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Investigation Urged into Pharma Companies for Covid-19 Vaccine Claims
A U.K. Parliament member is urging regulators to investigate pharmaceutical companies for misleading claims about their Covid-19 vaccines. This call to action follows Moderna's reprimand by a U.K. trade group for its controversial recruitment...
States Reconsider Medicaid Work Requirements: KFF Health News
When President Donald Trump made his return to the White House, he brought with him a renewed focus on Medicaid work requirements that resonated with Republican leaders nationwide. States like South Carolina and Ohio...
Limited Opportunities for U.S. Scientists Amid Policy Changes
In today's ever-evolving scientific landscape, the Trump administration's recent policy changes have sparked concerns among U.S. scientists about their future opportunities. As restrictions on research studies and funding loom large, many academics are left...
Montana Prior Authorization Regulations: Patients and Providers Fight for Care
Montana Families and Providers Rally Against Health Insurer RestrictionsIn a small town in Helena, Montana, a family faced a daunting challenge when their son was diagnosed with a chronic bowel disease at the tender...
Impact of Funding Withdrawal on LGBTQ+ Veterans Health Study
The Defense Department's sudden decision to pull funding from a crucial study on LGBTQ+ veterans has sent shockwaves through the research community. The $1.4 million grant, intended to support Jace Flatt's groundbreaking research on...
Courts Address Health Cuts in Recent Ruling
The recent ruling by the courts to address health cuts has brought a wave of relief to many who have been impacted by the Trump administration's aggressive slashes to government programs. Led by Elon...
Trump Appoints RFK Jr. to Lead ‘MAHA’ Commission on Chronic Disease
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. achieved a significant milestone on Thursday, stepping into the role of the nation’s health secretary and being appointed by President Trump to lead the "Make America Healthy Again" commission.The day...
California Democrats Debate Reining in Drug Industry Middlemen
The debate over reining in drug industry middlemen in California is heating up, with Governor Gavin Newsom and state legislators in Sacramento grappling with the high costs of prescription drugs. A recent proposal that...
Senate Confirms Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as U.S. Health Secretary
The Senate has officially confirmed Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as the U.S. Health Secretary, a decision that has stirred up a mix of excitement, concern, and controversy across the political spectrum. In a close...
Red-State Doctor Disputes Republican Claim of Zero Abortions
In 2023, Arkansas, South Dakota, and Idaho reported astoundingly low numbers of abortions, with Arkansas stating zero abortions, South Dakota recording zero as well, and Idaho reporting just five. These figures came in the...