A judge in New Mexico has dismissed a lawsuit challenging the state’s universal childcare program. This decision allows the program, considered ambitious and closely watched, to continue. The lawsuit was filed by Duke Rodriguez, a former Republican gubernatorial candidate, and other plaintiffs. They questioned the process used by Democratic Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s administration, which […]
Sophia Mulei, a laboratory technologist, works diligently at the Viral Hemorrhagic Fever Laboratory within the Uganda Virus Research Institute in Entebbe. This lab plays a crucial role in testing Ebola samples. Concerns regarding Ebola arose in mid-April when health officials in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) noted suspicious deaths in the northeast. Samples from […]
A federal lawsuit was filed on Thursday to challenge a new Illinois law that is scheduled to begin in September. This law would allow doctors to prescribe medication to terminally ill patients that could help them end their own lives. The suit was filed by two disabled patients, a doctor, and several disability and patients’ […]
Actor and former wrestler Tyler Mane recently announced his breast cancer diagnosis. This revelation, shared in an Instagram post, aims to raise awareness about breast cancer in men. His message highlights that breast cancer is usually diagnosed at later stages in men and often results in poorer outcomes. Dr. Harold Burstein from the Dana-Farber Cancer […]
Federal authorities have implemented measures to address the first detection of New World screwworm cases in the U.S. in ten years. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) activated an emergency response to investigate the outbreak and prepare for potential human exposure. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins emphasized the importance of the CDC’s involvement in […]
Sophia Mulei, a laboratory technologist, works with a control sample at the Viral Hemorrhagic Fever Laboratory at Uganda Virus Research Institute in Entebbe, Uganda. This lab plays a central role in testing Ebola samples. In mid-April, health officials in the Democratic Republic of Congo began to grow concerned about potential Ebola cases. These concerns arose […]
A recent report from the Office of Inspector General reveals significant concerns about Medicare Advantage insurance denials. The report highlights that privatized Medicare plans often deny elderly patients coverage for long-term hospital care and inpatient rehabilitation. According to the watchdog report released Thursday, CVS Health denied 80 percent of requests for long-term hospital care. This […]
Two reports from U.S. investigators have highlighted issues with Medicare Advantage plans and how they reject requests for short-term nursing home or inpatient rehab services. The reports revealed that major insurers, who are responsible for selling Medicare Advantage plans, denied approximately 13% of patients’ requests to recover in a skilled nursing facility following surgery or […]
A health worker disinfects an ambulance at the Mongbwalu treatment center, responding to a possible Ebola case in Mongbwalu, Congo. The outbreak, linked to the Bundibugyo virus, has led to 617 confirmed cases and 117 deaths in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda. The Trump administration has proposed using a U.S. military base […]
As the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off in North America, health officials are tracking various infectious diseases. With millions of fans arriving from around the globe, concerns extend beyond headline-making viruses. Authorities focus on illnesses such as measles, dengue, covid-19, and sexually transmitted infections. These diseases can spread rapidly in crowded events like the […]