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HEALTH


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'Died suddenly' posts twist tragedies to push vaccine lies

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Why a new Alzheimer's drug is having a slow US debut

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Biden makes progress on 'unity agenda' outlined in 2022

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California won't require COVID vaccine to attend schools

California won’t make children get the coronavirus vaccine to attend schools.

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Feds say cyberattack caused suicide helpline's outage

A cyberattack caused a nearly daylong outage of the nation’s new 988 mental health helpline late last year, federal officials tell The Associated Press.

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New rules would limit sugar in school meals for first time

U.S. Agriculture officials have proposed new nutrition standards for school meals, including the first limits on added sugars.

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Eye drops recalled after US drug-resistant bacteria outbreak

U.S. health officials say a company is recalling its over-the-counter eye drops that have been linked to an outbreak of drug-resistant infections.

2 days ago

Doctor, GOP governor clash over private Medicaid discussion

A former University of Mississippi chancellor says Republican Gov. Tate Reeves spoke privately with him years ago about the benefits of expanding Medicaid to people in low-wage jobs.

2 days ago

Bill Clinton back at White House to push paid family leave

Three decades after Bill Clinton signed into the law the nation’s family and medical leave legislation, he was back at the White House on Thursday.

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Psychedelic churches in US pushing boundaries of religion

Growing numbers of people are flocking to U.S. churches that center their practice around a psychedelic tea known as ayahuasca.

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Why are people turning to psychedelics like ayahuasca?

Ayahuasca is a psychedelic tea whose roots go back hundreds of years to ceremonial use by Indigenous groups in the Amazon rainforest.

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How to become a runner -- even if you’ve never been that person

Even if running outside hasn’t been your workout of choice in the past, maybe you’ve considered it recently.

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African countries lack 'immediate access' to cholera vaccine

Africa’s public health agency says countries with deadly cholera outbreaks on the continent have no “immediate access” to vaccines amid a global supply shortage.

3 days ago

NY judge jails ex-gynecologist who abused 100s of women

A federal judge in New York City has ordered an ex-gynecologist to jail as he awaits sentencing, following his conviction for sexually abusing hundreds of patients over decades.

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Lymphedema Treatment Act will cover what health insurance doesn’t

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FTC fines GoodRx for unauthorized sharing of health data

The Federal Trade Commission has imposed a $1.5 million penalty on telehealth and prescription drug discount provider GoodRx Holdings Inc. for sharing users’ personal health data with Facebook, Google and other third parties without their consent.

3 days ago

Republican-led committee targets COVID relief aid for review

House Republicans have begun their promised aggressive oversight of the Biden administration.

3 days ago

Abortion foes: 2024 GOP hopefuls must back federal limits

Emboldened anti-abortion activists are looking to the next presidential election as an opportunity to solidify their influence over the Republican Party.

Hong Kong bans CBD, forcing businesses to shut or revamp

Hong Kong has banned CBD as a “dangerous drug” and imposed harsh penalties for its possession, forcing fledging businesses to shut down or revamp.

Minnesota governor signs broad abortion rights bill into law

Gov. Tim Walz has enshrined the right to abortion and other reproductive health care into Minnesota statutes.

How will life change once the COVID-19 emergency ends?

The declaration of a COVID-19 public health emergency three years ago changed the lives of millions of Americans by offering increased health care coverage, beefed-up food assistance and universal access to coronavirus vaccines and tests.

Indiana justices won't hear 2nd abortion case for now

Indiana’s high court says it will not immediately consider a challenge to the state’s abortion ban that is based on the argument that the law violates some people’s religious freedoms, leaving that decision to an appeals court, at least for now.

FDA revamping foods program to move past ‘constant turmoil’

The head of the Food and Drug Administration has announced an overhaul of the agency's food safety and nutrition division.

Jitoboh's recovery coming into focus year after eye injury

Jason Jitoboh won’t step foot onto a basketball court without his glasses.

President Biden to end COVID-19 emergencies on May 11

President Joe Biden has informed Congress that he will end the twin national emergencies for addressing COVID-19 on May 11, as most of the world has returned closer to normalcy nearly three years after they were first declared.

Feds expect to collect $4.7B in insurance fraud penalties

The Biden administration is estimating that it could collect as much as $4.7 billion from insurance companies with newer and tougher penalties for submitting improper charges on the taxpayers’ tab for Medicare Advantage care.

WHO: COVID still an emergency but nearing ‘inflection’ point

The World Health Organization chief says the coronavirus remains a global health emergency.

Russian embassy says North Korea lifted lockdown in capital

Russia’s embassy in North Korea says the country has eased stringent epidemic controls in capital Pyongyang that were placed during the past five days to slow the spread of respiratory illnesses.

Experts urge better opioid rescue drug access to save lives

Access has improved across the U.S. to a rescue drug that reverses opioid overdoses, but advocates say naloxone — commonly known by its brand name Narcan — still isn't getting to everyone who needs it.

Nuclear strike chief seeks cancer review of missile crews

The top Air Force general in charge of the nation’s air- and ground-launched nuclear missiles has requested an official investigation into the number of airmen who are reporting blood cancer diagnoses after serving at Malmstrom Air Force Base in Montana.

FDA moves to ease rules for blood donations from gay men

The U.S. plans to make it easier for gay and bisexual men to give blood.

California prison inmates to get some Medicaid care

The federal government will allow Medicaid dollars to treat some people in prisons, jails or juvenile detention centers for the first time ever.

Hong Kong to ban CBD, label it a 'dangerous drug'

Hong Kong will ban CBD starting Wednesday, labeling it a “dangerous drug.”.

Maternal deaths and disparities increase in Mississippi

A newly released report from the Mississippi State Department of Health finds that an increasing number of mothers in the state have died in recent years due to pregnancy complications.

Virginia Democrats defeat bills limiting abortion access

A Democratic-led Virginia Senate panel has defeated several bills that would have restricted abortion access in the state.

Texas death row inmates sue over solitary confinement

A group of Texas death row inmates have filed a federal lawsuit against the state’s prison system over its policy of mandatory and indefinite solitary confinement for all prisoners who are awaiting execution.

FDA's advisers back plan to simplify COVID-19 vaccinations

The U.S. is poised to make COVID-19 vaccinations more like a yearly flu shot.

US infiltrates big ransomware gang: 'We hacked the hackers'

Attorney General Merrick Garland and other U.S. officials say the FBI and international partners have at least temporarily disrupted the network of a prolific ransomware gang they infiltrated last year.

Illinois man charged in Planned Parenthood clinic fire

A central Illinois man has been charged with setting fire to a Planned Parenthood clinic earlier this month.

KSAT’s new mental wellness video podcast debuts with host Talli Dolge’s personal story

Episode 1: Finding Pieces of Me Through Mental Wellness provides small everyday tips that can improve mental health

New lawsuits target state restrictions on abortion pills

Supporters of abortion rights have filed separate lawsuits challenging abortion pill restrictions in North Carolina and West Virginia.

FDA food safety official resigns, cites structural issues

The Food and Drug Administration's top food safety official has resigned.

Record 16.3 million seek health coverage through 'Obamacare'

The government says a record 16.3 million people sought health insurance through the Affordable Care Act this year.

Malawi cholera outbreak death toll rises above 1,000

Malawi’s health minister says a cholera outbreak has claimed more than 1,000 lives.

Guinea worm eradication effort enters ‘most difficult’ phase

The Carter Center said Tuesday that only 13 human cases of Guinea worm disease were reported worldwide last year.

LATEST NEWS HEADLINES


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Pervez Musharraf, Pakistan martial ruler in 9/11 wars, dies

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Grammys 2023 live updates: Latest news from red carpet, show

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US states take control of abortion debate with funding focus

New local study on jaw pain may help replace opioids with safer pain medication

Many pain conditions and traumas force the need for opioid painkillers, so the government is funding five studies across the nation to create non-opioid medicines for specific types of joint and muscle pain.

Doctor who molested patients convicted of federal sex counts

A gynecologist who molested some of his patients during a decadeslong career has been convicted of federal charges that he enticed women to cross state lines so he could abuse them.

Amazon launches a subscription prescription drug service

Amazon is adding a prescription drug discount program to its growing health care business.

FAO: Rising prices, food insecurity add to ranks of hungry

A report by the United Nations shows growing numbers of people in Asia lack enough to eat as food insecurity rises with higher prices and worsening poverty.

Oregon launches abortion hotline offering free legal advice

Oregon is launching a hotline offering free legal advice on abortion.

US proposes once-a-year COVID shots for most Americans

U.S. health officials want to make COVID-19 vaccinations more like the annual flu shot.

mRNA: New flu shot on the way?

The COVID pandemic required a rapid response from scientists, bringing vaccine technology that had been studied for years front and center.

'Diamond' of pro-Trump commentary duo dies of heart disease

Conservative political commentator Lynette Hardaway died earlier this month of a heart condition, according to a death certificate obtained by The Associated Press.

South Dakota tribe: Storm deaths 'could have been prevented'

A Native American tribe in South Dakota says several of its members died when December storms buried their reservation in snow and left them stranded.

Harris rallies against GOP push to roll back abortion rights

Vice President Kamala Harris is rallying supporters against efforts in Washington and in Republican-led states to restrict abortion on what would have been the 50th anniversary of Roe vs.

Brazil declares public health emergency for Yanomami people

Brazil’s government has declared a public health emergency for the Yanomami people in the Amazon who are suffering from malnutrition and diseases such as malaria as a consequence of illegal mining.

Religious leaders sue to block Missouri's abortion ban

A group of religious leaders who support abortion rights has filed a lawsuit challenging Missouri’s abortion ban, saying lawmakers openly invoked their religious beliefs while drafting the measure and thereby imposed those beliefs on others who don’t share them.

Navajo Nation rescinds mask mandate on vast reservation

The Navajo Nation has rescinded a mask mandate that's been in effect since the early days of the coronavirus pandemic.

March for Life eyes Congress for post-Roe abortion limits

A half century after Roe v. Wade, March for Life supporters are celebrating the dismantling of that constitutional right to abortion and heralding the political struggle set loose by the Supreme Court's decision.

J&J subsidiary to pay $9.75M to resolve kickback allegations

Federal prosecutors say a subsidiary of health care company Johnson & Johnson has agreed to pay nearly $10 million to settle allegations that it violated federal and state law by providing free products to a surgeon.

This project is helping women who can’t afford postpartum care

Shades of Blue was created by a woman who experienced a traumatic birth.

Inspections of Ukrainian grain ships halved since October

Inspections of ships carrying Ukrainian grain and other food exports have slowed to half their peak rate under a U.N.-brokered wartime agreement.

Herbal supplements may spell heart trouble

If you take dietary or herbal supplements, buyer beware.

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