
Ohio measles cases rise to 20. Here’s what to know about outbreaks around the US
Read full article: Ohio measles cases rise to 20. Here’s what to know about outbreaks around the USTexas state health officials confirmed 20 more cases of measles Tuesday, alongside five new cases in New Mexico.

Arkansas and Indiana ask USDA to let them ban soda and candy from SNAP
Read full article: Arkansas and Indiana ask USDA to let them ban soda and candy from SNAPOfficials in Arkansas and Indiana are moving to ban soft drinks and candy from the program that helps low-income people pay for groceries.

Study finds more people are obtaining abortions but fewer are traveling to other states for it
Read full article: Study finds more people are obtaining abortions but fewer are traveling to other states for itA new study has found that fewer people crossed state lines for abortions in 2024 than the previous year.

As dementia rates increase, experts warn hospital emergency rooms are underprepared
Read full article: As dementia rates increase, experts warn hospital emergency rooms are underpreparedAn Associated Press and Side Effects Public Media data analysis shows one in six visits to the emergency department in 2022 that resulted in hospital admission had a wait of four or more hours.

FDA OKs trial of pig livers as dialysis-like treatment for liver failure
Read full article: FDA OKs trial of pig livers as dialysis-like treatment for liver failureU.S. researchers are about to test if livers from gene-edited pigs could treat people with sudden liver failure — not with a transplant but temporarily attached outside the body.

👩🦱 Need a break from curls? Try these chemical-free hair straightening alternatives
Read full article: 👩🦱 Need a break from curls? Try these chemical-free hair straightening alternativesConcerns are growing over the safety of chemical hair relaxers as research suggests that heavy use may be linked to an increased risk of certain cancers. Consumer Reports looked into some chemical-free alternatives that may help you achieve similar results without the health risks.

Months after CEO's killing, an intruder is arrested near UnitedHealthcare headquarters in Minnesota
Read full article: Months after CEO's killing, an intruder is arrested near UnitedHealthcare headquarters in MinnesotaA man has been arrested near UnitedHealthcare’s headquarters after threatening violence.

California OKs $2.8B to close Medicaid funding gap after expanding immigrant coverage
Read full article: California OKs $2.8B to close Medicaid funding gap after expanding immigrant coverageCalifornia Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed legislation to provide $2.8 billion to close the budget hole in the state's Medicaid program.

These abortion abolitionists want women who get abortion to face criminal charges
Read full article: These abortion abolitionists want women who get abortion to face criminal chargesMany people involved in the abortion debate say a movement of so-called abortion abolitionists who want to punish women for having abortions is widening its influence.

Trump is 'fully fit' to serve as commander in chief, his doctor says after recent physical
Read full article: Trump is 'fully fit' to serve as commander in chief, his doctor says after recent physicalDonald Trump's doctor says the oldest man elected president is “fully fit” to serve as commander in chief.

Trump proclaims himself 'in good shape,' but the results of his physical aren't immediately released
Read full article: Trump proclaims himself 'in good shape,' but the results of his physical aren't immediately releasedPresident Donald Trump has summed up his annual physical by saying, “I did well.”.

New laws complicate Wyoming's abortion situation as bans set to be argued in state Supreme Court
Read full article: New laws complicate Wyoming's abortion situation as bans set to be argued in state Supreme CourtThe Wyoming Supreme Court will hear arguments on state abortion bans that a lower court judge has struck down as unconstitutional.

As Congress tables proxy voting, state lawmakers seek solutions for parents who serve in office
Read full article: As Congress tables proxy voting, state lawmakers seek solutions for parents who serve in officeA bipartisan group of representatives have forced a delay in Congress over a proposed rule that would let new parents cast their vote by proxy.

RFK Jr. wants to target chronic disease in US tribes. A key program to do that was gutted
Read full article: RFK Jr. wants to target chronic disease in US tribes. A key program to do that was guttedA key program using traditional medicine and foods to tackle chronic disease in Native American and Alaska Native communities has been gutted in the federal health layoffs.

France rugby star Chabal does not remember 'a single second' of his career due to concussion
Read full article: France rugby star Chabal does not remember 'a single second' of his career due to concussionRugby star Sébastien Chabal won two Six Nations titles with France, reached a World Cup semifinal and played 62 times for his nation as a powerful forward.

FDA reverses course on telework after layoffs and resignations threaten basic operations
Read full article: FDA reverses course on telework after layoffs and resignations threaten basic operationsThe Food and Drug Administration is reversing course on its requirement for all staffers to report to the office.

States advance fetal rights measures that critics warn will pave a path for outlawing abortions
Read full article: States advance fetal rights measures that critics warn will pave a path for outlawing abortionsA new Kansas law and a bill advancing in Florida outline policies backed by abortion opponents that critics see as moves toward giving embryos and fetuses the same rights as the women carrying them.

Alabama lawmakers pass legislation that could give pregnant women more access to health care
Read full article: Alabama lawmakers pass legislation that could give pregnant women more access to health careAlabama legislators unanimously passed a bill on Tuesday that would expedite access to Medicaid for pregnant women.

After decades of sex abuse complaints, a NY pediatrician is ordered to pay $1.6B to over 100 women
Read full article: After decades of sex abuse complaints, a NY pediatrician is ordered to pay $1.6B to over 100 womenA New York court has awarded $1.6 billion to more than 100 women who say they were sexually abused by a former pediatrician on Long Island.

Texas measles outbreak tops 500 cases, including multiple at a day care in Lubbock
Read full article: Texas measles outbreak tops 500 cases, including multiple at a day care in LubbockPublic health officials say a day care facility in a Texas county that’s part of the measles outbreak has multiple cases, including children too young to be fully vaccinated.

The Trump administration withdrew 11 pieces of ADA guidance. How will it affect compliance?
Read full article: The Trump administration withdrew 11 pieces of ADA guidance. How will it affect compliance?President Donald Trump’s administration has withdrawn 11 pieces of guidance related to the Americans with Disabilities Act that helped stores, hotels and other businesses understand their obligation to the law.

California man arrested near Justice Kavanaugh's home with a gun pleads guilty to attempted murder
Read full article: California man arrested near Justice Kavanaugh's home with a gun pleads guilty to attempted murderA California man has pleaded guilty to trying to kill U.S. Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh at his home in a suburb of Washington, D.

41 baby formulas tested, some contain risky levels of lead, arsenic
Read full article: 41 baby formulas tested, some contain risky levels of lead, arsenicAn important investigation into infant formula: Exclusive new testing by Consumer Reports highlights safer formulas while also identifying some that contain potentially harmful levels of heavy metals, including lead and arsenic.

National Weather Service no longer translating products for non-English speakers
Read full article: National Weather Service no longer translating products for non-English speakersThe National Weather Service is no longer providing translations of its products after its contract with an artificial intelligence company was allowed to lapse.

Weedkiller maker asks US Supreme Court to block lawsuits claiming it failed to warn about cancer
Read full article: Weedkiller maker asks US Supreme Court to block lawsuits claiming it failed to warn about cancerGlobal chemical manufacturer Bayer wants the U.S. Supreme Court to halt thousands of lawsuits alleging it failed to warn a popular weedkiller could case cancer.

Ex-official says he was forced out of FDA after trying to protect vaccine safety data from RFK Jr.
Read full article: Ex-official says he was forced out of FDA after trying to protect vaccine safety data from RFK Jr.A former top vaccine official says he was forced out of government after trying to block Robert F.

Medical charity reports 6 cases of malnourished children in Greek island migrant camp
Read full article: Medical charity reports 6 cases of malnourished children in Greek island migrant campA medical charity working in Greece says it has diagnosed six young children living in a migrant facility on the eastern Aegean island of Samos as suffering from malnutrition.

The skyrocketing cost of weight-loss drugs has state Medicaid programs looking for a solution
Read full article: The skyrocketing cost of weight-loss drugs has state Medicaid programs looking for a solutionSome of the more than a dozen states that cover the high cost of GLP-1 drugs like Wegovy, Ozempic and Zepbound through Medicaid or state employee insurance programs are scrambling to lessen the budgetary squeeze from fast-rising costs.

Trump administration nixes plan to cover anti-obesity drugs through Medicare
Read full article: Trump administration nixes plan to cover anti-obesity drugs through MedicarePresident Donald Trump’s administration has decided not to cover expensive, high-demand obesity treatments under the government-funded Medicare program.

Nearly half of National Weather Service offices have 20% vacancy rates, and experts say it's a risk
Read full article: Nearly half of National Weather Service offices have 20% vacancy rates, and experts say it's a riskData obtained by The Associated Press shows that close to half of the local National Weather Service forecast offices have 20% vacancy rates as severe weather chugs across the nation’s heartland.

Chemical industry seeks exemptions from US pollution rules as part of Trump administration offer
Read full article: Chemical industry seeks exemptions from US pollution rules as part of Trump administration offerIndustry groups representing hundreds of chemical and petrochemical manufacturers are seeking blanket exemptions from federal requirements to reduce emissions of toxic chemicals such as mercury, arsenic and benzene.
🍲 The ultimate healthy grocery list, plus expert-approved shopping tips
Read full article: 🍲 The ultimate healthy grocery list, plus expert-approved shopping tipsCreating a healthy grocery list for weight loss can feel a bit overwhelming, especially if you’re just getting started on your weight loss journey.

Trump administration fires staff of Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program
Read full article: Trump administration fires staff of Low Income Home Energy Assistance ProgramThe Trump administration has laid off the entire staff of a $4.1 billion program that helps low-income households nationwide pay for heat.

Federal judge says she will temporarily block billions in health funding cuts to states
Read full article: Federal judge says she will temporarily block billions in health funding cuts to statesA federal judge in Rhode Island says she'll temporarily block the Trump administration from cutting billions in federal public health dollars.

Community, mentors and skill-building: Experts weigh the role of employee resource groups
Read full article: Community, mentors and skill-building: Experts weigh the role of employee resource groupsEmployer-sanctioned groups designed to enhance diversity and inclusion began in corporate America in the 1970s to help address tensions around race, gender and sexual orientation.

Supreme Court appears divided over whether states can cut off Planned Parenthood funding
Read full article: Supreme Court appears divided over whether states can cut off Planned Parenthood fundingThe Supreme Court has appeared divided in a case over whether states should be able to cut off Medicaid funding to Planned Parenthood.

Georgia Democrats' frustration with anti-transgender bills boils over into a walkout
Read full article: Georgia Democrats' frustration with anti-transgender bills boils over into a walkoutBoxed into a vote on outlawing spending on gender affirming care for transgender prisoners, Georgia Democrats chose a third option Wednesday.