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Arkansas Health Updates
Breast Cancer Awareness Month is a Reminder that Early Detection Saves Lives BreastCare Program Available to Women Across the State
Little Rock, Ark. – As Breast Cancer Awareness Month begins, the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) reminds Arkansans that early detection saves lives and encourages women ages 40-74 to get a mammogram every two years. Through…
Arkansas Department of Health to Hold Community Flu Clinics Statewide Vaccines to Be Provided at No Charge
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) will begin hosting community flu vaccine clinics statewide starting Monday, September 21. A schedule for flu clinics in all 75 counties can be found at healthy.arkansas.gov.…
Arkansas Department of Health Announces Free Maternal Health Events in Northwest and Southeast Arkansas
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) will host free community events in Northwest and Southeast Arkansas this fall to connect expectant and new mothers, families, and members of their support networks with…
Arkansas Department of Health Launches Claim Your Care HotlineToll-Free Number Offers Scheduling for Pregnancy Testing, Prenatal Care, and More
Little Rock, Ark. – The Arkansas Department of Health has launched the Claim Your Care Hotline to help women connect with pregnancy testing, prenatal care, and other services. The toll-free number, 1-844-808-2340, is available Monday through…
Arkansas Health Units Stand Ready to Support Families with Back-to-School Immunizations and Records Requests
Little Rock, Ark. – With at least one health unit in every county, the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) is prepared to help students begin the 2026-2027 school year by providing immunizations, as well as immunization…
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From the CDC
EARLY RELEASE: Notes from the Field: Molecular Detections of Cladophialophora bantiana at a Clinical Reference Laboratory - United States, 2009-2026
This report describes 48 confirmed cases and one probable case of C. bantiana in clinical samples from 2009-2026.
Notes from the Field: Fatal Pneumonic Plague - Coconino County, Arizona, July 2025
This report describes a case of fatal pneumonic plague reported in Arizona during 2025.
Unannounced Drills Using Patient Actors to Evaluate Health Care Facility Readiness for Infectious Disease Outbreaks - New Jersey, New York, and U.S. Virgin Islands, January-June 2026
This report describes mystery patient drills conducted in health care facilities in New Jersey, New York, and the U.S. Virgin Islands to simulate response to an infectious disease outbreak.
Surveillance Summaries: Surveillance for Violent Deaths - National Violent Death Reporting System, 50 States, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico, 2023
This report summarizes 2023 data from CDC's National Violent Death Reporting System on violent deaths and suicides that occurred in the U.S., District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico.
Notes from the Field: The First 100 Days of Five Ebola Outbreaks - Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda, and West Africa, 2007-2026
This report describes the first 100 days of the 2026 Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo compared to other Ebola outbreaks.
NIH RESEARCH MATTERS
Explore the research ↗What science is finding.
Discoveries worth a closer look. Follow the source for the study’s methods, findings and limitations.
Antiviral drug did not improve Long COVID symptoms
A clinical trial for Long COVID found that treating patients with a common antiviral drug for up to 25 days did not improve symptoms.
tRNA treatment may help restore cystic fibrosis proteins
Lipid nanoparticles delivering engineered transfer RNA restored functional proteins in cell and animal models of cystic fibrosis.
Bacterial infection may alter developing gut
C. difficile bacteria caused lasting changes to cells in the intestines of newborn mice.
Clues to what causes multiple sclerosis
There is no cure for multiple sclerosis, although there are treatments that can reduce the number and severity of relapses. Scientists have been finding new clues about its causes and better ways to treat it.
Depression may stall development of new neurons
Researchers discovered how a part of the brain important for memory struggles to make new neurons in people with depression.
GLP-1 drug slows aging in mice
A GLP-1 drug extended lifespan and prevented age-related decline in older female mice.
SMALL THINGS. REAL LIFE.
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Does a short walk actually count?
Yes. Activity can be broken into smaller chunks throughout the week. CDC recommends at least 150 minutes of moderate activity weekly, plus muscle-strengthening activity on two days, for adults. Some activity is better than none.
Read CDC’s activity guidance ↗Is decaf completely caffeine-free?
No. Decaffeinated coffee still contains some caffeine. The amount varies by product and serving size.
Read FDA’s caffeine guide ↗Is sleep only about the number of hours?
No. CDC says both enough sleep and good-quality sleep matter. Interrupted sleep or feeling tired despite enough hours can be signs of poor sleep quality. Discuss persistent sleep problems with a health care professional.
Read CDC’s sleep guide ↗FOOD · MEDICINES · SUPPLEMENTS
FDA recall details ↗Check your cabinets.
Recent FDA recall announcements. Check the original notice for affected products, lot numbers and instructions; this is not a complete list of all recalls.
RAPTURE — Preworkout Dietary Supplement Powder
Product contains 1,3-Dimethylamylamine (DMAA)
Babies' Magic Tea — Babies' Magic Tea brand Baby Sleep Gripe Water 4 oz bottle
Product contains undeclared ethanol, methanol, and isopropanol
EDEN BROTHERS — Broccoli Seeds - Calabrese
Potential to be contaminated with Salmonella
Nova Biomedical StatStrip — StatStrip Glucose Hospital Meter System
Software issue may cause a glucose result to be associated to the wrong patient