A new approach for newborns exposed to opioids means more mom time, fewer medications
A new approach is helping mothers recovering from opioid addiction and newborns with opioid exposure stay together after birth. Historically,…
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Mosquitoes are one of nature’s deadliest creatures; awareness, precautions help
The Rural Blog During an average day, many people never think about mosquitoes, but perhaps the tiny arthropod deserves more…
When it comes to elections, ‘think local’; elections are run ‘by neighbors, not overlords’
Establishing community trust in election officials and reminding voters how the democratic process happens in their neck of the woods…
Faced with bigger grocery bills, many Americans are switching from national to private-label brands
As Americans continue to battle their ever-increasing grocery store bills, some are cutting brand-name products and picking up lower-priced store…
Opinion – Rural Blog: Memorial Day is perfect time to teach children to love America, despite wounds
As we launch into Memorial Day picnics, celebrations and sales, it’s a good time to rethink the day — why…
Rural Blog: Appalachia at high risk of HIV, hep C, but many factors hamper testing, monitoring, treatment
Bloodborne diseases like HIV and hepatitis C are an increasing threat to public health in Appalachia, but the stigma associated…
The Rural Blog: Fact-checking the President’s State of the Union Address on rural issues
In his first State of the Union address last night, President Trump struck an optimistic tone heavy on American exceptionalism,…
Coal’s future still bleak as utilities shift to cheaper natural gas, wind and solar; market forces prevail
“A year after Donald Trump was elected president on a promise to revive the ailing U.S. coal industry, the sector’s…
The Rural Blog: Majority of children consume one sugary drink a day; links to obesity, poor health
Nearly two-thirds of children ages 2-19 consume at least one sugary drink per day, says a study by the Centers…
Gallup poll shows older Americans happier in Hawaii, Arizona; Kentucky near bottom of list
The Rural Blog Older Americans are happiest in Hawaii and least happy in West Virginia and Kentucky, says the annual…