March 13, 2025, 7:42am Health
Vaccines could be a key means of suppressing bird flu and avoiding the slaughter of millions of chickens, which is blamed for egg prices averaging nearly $6 a dozen. But the move has been delayed in part because of concerns it could jeopardize chicken exports worth billions of dollars a… Read story
March 12, 2025, 9:37am Health
States should stop requiring health providers to file reports on every abortion because the information poses a risk to both them and their patients in the current political environment, a research group that advocates for abortion access says. Read story
March 12, 2025, 6:01am Health
The Supreme Court said Monday it will hear a First Amendment challenge by a Christian counselor against a Colorado law banning conversion therapy on minors aimed at changing their gender identity or sexual orientation. Read story
March 11, 2025, 1:27pm Health
When congressional Republicans in 2017 pushed to repeal the Affordable Care Act and slash Medicaid, dozens of physician groups, patient advocates, hospitals, and others rallied to defend the law and the safety-net program. Read story
March 11, 2025, 1:26pm Health
Measles outbreaks in West Texas and New Mexico are now up to more than 250 cases, and two unvaccinated people have died from measles-related causes. Read story
March 11, 2025, 12:38pm Health
The Trump administration issued its first major set of proposed changes to the Affordable Care Act on Monday that federal officials said are intended to crack down on fraud in the program. Policy experts said they will make it harder for consumers to sign up for coverage, potentially reducing enrollment. Read story
March 11, 2025, 8:04am Health
Billionaire presidential adviser Elon Musk called entitlement spending — benefits including Social Security and Medicare — key targets for cuts, an assertion that directly contradicts President Donald Trump’s pledge to not touch those programs. Read story
March 11, 2025, 7:37am Health
When people seek mental health treatment in Washington, insurance companies are supposed to cover that care just like they would physical ailments. Read story
March 11, 2025, 6:05am Health
According to U.S. health officials, the number of acute respiratory illnesses causing people to seek medical care remains at a high level. Seasonal influenza activity, in particular, remains elevated across the country. Read story
March 11, 2025, 6:03am Health
It took five years for Crystal Burke to put a name to the symptoms that haunted her. Read story
