Jul 28 Watch 6:34 AMA president warns against preventive services task force cuts By Stephanie Sy, Jackson Hudgins Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. reportedly intends to remove all 16 members of the United States Preventive Services Task Force. The highly influential panel plays a key role in determining what treatments insurers must cover and makes recommendations about… Continue watching
Jul 28 In the gray world of GLP-1 supplements online, health experts urge caution By Hannah Grabenstein Experts say supplement companies have tried to capitalize on the GLP-1 craze, putting the phrase in their product names, which can be deceptive. Continue reading
Jul 26 Watch 5:39 Why uterine fibroid awareness is low despite affecting a large percentage of women By Ali Rogin, Veronica Vela, Satvi Sunkara From unbearable pain to feeling no symptoms at all, women with uterine fibroids can have vastly different experiences. While these growths affect a large percentage of women, health advocates say they too often go undiscussed. Ali Rogin speaks with Sateria… Continue watching
Jul 26 How germy is the public pool? An infectious disease expert weighs in By Lisa Cuchara, The Conversation Most pool-related risks can be reduced with simple precautions by both the pool staff and swimmers. Continue reading
Jul 25 EU regulator approves injectable HIV drug that experts say could help stop transmission By Associated Press In 2024, studies suggested that lenacapavir, already used to treat people with HIV, was nearly 100% effective in stopping transmission in both women and men. Continue reading
Jul 25 Republicans and independents have warmed on Supreme Court since 2022 abortion ruling, poll says By Mark Sherman, Amelia Thomson-Deveaux, Associated Press Views of the nation's highest court remain more negative than they were as recently as early 2022, before the high-profile ruling that overturned the constitutional right to abortion, according to a survey from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs… Continue reading
Jul 24 Most U.S. adults think abortion should be legal 3 years after Roe was overturned, poll shows By Geoff Mulvihill, Amelia Thomson-Deveaux, Associated Press The new findings from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research poll show that about two-thirds of U.S. adults think abortion should be legal in all or most cases. Continue reading
Jul 24 UnitedHealth says it is under a federal investigation and cooperating By Tom Murphy, Associated Press UnitedHealth runs one of the nation's largest health insurance and pharmacy benefits management businesses. Continue reading
Jul 23 What to know about Parkinson’s disease after Ozzy Osbourne’s death By Stan Choe, Associated Press Heavy metal rocker Ozzy Osbourne died this week at 76, about five years after announcing he had Parkinson’s disease. Parkinson’s is a neurologic disease that robs people of control over their movements. Continue reading
Jul 23 4 things to know about Trump’s diagnosis of chronic venous insufficiency By Laura Santhanam 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. Continue reading