Health Jul 23 4 things to know about Trump’s diagnosis of chronic venous insufficiency This month, the White House released a statement that confirmed Trump “underwent a comprehensive examination” that revealed he had chronic venous insufficiency. Here's what that means, according to doctors who spoke to PBS News.
Health Jul 21 Why child health advocates worry about the loss of federal summer EBT funding Iowa has launched its own summer EBT program that food security advocates say provides nutrition for a fraction of kids who otherwise may struggle to eat enough when school is out of session. More states may soon look to adopt…
Health Jul 09 What experts think of the $50 billion rural health fund in Trump’s big bill President Donald Trump's "big, beautiful bill" amounts to the largest cut to Medicaid and rollback in health care coverage in history. The Rural Health Transformation Program is being touted as a way to offset the effects of those cuts, but…
Health Jun 26 Trump’s former surgeon general raises concerns about vaccine panel overhauled by RFK Jr. A shift in a key vaccine advisory committee has raised alarms among public health experts. The ACIP routinely makes recommendations to the CDC. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. fired every prior member of the panel and appointed seven new…
Health Jun 20 6 things to know about lenacapavir, what experts call a ‘wonder drug’ for preventing HIV The Food and Drug Administration approved the preventative use of lenacapavir, made by Gilead Sciences, on Wednesday. Experts say lenacapavir is easier to administer, and each dose lasts longer compared to other medications.
Health Jun 16 Researchers warn U.S. is on the ‘precipice’ of brain drain as Trump cuts federal grants The Trump administration’s cuts to federal funding and hiring freezes at colleges and universities come at a crucial time, destabilizing the nation's research infrastructure and prompting many scientists to continue their work abroad if its future remains uncertain in the…
Education May 28 Trump cuts to Education Department grants will cost students opportunities, educators and former employees say In March, President Donald Trump signed an executive order to eliminate the federal Department of Education. Now, employees who served the nation's students and educators say they fear for the future of public education.
Health May 21 Who is eligible for a COVID shot? What to know about the latest U.S. changes The shift was a marked departure from previous FDA guidance, which recommended an annual COVID vaccine for everyone 6 months and older.
Health May 14 WATCH: Health Secretary RFK Jr. says he doesn’t think people should take medical advice from him Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said Wednesday that he doesn’t “think people should be taking advice — medical advice — from me.”…
Health Aug 24 What the end of a COVID vaccine access program means for uninsured Americans As new, highly contagious mutations are making this summer’s COVID surge significantly bigger than expected, the FDA approved updated COVID vaccines on Friday. But funding runs out this month for a federal program providing free vaccines to uninsured and underinsured…