The State Of COVID And Public Health
In his State of the Union, the president will address a nation impacted by the pandemic, rising health costs and racial disparities.
Health Care
U.S. Mental Health Crisis: How The Pandemic Has Impacted The Youth
Both Democrat and Republican senators on the Finance Committee did signal support for doing something legislatively.
Abortions In Texas Fell 60% In 1st Month Under New Limits
The law bans abortion in Texas once cardiac activity is detected, usually around six weeks of pregnancy.
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California Dropping Indoor Mask Mandate For Vaccinated People
The change goes into effect after Feb. 15, with Gov. Gavin Newsom citing a 65% drop in COVID-19 cases since the state's Omicron surge.
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Biden Admin. To Double Free COVID-19 Tests, Distribute N95 Masks
President Biden also announced that 1,000 military medical personnel will begin deploying across the U.S. to help overwhelmed medical facilities.
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California Mandates COVID-19 Booster Shots For Health Care Workers
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced the order Tuesday from his personal Twitter account.
An Overwhelming Amount Of Medical Debt Is Piling Up Across The Country
One rabbi and his temple raised more than $50,000 to relieve roughly $5 million in medical debt in the community.
President Biden To Tap Robert Califf To Again Lead The FDA
Dr. Califf served as FDA commissioner for the last 11 months of President Barack Obama's second presidential term.
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Biden Administration Responds To Injunction Blocking Vaccine Mandate
The administration says there is no reason to put a stop to the mandate, even while legal challenges against it have been filed in 27 states.
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Rural Counties See Lower COVID Vaccination Rates, Higher Death Rates
The Delta surge stretched some rural hospitals where communities already faced health care challenges.
WEWS: What Happens To Telehealth Programs After COVID?
Ohio is weighing whether to make COVID-19 telehealth rule changes permanent.
KXXV: Rural Towns In Texas Are Losing Crucial Medical Care
A lack of resources has forced some rural hospitals to close down.
Nearly 3 Million Get Health Coverage During COVID-19 Sign-up
President Biden said an all-time high of 12.2 million people are now covered by the Affordable Care Act.
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Judge Set To Rule On Purdue Pharma's Opioid Settlement Plan
A judge is expected to rule today on whether to accept a settlement between the company and the states and governments that sued.
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How Does The FDA Vaccine Approval Process Work?
Experts lay out the FDA vaccine approval process from sequence to study, application, clinical trials, and required 6-month safety monitoring period.
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WXYZ: COVID Survivors Concerned Over Cost Of Treating Ongoing Symptoms
Health insurers are starting to roll back cost-sharing waivers for COVID-19 treatments.
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Bill Proposes Paid Leave After Pregnancy Loss, IVF Failures
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists says early pregnancy loss occurs in about 10% of known pregnancies.
CDC Memo Reveals Troubling New Science On Delta Variant
A new CDC memo warns the Delta variant is as contagious as the chicken pox. It raises urgent new questions about what activities are safe.
FDA Aims To Fully Approve COVID Vaccines 'As Quickly As Possible'
Nearly 200 million Americans have been vaccinated against COVID-19, but the FDA still hasn't given the shots full approval.
Will Medicare Be Expanded To Include Dental Benefits?
Democrats are pushing a spending package that includes vision, dental and hearing benefits for the first time.
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CDC Facing Questions Over Mask Guidance As Breakthrough Cases Rise
The CDC says its guidance on mask wearing has not changed, but experts are raising questions about masks as breakthrough cases rise.
States, School Districts Seek More Clarity On Masking Requirements
The CDC says unvaccinated children age 2 and older should wear masks indoors, but school districts have a patchwork of masking requirements.
Pfizer Says Booster Shots Are Coming. Do Americans Need Them?
Pfizer says its vaccine loses effectiveness over time and is seeking approval for booster shots. U.S. regulators aren't convinced they're needed yet.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom's Recall Election Set for Sept. 14
Newsom has steadied his public standing since the tumultuous depths of the pandemic, when his popularity declined.
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Supreme Court Dismisses Challenge To Affordable Care Act
The Supreme Court rejected a lawsuit by 18 states seeking to overturn the Affordable Care Act. The court said the states lacked standing.
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Obamacare Survives Third Supreme Court Challenge
The Supreme Court again upheld Obamacare, a major victory for Democrats and what could be the final blow to any court challenges to the law.
Why Wyoming Is Becoming The Most Vaccine-Hesitant State
Just 29% of the population is fully vaccinated. That's more than 10% below the national average.
Rural Ambulances on the Brink of Collapse as Funds Plummet
Rural health care experts say large coverage areas, fewer patients are causing a funding crisis for emergency care.
WTVF: Tennessee Focuses On Rebuilding Rural Health Care
Tennessee lawmakers passed laws aimed at supporting health care initiatives in rural parts of the state.
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Mississippi Abortion Law Case Is A Direct Challenge To Roe V. Wade
The Mississippi law at the center of the case is a near-total ban on abortion and one of many recently passed by state legislators.
