GOP Senators Push Back Against Cuts to NIH Funding
Republican senators are standing up against a recent decision made by the National Institutes of Health that could lead to significant reductions in funding for various research institutions. The policy change revolves around a...
House Cats and Bird Flu: Public Health Risk – KFF Health News
House Cats and Bird Flu: A Growing Public Health ConcernIn 2022, over 80 domestic cats, along with various other mammals, have tested positive for bird flu. Most of these cases involved barn cats residing...
States Sue Trump Administration Over NIH Research Payment Cuts
States Fight Trump Administration Over NIH Research Funding CutsIn a move that has sent shockwaves through the scientific community, attorneys general from 22 states have banded together to sue the Trump administration over a...
Improving Access to Blood Transfusions in Ambulances
One summer day in 2023, Angela Martin received a distressing call from her cousin. Her 74-year-old aunt had fallen victim to a vicious dog attack while out for a leisurely stroll near her home...
Health Insurers’ Medical Costs Check-In, Rise in Birth Rates
A recent class action lawsuit against UnitedHealth sheds light on the medical costs and practices of health insurers. Mary Marfisee shared the heartbreaking story of her late husband, Frank Perry, who passed away just...
Concerns Rise Over Integrity of Key Genetic Databases amid U.S. Science Shake-Up
Amidst the changing landscape of U.S. science under the Trump administration, concerns are mounting over the integrity of key genetic databases that scientists worldwide rely on daily for research. The National Library of Medicine,...
UnitedHealth Faces Class Action Suit Over AI Care Denials
A class-action lawsuit against UnitedHealth Group is causing a stir in the healthcare industry, as plaintiffs push for justice in what they claim are unfair care denials fueled by flawed algorithms. The case, currently...
FDA Review Requested for Hims’ Super Bowl Ad Accuracy
Amid the glitz and glamor of the Super Bowl, a controversial ad from telehealth company Hims & Hers has sparked a firestorm. Released on January 28, the commercial takes a jab at the weight...
CDC Life Signs: A Positive Outlook on Health Trends
A class action lawsuit against UnitedHealth Group and a subsidiary is nearing a crucial juncture, with a federal judge poised to decide on whether to move forward with allegations of algorithm-based care denials. The...
Hims Super Bowl Ad Impact & USAID Freeze: Pharmalittle Update
In the world of pharmaceuticals, two bipartisan lawmakers are raising concerns about a forthcoming Super Bowl ad from Hims & Hers that targets the weight-loss industry. Senators Dick Durbin and Roger Marshall have penned...
