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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.…
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…
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…
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…
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders, alongside the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH), today announced the launch of its first coordinated, statewide campaign to help mothers find care close to home. The campaign kicked…
This report describes higher emergency department visits for heat-related illnesses during extreme heat during June and July 2026.
This report describes results from opt-out syphilis screenings in Alaska correctional facilities during October 2023-September 2025.
This report describes the first 100 days of the 2026 Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo compared to other Ebola outbreaks.
This report describes characteristics of Ebola cases reported in Uganda during the 2025 outbreak.
This report describes an analysis of registry data for sudden unexpected infant deaths during 2020-2024.
Discoveries worth a closer look. Follow the source for the study’s methods, findings and limitations.
Gut microbe transplants treated some peanut allergies in an early-stage clinical trial.
Researchers found that some women with endometriosis may have increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
A study suggests that abnormal tau proteins involved in certain neurodegenerative diseases interact with mitochondria to drive a process called reverse electron transport.
Researchers found that smoking, high blood pressure, and diabetes in midlife lower the number of years a person is likely to live without dementia.
A clinical trial found that a topical treatment called silver diamine fluoride stops cavities in young children from getting worse.
The 3D organization of DNA in cells changes in Alzheimer’s disease and aging, according to new research.
Jonesboro-area air quality from EPA’s AirNow.
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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 ↗No. Decaffeinated coffee still contains some caffeine. The amount varies by product and serving size.
Read FDA’s caffeine guide ↗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 ↗Recent FDA recall announcements. Check the original notice for affected products, lot numbers and instructions; this is not a complete list of all recalls.
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Product may contain foreign objects such as small stones and other hard objects
