Health & Science
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The volunteer-run effort aims to provide a safe place for unhoused people to sleep in their cars. It re-launches June 22, 2026 with new waitlist and check-in processes designed to make it more sustainable.
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People with limited sight often enjoy sports through listening. But audio descriptions of sports events — like the Indy 500 — can miss details.
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Federal approval cleared the way for Indiana to revamp hospital Medicaid payments, with larger increases going to providers that keep commercial prices lower.
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The Indiana Health Department says use repellents, avoid grassy areas, and scan yourself and your pets for ticks after spending time outdoors.
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Dr. Mehmet Oz said Tuesday that the Trump administration will require every state within 30 days to turn in a plan to revalidate the health care providers that participate in their Medicaid programs.
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The Marion County Sheriff’s Office issued a warning about a new synthetic opioid called cychlorphine is being linked to a growing number of fatal overdoses across the Midwest — including in Ohio, Kentucky and Tennessee.
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In 2022, the MACRO-B project set out to reduce opioid overdose deaths in Black Indianapolis neighborhoods. Those community members, education and harm reduction tools shaped the project's work over the next three years. Overdose deaths among Black people in target areas decreased by 45 percent by the end of the project.
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Indiana lawmakers want to close a loophole allowing the sale of hemp products with high THC levels. Many industry workers say it could force them to close.
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Insurance companies are fining hospitals for out-of-network care, arguing that federal changes are costing them more money. A new bill aims to stop those fines and protect consumers
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Lawmakers want to require informed patient consent for some medical procedures. A bill moving through the legislature would bring Indiana in line with federal recommendations.