Apr 01 Our private health information may be the target of a cyberattack. Are U.S. hospitals ready? By Hannah Grabenstein Given the scale of the threat, and a sharp uptick in recent years in cyber crime targeting medical institutions, experts say it’s time for the health care industry to beef up protection. Continue reading
Apr 01 House votes to decriminalize marijuana, faces uphill battle in Senate By Kevin Freking, Associated Press The bill faces an uphill climb in the Senate and is unlikely to become law. But Friday's vote gave lawmakers the chance to show their views on the legalization trend spreading across the country. Continue reading
Apr 01 How scientists finally completed the human genomic puzzle By Gabrielle Hartley, The Conversation When the Human Genome Project announced that they had completed the first human genome in 2003, it came with a catch — they weren’t actually able to put together all the genetic information. There were gaps: unfilled, often repetitive regions… Continue reading
Apr 01 About 16 million Shanghai residents tested for COVID-19 as city moves to 2nd part of lockdown By Associated Press About 16 million residents in Shanghai are being tested for the coronavirus as a staged lockdown shifts to the western half of China's biggest city and financial capital. Continue reading
Mar 31 New Oklahoma abortion ban a 'tipping point' in the fight against Roe v. Wade By Adam Kemp Oklahoma’s state House voted 78-19 to pass a near-complete ban on abortions in mid-March, legislation that would go farther than the Texas six-week ban on which it was modeled. … Continue reading
Mar 31 Lawmakers near deal on trimmed $10 billion COVID bill By Alan Fram, Associated Press The price tag was a reduction from an earlier $15.6 billion compromise that fell apart weeks ago after House Democrats rejected cuts in pandemic aid to states to help pay for it. Continue reading
Mar 31 House passes $35-a-month insulin cap as Democrats seek broader prescription drug bill By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press Thursday's vote is part of an election-year push by Democrats for price curbs on prescription drugs at a time of rising inflation. Continue reading
Mar 31 LGBTQ groups sue Florida over so-called 'Don't Say Gay' law By Anthony Izaguirre, Associated Press Critics call it the "Don't Say Gay" law and say its true intent is to marginalize LGBTQ people and their families. Continue reading
Mar 31 Biden commemorates Transgender Day of Visibility, calls GOP bills 'hateful' By Darlene Superville, Associated Press President Joe Biden said Thursday that his administration is “standing up” for transgender Americans against “hateful bills” being passed at the state level and that he is committed to advancing equality across society. Continue reading
Mar 31 What is aphasia? An expert explains By Swathi Kiran, The Conversation Actor Bruce Willis is leaving his career in acting after being diagnosed with aphasia. Here's what you need to know about how it impairs communication and how some forms of the condition can be treated. Continue reading