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A woman and boy arm wrestling.

A rare condition can send kids into fits of rage. Treatment could help — if insurance covers it.

by Olivia Gieger February 13, 2026, 1:12 pmFebruary 13, 2026, 1:12 pm

A close-up of a blue virus particle with maroon and white glycoprotein tubercles.

Measles detected in Washington County wastewater

by Olivia Gieger February 10, 2026, 4:08 pmFebruary 11, 2026, 6:55 am

An assortment of gummy candies and a red lollipop are scattered on a light purple surface.

Vermont pursues junk food ban for 3SquaresVT recipients

by Theo Wells-Spackman February 6, 2026, 7:00 pmFebruary 6, 2026, 7:00 pm

Two women sit indoors, engaged in a serious conversation; one woman listens intently, wearing glasses and a badge, while another gestures with her hand.

Vermont nurses raise alarms about proposed federal loan limits

by Olivia Gieger February 3, 2026, 6:03 pmFebruary 3, 2026, 6:03 pm

A doctor in light blue scrubs and a stethoscope around his neck examines an intravenous drip.

Winter weather compounds Vermont’s shortage of blood donations

by Olivia Gieger January 28, 2026, 6:36 pmJanuary 28, 2026, 6:36 pm

A blue and white sign for copley hospital.

Copley Hospital workers vote to reaffirm union

by News & Citizen January 25, 2026, 6:50 am

Entrance of Howard Center at 102 South Winooski, with a red awning, white sign, and surrounding plants in front of a brick building.

Howard Center to end program that provides clean syringes

by Olivia Gieger January 23, 2026, 5:50 pmJanuary 23, 2026, 5:50 pm

A doctor in a white coat and stethoscope talks to a patient.

Early numbers show many Vermonters dropping their insurance for 2026

by Olivia Gieger January 22, 2026, 5:41 pmJanuary 22, 2026, 5:43 pm

A sign for Brattleboro Memorial Hospital stands in front of a brick building and leafless trees on a snowy day.

Brattleboro hospital nurses threaten strike amid budget woes

by Kevin O'Connor January 22, 2026, 12:55 pmJanuary 22, 2026, 6:32 pm

U.S. map showing varying risk levels by state, labeled from low (blue) to very high (red); most states are shaded in red or orange. Major cities and D.C. are labeled.

Vermont sees increase in flu as cases around the country surge

by Olivia Gieger January 13, 2026, 6:06 pmJanuary 14, 2026, 10:12 am

A gray and white building with a sign labeled "United Counseling," set on a grassy lawn under a blue sky with a few clouds.

State issues probation to Bennington program caring for people with intellectual disabilities

by Olivia Gieger January 9, 2026, 6:02 pmJanuary 9, 2026, 6:02 pm