Apr 22 What medical treatments do transgender youth get? By Lindsey Tanner, Associated Press Transgender medical treatment for children and teens is under attack in many states, but it has been available for more than a decade and is endorsed by major medical associations. Continue reading
Apr 21 Watch 5:51 Why the DOJ is appealing a judge's decision to drop transportation mask mandates By Amna Nawaz, Stephanie Kotuby, Cybele Mayes-Osterman, Murrey Jacobson, Saher Khan After a judge struck down the federal mask mandate for public transportation, the Centers for Disease Control says it still recommends masking. On Wednesday, the Department of Justice appealed the decision. Continue watching
Apr 21 Watch 5:52 White House will push 'harm reduction' in latest fight against drug overdoses By William Brangham, Karina Cuevas While the country is still wrestling with the COVID-19 pandemic, deaths from drug overdoses have been spiking -- and are expected to top 100,000 for 2021. On Thursday, the White House released its plan to address the crisis. Continue watching
Apr 21 Mark Twain's weird but perfect ending By Dr. Howard Markel The night Twain was born, there was a brilliant view of Halley's Comet flying right over his hometown. Continue reading
Apr 21 Judge's reversal of the travel mask mandate underscores CDC's limited power By Sam Whitehead, Julie Appleby, Kaiser Health News A recent court decision that overturns one of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s few pandemic rules — masks required on public transportation — spotlights how little power remains in the agency's hands. Continue reading
Apr 21 WATCH: Vice President Harris delivers remarks on efforts to improve maternal health By News Desk During the visit, Harris highlighted the good work health professionals do while addressing the systemic inequalities many minority women face when going through childbirth. Continue reading
Apr 20 CDC says masking on transportation 'remains necessary for the public health,' DOJ to file appeal to overturn order voiding mandate By Michael Balsamo, Associated Press The Justice Department is filing an appeal seeking to overturn a judge's order that voided the federal mask mandate on planes, trains and travel hubs. Continue reading
Apr 20 Doctor who prescribed enough painkillers to 'kill an elephant' found not guilty in 14 patient deaths By Associated Press A jury on Wednesday acquitted an Ohio doctor in the deaths of multiple hospital patients. Continue reading
Apr 20 Majority of Americans support mask mandates for travel, AP-NORC poll finds By Dave Kolpack, Associated Press A new poll finds that a majority of Americans continue to support a mask requirement for people traveling on airplanes and other shared transportation. Continue reading
Apr 20 Shanghai eases virus lockdowns, allows 4 million to leave their homes By Joe McDonald, Associated Press A health official says 4 million more people in Shanghai have been allowed to leave their homes as coronavirus quarantine rules ease. Continue reading