Health

Cancer is a leading cause of death among firefighters nationwide. New laws in the state provide cancer screening to firefighters and encourage the use of PFAS-free apparel.

The program at the center of the case is Choices for Independence, which provides nearly 3,800 Granite Staters who don’t want to go into a nursing home the basic care and services that allow them to remain at home or in a small community setting.

An ongoing series by Keene Sentinel reporter James Rinker examines the barriers to gender-affirming health care in the state — and what some are doing to help.

The plan was announced days after a court order requiring the state to do so in the next year.

The city has the highest rate of lead exposure in New Hampshire.

Kaitlyn Morse from BeBop Labs says about 40% of the blacklegged ticks they tested were positive for Lyme disease.

Researchers are examining the relationship between food insecurity, fiber and fish consumption.

As the Latino immigrant population in New Hampshire ages, it's hard for many to find senior programs that provide outreach in Spanish.

NH adults enrolled in Medicaid will have coverage for cleanings, fillings and other routine dental care for the first time Saturday.

Emergency room boarding is the longstanding state practice of housing mental health patients, sometimes for weeks, in hospital emergency rooms due to a lack of psychiatric treatment beds.