Tag: Public health
Understanding Bird Flu, Medicaid, Reproductive Health: KFF Health News
In a recent publication, journalists shed light on three crucial health topics: Bird Flu, Medicaid work requirements, and reproductive health research. These issues, though...
Debunking RFK Jr.’s False Claims About Measles Vaccine Deaths
Renowned Lawyer's Controversial Claims About Measles Vaccine DebunkedRobert F. Kennedy Jr.'s recent commentary on the measles vaccine has sparked a debate among experts and...
Makary Affirms MAHA Goals, Silent on FDA Policies: Hearing Recap
Marty Makary, the champion of the Make America Healthy Again movement, stood before the Senate in a confirmation hearing for the position of Food...
NIH Director Warns Major Research Programs at Risk
Francis Collins, the former director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), recently issued a warning about the potential jeopardy faced by two groundbreaking...
Medicaid Advocates Combat Loaded Terms in Congressional Debate
In the ongoing debate over Medicaid funding cuts in Washington, words have emerged as powerful weapons. Republican lawmakers and conservative officials have been using...
Jay Bhattacharya: Evaluating the Controversial NIH Candidate
As Jason Abaluck scrolled through court filings, he couldn't help but feel a twinge of annoyance. The saga began on September 1, 2021, when...
Scientists Analyzing Waste to Help DC’s Forgotten River
The Anacostia River in Washington, D.C., is once again a topic of conversation, but this time for a positive reason. A team of high...
Health Clinic Staff Educate on Constitutional Rights Amid Immigration Raids
The St. John's Community Health clinic in South Los Angeles is usually a bustling hub of activity, with patients coming and going. However, recently,...
Challenges Facing Medicaid – KFF Health News
The Future of Medicaid: Navigating Challenges AheadThe Medicaid health insurance program, a lifeline for individuals with low incomes, is currently at a crossroads. With...
Debate Over Medicaid Cuts for Tax Breaks
In a recent development in Washington, the House Budget Committee passed a budget blueprint late Thursday in a party-line vote. This move sets the...