Small Town Seeks Doctor: Big Perks Offered – KFF Health News
The rural town of Havana, Florida, with a population of 1,750 people, recently faced a healthcare crisis when their long-serving family doctor, Mark Newberry, retired in December after 30 years of dedicated service. To...
America’s Food System Flaws Exposed by MAHA’s Seed Oil Crusade
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and his Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) movement have sparked a growing conversation about seed oils and their impact on health. This discussion came to the forefront during the inaugural...
Domestic Cats with Avian Flu: Public Health Risk – Health News
Since 2022, there have been over 80 confirmed cases of domestic cats with avian flu, including barn cats on dairy farms, feral cats, and outdoor pets likely contracting the virus from hunting sick rodents...
Federal Job Cuts Ordered by President Trump
President Trump's influential advisor, Elon Musk, recently made a rare public appearance at the White House, standing beside the Resolute Desk with his young son. The purpose? To support the substantial cuts he's advocating...
Survivors Face Turmoil Year After Super Bowl Parade Shooting
A year after the tragic shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl parade, survivors and their families continue to grapple with the emotional aftermath. People like Emily Tavis, who was wounded in the...
Health Workers: Collaborators or Resisters in Pandemic Response
American Health Workers: Navigating Moral Crossroads in the Face of AuthoritarianismIn a time where medical ethics are being tested by political pressures and authoritarian regimes, health workers across the United States are facing unprecedented...
Kaiser Permanente Mental Health Care Issues: Beyond KP – KFF Health News
For over a decade, Kaiser Permanente has faced scrutiny over its mental health care services, despite its strong reputation in the medical field. In 2013, the insurer was fined $4 million by California regulators...
Debunking Claims: Biotech Companies Using AI to Design Drugs
The world of biotech and pharmaceuticals is abuzz with claims of revolutionary advancements, particularly in the realm of artificial intelligence (AI)-driven drug design. Companies like Generate Biomedicines and Absci have been in the spotlight...
Uncovering the Dominance of the ‘Amyloid Mafia’ in Alzheimer’s
The Dominance of the 'Amyloid Mafia' in Alzheimer's UnveiledIn a revealing account of the inner workings of the Alzheimer's research community, Charles Piller, an investigative journalist for Science, takes readers on a journey that...
How to Apply for Medicaid: Simplifying the Process
In a bustling SuperSuds laundromat on the edge of Suitland, Maryland, a steady stream of customers loaded clothes into washers and dryers on a recent Sunday morning, passing the time by glancing at their...