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US politics
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

How Trump's 'one big beautiful bill' would impact Medicaid, student loan forgiveness, your taxes, and more

Trump's 'One Big Beautiful Bill' aims for significant Medicaid cuts and GOP priorities, raising concerns over health coverage loss.
fromTruthout
1 month ago
Right-wing politics

GOP Senator Defends Medicaid Cuts in Reconciliation Bill: "Well, We All Are Going to Die"

fromsilive
2 days ago
US politics

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

US politics
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

How Trump's 'one big beautiful bill' would impact Medicaid, student loan forgiveness, your taxes, and more

Trump's 'One Big Beautiful Bill' aims for significant Medicaid cuts and GOP priorities, raising concerns over health coverage loss.
fromTruthout
1 month ago
Right-wing politics

GOP Senator Defends Medicaid Cuts in Reconciliation Bill: "Well, We All Are Going to Die"

fromsilive
2 days ago
US politics

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

#medicaid
Healthcare
fromTruthout
4 weeks ago

As We Defend Medicaid, We Can't Lose Sight of the End Goal: Free, Universal Care

Activists protest proposed Medicaid cuts, emphasizing the need for universal health care.
Democrats unite against Republican budget cuts impacting health care and SNAP benefits.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

GOP Congressman Slips Up by Talking About Medicaid Cuts, Uh, Medicaid Reforms, I Should Say'

House Republicans plan Medicaid reforms signaling potential cuts, despite earlier assurances.
10.3 million Americans risk losing Medicaid under proposed spending bill reforms.
US politics
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill" Redistributes Wealth From the Poor to the Rich

CBO estimates indicate significant health care coverage loss and wealth redistribution favoring the wealthy due to impending legislative changes.
US politics
fromTruthout
3 weeks ago

Majority of Americans Oppose Trump's "Big, Beautiful Bill," With Just 27 Percent Backing It

The majority of Americans oppose the GOP's budget reconciliation bill that cuts health care spending.
The bill is unpopular even among some Republican voters.
NYC politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Refuses to Yield To Disrespectful Men' As Republican Tells Her To Stop Addressing the Camera'

Rep. Ocasio-Cortez criticized proposed Medicaid cuts and emphasized the need for exemptions related to women's health issues, notably after miscarriages.
Healthcare
fromTruthout
4 weeks ago

As We Defend Medicaid, We Can't Lose Sight of the End Goal: Free, Universal Care

Activists protest proposed Medicaid cuts, emphasizing the need for universal health care.
Democrats unite against Republican budget cuts impacting health care and SNAP benefits.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

GOP Congressman Slips Up by Talking About Medicaid Cuts, Uh, Medicaid Reforms, I Should Say'

House Republicans plan Medicaid reforms signaling potential cuts, despite earlier assurances.
10.3 million Americans risk losing Medicaid under proposed spending bill reforms.
US politics
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill" Redistributes Wealth From the Poor to the Rich

CBO estimates indicate significant health care coverage loss and wealth redistribution favoring the wealthy due to impending legislative changes.
US politics
fromTruthout
3 weeks ago

Majority of Americans Oppose Trump's "Big, Beautiful Bill," With Just 27 Percent Backing It

The majority of Americans oppose the GOP's budget reconciliation bill that cuts health care spending.
The bill is unpopular even among some Republican voters.
NYC politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Refuses to Yield To Disrespectful Men' As Republican Tells Her To Stop Addressing the Camera'

Rep. Ocasio-Cortez criticized proposed Medicaid cuts and emphasized the need for exemptions related to women's health issues, notably after miscarriages.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

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

Van Orden's post received backlash after he enthusiastically celebrated a bill that resulted in 18 million kids losing school meals and 17 million losing health care.
US politics
#trump-administration
US politics
fromeuronews
1 month ago

Conservative lawmakers block Trump's tax-cut bill in major setback

House Republicans face significant challenges in passing their proposed tax breaks and spending cuts due to internal divisions.
Canada news
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Canada Sees Record Numbers of US Doctors Crossing the Border

American doctors are increasingly leaving the U.S. for Canada due to the political environment.
A significant rise in the number of U.S. doctors seeking Canadian licenses has been observed.
US politics
fromeuronews
1 month ago

Conservative lawmakers block Trump's tax-cut bill in major setback

House Republicans face significant challenges in passing their proposed tax breaks and spending cuts due to internal divisions.
Canada news
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Canada Sees Record Numbers of US Doctors Crossing the Border

American doctors are increasingly leaving the U.S. for Canada due to the political environment.
A significant rise in the number of U.S. doctors seeking Canadian licenses has been observed.
#public-health
Public health
fromTruthout
1 month ago

"Make America Healthy Again" Aims to Make Public Health Your Private Responsibility

U.S. public health is declining, with chronic diseases rising and life expectancy stalling amidst government budget cuts.
fromMedscape
2 weeks ago
France politics

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

fromWIRED
2 days ago
Public health

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

Public health
fromTruthout
1 month ago

"Make America Healthy Again" Aims to Make Public Health Your Private Responsibility

U.S. public health is declining, with chronic diseases rising and life expectancy stalling amidst government budget cuts.
fromMedscape
2 weeks ago
France politics

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

fromWIRED
2 days ago
Public health

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

#education
#immigration
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

Gov. Newsom proposes pausing expansion of health care to undocumented, low-income immigrants

California will stop enrolling low-income immigrants without legal status in state-funded health care starting 2026 due to high costs and economic uncertainty.
California
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Newsom's Health Plan Cuts Out Undocumented Californians

Newsom's budget proposes cuts to healthcare benefits for undocumented immigrants, sparking criticism from advocates.
NYC parents
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

Trump's big, beautiful bill' will leave millions of Latino children without healthcare

The proposed spending bill threatens children, especially in immigrant and Latino communities, by cutting vital healthcare and food programs.
US news
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Kristi Noem Pressed on Deporting U.S.-Born Child With Stage 4 Cancer During Tense House Hearing

The deportation of a four-year-old American citizen battling cancer raises significant moral and legal questions about immigration practices.
fromJezebel
3 days ago
US politics

Senate Passes Bill to Defund Planned Parenthood Thanks to 'Pro-Choice' Sen. Murkowski

California
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

Gov. Newsom proposes pausing expansion of health care to undocumented, low-income immigrants

California will stop enrolling low-income immigrants without legal status in state-funded health care starting 2026 due to high costs and economic uncertainty.
California
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Newsom's Health Plan Cuts Out Undocumented Californians

Newsom's budget proposes cuts to healthcare benefits for undocumented immigrants, sparking criticism from advocates.
NYC parents
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

Trump's big, beautiful bill' will leave millions of Latino children without healthcare

The proposed spending bill threatens children, especially in immigrant and Latino communities, by cutting vital healthcare and food programs.
US news
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Kristi Noem Pressed on Deporting U.S.-Born Child With Stage 4 Cancer During Tense House Hearing

The deportation of a four-year-old American citizen battling cancer raises significant moral and legal questions about immigration practices.
fromJezebel
3 days ago
US politics

Senate Passes Bill to Defund Planned Parenthood Thanks to 'Pro-Choice' Sen. Murkowski

#clean-energy
#mental-health
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks 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.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks 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.
#republican-party
fromOpen Culture
4 days ago

Iconic Animator Chuck Jones Creates an Oscar-Winning Animation About the Virtues of Universal Health Care (1949)

Directed by Chuck Jones, also known for animating Bugs Bunny and Porky Pig, the short film 'So Much for So Little' showcases a cradle-to-grave health care system funded by just three cents a week.
Health
#pride-month
fromThe Washington Post
6 days ago

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

"He was just in my arms whimpering, 'I'm so sick, Mom,' I was holding him and trying to comfort him, and I prayed to God to save him."
World news
#personal-experience
#california-budget
#violence
Healthcare
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Attacks on healthcare in war zones in 2024 reach new levels of horror' report

The number of attacks on healthcare in conflict zones reached a record high in 2024, with significant implications for health services.
Healthcare
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Attacks on healthcare in war zones in 2024 reach new levels of horror' report

The number of attacks on healthcare in conflict zones reached a record high in 2024, with significant implications for health services.
#reproductive-rights
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Why the UK cannot abandon women and girls around the world by slashing aid

Quality journalism is essential for understanding socio-political issues.
Healthcare crises disproportionately affect women and marginalized groups.
Financial support is crucial for unbiased, accessible reporting.
fromTruthout
1 week ago
Black Lives Matter

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

UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Why the UK cannot abandon women and girls around the world by slashing aid

Quality journalism is essential for understanding socio-political issues.
Healthcare crises disproportionately affect women and marginalized groups.
Financial support is crucial for unbiased, accessible reporting.
fromTruthout
1 week ago
Black Lives Matter

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

fromFuturism
1 week ago

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

"I remember, like, being scared and excited," Smith said of the study, "and it's history now."
Alternative medicine
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago

Ontario announces $235M in funds to support primary health-care teams | CBC News

"Our government is protecting Ontario's health-care system and helping connect everyone in Ontario to a primary care provider for years to come," said Jones.
Healthcare
fromBusiness Matters
1 week ago

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

Most people blame foot pain on shoes or standing too long, but often, it's not the full story; early detection can prevent serious issues.
Running
fromThe Mercury News
2 weeks ago

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

The law's requirements are impossibly restrictive: patients must be mentally competent, make multiple oral requests 15 days apart, provide a written request with two witnesses and self-administer the medication themselves.
Law
fromThe Nevada Independent
2 weeks ago

We caught Nevada sharing personal health data with Big Tech - The Nevada Independent

Nevada's exchange, Nevada Health Link, asks visitors about what prescriptions they use...as visitors answered the questions, their responses were sent to LinkedIn and Snapchat.
Privacy technologies
fromThe Atlantic
2 weeks ago

How Ivermectin Became Right-Wing Aspirin

As a physician who diagnoses cancer, I have come across this line of thinking in my patients, and found that some were using ivermectin to treat their life-threatening tumors.
Alternative medicine
fromTheregister
2 weeks ago

Freedman HealthCare targeted by cyber extortionists

"If they are true, this breach could be especially damaging for the compromised company as well as the dozens of state agencies Freedman works with..."
Privacy professionals
Wearables
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 weeks 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.
fromThe Mercury News
3 weeks ago

Amid Trump's threats, Santa Clara County will continue funding gender-affirming care with local dollars

Williams emphasized that "it's our job to act as the safety net for those facing cuts that affect vital health services, including gender-affirming care."
SF LGBT
Mental health
fromHarvard Gazette
3 weeks 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 weeks 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.
#ethics
Marketing tech
fromPBS News
4 weeks ago

How Trump's pick for surgeon general profits from her online followers

Dr. Casey Means' promotion of health products raises questions about potential conflicts of interest in her role as the next U.S. surgeon general.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

Democrats decry Trump travel ban as a distraction' and say it won't make America safer live

Senator Chris Murphy claimed Trump's travel ban announcement was a distraction from more pressing issues, particularly health care legislation affecting millions.
US politics
#france
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

Frugal Failures: 19 Ways Being Cheap Can Backfire

Ignoring minor household issues such as leaky faucets or skipping car maintenance can lead to bigger bills and health risks down the line.
Retirement
NYC parents
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Here's why Trump's plan is unlikely to fix America's dystopian prescription drug problem

The U.S. prescription drug market faces serious systemic issues, highlighted by the struggles of securing necessary medications due to insurance barriers.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Rand's Not Gonna Vote for Anything, Ever': Republican Senator Says Paul Is a Hard No' on GOP Bill

Sen. Kennedy emphasizes the need for responsible spending in the GOP's spending bill while acknowledging Sen. Paul's firm opposition.
US politics
fromTruthout
1 month ago

GOP Bill's Militarized Funding Boost Could Instead Keep Millions on Medicaid

The reconciliation bill reallocates over $150 billion from essential social services to militarization, impacting millions of Americans relying on aid.
NYC parents
fromMiami Herald
1 month ago

Nurse accused of pulling mother's breathing tube. She 'wanted her to go in peace,' cops say

A nurse practitioner was arrested for manslaughter after allegedly removing her mother's breathing tube in a hospital, claiming she wanted her to die peacefully.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Public calls for replacing Santa Rita Jail health care provider as contract nears end

Audits into Wellpath's services have routinely found that the company has continuously fallen short of standards, raising serious concerns about inmate care and safety.
SF parents
Germany news
fromThe Local Germany
1 month ago

Today in Germany: A roundup of the latest news on Wednesday

German youth show increased optimism about their future despite social challenges, according to a recent survey.
Language barriers among foreign nurses in Germany create significant challenges in the healthcare sector.
#california
Non-profit organizations
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Live organ donation rising, but need is growing: It's the greatest feeling to know I helped someone live'

Cindy Zbin's selfless act of donating part of her liver exemplifies the growing trend and urgent need for living organ donations.
California
fromNew York Magazine
1 month ago

Gavin Newsom Is Ending a Golden Age of California Progressivism

California Democrats aim to uphold progressive values but face fiscal constraints forcing changes in health care policies.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

L.A. County is paying off millions in medical debt - no strings attached. Do you qualify?

Los Angeles County is implementing a Medical Debt Relief Program to forgive over $183 million in medical debt for low-income residents.
Los Angeles
#prostate-cancer
fromNew York Post
1 month ago
US Elections

Doctor who worked with Biden shocked over cancer diagnosis - and claims former prez may have had disease for 'a decade'

fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago
US Elections

Joe Scarborough Stunned as Doc Suggests Biden's Had Cancer for 10 Years and Either Skipped Tests or Didn't Report'

Cancer
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

I'm a urologist treating prostate cancer patients like Joe Biden - here are 3 breakthroughs changing the game in 2025

Prostate cancer treatment is improving with new drugs and hormone therapies, providing patients better outcomes and comfort.
fromNew York Post
1 month ago
US Elections

Doctor who worked with Biden shocked over cancer diagnosis - and claims former prez may have had disease for 'a decade'

fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago
US Elections

Joe Scarborough Stunned as Doc Suggests Biden's Had Cancer for 10 Years and Either Skipped Tests or Didn't Report'

Non-profit organizations
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Private Equity Took Over 1,000+ Disability, Elder Care Providers in Recent Years

Private equity investment in disability services often leads to cost-cutting measures that harm vulnerable populations.
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Enhancing Psychotherapy for Chronic Pain With Hypnosis

Chronic pain is challenging to cure but can be managed with approaches such as hypnosis.
Alternative medicine
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