US declares monkeypox outbreak a public health emergency
The U.S. has declared a public health emergency to bolster the federal response to the outbreak of monkeypox that already has infected more than 6,600 Americans.
LGBTQ monkeypox patients use social media to help each other get treatment
Doctors that specialize in LGBTQ health are asking the feds to cut the red tape that's preventing people from getting the only treatment known to help those suffering with severe cases. TPOXX, an antiviral, has a cumbersome prescription process.
How health care, disability benefits for veterans became fight in Congress
A bill that boosts health care and disability benefits for veterans exposed to toxic burn pits has hit a snag in the Senate, angering advocates like Jon Stewart who say help from the government is long overdue.
Monkeypox a 'State Disaster Emergency': Gov. Hochul
Governor Kathy Hochul has declared New York's monkeypox outbreak a "State Disaster Emergency," and issued an executive order to allow the state to respond more swiftly to the outbreak.
Federal court sides with NY in fight over school vaccine rules
A federal appeals court has ruled against a group of New York parents who sued after the state made it more difficult for children to get a medical exemption from school immunization requirements.
COVID omicron vaccine: US reaches deal with Moderna for winter booster shots
About 261 million Americans have received at least one COVID-19 shot, but only 108 million have received a booster.
NY declares monkeypox an imminent public health threat
Another 80,000 doses of monkeypox vaccine are headed to New York City, which has surpassed 1,000 monkeypox cases.
Laxatives recalled from CVS, Walgreens, other major retailers after contamination
Vi-Jon, LLC said it is aware of three reports of "serious adverse reactions potentially related to this recall."
FDA: 800,000 more monkeypox vaccine doses coming
Health regulators say nearly 800,000 doses of monkeypox vaccine will soon be available for U.S. distribution.
Women gaining nearly twice as much weight as men, study finds
About 42% of Americans are considered obese, up from 30.5% in 2000.
Amazon deal to buy One Medical worries advocates over patient care and privacy
Labor leaders demonstrated Tuesday against a deal that would see Amazon buying health care provider One Medical. Labor leaders and privacy advocates are worried the deal could impact patient care and patient privacy.
NYC monkeypox cases double again; vaccine website crashes
Monkeypox cases in New York City are rising exponentially. The number of likely cases has yet again doubled in a week.
Here’s how much it costs to have a baby in the US, analysis finds
The jarring figures don't include any spending on the baby after he or she is born.
Doctors 'must' provide abortion if life of mother is at stake, Biden admin insists
The Biden administration said Monday that federal law on emergency treatment guidelines preempts state laws in jurisdictions that now ban abortion procedures without any exceptions.
Over-the-counter birth control: FDA to weigh approval of pill without prescription for 1st time
Hormone-based pills have long been the most common form of birth control in the U.S., used by millions of women since the 1960s.
Nationwide abortion ban could raise maternal death rate by 24%, study suggests
Banning abortion nationwide would also severely impact Black people, increasing maternal deaths by as much as 39%, the study found.
Tiny, infectious worm found in NY parks
The Toxocara worm can cause fever, fatigue, coughing, rash, or abdominal pain, and in extreme cases, can cause blindness or cause neurological damage to the brain.
Nearly 70% of medical debt will be removed from US credit reports
Patient advocates call the move a huge advance, but they question whether medical debt should be on credit reports at all.
Medical aid in dying: States debate right-to-die laws
"Death with Dignity" laws are on the books in 10 states and Washington DC, but opponents say they're ripe for abuse and discriminate against people with disabilities.
Instagram and Facebook remove posts offering abortion pills
Facebook and Instagram have begun promptly removing posts that offer abortion pills to women who may not be able to access them following a Supreme Court decision that stripped away constitutional protections for the procedure. Memes and status updates explained how women could legally get abortion pills in the mail.