Health

'We don't feel safe anymore.' Trauma, health concerns remain after Ohio derailment

By John Flesher, Associated Press

Fear and mistrust still grip many in a community whipsawed by government assurances that the air and water are safe; warnings from activists like Erin Brockovich about coverups and danger for years to come; and social media misinformation.

News Wrap: Heavy rains wreak havoc in California, with more on the way

In our news wrap Saturday, California’s deadly storm season continues to trigger flooding and evacuations, COVID-19 was declared a pandemic three years ago today, three American women are missing in Mexico, Indonesia’s most active volcano erupted, and U.S. skier Mikaela…

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Pandemic rules for Medicaid enrollment are ending soon. Here's what that means

By John Yang, Andrew Corkery, Satvi Sunkara

The nation’s uninsured rate reached an all-time low during the pandemic, largely because Congress temporarily blocked states from kicking people off Medicaid even if they were no longer eligible. But starting at the end of March, as many as 15…

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Cancer can go undetected in dense breasts. A new FDA rule will require providers to inform patients of that risk

By Candice Norwood, The 19th

The FDA on Thursday announced new regulations requiring mammogram providers to inform patients about the density of their breasts, a factor that increases the risk of breast cancer and can require additional screenings in order to properly detect the disease.

Anxiety, fear fill West Virginia transgender health care clinic

By Leah Willingham, Associated Press

Doctors in West Virginia say transgender health care that could soon be banned in the state is just as essential as the other lifesaving services they provide.

White House makes push to eradicate hepatitis C

By Amna Nawaz, Laura Santhanam, Dorothy Hastings

Part of President Biden's budget focuses on attacking hepatitis C, a disease that's almost completely curable with drugs. Left untreated, it can lead to chronic illness and even death. But roughly 2.4 million Americans still live with it amid barriers…

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Biden to seek more than $2.8 billion from Congress for 'cancer moonshot'

By Darlene Superville, Associated Press

President Joe Biden is requesting more than $2.8 billion in the federal budget proposal he's sending to Congress to help advance his cancer-fighting goals.

Medicaid coverage for new moms gains support in GOP-controlled states

By Amanda Seitz, Associated Press

After years of refusing to expand Medicaid benefits for new mothers, Republican officials in more than a half-dozen states are reversing course.

Hepatitis C is 'not something you wish on anybody.' Biden has a plan to end it

By Laura Santhanam

There’s no vaccine to prevent hepatitis C infections, which often go undetected for years – experts say the virus’ stealthy nature and inadequate access to testing mean that many more people likely have hepatitis C and don’t even know it.

California to end $54 million Walgreens contract after abortion pill dispute

By Adam Beam, Associated Press

California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday withdrew a $54 million contract with Walgreens after the pharmacy giant indicated it would not sell an abortion pill by mail in some conservative-led states.