As SCOTUS Limits Federal Power, Health Care Feels Shockwaves
The Supreme Court's decision to limit federal agencies' authority is expected to have significant consequences for the nation's health care system, including potential legal battles over regulations and a patchwork of health policies across the country.
1st Biden-Trump Debate Of 2024: What They Got Wrong, And Right
A debate marked by President Joe Biden’s faltering performance featured clashes over insulin costs, inflation, abortion, immigration, and Jan. 6.
Here’s Why The Surgeon General Wants Action On Gun Violence
Dr. Vivek Murthy’s declaration is a rare move to protect America’s health. But firearm deaths in Black communities is a crisis.
FDA Delays: Why Menthols And Hair Relaxers Aren’t Banned Yet
Despite its mission to protect consumers, the Food and Drug Administration broke its own deadlines for decisions on products hazardous to Black people — and they aren’t saying why.
US Judge Finds California In Contempt Over Prison Mental Health Staffing
A federal judge has found top California prison officials in civil contempt for failing to hire enough mental health professionals to adequately treat tens of thousands of incarcerated people with serious mental disorders.
US Surgeon General Declares Gun Violence ‘A Public Health Crisis’
Gun violence is the No. 1 cause of death for children and teens in America. Vivek Murthy says the toll extends beyond deaths, as survivors deal with “a lifetime of physical and mental health impacts” and those who witness shootings become traumatized.
2 Years After Roe, Abortion Access A Patchwork For Black Women
This week marks two years since Roe v. Wade was overturned. Here’s what the data says about abortion access and what Black women think.
Bird Flu Tests Are Hard To Get. So How Will We Know When To...
If the government doesn’t prepare to ramp up H5N1 bird flu testing, Stanford University infectious disease doctor Abraar Karan and other researchers warn, the United States could be caught off guard again by a pandemic.
‘We’re Flying Blind’: CDC Has 1M Bird Flu Tests Ready, But Experts See Repeat...
It’s been nearly three months since the U.S. government announced an outbreak of the bird flu virus on dairy farms. The World Health Organization considers the virus a public health concern because of its potential to cause a pandemic, yet the U.S. has tested only about 45 people across the country.
Working From Home: Better Or Worse For Mental Health?
Many companies have fully embraced a remote work model and are very successful, while others are slowly rewinding to pre-COVID policies. But which environment is better for one's mental health?
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Nolan Wells’ Case Is Closed. His Family Still Demands Answers
A Mississippi grand jury declined to charge anyone in the drowning death of 18-year-old Nolan Wells, despite unexplained injuries noted in autopsy reports. His family, joined by attorney Ben Crump, disputes the ruling and is demanding a federal investigation, while a rapper-led campaign now offers a $1 million reward for credible evidence in the unresolved case.
