"healthcare"

The House Appropriations Committee approved the fiscal 2025 budget for the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) on Wednesday, demonstrating a clear Republican initiative to cut federal spending and …

Governor Chris Sununu of New Hampshire signed three significant bills into law on Friday, introducing strict new measures that affect transgender youth.  The legislation bans gender-affirming surgeries for minors, prohibits …

Vice President Kamala Harris has officially secured enough delegate endorsements to become the Democratic Party’s presidential nominee for the upcoming 2024 election. This development follows President Joe Biden’s decision to …

Nearly half of the counties in the United States lack a practicing cardiologist, creating serious challenges for people needing specialized heart care.  This shortage is especially severe in rural areas, …

Tanja Benton, a former biostatistical research scientist at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee (BCBST), has been awarded nearly $700,000 by a federal jury after being fired for refusing a COVID-19 vaccine …

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced on Tuesday that it will ban the use of brominated vegetable oil (BVO) in food items, effective August 2, citing safety concerns. …

A major federal initiative aimed at reducing opioid overdose deaths by 40% has not met its goal, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has announced.  Launched in 2019, the HEALing …

The FDA has announced a nationwide recall of potassium chloride extended-release capsules due to a risk of heart attacks from improper dissolution.  Glenmark Pharmaceuticals and American Health Packaging are recalling …

House Republican leaders have initiated calls for a rigorous investigation into suspected widespread fraud within the Affordable Care Act (ACA) enrollment system.  This demand follows a report by the Paragon …

In 2022, California’s economy suffered a significant impact from obesity-related health issues, with an estimated $90 billion loss in economic activity.  This led to an $11 billion deficit in the …