In States That Won't Pay for Obesity Drugs, They May as Well Have Never Been Created'
Limited access to expensive weight-loss medications poses a significant barrier to addressing obesity in low-income areas.
Healthcare CEO killing reveals lack of trust and accountability in US insurance industry: I get it'
The killing of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson has sparked outrage over insurance denials, demanding urgent reforms to restore public trust in healthcare.
More cash for less cover: So is health insurance worth the cost anymore?
Health insurance premiums in Ireland are rising at the fastest pace in a decade.
Options for individuals include downgrading cover or finding other ways to get care.
In States That Won't Pay for Obesity Drugs, They May as Well Have Never Been Created'
Limited access to expensive weight-loss medications poses a significant barrier to addressing obesity in low-income areas.
Healthcare CEO killing reveals lack of trust and accountability in US insurance industry: I get it'
The killing of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson has sparked outrage over insurance denials, demanding urgent reforms to restore public trust in healthcare.
More cash for less cover: So is health insurance worth the cost anymore?
Health insurance premiums in Ireland are rising at the fastest pace in a decade.
Options for individuals include downgrading cover or finding other ways to get care.
Overcoming Barriers to Veterans' Physical and Mental Health - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
Veterans' health disparities require urgent policy changes for improved access and outcomes.
Florida Abortion Ban to Take Effect, Cutting Off Major Access Point
Florida's stringent new abortion law banning most abortions after six weeks will force residents from the state and neighboring states to seek the procedure in Virginia or farther.
More women are falling behind on breast cancer screenings, study shows
Mammograms save lives, but lack of access remains a barrier for many women.
LGBTQ+ couples at greater risk from climate change impact, study finds
LGBTQ+ couples are more vulnerable to climate change due to living in areas with poorer infrastructure.
Afghanistan: Crackdown continues on women's rights, UN says DW 01/23/2024
The Taliban are cracking down on Afghan women's access to work, travel, and healthcare if they are unmarried or don't have a male guardian.
Three female health workers were detained for not having a male guardian and were released only after their families signed a guarantee they wouldn't repeat the act.
The stark reality of having your period as a homeless woman
Homeless women in the UK face severe challenges accessing period products and clean facilities, resorting to unhygienic methods during menstruation.
The study emphasizes the need for private, safe, and clean locations for managing menstruation, along with access to laundry facilities for homeless women.
Afghanistan: Crackdown continues on women's rights, UN says DW 01/23/2024
The Taliban are cracking down on Afghan women's access to work, travel, and healthcare if they are unmarried or don't have a male guardian.
Three female health workers were detained for not having a male guardian and were released only after their families signed a guarantee they wouldn't repeat the act.
The stark reality of having your period as a homeless woman
Homeless women in the UK face severe challenges accessing period products and clean facilities, resorting to unhygienic methods during menstruation.
The study emphasizes the need for private, safe, and clean locations for managing menstruation, along with access to laundry facilities for homeless women.
Gray diseases like Long COVID, Lyme, endometriosis, and chronic pain can have unclear causes and multiple possible cures.
People with gray diseases often face challenges in receiving adequate care, especially due to economic factors.
16 Million Americans Have Lost Health Care Coverage Since March 2023
Millions losing healthcare coverage due to end of pandemic-era Medicaid expansion programs
Significant impact on families and children with healthcare coverage loss
Research at the heart of a federal case against the abortion pill has been retracted
The Supreme Court will hear a case against the abortion pill mifepristone, which could have implications for access to the pill in the country.
A scientific paper raising concerns about the safety of mifepristone has been retracted by its publisher, citing a lack of scientific rigor and conflicts of interest.
Cold, rainy weather making war-wracked Gaza completely uninhabitable'
Israeli attacks and cold weather are making Gaza uninhabitable
UN warns of civilian deaths and impact on access to healthcare
Forta Health Raises $55 Million to Empower Parents in Caring for Autistic Children
Forta Health raises $55 million in funding
The funding will be used to democratize access to healthcare
She Needed an Emergency Abortion. Doctors in Idaho Put Her on a Plane.
Access to emergency medical care, including abortions, can be restricted in states with bans, highlighting the complexities and challenges pregnant women face in such situations.
Abortion providers back to business as usual' after high court's mifepristone ruling
The Supreme Court's decision to uphold the FDA's rules on abortion medication alleviates concerns for abortion providers and patients regarding access to mifepristone.