Supreme Court To Consider Rollback Of Abortion Rights
The bench says it will take up Mississippi's bid to enforce a 15-week ban on abortion.
Health Care
FDA Moves To Ban Menthol Cigarettes, Flavored Cigars
The proposed ban also applies to flavored cigars. The agency hopes to implement the plan within the next year.
Dr. Fauci: More Challenges For Vaccines Ahead In The Next 100 Days
Dr. Anthony Fauci tells Newsy, "If you really want to be free of the constraints, get vaccinated."
Vaccine Sites Scramble To Pause Use Of J&J COVID-19 Vaccine
The CDC and FDA are investigating a possible link between the J&J vaccine and a dangerous blood clotting condition.
COVID Vaccine Barriers Impacting Black Americans
COVID vaccine hesitancy drops among Black Americans, but distance to health care facilities, drug stores still a problem.
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Pfizer Seeking FDA Approval For Vaccinating Children 12-15
Last week, Pfizer said late-stage clinical trials showed the vaccine was safe and 100% effective for children in that age bracket.
How COVID-19 Revamped The U.S. Strategic National Stockpile
A year into the pandemic, the U.S. Strategic National Stockpile has ramped up its readiness to respond to the coronavirus and future threats.
Legislation Targets Decades-Old Abortion Rule Banning Federal Funding
Progressives on Capitol Hill are one step closer to getting rid of the Hyde Amendment banning federal funding of most abortions.
Biden Administration Facing Growing Calls To Share Vaccines Globally
The U.S. may soon have a surplus of COVID-19 vaccines and experts say America should do more to share doses with other countries.
President Biden Extends Affordable Care Act Enrollment Period
The special enrollment period, which began last month, is for people who lost their job and need coverage.
Pandemic Aid Package Makes Health Insurance More Affordable For Some
The American Rescue Plan Act will spend $34 billion to help Americans buy insurance through 2022.
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Fauci Reflects on Year Spent Leading Fight Against COVID-19
Fauci has urged people not to relax on COVID protocols until more people are vaccinated.
The New Abortion Battle
Many Democrats are looking to reverse some Trump administration abortion policies, but anti-abortion rights groups have found a new champion.
Measure Would Help Fund Technology To Track Virus Mutations
House bill would provide $1.7 billion for genomic sequencing to explore DNA of mutations.
Biden Administration Amps Up Obamacare Registration Efforts
Open enrollment for "Obamacare" will last until May, giving people twice as long to sign up for the health insurance benefits.
White House To Eliminate Medicaid Work Requirements
President Biden signed an executive order aimed at removing barriers to getting Medicaid coverage.
Wis. Gov. Issues Another Mask Mandate After First One Appealed
Republican state Sen. Steve Nass accused Evers of being a lawless governor.
Inside President Biden's Plan To Shore Up The Affordable Care Act
President Biden plans to build on the Affordable Care Act after his predecessor spent four years trying to repeal it.
Nurse To Be Selected As Acting Surgeon General
Susan Orsega is a nurse and officer in the U.S. Public Health Service Corps.
Incoming Biden Administration Seeks Universal Health Coverage
A moderate stance on health care helped cement Joe Biden's nomination in 2020. How will his administration reach its goal of universal coverage?
States Run Up Against Deadline To Spend COVID Aid
The relief package President Trump opposes includes a year-long extension of the Coronavirus Relief Fund.
FDA Authorizes Second COVID-19 Vaccine After Moderna Review
The emergency use authorization of the Moderna vaccine allows millions of additional doses to be distributed across the U.S.
Hospitals Attacked With Ransomware Amid Vaccine Distribution
Recent cyberattacks on hospitals have slowed medical procedures, from COVID testing to radiation treatments.
Azar Says All Nursing Home Patients Vaccinated By Christmas
Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar told CBS feds are working with CVS, Walgreens on nursing home vaccination efforts.
First COVID-19 Vaccines Leave Pfizer Plant
Vials are expected to arrive in all 50 states from a Pfizer plant on Monday, and a larger shipment will arrive Tuesday.
Gottlieb: WH Had Pfizer Data, Still Declined To Buy More Vaccine Doses
Former FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, who sits on Pfizer's board, says the early data on the company's vaccine was out before the latest rejection.
Worried About Forgetting Your Vaccine? A Reminder Card Is Coming
The card will list information on vaccine shots and who administers them.
Fauci: Holiday Travel Likely to Fuel More Surges
Fauci says restrictions will likely need to remain in place as Christmas travel spreads virus and keeps pressure on overworked health care system.
Rethinking Public Health Funding When A Pandemic Is Our Biggest Threat
Newsy's Datalogue series explores bolstering public health systems with larger budgets to arm the country with stronger pandemic preparedness.
President Trump Announces Medicare Requirements to Lower Drug Costs
One rule requires Medicare to compare U.S. drug prices with prices in other developed countries.
