Chuck Norris, 86, was hospitalized on Kauai after a medical emergency; TMZ reports he is in good spirits while details remain scarce.

WalletHub’s 2026 study places Honolulu No. 100 of 100 metro areas for overweight and obesity — the least‑overweight metro in the survey — helped by strong food-and-fitness scores and lower state obesity rates.

A UH Mānoa–led review finds fathers' health can shape pregnancy and infant outcomes. The paper calls for inclusive, culturally grounded preconception care for men.

The Helmsley Charitable Trust awarded $6M to Kahuku Medical Center to expand its ER and install a new Epic‑based EHR, boosting North Shore emergency care.

The Hawaiʻi Department of Health confirmed a measles case in a vaccinated visitor and named airport and public exposure sites on Oʻahu and Hawaiʻi Island.

State health officials issued a Notice of Violation and Order to the owner of Hale Lehua Carehome in Honolulu, citing breaches of the state's adult residential care rules.

A Hawaii News Now probe found providers sometimes compute GET on billed prices instead of insurer payments, costing patients small but real sums and creating headaches for clinics.

Hawaiʻi DOH slapped a red placard on U‑Choice In at 801 Kaheka St. after a sewage backup; repairs and thorough sanitation are required before a Feb. 27 follow‑up.

A $10M, five‑year grant will let HPU fully fund tuition for healthcare students who pledge to serve rural Hawaiʻi, part of a statewide rural health transformation plan.

Five unvaccinated people tied to Kīlauea Elementary tested positive for chickenpox, prompting a Hawaiʻi DOH advisory and calls for vaccination and close‑contact follow up.

Hawai'i DOH alerts public about a recall of Gerber Arrowroot Biscuits due to the potential presence of foreign materials.

Two Honolulu doctors stopped accepting insurance and launched a $200/month direct primary care practice to shorten wait times and reduce paperwork.

State vital statistics show births fell nearly 20% between 2015 and 2024; doctors point to older maternal age, rising pregnancy risks and the high cost of living.