Aug 26 WATCH: Trump claims 'we maybe know' the cause of autism, teases September announcement By Associated Press The health secretary had promised the president in April that he would undertake a “research effort” using “scientists from around the world” to determine the cause of the disorder, but the health department has not yet publicly launched such an… Continue reading
Aug 25 Maine clinics denied Medicaid funds for low-income patients during lawsuit over Trump cuts to abortion providers By Patrick Whittle, Associated Press Without Medicaid, the much smaller provider in Maine says it will have to stop serving hundreds of primary care patients by the end of October. Continue reading
Aug 25 After 17 die in measles outbreak, Indonesia launches vaccination campaign By Edna Tarigan, Associated Press Indonesian authorities have rolled out a vaccination campaign in response to an outbreak that has caused 17 deaths. Continue reading
Aug 25 Health insurance prices are likely to rise next year, experts say By Tom Murphy, Associated Press Price changes could be especially stark in individual coverage marketplaces, where insurers also are predicting the end of some government support that helps people buy coverage. Continue reading
Aug 24 Vulnerable South Africans struggle to find HIV medication after U.S. foreign aid cuts By Louise Dewast, Associated Press South Africa has more people living with HIV than any other country. Experts warn of hundreds of thousands of new infections in the next few years in South Africa, and tens of thousands of additional deaths, if the cuts in aid aren’t… Continue reading
Aug 24 Fact-checking RFK Jr.'s claim that pediatricians recommend vaccines for money By Madison Czopek, PolitiFact Pediatric practices often break even or lose money on vaccines. Doctors say they administer vaccines in accordance with scientific data about what is good for patient health. Continue reading
Aug 23 Mushroom 'microdosing' trend has led to increased poison control center calls and ER visits By Joshua Kellogg, The Conversation Greater acceptance of mushrooms and psychedelics has led to a growing market for edible products containing non-hallucinogenic mushroom species with claims that these products improve mental function. Continue reading
Aug 21 Supreme Court lets Trump cut $783 million of health research funding amid anti-DEI push By Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press The high court majority lifted a judge’s order blocking $783 million worth of cuts made by the National Institutes of Health to align with Republican President Donald Trump’s priorities. The high court did keep Trump administration guidance on future funding… Continue reading
Aug 21 Using an AI chatbot for therapy or health advice? Experts want you to know these 4 things By Laura Santhanam The technology can be tempting, especially with barriers to accessing health care, including cost, wait times to talk to a provider and lack of insurance coverage. But experts told PBS News people need to be aware of the risks these… Continue reading
Aug 20 Watch 5:55 Why the American Academy of Pediatrics is diverging from CDC vaccine guidelines By Stephanie Sy, Jackson Hudgins The American Academy of Pediatrics released new COVID vaccination guidelines, and for the first time, they diverge significantly from the recommendations from the CDC. The changes leave parents with competing guidance as we head into fall. Stephanie Sy discussed more… Continue watching