Health

2023-05-04 17:10:58
by Dan McCue
Bill Aims to Improve Access to Care for Sickle Cell Patients

WASHINGTON — A new Senate bill, the Sickle Cell Care Expansion Act, would provide educational incentives and create competitive grants... Read More

WASHINGTON — A new Senate bill, the Sickle Cell Care Expansion Act, would provide educational incentives and create competitive grants to help grow the number of health care workers trained to care for sickle cell disease patients. The lead sponsor... Read More

In Latest Abortion Law Chapter: Bill Signings, Court Rulings

Courts this week blocked abortion restrictions from taking effect in two states, while lawmakers in a third are forging ahead... Read More

Courts this week blocked abortion restrictions from taking effect in two states, while lawmakers in a third are forging ahead with a plan for a new ban that's less stringent than most. Those are some of the latest developments in... Read More

2023-05-03 18:24:39
by Dan McCue
FDA Approves First Vaccine for Highly Contagious Lung Infection

WASHINGTON — The Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday licensed the first-ever vaccine for respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, a... Read More

WASHINGTON — The Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday licensed the first-ever vaccine for respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, a highly contagious virus that is a common cause of lower respiratory tract disease in older adults. The vaccine, Arexvy, was... Read More

2023-05-02 18:35:13
by Dan McCue
Actor Michael J. Fox Hails ‘Breakthrough’ Parkinson’s Test

NEW YORK — Actor Michael J. Fox is hailing a newly developed spinal fluid test as “one of the most... Read More

NEW YORK — Actor Michael J. Fox is hailing a newly developed spinal fluid test as “one of the most significant breakthroughs in decades” when it comes to understanding Parkinson’s disease. In an op-ed in USA Today and on the... Read More

2023-05-02 18:33:36
by Dan McCue
High-Risk Women to Get No-Cost Breast Cancer Screenings

HARRISBURG, Pa. — Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro made a little history on Monday, not only signing his first bill into... Read More

HARRISBURG, Pa. — Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro made a little history on Monday, not only signing his first bill into law, but also signing a first-of-its-kind in the nation bill eliminating all costs for preventative breast cancer screenings for women... Read More

Loneliness Poses Risks as Deadly as Smoking: Surgeon General

WASHINGTON (AP) — Widespread loneliness in the U.S. poses health risks as deadly as smoking a dozen cigarettes daily, costing the health... Read More

WASHINGTON (AP) — Widespread loneliness in the U.S. poses health risks as deadly as smoking a dozen cigarettes daily, costing the health industry billions of dollars annually, the U.S. surgeon general said Tuesday in declaring the latest public health epidemic. About half... Read More

2023-05-01 21:56:13
by Dan McCue
Vaccine Requirement for International Travelers, Fed Workers Ending

WASHINGTON — The White House announced Monday evening that it is ending its COVID-19 vaccine requirements for international travelers, federal... Read More

WASHINGTON — The White House announced Monday evening that it is ending its COVID-19 vaccine requirements for international travelers, federal employees and contractors effective May 11. Additionally, the departments of Health and Human Services and Homeland Security have begun the... Read More

2023-05-01 21:48:46
by Dan McCue
Blacks, Hispanics More Likely to Report Long COVID Symptoms

WASHINGTON — Black and Hispanic respondents were more likely than other racial or ethnic groups to report COVID-19 symptoms lasting... Read More

WASHINGTON — Black and Hispanic respondents were more likely than other racial or ethnic groups to report COVID-19 symptoms lasting three months or longer, according to a new Household Pulse Survey conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau. The Household Pulse... Read More

2023-05-01 21:28:01
by Dan McCue
FDA Conditionally Approves First Drug for Anemia in Cats

WASHINGTON — The Food and Drug Administration on Monday conditionally approved Varenzin-CA1, the first drug for the control of nonregenerative... Read More

WASHINGTON — The Food and Drug Administration on Monday conditionally approved Varenzin-CA1, the first drug for the control of nonregenerative anemia associated with chronic kidney disease in cats.  Nonregenerative anemia is a potentially fatal condition in which a cat’s bone... Read More

Judge Blocks Missouri Rule That Would Limit Transgender Care

COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — A Missouri judge on Monday temporarily blocked a unique rule that would require adults and children... Read More

COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — A Missouri judge on Monday temporarily blocked a unique rule that would require adults and children to undergo more than a year of therapy and fulfill several other requirements before they could receive gender-affirming treatments such... Read More

Feds: Hospitals That Denied Emergency Abortion Broke the Law

WASHINGTON (AP) — Two hospitals that refused to provide an emergency abortion to a pregnant woman who was experiencing premature labor put... Read More

WASHINGTON (AP) — Two hospitals that refused to provide an emergency abortion to a pregnant woman who was experiencing premature labor put her life in jeopardy and violated federal law, a first-of-its-kind investigation by the federal government has found. The findings, revealed... Read More

2023-04-28 15:21:34
by Dan McCue
FDA Approves First Poop-Based Oral Therapy Bacterial Condition

WASHINGTON — The Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday approved the first oral fecal microbiota treatment for preventing recurrent Clostridium... Read More

WASHINGTON — The Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday approved the first oral fecal microbiota treatment for preventing recurrent Clostridium difficile colitis infections in adults. Clostridium difficile colitis, caused by the bacterium C. difficile, is one of the most common... Read More

2023-04-28 15:14:17
by Dan McCue
End of COVID Emergency Brings Changes for Health Care Providers, Patients

WASHINGTON — Three years after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the public health emergency declared to combat it will... Read More

WASHINGTON — Three years after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the public health emergency declared to combat it will come to an end on Thursday, May 11. Though public health officials say SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, remains... Read More

Abortion Bans Fail in Conservative South Carolina, Nebraska

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Abortion bans in deeply conservative Nebraska and South Carolina each fell a single vote short of passing in their legislatures... Read More

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Abortion bans in deeply conservative Nebraska and South Carolina each fell a single vote short of passing in their legislatures amid heated debates among Republicans, yet another sign that abortion is becoming a difficult issue for the GOP. As the... Read More

Powerful New Obesity Drug Poised to Upend Weight Loss Care

As a growing number of overweight Americans clamor for Ozempic and Wegovy — drugs touted by celebrities and on TikTok... Read More

As a growing number of overweight Americans clamor for Ozempic and Wegovy — drugs touted by celebrities and on TikTok to pare pounds — an even more powerful obesity medicine is poised to upend treatment. Tirzepatide, an Eli Lilly and... Read More

2023-04-26 14:45:13
by Kate Michael
Medicaid Work Requirements Making Headway at the State Level

WASHINGTON — Every so often the idea of imposing work requirements in Medicaid comes through Congress. Well, the concept is... Read More

WASHINGTON — Every so often the idea of imposing work requirements in Medicaid comes through Congress. Well, the concept is making headway again, and this time at the state level.  Currently, Arkansas is the only state to have implemented work... Read More

Cosmetic to Critical: Blue States Help Trans Health Coverage

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — For most of her life in New Mexico, Christina Wood felt like she had to hide... Read More

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — For most of her life in New Mexico, Christina Wood felt like she had to hide her identity as a transgender woman. So six years ago she moved to Oregon, where she had readier access to... Read More

2023-04-25 20:38:39
by Dan McCue
Most Still Skittish About Discussing Mental Health at Work

AUSTIN, Texas — Despite the fact over half of all Americans have taken a “mental health day” off from work,... Read More

AUSTIN, Texas — Despite the fact over half of all Americans have taken a “mental health day” off from work, most say they don’t admit it and are concerned their employers don’t do enough to support their mental well-being, according... Read More

2023-04-25 19:34:32
by Dan McCue
USDA Eyes Deeming Salmonella ‘Adulterant’ in Some Chicken Products

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Agriculture has proposed declaring salmonella an adulterant in breaded stuffed raw chicken products in... Read More

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Agriculture has proposed declaring salmonella an adulterant in breaded stuffed raw chicken products in an effort to further control contamination and reduce foodborne illnesses. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, salmonella... Read More

2023-04-25 18:34:47
by Dan McCue
Biomarker Found in Kids With COVID-Linked Inflammatory Syndrome

WASHINGTON — Children with multisystem inflammatory syndrome, a rare condition linked to the virus that causes COVID-19, have biochemical indicators... Read More

WASHINGTON — Children with multisystem inflammatory syndrome, a rare condition linked to the virus that causes COVID-19, have biochemical indicators that are distinct from other kids suffering from the virus and that could lead to new means of diagnosis and... Read More

Dying Patients Protest Looming Telehealth Crackdown

At age 93, struggling with the effects of a stroke, heart failure and recurrent cancer, Teri Sheridan was ready to... Read More

At age 93, struggling with the effects of a stroke, heart failure and recurrent cancer, Teri Sheridan was ready to end her life using New Jersey's law that allows medically assisted suicide -- but she was bedbound, too sick to... Read More

2023-04-21 19:06:59
by Dan McCue
House Members Say Legalizing Cannabis Could Be Winning Issue for GOP

WASHINGTON — A pair of conservative House members on Thursday said the GOP needs to wake up to the fact... Read More

WASHINGTON — A pair of conservative House members on Thursday said the GOP needs to wake up to the fact that the legalization of cannabis could be a winning issue for the party in 2024 and beyond. The setting for... Read More

North Dakota Governor Signs Law Limiting Trans Health Care

North Dakota’s Republican Gov. Doug Burgum signed a bill into law that restricts transgender health care in the state, immediately... Read More

North Dakota’s Republican Gov. Doug Burgum signed a bill into law that restricts transgender health care in the state, immediately making it a crime to give gender-affirming care to people younger than 18. Gender-affirming care for minors has been available... Read More

2023-04-20 14:35:32
by Dan McCue
Microsoft, Epic Expand Effort to Integrate AI Into Health Care

REDMOND, Wash. — Microsoft Corp. and Epic on Monday are expanding their long-standing strategic collaboration to develop and integrate generative... Read More

REDMOND, Wash. — Microsoft Corp. and Epic on Monday are expanding their long-standing strategic collaboration to develop and integrate generative AI into health care. According to a joint announcement from the companies, they will do so by combining the scale... Read More

2023-04-20 14:20:03
by Kate Michael
Sir Elton John Praises PEPFAR, Urges Continued Funding

WASHINGTON — Music superstar Sir Elton John testified before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee Wednesday morning. Appearing remotely from the... Read More

WASHINGTON — Music superstar Sir Elton John testified before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee Wednesday morning. Appearing remotely from the United Kingdom at the “PEPFAR at 20: Achieving and Sustaining Epidemic Control” hearing, he urged the committee to continue to... Read More

2023-04-19 20:27:02
by Dan McCue
Supreme Court Extends Stay on Abortion Pill Rulings

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Wednesday extended its order blocking restrictions on the abortion pill mifepristone until at least... Read More

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Wednesday extended its order blocking restrictions on the abortion pill mifepristone until at least Friday, meaning they'll be available to women who want them at least through the end of the week. The decision,... Read More

2023-04-19 17:11:04
by Dan McCue
Biden Signs EO Expanding Access to Child and Long-Term Care

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden on Tuesday signed an executive order during a Rose Garden ceremony dramatically expanding access to... Read More

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden on Tuesday signed an executive order during a Rose Garden ceremony dramatically expanding access to child care and long-term care for the elderly and others that need it. “We’re here today to take action on... Read More

2023-04-18 23:28:30
by TWN Staff
Vaccine May Help Reduce Relapse in High-Risk Melanoma Patients

ORLANDO, Fla. — A personalized mRNA-based cancer vaccine, when combined with Merck cancer therapy Keytruda, resulted in a statistically significant... Read More

ORLANDO, Fla. — A personalized mRNA-based cancer vaccine, when combined with Merck cancer therapy Keytruda, resulted in a statistically significant improvement in recurrence-free survival in people who had surgery to remove a cancerous tumor, compared with using Keytruda alone. That... Read More

2023-04-18 17:11:39
by Dan McCue
FDA Simplifies COVID Vaccine Recommendation

WASHINGTON — The Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday simplified its recommended COVID-19 vaccination schedule, announcing that a single dose... Read More

WASHINGTON — The Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday simplified its recommended COVID-19 vaccination schedule, announcing that a single dose of the bivalent vaccine specific to the BA.4 and BA.5 strains of the omicron variant is enough to protect most... Read More

2023-04-18 14:18:38
by Dan McCue
Study Launched to Get Better Grasp of Gulf War Illness

WASHINGTON — The Department of Veterans Affairs and National Institutes of Health have launched a joint study to gain a... Read More

WASHINGTON — The Department of Veterans Affairs and National Institutes of Health have launched a joint study to gain a better understanding of the chronic symptoms of Gulf War Illness. The disease is known to affect about one-third of the... Read More

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