Health

New long COVID guidance aims to help doctors identify mental health symptoms

By Casey Kuhn, Mekhi Hill, Nicole Ellis

As millions of Americans seek answers about long COVID, a recent advisory from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is giving physicians better guidance on how to identify mental health symptoms that may stem from the condition.

Your fall guide to COVID, RSV and flu vaccines

By Laura Santhanam

After last winter’s flu, COVID and RSV tripledemic threatened public health and the stability of the U.S. health care system, doctors are urging virtually everyone to get vaccinated against the flu and COVID and for people to talk to their…

Arkansas Medicaid recipients fight to stay covered after federal protections end

By Ali Rogin, Kaisha Young

Medicaid enrollments reached unprecedented levels when Congress temporarily blocked states from kicking people off of the health insurance plan during the pandemic. But that policy has ended, and now states have until 2024 to check people’s eligibility and remove those…

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Many people think cannabis smoke is harmless. Here’s how how that belief can put health at risk

By Beth Cohen, The Conversation

Though tobacco use is declining among adults in the U.S., cannabis use is increasing. Emerging research raises concerns about the health effects of cannabis smoke exposure.

Senate GOP leader McConnell can continue with his work schedule, congressional physician says

By Mary Clare Jalonick, Stephen Groves, Associated Press

That word from Dr. Brian Monahan comes after he evaluated an incident Wednesday when McConnell appeared to freeze up at an event in Kentucky. The 81-year-old McConnell remained silent for about 30 seconds during a news conference.

Canada issues travel advisory warning LGBTQ+ community about U.S. laws that may affect them

By Rob Gillies, Associated Press

The country's Global Affairs department did not specify which states, but is advising travelers to check the local laws for their destination before traveling.

Texas high court allows law banning gender-affirming care for transgender minors to take effect

By Jim Vertuno, Associated Press

A state district judge last week ruled the pending law violated the rights of transgender children and their families to seek appropriate medical care.

With Democratic control, Michigan Gov. Whitmer pushes for health care and climate change laws

By Joey Cappelletti, Associated Press

In a speech Wednesday the Democrat called for paid family and medical leave, a 100 percent clean energy standard, and the codification of federal health care protections.