In an op-ed, U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts writes about the impact he expects the One Big Beautiful Bill to have on rural hospitals ...

Air conditioning is a lifesaver, but poor maintenance can cause bacteria to spread, leading to a recent outbreak of Legionnaires' disease.

Grey’s Anatomy star Camilla Luddington is opening up about her recent Hashimoto’s disease diagnosis. Luddington, 41, shared the news of her recent health scare during the Wednesday, August 6 ...

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. But about 80 percent of cases are considered preventable.

R. Michael Ricketts, 75, passed away peacefully after fighting pulmonary fibrosis on July 24, 2025, at Baptist East Hospital. He was surrounded by ...

A new study by Keck Medicine School of USC finds the incidence of alcohol-related liver disease has more than doubled, especially among women, older adults, and people with underlying health ...

Sen. Pete Ricketts plans to introduce a bill Wednesday aimed at streamlining health care for veterans, the senator told The World-Herald.

Ozzy Osbourne lived with Parkinson's disease for years before his death. Here's what you need to know about the neurodegenerative disease.

A recent study linking human pegivirus to Parkinson’s is leading scientists to examine the connection between other viral infections and neurodegenerative diseases.

A University of Bristol study shows that trained dogs can detect Parkinson's disease with 80% sensitivity by identifying odors in skin swabs, potentially enabling earlier diagnosis.

Defense lawyers have called shaken baby syndrome, or abusive head trauma, junk science. But doctors say shaking a baby is dangerous.

U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts has joined the likes of Ted Turner and Bill Gates as a well-heeled businessman buying large plots of land in Nebraska.