Health

Animals Need Medicine, Too. Congress Can Help.

Reportedly it was President Harry Truman who said, “If you want a friend in Washington, get a dog.”  But what... Read More

Reportedly it was President Harry Truman who said, “If you want a friend in Washington, get a dog.”  But what happens when our furry friends grow old and suffer from arthritis, as happens to about 20% of canines? Current arthritis... Read More

2023-03-28 22:04:02
by Dan McCue
New Dems Rally Behind USDA School Meals Expansion

WASHINGTON — The New Democrat Coalition has thrown its support behind recent rule changes adopted by the U.S. Department of... Read More

WASHINGTON — The New Democrat Coalition has thrown its support behind recent rule changes adopted by the U.S. Department of Agriculture that will help provide millions more children with school meals. “Last year, as part of the New Democrat Coalition’s... Read More

2023-03-28 20:04:20
by Dan McCue
Oklahomans Get Extended Pregnancy Coverage Under Medicaid

WASHINGTON — Women in Oklahoma are now the beneficiaries of a full 12 months of comprehensive coverage after pregnancy under... Read More

WASHINGTON — Women in Oklahoma are now the beneficiaries of a full 12 months of comprehensive coverage after pregnancy under a change in policy announced this past week by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Oklahoma is the 30th... Read More

2023-03-28 19:44:57
by Dan McCue
Ohio Receives Wellness Grants After Train Wreck

EAST PALESTINE, Ohio — The state of Ohio received more than $209,000 in wellness and community resilience funding this week,... Read More

EAST PALESTINE, Ohio — The state of Ohio received more than $209,000 in wellness and community resilience funding this week, the first in a series of grants awarded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration in the wake... Read More

Minnesota Suit Against E-Cigarette Maker Juul Goes to Trial

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison is slated to lead off opening statements expected for Tuesday in his... Read More

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison is slated to lead off opening statements expected for Tuesday in his state's lawsuit against Juul Labs – marking the first time any of the thousands of cases against the e-cigarette maker... Read More

2023-03-27 19:19:53
by Dan McCue
Bipartisan Bill Aims to Support Firefighters Diagnosed With Cancer

WASHINGTON — A bipartisan Senate bill would expand access to federal support for the families of firefighters and first responders... Read More

WASHINGTON — A bipartisan Senate bill would expand access to federal support for the families of firefighters and first responders who died as a result of carcinogenic exposure during their service. The bill introduced by Sens. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., and... Read More

New Maryland Clinic Opening in Post-Roe 'Abortion Desert'

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — A new abortion provider is opening this year in Democratic-controlled Maryland — just across from deeply... Read More

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — A new abortion provider is opening this year in Democratic-controlled Maryland — just across from deeply conservative West Virginia, where state lawmakers recently passed a near-total abortion ban. The Women’s Health Center of Maryland in Cumberland,... Read More

Veto Puts Kentucky in Thick of Fight Over Transgender Rights

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear's veto of a bill aimed at transgender health care puts the state in the... Read More

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear's veto of a bill aimed at transgender health care puts the state in the middle of a national fight, but with more immediate consequences as the state's looming election offers an early test on... Read More

2023-03-25 13:50:45
by Claire Cleveland
Bill Could Ban Girls From Talking About Their Periods in School

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — In Florida, Republican lawmakers have introduced a bevy of new legislation that will, if passed, restrict certain... Read More

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — In Florida, Republican lawmakers have introduced a bevy of new legislation that will, if passed, restrict certain health educational materials used in state schools. One such bill, House Bill 1069, would limit children below sixth grade from... Read More

Court Blocks COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate for US Gov't Workers

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — President Joe Biden’s order that federal employees get vaccinated against COVID-19 has been blocked by a federal appeals... Read More

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — President Joe Biden’s order that federal employees get vaccinated against COVID-19 has been blocked by a federal appeals court. The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans, in a decision Thursday, rejected arguments that Biden, as... Read More

NC Approves Medicaid Expansion, Reversing Long Opposition

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A Medicaid expansion deal in North Carolina received final legislative approval on Thursday, ending a decade of debate... Read More

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A Medicaid expansion deal in North Carolina received final legislative approval on Thursday, ending a decade of debate over whether the closely politically divided state should accept the federal government's coverage for hundreds of thousands of low-income adults.... Read More

2023-03-22 21:56:42
by Tom Ramstack
Sens. Press Moderna Chief Exec on COVID Vaccine Price Hike

WASHINGTON — The chief executive of Moderna Inc. defended his plan to quadruple the price of the COVID-19 vaccine during... Read More

WASHINGTON — The chief executive of Moderna Inc. defended his plan to quadruple the price of the COVID-19 vaccine during a Senate hearing Wednesday by saying his company is preparing for a sharp decline in demand. With as much as... Read More

What Made Beethoven Sick? DNA From His Hair Offers Clues

NEW YORK (AP) — Nearly 200 years after Ludwig van Beethoven's death, researchers pulled DNA from strands of his hair,... Read More

NEW YORK (AP) — Nearly 200 years after Ludwig van Beethoven's death, researchers pulled DNA from strands of his hair, searching for clues about the health problems and hearing loss that plagued him. They weren't able to crack the case... Read More

Superbug Fungus Cases Rose Dramatically During Pandemic

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. cases of a dangerous fungus tripled over just three years, and more than half of... Read More

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. cases of a dangerous fungus tripled over just three years, and more than half of states have now reported it, according to a new study. The COVID-19 pandemic likely drove part of the increase, researchers... Read More

2023-03-20 22:37:54
by Dan McCue
Biden Signs COVID Origin Act

WASHINGTON — A week after the House overwhelmingly voted to declassify any and all information related to the origin of... Read More

WASHINGTON — A week after the House overwhelmingly voted to declassify any and all information related to the origin of COVID-19, President Joe Biden signed the measure into law, saying, “I share the Congress’ goal of releasing as much information... Read More

2023-03-20 20:55:40
by Dan McCue
Karuna Could Submit Schizophrenia Drug to FDA by Mid-Year

BOSTON — Encouraged by positive topline results from its phase 3 trial for its new therapy for adults with schizophrenia,... Read More

BOSTON — Encouraged by positive topline results from its phase 3 trial for its new therapy for adults with schizophrenia, Karuna Therapeutics announced Monday that it is on track to submit KarXT to the Food and Drug Administration for approval... Read More

2023-03-20 13:47:34
by Dan McCue
‘Ted Lasso,’ Mental Health Share Center Stage at White House

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden are teaming up with Apple TV+’s “Ted Lasso” on... Read More

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden are teaming up with Apple TV+’s “Ted Lasso” on Monday to highlight “the importance of addressing your mental health to promote overall well-being.” The first couple hosted actor Jason... Read More

Higher Cancer Rates Found in Military Pilots, Ground Crews

WASHINGTON (AP) — A Pentagon study has found high rates of cancer among military pilots and for the first time has shown... Read More

WASHINGTON (AP) — A Pentagon study has found high rates of cancer among military pilots and for the first time has shown that ground crews who fuel, maintain and launch those aircraft are also getting sick. The data had long been sought... Read More

Trump Silent on Abortion as 2024 Campaign Pushes Forward

DAVENPORT, Iowa (AP) — No elected Republican has done more to restrict abortion rights in the U.S. than Donald Trump. But... Read More

DAVENPORT, Iowa (AP) — No elected Republican has done more to restrict abortion rights in the U.S. than Donald Trump. But in the early days of the 2024 presidential contest, no Republican has worked harder to avoid the issue than the... Read More

2023-03-17 20:33:22
by Dan McCue
Still No Word on Whether Biden Will Sign COVID Intelligence Bill

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden on Friday ignored shouted questions from reporters about whether he’ll sign legislation that unanimously passed... Read More

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden on Friday ignored shouted questions from reporters about whether he’ll sign legislation that unanimously passed Congress last week calling for declassification of information on the origins of COVID-19. On Thursday, White House Press Secretary Karine... Read More

California Bill to Protect Doctors Who Mail Abortion Pills

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Doctors in California who mail abortion pills to people in other states would be protected from... Read More

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Doctors in California who mail abortion pills to people in other states would be protected from prosecution under a new bill to be unveiled Friday in the state Legislature. The bill would not let California extradite... Read More

US Pregnancy Deaths Dropped in 2022, After COVID Spike

NEW YORK (AP) — Deaths of pregnant women in the U.S. fell in 2022, dropping significantly from a six-decade high... Read More

NEW YORK (AP) — Deaths of pregnant women in the U.S. fell in 2022, dropping significantly from a six-decade high during the pandemic, new data suggests. More than 1,200 U.S. women died in 2021 during pregnancy or shortly after childbirth,... Read More

2023-03-15 20:05:49
by Dan McCue
FDA Authorizes COVID Bivalent Booster for More Young Children

WASHINGTON — The Food and Drug Administration has amended its emergency use authorization of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Bivalent vaccine, authorizing... Read More

WASHINGTON — The Food and Drug Administration has amended its emergency use authorization of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Bivalent vaccine, authorizing its use as a single booster dose for children 6 months through 4 years who’ve completed their primary vaccinations with... Read More

2023-03-15 20:02:49
by Dan McCue
Senate Panel to Hold Hearing on Moderna COVID Vaccine Pricing

WASHINGTON — The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee has scheduled a hearing next Wednesday, March 22, on the... Read More

WASHINGTON — The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee has scheduled a hearing next Wednesday, March 22, on the proposed future pricing of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine. The session, which is being held in room 216 of the Hart... Read More

2023-03-15 14:47:39
by Dan McCue
EPA Wants Federal Limits on ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Drinking Water

WASHINGTON — For the first time, the Environmental Protection Agency is proposing federal limits on toxic “forever chemicals” in drinking... Read More

WASHINGTON — For the first time, the Environmental Protection Agency is proposing federal limits on toxic “forever chemicals” in drinking water, a move the Biden administration believes will prevent serious illness and death for thousands of Americans each year. PFAS,... Read More

2023-03-14 20:01:27
by Dan McCue
Ohio Sues Norfolk Southern Over East Palestine Derailment

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The state of Ohio filed a 58-count civil lawsuit against Norfolk Southern Tuesday, seeking to hold the... Read More

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The state of Ohio filed a 58-count civil lawsuit against Norfolk Southern Tuesday, seeking to hold the Class 1 railroad financially responsible for the Feb. 3 derailment in East Palestine that caused the release of an estimated... Read More

Novo Nordisk Plans Price Cuts for Several Insulins

Novo Nordisk will start slashing some U.S. insulin prices up to 75% next year, following a path set earlier this... Read More

Novo Nordisk will start slashing some U.S. insulin prices up to 75% next year, following a path set earlier this month by rival Eli Lilly. The Danish drugmaker said Tuesday that pre-filled pens and vials of long- and short-acting insulins... Read More

2023-03-10 21:08:57
by Dan McCue
Coping With Daylight Saving Time

WASHINGTON — It is, quite literally, a rite of spring, a day when most of us will “spring forward” into... Read More

WASHINGTON — It is, quite literally, a rite of spring, a day when most of us will “spring forward” into daylight saving time. With the exception of residents of Hawaii, most of Arizona (the Navajo Nation is the exception) and... Read More

2023-03-10 16:15:10
by Claire Cleveland
New App Helps Patients Track Reproductive Health

SAN FRANCISCO — Endometriosis, a condition where tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows outside of the uterus,... Read More

SAN FRANCISCO — Endometriosis, a condition where tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows outside of the uterus, has been dubbed the “missed disease.”  It can take up to a decade for people to get diagnosed, and yet,... Read More

2023-03-09 17:03:45
by Dan McCue
Mayo Clinic Seeks to Put Spotlight on Heart Health

ROCHESTER, Minn. — Coronary artery disease is the most common type of heart disease, killing 382,820 people in 2020, and... Read More

ROCHESTER, Minn. — Coronary artery disease is the most common type of heart disease, killing 382,820 people in 2020, and about 20.1 million adults aged 20 and older have CAD (about 7.2%) according to the Centers for Disease Control and... Read More

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