Health

A novel Medicaid initiative enables states to negotiate gene therapy costs for sickle cell disease with pharmaceutical firms, linking payments to the treatment's effectiveness.

The American Heart Association underscores that obesity is a multifaceted health challenge shaped by social and economic barriers, necessitating a concerted effort from government, healthcare professionals, community organizations, and individuals to effectively address the issue.

President Donald Trump has unveiled a healthcare proposal aimed at reducing costs, yet it lacks provisions for extending Affordable Care Act tax subsidies or reducing the expense of employer-based health insurance plans.

In a significant legal move, seven leading medical associations have initiated a lawsuit to challenge recent alterations to the CDC's childhood vaccine guidelines. The associations describe the changes as "egregious, reckless, and dangerous," underscoring concerns about potential public health implications.

Chronic stress undermines physical progress by trapping the nervous system in a fight-or-flight state. However, regulating physiology through breathing, mobility exercises, recovery strategies, and nervous system resets can enable the body to better support fitness objectives.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has revised the childhood and adolescent vaccine schedule, sparking concerns over potential confusion, declining vaccination rates, and heightened risks of illness and mortality. The decision has faced significant criticism from the medical and public health sectors.

The Trump administration's latest nutrition guidelines, prioritizing meat and dairy over plant-based proteins, have drawn criticism from health experts for oversimplifying obesity and neglecting the specific health challenges confronting Black communities.

Dr. Janell Green Smith, a certified nurse-midwife and doctor of nursing practice in South Carolina, has died following complications from childbirth, underscoring the systemic racism and care disparities that contribute to the disproportionately high rate of maternal mortality among Black women.

The newly updated Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend eating whole foods, healthy fats, and more protein, while limiting added sugar and preservatives, and the guidelines also suggest consuming less ultraprocessed food and incorporating healthy fats and dairy intake.

The Eaton Fire has left Altadena, a historically significant Black community in Los Angeles County, grappling with destruction and displacement. Thousands of homes were lost, and the path to rebuilding is fraught with financial and logistical challenges, casting doubt on the future stability of this once-thriving enclave.