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fromAxios
1 week ago

House Democrats fume in meeting that Schumer will "sh*t the bed" again on federal funding

"There was anticipatory anger rooted in what went down in March ... Schumer was named explicitly," one House Democrat told Axios on the condition of anonymity to offer details of the private meeting. "The overriding concern was that Senate Democrats will get cold feet. Schumer can't sh*t the bed." A spokesperson for Schumer did not respond to a request for comment.
US politics
#health-care
Healthcare
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

So Much for the 'Best Health-Care System in the World'

Republican rhetoric has shifted from praising American health care to opposing universal coverage while cutting medical research funding.
Health
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Jarvis: The attack on transgender kids isn't just cruel. It's an omen.

President Trump has initiated a campaign to undermine health care for transgender adolescents, causing hospitals to withdraw support.
#medicaid-cuts
fromsilive
2 months ago
US politics

Staten Island protesters stage 'die-in' outside Malliotakis office over proposed Medicaid cuts

fromsilive
2 months ago
US politics

Staten Island protesters stage 'die-in' outside Malliotakis office over proposed Medicaid cuts

#mental-health
fromTruthout
1 month ago
Mental health

Mental Health Coverage May Drop as Trump Rolls Back Rules, Congress Cuts Funding

Trump elevated mental health as a national issue, linking it to opioid abuse, shootings, and veteran suicides, but paused key mental health regulations.
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago
Mental health

The Culture Clash in Mental Health

Mental health expressions are shaped by cultural, social, and historical contexts.
Disability-adjusted life years can assess the impact of mental health on life quality.
Prioritizing impairment over symptoms leads to more culturally inclusive mental health care.
fromTruthout
1 month ago
Mental health

Mental Health Coverage May Drop as Trump Rolls Back Rules, Congress Cuts Funding

Mental health
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

The Culture Clash in Mental Health

Mental health expressions are shaped by cultural, social, and historical contexts.
Disability-adjusted life years can assess the impact of mental health on life quality.
Prioritizing impairment over symptoms leads to more culturally inclusive mental health care.
#data-breach
fromDataBreaches.Net
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

Data breach at Fundamental Administrative Services affected 56,235 patients at long-term care facilities - DataBreaches.Net

fromDataBreaches.Net
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

Data breach at Fundamental Administrative Services affected 56,235 patients at long-term care facilities - DataBreaches.Net

fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Letters: Democrats' best weapon is better candidates

The Stop Deaths and Harm group, an offshoot of the Interfaith Coalition for Justice in our Jails, is advocating for a change in the health care provider at Alameda County Jail. Wellpath, a for-profit company owned by a global investment firm, has over 1,500 nationwide lawsuits pending against it. Internal evaluations have shown that Wellpath is not adequately complying with basic standards of medical care and cell monitoring at the jail. Community groups are calling on the sheriff to not renew the contract.
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

Canada Is Killing Itself

The legalization of euthanasia in Canada initiated an unprecedented medical experiment whereby what was once illegal became routine practice, significantly altering public perception on life and death.
Canada news
#medicaid
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

2,300 California 'Dreamers' are about to lose health care coverage

The decision was made by the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, the agency that oversees insurance marketplaces.
US politics
fromThe Nation
1 month ago

It's Time for Health Workers to Defy the Law-Again

In the Netherlands in 1943, more than 6,200 Dutch doctors -97 percent of the profession-refused orders to register with the Nazi-controlled Chamber of Physicians. This registry was intended to force doctors to cooperate with racial and ableist screening, deportations, sterilization, and euthanasia policies.
Public health
Health
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

NHS in England told to keep Welsh patients waiting

Powys health board's new policy causes longer waiting times for patients seeking treatments in England.
fromCbsnews
1 month ago

Neurologist solves New York woman's mystery illness 6 years after her symptoms started

Henry's medical mystery was finally solved by Dr. Christian Amlang, a neurologist and movement disorder specialist, who diagnosed her with functional neurological disorder after she saw seven other doctors.
Health
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 month ago

Baby born at 21 weeks named new Guinness World Record holder

That day was so special to me, I just soaked in that moment and just I cried, of course.
Public health
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Planned Parenthood to close five Northern CA clinics, including in San Mateo and Gilroy

President Trump has followed through on his commitment to defund Planned Parenthood, leading to significant clinic closures due to Medicaid funding cuts.
US politics
fromFlowingData
1 month ago

ICE to access private data from Medicaid records

The database will reveal to ICE officials the names, addresses, birth dates, ethnic and racial information, as well as Social Security numbers for all people enrolled in Medicaid.
US politics
Healthcare
fromTruthout
1 month ago

When Private Equity Firms Acquire Dental Practices, Patients Pay the Price

Private equity firms are increasingly controlling dental practices, leading to cost-cutting that negatively impacts patient care and encourages unnecessary dental procedures.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Excellent Way to Recognize Her!' House Republicans Move to Rename Kennedy Center Opera House After Melania Trump

A House committee voted to rename the Kennedy Center Opera House after Melania Trump, adopted by a 33-25 amendment.
#immigration
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Trump's New Tax Law Could Create Insurmountable Hurdles for LGBTQ Health Care

"These support programs are being cut amid an increased environment of hostility towards LGBTQ+ people. We're really seeing this coming together ... of different pressures that are going to lead to poverty and unemployment among LGBTQ+ people."
LGBT
#politics
fromFuncheap
2 months ago

15th Annual "Caregivers Count" Conference 2025 (Campbell)

The first session, "Seven Questions About Transitions That Worry Caregivers," will be presented by Barry J. Jacobs, PsyD and Julia L. Mayer, PsyD, focusing on common caregiver concerns.
Online learning
Health
fromNature
2 months ago

Smart brain-zapping implants could revolutionize Parkinson's treatment

Deep-brain stimulation with adaptive technology shows promise in alleviating symptoms of Parkinson's disease.
#medi-cal
fromKqed
2 months ago
California

California's Medi-Cal Recipients Concerned About Impacts Of Budget Bill | KQED

fromKqed
2 months ago
California

California's Medi-Cal Recipients Concerned About Impacts Of Budget Bill | KQED

Health
fromGothamist
2 months ago

Medicaid cuts will pummel NY jobs and health care. The Bronx could take the biggest hit.

The Bronx faces major health care and job losses due to $1 trillion in federal Medicaid cuts.
Fundraising
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
2 months ago

'My son's spine twists and crushes his organs - it's a race against time to save him'

Harley, diagnosed with a rare skeletal condition, faces severe spinal deterioration requiring urgent treatment.
California
fromKqed
2 months ago

Trump's Tax Bill Defunded Abortion Providers. Planned Parenthood Is Fighting Back | KQED

Trump's tax legislation is criticized as benefiting the wealthy at the expense of public and health services.
Non-profit organizations
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

From swim schools to eye clinics: how families of 7/7 victims used heartbreak to help others

A children’s eye care clinic in Bhubaneswar, established in 2008, transforms lives by providing surgeries at no cost to impoverished families.
US politics
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

Trump's Big Beautiful Bill Helps Out Boomers, But Young People Pay the Price

The Big Beautiful Bill offers significant tax breaks for seniors while potentially harming younger Americans' healthcare access.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

GOP Congressman Deletes Post Celebrating '18 Million Kids' Losing School Meals: Was an Error'

Derrick Van Orden reacted to a post about significant public welfare losses, claiming it was an error.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Letters: Take a moment on July 4 to give thanks for our republic

"As we celebrate the 249th anniversary of the United States of America, I invite you to reflect on some of the timeless words in the Declaration of Independence..."
US politics
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

The Trump domestic policy megabill is set to become law

The passage of President Trump's comprehensive domestic policy bill represents a significant shift in American fiscal policy.
Public health
fromWIRED
2 months ago

With RFK Jr. in Charge, Insurers Aren't Saying If They'll Cover Vaccines for Kids If Government Stops Recommending Them

Ongoing vaccine coverage is prioritized for access and affordability during the respiratory virus season.
Education
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 months ago

London council slammed in 'damning' report on special educational needs

East London council and NHS failed children with special educational needs according to an Ofsted report, prompting a commitment to improve services.
US politics
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

Letters: Donald Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill' attacks our most vulnerable

Republican budget bill threatens health care, clean energy jobs, and increases national debt while benefiting the ultra-wealthy and prioritizing harsh enforcement.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Letters: Donald Trump's Big Beautiful Bill' attacks our most vulnerable

Republican lawmakers are supporting a budget bill that threatens health care for vulnerable populations, risks rural hospitals, and escalates climate damage, while favoring the wealthy.
US politics
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

These new California laws go into effect on July 1

Establishments with a 'Type 48' license to serve beer, wine or distilled spirits must now provide a lid with a customer's drink upon request. The establishment may charge a 'reasonable' fee for the lid.
California
#tax-reform
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Republican senate tax bill would add $3.3 trillion to the US debt load, CBO says

The Congressional Budget Office estimates that the Senate tax bill would increase the deficit by nearly $3.3 trillion from 2025 to 2034, exacerbating the national debt.
US politics
#lgbtq
World news
fromThe Washington Post
2 months ago

In Sudan, where children clung to life, doctors say USAID cuts have been fatal

A three-year-old boy in Sudan died from treatable illness due to halted aid programs, underscoring the humanitarian crisis following civil unrest.
California
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 months ago

California closes $12 billion deficit by cutting back immigrants' access to health care

California's budget cuts progressive programs to address a $12 billion deficit while maintaining essential safety nets.
#supreme-court
Black Lives Matter
fromTruthout
2 months ago

3 Years in, Horrors Wrought by Anti-Abortion "Dobbs" Ruling Are Apparent to All

The Supreme Court's Dobbs decision has created a significant crisis in abortion access, leading to severe restrictions in many states.
Alternative medicine
fromFuturism
2 months ago

Diabetic Woman No Longer Needs Insulin After Single Dose of Experimental Stem Cells

Stem cell therapy may offer a potential cure for type 1 diabetes by enabling the body to produce its own insulin.
Running
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

The Most Overlooked Causes of Chronic Foot Pain-and How to Treat Them Early

Foot pain often goes untreated due to misconceptions; early intervention is key to effective treatment.
Law
fromThe Mercury News
3 months ago

Opinion: 'Stop the torture' - A husband's plea for change to state's end-of-life law

California's End-of-Life Option Act fails to protect terminal patients suffering from cognitive decline.
Alternative medicine
fromThe Atlantic
3 months ago

How Ivermectin Became Right-Wing Aspirin

Ivermectin, debunked for COVID treatment, remains popular among skeptics seeking alternative solutions for various ailments despite proven ineffectiveness.
fromMedscape
3 months ago

Craving management workshops and peer-led support are helping French prisons reframe addiction as a healthcare issue.

Across France, various initiatives have emerged to improve addiction care in correctional settings, indicating a growing recognition of the importance of addressing substance use disorders among incarcerated populations.
France politics
SF LGBT
fromThe Mercury News
3 months ago

Milpitas assemblymember honors LGBTQ+ leaders

Celebrating LGBTQ+ leaders in Assembly District 24 highlights their significant contributions to the community and the ongoing fight for inclusion and equity.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 months ago

NHS to receive 6bn to provide millions more tests and procedures, Reeves confirms

The Independent emphasizes the importance of accessible journalism funded by donations amidst significant societal issues.
Wearables
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 months ago

Tips for aging in place from ... Best Buy?

Technology is crucial for supporting the aging population's needs in their homes.
Best Buy focuses on solutions for aging in place with consumer health products.
The number of Americans over 65 will significantly increase in the coming two decades.
Mental health
fromHarvard Gazette
3 months ago

What your 'brain score' says about your body - Harvard Gazette

A new study links the McCance Brain Care Score to risks for heart disease and common cancers, suggesting shared modifiable risk factors.
Black Lives Matter
fromThe Nation
3 months ago

The Unexpected Triumph That Followed the Overturning of "Roe"

Despite the tragedy of lost access to abortion, there has been an unexpected increase in accessibility and affordability in some regions post-Dobbs.
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