Millions are losing Medicaid insurance as COVID-era rule endsMillions of Americans are losing their Medicaid coverage as a process called "unwinding" gets underway.
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Veto overridden: N. Carolina ban on gender-affirming care is in effectLawmakers voted along party lines to override the veto of a bill that would bar medical professionals from providing certain care to those under 18.
A deadline for veterans to receive PACT Act benefits is approachingPresident Joe Biden signed the PACT Act last August, which expands health care benefits for veterans exposed to toxic burn pits.
McConnell to serve his full term as GOP leader amid health worriesSen. McConnell's office said he appreciates the continued support of his colleagues and "plans to serve his full term in the job."
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FDA approves nonprofit's over-the-counter opioid overdose nasal sprayRiVive was approved by the FDA Friday and is expected to be made available by early next year.
Kentucky's gender-affirming care ban restored by federal judgeTransgender minors will no longer have access to puberty blockers and hormone therapy in Kentucky.
Deadline for veterans to apply for retroactive PACT Act benefits nearsThe PACT Act gives veterans benefits and retroactively pays them if they believe their illness is due to burn pits or other toxic substances.
FDA makes Alzheimer's drug Leqembi more widely available for useThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration has given full approval, making the drug more widely available, while adding a black-box warning on safety.
Golfer Amy Olson prepares for US Women's Open while 31 weeks pregnantThe professional golfer said she spoke to other players who understood her challenges, and she made some requests regarding cuisine at the course.
This new federal law protects pregnant workers from discriminationThe Pregnant Workers Fairness Act that took effect this week is set to help millions of people nationwide.
How some cities are buying medical debt This is only putting a temporary bandage on a huge systemic problem in America's health system, those in the medical field say.
Judge blocks Florida's Medicaid funding ban for transgender careThe ruling applies to the state's $38 billion Medicaid program, and affects the approximately 9,000 people who are transgender and enrolled in it.
Pharmacists share concerns about national chemotherapy drug shortageShortages in chemo drugs have caused treatment plans in the U.S. to be altered, with U.S. health authorities authorizing imports of drugs from China.
1 million dropped from Medicaid as states start post-pandemic purgeThough an eligibility review is required, the Biden administration isn't too pleased at how efficiently some are are accomplishing the task.
Human rights group criticizes lack of US hospital regulations on debtA new report says the U.S. hospital system risks violating human rights by pushing millions to take on excessive medical debt.
A major push to solve health inequality in Kansas City, MissouriPeople in Kansas City are working to undo years of harm to underserved communities.
'Just hold on': Suicide survivor shares hope during Pride monthIn celebrating the lives of the LGBTQ+ community, a Virginia artist and singer tells her story, and of surviving dark times.
Human Rights Campaign declares state of emergency for LGBTQ+ communityOfficials with the group say lawmakers and business leaders need to fight for LGBTQ+ rights the same way they have for abortion rights.
Rabbi with trans child says state government is at war with his familyA Missouri rabbi talks about what it's like to have a trans child in a state that's expected to restrict transgender health care for minors.
Texas governor signs law banning gender-affirming care for minorsTexas is among at least 18 states that have implemented similar bans.
WHO says using AI in health care carries a multitude of risksThe World Health Organization acknowledged the exciting potential AI could bring to health care, but it said it could breed misinformation and bias.
Blood centers work to adapt to new FDA donor screeningsThe FDA has paved the way for more gay and bisexual men to donate blood, and donation centers are adapting to the new rules.
CDC says Janssen COVID-19 vaccine no longer available in the USThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say doses of Johnson & Johnson's Janssen COVID-19 vaccine are no longer available in the U.S.
Texas House to vote on bill banning gender-affirming care for minorsThe bill aims to prohibit anyone under the age of 18 from receiving puberty blockers, hormone therapy, or gender-affirming surgeries.
Doctors worry patients aren't ready for Medicaid changesTens of millions of people will be evaluated to see if they still qualify for Medicaid after the COVID public health emergency has ended.
What really is gender-affirming care?Gender-affirming health care doesn't have to involve a transgender, non-binary, or gender-diverse patient at all.
Lawmakers approve loans for failing California hospitalsCalifornia has agreed to the terms of a deal that would loan over $100 million to hospitals in the state that are having financial issues.
Oklahoma law will make gender-affirming care for minors a felonyOklahoma has become the latest U.S. state to ban gender-affirming care for minors. A new law signed by Gov. Kevin Stitt makes it a felony.
Over half of stroke survivors suffer cognitive impairmentA new American Heart Association report shows that over half of stroke survivors develop cognitive impairment within a year.
Low-income New Yorkers can finally get root canals, crownsThe New York Department of Health is now required to lift restrictive rules for Medicaid recipients and allow for better dental care.
