Politics Apr 03 Federal judge plans to temporarily block billions in health funding cuts to states A federal judge said Thursday that she will temporarily block President Donald Trump’s administration from cutting billions in federal dollars that support COVID-19 initiatives and public health projects throughout the country.
Politics Apr 01 23 state attorneys general sue Trump administration over decision to rescind billions in health funding The lawsuit says not paying the rest of the federal money will have a devastating effect on public health.
Nation Jan 15 Vulnerable Americans live in the shadow of COVID-19 as most move on Most Americans have developed some level of protection against severe disease from previous COVID-19 infections, vaccinations or both. But immunocompromised people like Scarbro, who has common variable immune deficiency, must be constantly vigilant.
Health Oct 02 Condom use down among sexually active teens and young adults Fewer young people are having sex, but the teens and young adults who are sexually active aren't using condoms as regularly, if at all.
Nation Aug 08 3rd person dies in listeria outbreak linked to Boar’s Head deli meats Federal food safety officials say three people have now died in a listeria food poisoning outbreak linked to Boar’s Head deli meats.
Health Jun 26 Health care must diversify workforce to get rid of racial inequalities, according to new report The 300-plus-page document from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine detailed how structural racism and people's surroundings have contributed to worse health outcomes for minorities.
Health Apr 01 Hospitals must now obtain written consent for certain medical exams, new federal guidance says The guidance requires written informed consent for breast, pelvic, prostrate and rectal exams for “educational and training purposes” performed by medical students, nurse practitioners or physician assistants.