Cannabis conference on the way By Jessica Else The Garden Island
LIHUE — Joshua Fukino has been a vocal advocate for medical marijuana since 2015, when…
Health
Hawaii ranks near bottom of states in percentage of obese adults, study finds By Star-Advertiser Staff
A new study has ranked Hawaii No. 49, near the bottom, of a list of…
High bacteria advisory issued for Oahu, Kauai beaches By Mindy Pennybacker
High levels of enterococci, a bacteria commonly found when fecal pathogens are present, have been…
2-year renewals for Hawaii medical cannabis patients to begin soon By Star-Advertiser Staff
Qualified, in-state patients will soon be able to renew their medical marijuana certification cards for…
Rat lungworm victim describes her agony with disease By Kristen Consillio
Shawzy Cann describes the agony of burrowing worms on the left side of her brain…
Kaiser nurses prepare to strike over contract By Kristen Consillio
A union representing nearly 1,000 Kaiser workers in Hawaii is preparing to strike in the…
Ige funds study of state’s high liver cancer rate By Kristen Consillio
After six months of chemotherapy and ongoing radiation treatments, Michael Higgins is hoping for clues…
Medical cannabis raises issues in the workplace By Kristen Consillio
Several of Dr. Clifton Otto’s medical cannabis patients are facing job termination or fear failing…
3D mammography services coming to Hilo in August
Big Island women will have better access to superior cancer-detecting technology in August after Hawaii…
Summer brings greater need for blood donations
With the summer months, comes a greater need for blood donors. Blood Bank of Hawaii…
Spikes in bacteria at Hawaii beaches raise concern By Mindy Pennybacker
In this summer of record heat and rain, such as the 4.2 inches that soaked…
State says 8 patients have qualified for medical aid-in-dying option
A Kailua-Kona cancer patient in May became the second individual in Hawaii to take a…
UH-Hilo, Navy using oysters to boost water quality
On a recent sunny morning at the University of Hawaii at Hilo’s Pacific Aquaculture and…
Farm to table moves forward By Dennis Fujimoto The Garden Island
Dennis Fujimoto / The Garden Island Kingsley Simeona, Hawaii Health Systems Corporation Kauai Region cafeteria…
Kona Community Hospital bringing new healthy options to Ginger Cafe
KEALAKEKUA — At lunch time on Monday, staff and visitors at Kona Community Hospital were…
Cancer institute device adds time dimension, views
KAHULUI — Pacific Cancer Institute has installed a new CT scanner that is “unlike any in…
Herbicides banned on Hawaii public school campuses, superintendent says By Susan Essoyan
Superintendent Christina Kishimoto, after hearing that Roundup was being used on some campuses, sent a…
Food safety inspections find fewer violations thanks to ‘social pressure’
Since 2017, six Big Island food establishments have received red food safety placards from the…
Teen vaping alarms health officials
The use of electronic vapor products by teens across Hawaii is concerning state health officials….
Ige signs mental health bill
HILO — Gov. David Ige on June 7 signed legislation that aims to improve mental…