More Monkeypox Vaccines Will Be Made Available Ahead Of Pride EventsThe U.S. is setting aside an extra 50,000 doses of monkeypox vaccines, specifically for large-scale pride events.
Veterans 'Burn Pits' Bill Marks A Personal Victory For BidenBurn pits were used in Iraq and Afghanistan to dispose of chemicals, cans, plastics, medical equipment and human waste.
Senate Rules Referee Weakens Dem Drug Plan In Economic BillDems were told to remove language imposing hefty penalties on drugmakers that boost their prices beyond inflation in the private insurance market.
Biden Announces New Efforts To Address Youth Mental Health CrisisThe Biden administration also urged governors across the nation to invest more in school-based mental health services.
Legislation Will Bridge Insurance Gap Among Hispanic PopulationAccording to Census data, the Hispanic population is the least insured in the U.S. Some solutions are leveling the playing field.
Why Aren't Mental Health Resources Available To Everyone?According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness one in five Americans experience mental illness in a given year.
Safe Haven Boxes Allow People To Safely Surrender BabiesBoxes from an Indiana non-profit lock and send alerts to first responders once a baby is placed inside the box.
Indiana Doctor's Lawyer Tells AG To Halt False StatementsA lawyer issued a "cease and desist" letter over false information being spread on a physician who performed an abortion on a 10-year-old rape victim.
Walgreens, Florida Settle Opioid Costs Lawsuit For $683MWalgreens was the 12th and final defendant to settle with Florida, which will bring in more than $3 billion for the state to tackle opioid addiction.
White House Pleads For More COVID Funding; GOP Questions SpendingWith the White House asking Congress to pass additional COVID relief funding, Republicans question how the previous $1.9 trillion package was spent.
New Law Reducing Surprise Medical Billing Still Has GapsUnder the "No Surprises Act," everyone who takes care of you at an emergency room will be in-network. But the law won't help every person.
Experts Warn: Medical Bills Could Increase Due To InflationThe Bureau of Labor Statistics' latest report says consumer goods jumped 8.5%. That's the largest inflation increase in the past 40 years.
More Doctors Are Embracing PsychedelicsOnce shunned by the medical establishment, psychedelics are experiencing a comeback.
Why Some Psychiatric Facilities Prioritize Out-Of-State PatientsSome children in need of immediate psychiatric care are forced to travel hundreds of miles to facilities across state lines.
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Uninsured Americans Could Soon Be Charged For Covid Testing, VaccinesA federal program that was reimbursing health care providers for costs of COVID care has run out of money.
Newsy Investigates: Government Money For Troubled COVID-19 Testing LabEx-employees describe how the Center for Covid Control may have over-billed a government fund for Americans without health insurance.
In Real Life: HIV In The Deep SouthSouthern states account for 51% of new HIV cases in the nation. Mississippi is breaking down barriers and stigmas in an effort to reduce transmission.
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Young Doctors Struggle To Learn Abortion Procedures Amid State BansThe American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommends doctors receive standardized training on abortion care during residency.
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Doctors See Growing Demand For Lung Transplants During PandemicA pulmonary surgeon and oncologist are creating new protocols for treating lung cancer patients after treating 54-year-old Albert Khoury.
Newsy Investigates: Tax Dollars Kept Flowing To Troubled COVID-19 LabLax laws allowed little oversight and lots of government reimbursement at a COVID-19 testing company accused of reporting false test results.
Purdue Pharma, U.S. States Agree To New Opioid SettlementIn all, the settlement plan could be worth more than $10 billion over time.
The State Of COVID And Public HealthIn his State of the Union, the president will address a nation impacted by the pandemic, rising health costs and racial disparities.
U.S. Mental Health Crisis: How The Pandemic Has Impacted The YouthBoth 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 LimitsThe law bans abortion in Texas once cardiac activity is detected, usually around six weeks of pregnancy.
California Dropping Indoor Mask Mandate For Vaccinated PeopleThe 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.
Biden Admin. To Double Free COVID-19 Tests, Distribute N95 MasksPresident Biden also announced that 1,000 military medical personnel will begin deploying across the U.S. to help overwhelmed medical facilities.
California Mandates COVID-19 Booster Shots For Health Care WorkersGov. Gavin Newsom announced the order Tuesday from his personal Twitter account.
An Overwhelming Amount Of Medical Debt Is Piling Up Across The CountryOne 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 FDADr. Califf served as FDA commissioner for the last 11 months of President Barack Obama's second presidential term.
Biden Administration Responds To Injunction Blocking Vaccine MandateThe 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.
