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Americans across the political spectrum like Medicaid and think it should get more funding, not less, according to a new poll from health research organization KFF.

The pain reliever acetaminophen is used 25 billion times annually, but there are only hypothesis on the mechanism that relieves pain; IU experiment points to neurotransmitters being affected in a surprising way.

Indiana students have access to summer meals and snacks at more than 1,000 locations statewide. The Summer Food Service Program has provided meals to students for nearly 50 years.

A grassroots community coalition that advocates substance use disorder solutions celebrates 10 years at an event in Jeffersonville Monday.

Louisville Health Department records show several complaints of rodent problems at the Kroger on Goss Avenue.

Laid off workers were told their notices of an upcoming reduction in force were "revoked." Officials didn't explain why HHS appeared to be restoring hundreds of jobs it previously called duplicative.

The top official at the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration said the state's new long-term care program for Medicaid members over 60 hasn't met expectations.

U.S. drug deaths dropped by roughly 40% last year among people under the age of 35. It's a welcome pivot for families and communities devastated by fentanyl.

With higher smoking rates, the LGBTQ+ community has a higher risk of related health problems. Health organizations in Kentucky offer help.

Attorneys for a woman who had challenged Kentucky's near-total ban on abortion have dropped the lawsuit but didn't say why.