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US politics
fromTruthout
6 hours ago

Advocates Urge Defense of Trans Youth Care in FTC Comment Period's Final Days

The FTC's Request for Information on gender-affirming care for trans youth is perceived as a selective pretext to justify banning such care despite medical support.
#autism
#assisted-dying
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago
UK politics

Assisted dying bill to get further scrutiny by Lords committee

The House of Lords approved the assisted dying bill at second reading and will create a special committee to scrutinise funding, implementation and professional roles.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago
UK politics

Starmer pushes back at Streeting doubts over budget for assisted dying

Keir Starmer is committed to advancing assisted dying legislation despite budgetary concerns from health secretary Wes Streeting.
fromNature
1 week ago

Can We Fix America's Dementia Care Crisis before It's Too Late?

The rate of Alzheimer's diagnosis has declined steadily in recent decades, but as baby boomers age, the number of new cases continues to rise. The top risk factor for dementia is age, and by 2030 more than one in five Americans will be 65 or older. That means the prevalence of Alzheimer's in the U.S. could exceed 13.8 million people by 2060.
Public health
Public health
fromFast Company
1 week ago

How NIH funding cuts could stunt U.S. research for decades

Dramatic NIH budget cuts would threaten biomedical research, workforce training, and long-term health innovation, increasing future healthcare costs and slowing treatment development.
#vaccines
fromTruthout
2 months ago
Public health

RFK Jr. Bans Thimerosal in Some Flu Vaccines, Despite Experts, Studies Noting Its Safety

fromTruthout
2 months ago
Public health

RFK Jr. Bans Thimerosal in Some Flu Vaccines, Despite Experts, Studies Noting Its Safety

Medicine
fromFast Company
1 week ago

Here's why genomic sequencing should be a standard of care

Genomic sequencing must become standard of care to accelerate diagnosis and treatment access for pediatric rare disease patients, shortening diagnostic odysseys and saving lives.
fromNieman Lab
1 week ago

Trump wants to knock prescription drug ads off of your TV (and billions out of news companies' pockets)

You see, until 1997, drug companies were required to include massive amounts of information about a drug's potential side effects and risks in any ads for it. The amount of information required could fit in, say, a full-page magazine ad - but it was far too much to squeeze into a 30- or 60-second TV spot. That meant pharmaceutical ads were, while not banned, almost unheard of on television.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

The NHS league tables resemble Blair's star ratings of 2000, can they revive the health service?

The Department of Health and Social Sare (DHSC) was glowing in its description of the league tables by which all of England's 205 NHS trusts are now being judged: a landmark moment, a pioneering new system and a new era of transparency. Wes Streeting, the health secretary, said that sunlight is the best disinfectant in his zeal to expose, and drive out, poor care.
UK politics
Public health
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 weeks ago

Canada needs a national sepsis action plan, say researchers after deaths make headlines | CBC News

Canada lacks coordinated national sepsis policies, training, and accreditation standards, creating gaps that require a national action plan.
#nhs
Toronto
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Ontario couple whose teenage son died after 8-hour wait in ER calls for law reform | CBC News

An Ontario family urges provincial laws to set maximum pediatric emergency-room wait times after their 16-year-old son died following an eight-hour wait.
#covid-19
fromwww.sun-sentinel.com
2 months ago
Public health

FDA vaccine official restricted COVID vaccine approvals against the advice of agency staff

Dr. Vinay Prasad limited COVID-19 vaccine approvals, contrary to FDA scientists' recommendations.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago
Public health

Matt Hancock defiant about Covid care home plan

Discharging hospital patients into care homes during Covid-19 was deemed a "least-worst decision" by Matt Hancock despite the significant death toll.
US politics
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

RFK Jr.'s Wi-Fi and 5G conspiracies appear to make it into MAHA report draft

The Trump administration's health strategy draft promotes safety reviews of electromagnetic radiation, reflecting conspiracy theories iterated by anti-vaccine advocate Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Public health
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

The 5 Most Brutal Hits in John Oliver's MAHA Takedown

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s Make America Healthy Again campaign merges fringe health ideas with monetization tactics, diluting genuine public health efforts.
#flu-vaccine
fromPoynter
1 month ago
Public health

It's almost flu season. Should you still get a shot? Will insurance cover it? - Poynter

fromPoynter
1 month ago
Public health

It's almost flu season. Should you still get a shot? Will insurance cover it? - Poynter

#mrna-vaccines
fromTruthout
1 month ago
Public health

Medical Experts in Horror After RFK Jr. Pulls $500M in Vaccine Research Funding

fromTruthout
1 month ago
Public health

Medical Experts in Horror After RFK Jr. Pulls $500M in Vaccine Research Funding

Healthcare
fromMedCity News
1 month ago

Debunked Episode 18: Unpacking MAHA, Nutrition on a Regional and Global Scale - MedCity News

Nutrition, diet, and Medicare Advantage plan issues are central themes this week.
#drug-pricing
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

GOP Senator Bill Cassidy, Who Was Key Vote to Confirm RFK Jr., Blasts Health Honcho for Massive Cuts to Vaccine Funding

Sen. Bill Cassidy criticized HHS Secretary Kennedy for canceling nearly half a billion dollars in vaccine funding, arguing it undermines President Trump's goals.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Stephen Colbert Goes Scorched Earth on RFK Jr. and Vaccines

Stephen Colbert criticized Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for cutting $500 million in mRNA vaccine projects during his show.
New York Giants
fromESPN.com
1 month ago

NFL clarifies players can use own smelling salts

NFL players can use smelling salts during games if they bring their own, despite a memo regarding ammonia prohibition.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Public health experts dismayed by RFK Jr.'s defunding of mRNA vaccine research

The Trump administration cancels $500 million in mRNA vaccine development contracts, eliciting both concern and approval from various public health factions.
Healthcare
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Doctors' union agrees to resume talks with Streeting

BMA and Health Secretary Wes Streeting agreed to resume talks after the recent strike by resident doctors.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

RFK Jr. Says Trump Regularly Grills Him on the Phone Asking: Why Aren't People Healthier Yet?'

Kennedy stated that President Trump regularly contacts him to ensure he is fulfilling his duties regarding the Make America Health Again (MAHA) agenda. Kennedy remarks, "He calls me three or four times a week and asks, 'Where are you? Why aren't people healthier yet?'" This indicates a level of accountability Trump holds over him, expressing a sincere intent to achieve health reform. Recently, the administration facilitated Coca-Cola's introduction of cane sugar versions of their products to promote healthier options in the U.S.
Health
fromArs Technica
2 months ago

Inventor claims bleach injections will destroy cancer tumors

Xuewu Liu, a Chinese inventor with no medical credentials, charges cancer patients $20,000 for access to an AI-driven treatment involving chlorine dioxide, a toxic bleach.
Health
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

Overdoses increasing at Toronto drop-in centres since supervised consumption sites shut down, network says | CBC News

Overdoses at drop-in centres in Toronto have sharply increased since the provincial government shut down four supervised consumption sites in April, with reports of overdoses in the high thirties every month.
Toronto
US politics
fromAxios
2 months ago

Exclusive: Schumer probes $50 billion rural hospital "slush fund"

Senate Democrats are pressing for transparency regarding the $50 billion rural health fund included in the reconciliation bill.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Bloomberg: RFK Jr. is making America sick again. Republicans need a cure.

Kennedy has helped bring a pox upon the country and until Republicans get serious about holding him accountable, more Americans will die.
US politics
#hivaids
US politics
fromJezebel
2 months ago

Trump Admin to Torch $10 Million in Birth Control Meant for Women in Crisis Zones

The U.S. plans to destroy $9.7 million worth of contraceptives and food aid, emphasizing waste reduction.
fromMedCity News
2 months ago

Why HHS' Notice On Federal Public Benefits Harms Both Lawfully Present and Undocumented Immigrants - MedCity News

For too long, the government has diverted hardworking Americans' tax dollars to incentivize illegal immigration. Today's action changes that-it restores integrity to federal social programs, enforces the rule of law, and protects vital resources for the American people.
US politics
#health-insurance
fromBoston.com
2 months ago
Healthcare

Massachusetts advocates fear Trump's bill will unravel health safety net in Obamacare's model state

fromBoston.com
2 months ago
Healthcare

Massachusetts advocates fear Trump's bill will unravel health safety net in Obamacare's model state

#cancer-research
#vaccination
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

US withdraws from WHO pandemic response reforms

The United States has formally rejected the 2024 amendments to the International Health Regulations (IHR) aimed at enhancing global pandemic responses, citing concerns over sovereignty.
US politics
Healthcare
fromArs Technica
2 months ago

Trump admin to finally cap price of weird bandages that cost $10 billion last year

Medicare spending on skin substitute bandages surged from $250 million in 2019 to over $10 billion in 2024.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Sainsbury's to ban unhealthy snacks for staff amid government obesity crackdown

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UK news
Miscellaneous
fromPoynter
2 months ago

What is NOTUS? Young reporters in a "teaching hospital for journalism" learn from DC veterans - Poynter

The Trump administration's 'Make America Health Again' report contained numerous citation errors, including nonexistent sources.
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

White House praised In-N-Out for making a menu change. It wasn't real.

"Information was recently published in error stating that In-N-Out Burger has transitioned to beef tallow for cooking French fries," Denny Warnick said. "We continue to work on an upgrade to our current sunflower oil, however we have not yet made a change."
US politics
Public health
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Why are resident doctors striking and what are they paid?

Resident doctors in England plan a five-day strike starting July 25 over pay disputes and alleged erosion of their real wages.
Alternative medicine
fromNatural Health News
2 months ago

Sunshine vitamin censorship: How health authorities suppressed vitamin D's life-saving benefits during COVID

Health authorities suppressed sunlight exposure during COVID-19, worsening vitamin D deficiencies despite its proven immune benefits.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago

Wisconsin Supreme Court ruling reinstates conversion therapy ban

Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled that a committee unlawfully blocked rules banning conversion therapy, reinstating a ban on the practice.
Public health
fromTruthout
2 months ago

At Least 1,277 Measles Cases Identified in 2025 So Far - the Highest Number Since 1992

Measles cases in the U.S. have surged, surpassing the highest numbers in over three decades.
Public health
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Medical groups sue RFK Jr. and HHS over COVID vaccine policy changes

Medical organizations sued U.S. health officials, arguing the COVID-19 vaccine policy threatens public health.
fromFortune
2 months ago

Rural hospitals brace for $1 trillion Medicaid cut in 'Big, Beautiful Bill'

"Our budget is pretty heavily reliant on the Medicaid reimbursement, so if we do see a cut of that, it'll be difficult to keep the doors open," said Sherman.
Public health
LGBT
House Republicans passed a bill cutting vital health and nutrition programs impacting millions, including the LGBTQ+ community.
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

Trump's Budget Bill Helps the Rich at Expense of Ordinary Americans

The GOP's tax bill introduces significant cuts to the U.S. safety net, marking the largest reduction in decades. This fundamentally alters the fiscal landscape.
US politics
#nhs-reform
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Wes Streeting: half my colleagues' in Commons using weight loss drugs

Weight loss jabs are the talk of the House of Commons; half my colleagues are on them and are judging the rest of us, saying you lot should be on them.
Public health
#medicaid
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago
Healthcare

The Opposite of the MAHA Agenda

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. aims to address the chronic disease epidemic but supports Medicaid changes that may worsen health outcomes.
fromThe Washington Post
2 months ago
US news

What the GOP's tax bill means for your health care

Legislation passed by the Senate could significantly change how Medicaid and insurance marketplace coverage is accessed and affects millions of Americans.
Public health
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

RFK Jr. singled out one study to cut funds for global vaccines. Is that study valid?

U.S. to cut over a billion dollars in promised funds to Gavi due to concerns over vaccine safety.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Is RFK Jr's divisive plan to Make America Healthy Again fearmongering - or revolutionary?

A healthy person has a thousand dreams, a sick person only has one. 60% of our population has only one dream that they get better.
Public health
Public health
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

Nursing home crisis looms as one in five will be over 65 by 2040

A 60% increase in long-term care beds and home-support hours is necessary to meet the needs of the growing older population by 2040.
Food & drink
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

Government urges supermarkets to make healthy food more appealing in bid to tackle obesity crisis

Supermarkets in England will collaborate with the government to promote healthier food choices to combat obesity.
Public health
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

What is Thimerosal, vaccine preservative called toxic' by US health chief?

Thimerosal's use in vaccines has re-emerged as a controversial topic, especially under new leadership and amid renewed safety concerns.
Healthcare
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

BreastCheck may be extended to younger and older women in plans under examination

Health Minister indicates possible expansion of BreastCheck screening to women aged 70 and older.
Public health
fromArs Technica
2 months ago

SCOTUS upholds part of ACA that makes preventive care fully covered

The Supreme Court upheld the authority of the health secretary over the USPSTF, ensuring preventive health recommendations remain protected under the ACA.
US politics
fromTruthout
2 months ago

Senate Parliamentarian Rejects GOP Reconciliation Bill's Anti-Abortion Provision

The Senate parliamentarian rejects the Republican provision limiting ACA subsidies based on abortion coverage.
NYC parents
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Merck's RSV shot for infants gets key approval despite RFK Jr.'s panel shakeup

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. recommends the RSV vaccine for infants despite past skepticism towards vaccines.
Public health
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

RFK Jr. Admits Kids Will Probably' Get More Cavities as a Result of Anti-Fluoride Crusade

Kennedy acknowledges fluoride's role in dental health but raises concerns about its potential link to lower IQ.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 months ago

Alcohol adverts could be banned which 'will go down like a dodgy meat pie' - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

"This will be a hammer blow to firms and there will be knock-on effects for struggling pubs. Ministers must think of unintended consequences."
UK politics
UK politics
fromIndependent
3 months ago

Simon Harris says warning labels on alcohol to be introduced by this Government

Health warning labels on alcohol may increase costs for producers and consumers, according to Minister Peter Burke.
Cannabis
fromwww.dw.com
3 months ago

Thailand moves to make recreational cannabis illegal again DW 06/25/2025

Thailand is reclassifying cannabis as a narcotic, reversing its recent decriminalization of recreational use due to social concerns.
Coronavirus
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 months ago

RFK Jr.'s panel could shake up vaccine system, Bay Area doctors say

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is reshaping the U.S. vaccine advisory system amid transparency concerns over recent member terminations.
Wearables
fromPCMAG
3 months ago

RFK Jr.'s Public Health Plan? Get Every American to Buy a Wearable Device

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. advocates for widespread adoption of health wearables by Americans to empower personal health management.
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