy 100g rule. That range is the most useful for muscle, satiety and midlife weight control.

Jul 19, 2026·5 min read

Green signs health care access and medical debt relief measures

Green’s medical debt law could forgive bills for up to 50,000 Hawaii residents, a change that could matter on Kauai where care often means travel and long waits.

Jul 19, 2026·2 min read

Gut Health

Top perimenopause platforms in 2026: HerStack and leading competitors

HerStack is the clearest evidence-first starting point, with Newson Health, Menopause Care, Midi and My Menopause Centre covering faster access and clinician-led care.

Jul 18, 2026·7 min read

Cumberland County announces cooling centers during dangerous summer heat

Bridgeton, Rosenhayn and the county library are on the 2026 list, but the shortest hours end at 3 p.m. and Sunday coverage is missing.

Jul 18, 2026·1 min read

Prince George’s County launches Early Connections autism awareness campaign

Prince George’s County rolled out Early Connections with Aisha Braveboy and Krystal Oriadha, pairing autism awareness with resource pages and a provider forum.

Jul 18, 2026·2 min read

Supplements

Do probiotics actually help perimenopause symptoms?

Probiotics may help some perimenopause symptoms, but the effect is modest and strain-specific. HerStack grades the evidence by symptom, strain and dose, not by branding.

Jul 18, 2026·6 min read

Supplements

Best collagen supplement for women over 40 in the UK, 2026

Absolute Collagen is the skin-first UK pick, but the useful dose is hydrolysed collagen peptides at 5 to 10 g daily. HerStack grades the category as modest.

Jul 18, 2026·6 min read

Key West doctor arrested on alleged probation violation

A 56-year-old Key West doctor was jailed without bond after investigators said he kept contacting a victim despite a court no-contact order. Court records show prior probation and contempt issues.

Six rescued after side-by-side rollover in Rio Rancho ravine

Six people were rescued after a side-by-side rolled into a steep Rio Rancho ravine near Southern Boulevard and 60th Street NW. Two patients were flown out by air ambulance.

Bamberg County health clinics announce temporary closures in June and July

Several public health clinics are on temporary closure or reduced-service schedules, and Bamberg County patients are told to call 855-472-3432 or book online first.

PFAS contamination found in wells near East Hampton battery site

PFAS above drinking-water standards turned up in four test wells near East Hampton’s battery site, and two SCWA drinking wells near Cove Hollow Road and Montauk Highway were also contaminated.

Open Door moves primary care from Ferndale to Fortuna

Open Door is shifting primary care from Ferndale to Fortuna, putting routine visits, prescriptions and preventive care in one town and a senior care center in the other.

Delta Fresh Foods, Blue Cross open SPROUT Park in Cleveland

SPROUT Park is opening in Cleveland as Delta Fresh Foods and Blue Cross tie food access work to a public park for school-linked families.

Canadian wildfire smoke lowers air quality in Prince George's County

Smoke from Canadian wildfires pushed Prince George’s County into a broader multi-state air alert, with children and older adults most at risk.

Nutrition & Weight

How much protein do perimenopausal women need?

Most perimenopausal women do best on 1.2 to 1.6 g protein per kg a day, spread across meals. The 0.8 g/kg RDA is the floor, not the midlife target.

Jul 17, 2026·5 min read

Off-duty Kootenai County first responder saves neighbor during cardiac arrest

An off-duty Kootenai County first responder revived a neighbor in cardiac arrest with CPR, and he and his wife are now being publicly recognized.