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About 790,000 Hoosiers are family caregivers for relatives in declining physical or mental health. But Indiana ranks fairly low in support for family caregivers on the latest AARP national scorecard for Long-Term Care Services and Supports. Its 39th compared to other states. ...

November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month, and a newly released report shows far too few Nebraskans at high risk for lung cancer are getting the recommended screening. The American Lung Associations latest "State of Lung Cancer" report ranks Nebraska 33rd for lung cancer screening -- at less than 4% of those who are at risk. Julia McCarville, executive director of the American Lung Association in Nebraska, said although lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer deaths f...

The rise in deaths involving synthetic opioids or fentanyl have overdose-prevention advocates looking for solutions across the nation. Gov. Mike Parson recently signed a bill legalizing fentanyl test strips with hopes of lessening the death toll. ...

(KMAland) -- When it comes to getting the legalization of medical cannabis in front of Nebraska voters, supporters hope the third times the charm.

When it comes to getting the legalization of medical cannabis in front of Nebraska voters, supporters hope the third times the charm. Nebraska, Idaho and Kansas are the only remaining states with no provisions for medicinal use of cannabis. People report medical cannabis helps with a number of conditions including epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, chronic pain and side effects of cancer treatment. ...