Health

Sen. Schumer, Rep. Pelosi discuss pre-existing conditions

By Associated Press

Democrats in the House and Senate are urging President Donald Trump to defend protections for pre-existing conditions under the Affordable Care Act.

Twitter Chat: How AIDS continues to grip at-risk communities

By Lora Strum

Russia, Nigeria and Florida are three of the regions hardest hit by the HIV/AIDS crisis. The PBS NewsHour will be joined on Twitter on June 26 at 1 p.m. EDT to discuss why the AIDS epidemic continues to cripple these…

To avoid deportation, undocumented immigrants forgo Medicaid for their American children

By Ashley Lopez, KUT

Under the proposed change, if family members receive government services — even if those family members are citizens — it would ding the applicants’ chances of approval for permanent residency.

U.S. approves marijuana-based drug for seizures

By Matthew Perrone, Associated Press

The Food and Drug Administration approved the medication from GW Pharmaceuticals on Monday to treat two rare forms of childhood epilepsy. It's a milestone that could spur more research into a drug that remains illegal under federal law.

Oklahoma conservatives’ views on medical marijuana evolving

By Sean Murphy, Associated Press

A growing group of traditionally conservative Republican voters in Oklahoma have shifted their position on medical marijuana as they approach a Tuesday vote that could ensure Oklahoma joins the growing list of states that have legalized some form of pot.

Reports: HUD failed to track lead paint cases, ensure fixes

By Juliet Linderman, Associated Press

Two federal reports released this month blast the Department of Housing and Urban Development for failing to have procedures to adequately protect children in subsidized housing against lead paint exposure.

White House proposes a reduction of the FDA’s mission

By Ike Swetlitz, STAT

The idea of changing a key mission of the FDA comes amid a turf war between the FDA and the USDA over the regulation of genetically engineered animals.

New study gives broader look into how police killings affect black Americans’ mental health

By Joshua Barajas

A new study published today shows how police killings affect the mental health of black Americans even if they aren’t in close relationships with the people killed.

Toddlers separated from parents ‘eerily quiet’ or inconsolable at one migrant shelter

For days, the public has seen images of shelters for the more than 2,300 migrant children who have been separated from their parents by the Trump administration. What do we know about the facilities and the conditions where toddlers and…

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Column: This plan to add broad non-medical benefits to Medicare Advantage is a big deal. Here’s why

By Philip Moeller

Beginning next year, Medicare Advantage plans will be permitted for the first time to broadly cover non-medical expenses that can help Medicare enrollees improve their health.