Matsui and Van clash over health care, campaign funds and Gaza at packed forum

Congresswoman Doris Matsui (second from left) speaks at the CA District 7 Congressional Candidates Forum held at the Coloma Center in Sacramento on Thursday, April 2, 2026. Candidates from left listen: Enayat Nazat, Zakaria Wooden, Ralph Nwobi, Mai Vann, and Robbie Morin.

Congresswoman Doris Matsui (second from left) speaks at the CA District 7 Congressional Candidates Forum held at the Coloma Center in Sacramento on Thursday, April 2, 2026. Candidates from left listen: Enayat Nazat, Zakaria Wooden, Ralph Nwobi, Mai Vann, and Robbie Morin. Hannah Lehoff hruhoff@sacbee.com Longtime U.S. Rep Doris Matsui and challenger Mai Vang clashed … Read more

Bipartisan bill revives efforts to lower insulin costs, giving diabetes advocates hope

Insulin supplies are pictured in the Manhattan borough of New York City,

NEW YORK (AP) — Two-year-old Bain Brandon has type 1 diabetes and needs insulin to survive. However, even with health insurance, the price is not cheap. Mother Marley Brandon, 29, said it cost her parents $194 last week to buy a month’s supply of insulin vials and a three-month supply of back-up pens for her … Read more

Senate hopeful Mike Rogers offers copays, high-risk pools for health care – Bridge Michigan

Mike Rogers on stage with Donald Trump.

Republican U.S. Senate candidate Mike Rogers has indicated he would roll back some key provisions of the Affordable Care Act. He proposed eliminating inexpensive preventive care and reinventing a form of high-risk insurance pool. Health care has emerged as a key issue in the U.S. Senate race, with Democrats focused on expanding the role of … Read more

This is what the new Trinity Hospital in Brighton looks like inside. Howell Hospital to close soon

New Trinity Health Hospital in Brighton, Michigan

BRIGHTON, MI — The opening of a new hospital in Brighton is just weeks away, which means the hospital in Howell will also close. Top officials from Trinity Health Livingston toured the new four-story, 174,000-square-foot hospital with the media on Thursday, April 2. The hospital will be an addition to the existing Trinity Health Medical … Read more

Avera’s cancer specialty is a win for patients and physicians

Avera's cancer specialty is a win for patients and physicians

April 2, 2026 This article is sponsored by Avera Health. As oncology research and medicine advance, Avera specializes in cancer care to ensure patients receive the most cutting-edge and personalized care possible. Specialization in cancer treatment involves oncologists becoming experts by focusing on specific types of cancer. Oncologists can specialize through a special interest in … Read more

Southern Utah doctor launches retreat to help doctors battle ‘almost inevitable’ burnout

Southern Utah doctor launches retreat to help doctors battle 'almost inevitable' burnout

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You can’t really “train” your brain. Here’s what you can do instead:

You can't really "train" your brain. Here's what you can do instead:

Many people are looking for ways to improve, maintain, and prolong their brain health. Check out the seemingly endless self-help books, podcasts, phone apps, TikTok, and Instagram Reels dedicated to this subject. And frankly, it makes sense. Alzheimer’s disease and dementia are conditions that essentially involve a loss of one’s identity and sense of time … Read more

With newly provided building space, USD Sanford School of Medicine accelerates transition to Sioux Falls

With newly provided building space, USD Sanford School of Medicine accelerates transition to Sioux Falls

April 2, 2026 The University of South Dakota Sanford School of Medicine will move its MD program from Vermilion to Sioux Falls sooner than expected. This accelerated timeline is made possible because Sanford Health has offered to lease space in a building on its Sioux Falls campus for the program, while Avera Health will also … Read more

Measles cases confirmed in Monroe County — Click here for list of exposure locations

Measles cases confirmed in Monroe County -- Click here for list of exposure locations

Monroe County, Michigan – Health officials have confirmed measles cases in Monroe County and are warning residents about possible measles exposure in multiple locations. The Monroe County Health Department announced the measles case in a news release Thursday, April 2, 2026. “This case is a reminder of how easily measles spreads among people without immunity,” … Read more

Home Support Services – Public Agencies Recruit and Train Elderly Caregivers – Welcome to San Bernardino County

Woman with caregiver assisting client. “Roxanne Young Executive Director, In-Home Supportive Services Public Authority Agency – San Bernardino County”

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