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Meta illegally collected data from Flo period and pregnancy app, jury finds
UK scientists find genes linked with chronic fatigue syndrome | Reuters
Scientists say it may be possible to protect aging brains from Alzheimer’s with an old remedy — lithium
RFK Jr.'s Stunning Claim About Black People And Vaccines Sparks Concern From Medical Experts
What Happened When I Tried to Replace Myself with ChatGPT in My English Classroom ‹ Literary Hub
'Open Cruelty': Transgender Troops Describe Indignities as They're Kicked Out of the Military | Military.com
A Woman Says She Was Denied Prenatal Care For Being Unmarried | TIME
Vibe coding service Replit deleted user’s production database, faked data, told fibs galore • The Register
Please Shout Fire. This Theater Is Burning: The United States is being destroyed from within, and mainstream journalism isn't making that clear.
Harvard hired a researcher to uncover its ties to slavery. He says the results cost him his job: ‘We found too many slaves’ | Harvard University | The Guardian
Head of New RFK Jr. Vaccine Study Practiced Unlicensed Medicine on Autistic Kids – The 74
Trump Administration Withdraws Salmonella Testing Plan for Poultry
Ohio lawmakers to introduce bill banning abortion, criminalizing the procedure - ABC News
Comptroller Brad Lander arrested at ICE court hearing | amNewYork
‘Extremely disturbing and unethical’: new rules allow VA doctors to refuse to treat Democrats, unmarried veterans | Trump administration | The Guardian
University of Michigan uses plainclothes contractors to spy on student protesters - World Socialist Web Site
Trans Kansans win court ruling to change the gender on their IDs | KCUR - Kansas City news and NPR
Lady Gaga bomb plot: Thwarted plan lifts veil on the gamification of hate and gendered nature of online radicalization
When facts become seditious, it’s time to hit the panic button | Salon.com
Return to the office turns rude: 62% more "acts of incivility" reported in the workplace | Salon.com
Researchers secretly experimented on Reddit users with AI-generated comments
MAGA-Friendly Website PublicSquare Backfires | HuffPost Latest News
The City of Dayton announces the completion of a large-scale archaeological investigation of the Lichliter Village site, which is on the National Historic Register.
VA Secretary tells employees to report cases of 'anti Christian bias'
New images could change cancer diagnostics. ICE detained Harvard scientist who analyzes them.
RFK Jr.'s autism study to amass medical records of many Americans - The autism study is planning to link confidential data with broad coverage in the U.S. population in one place for the first time.
Mass email error by DHS alarms US citizens with removal threats - The Economic Times
If Type O Negative wrote Comfortably Numb
U.S.-Born Citizen Detained Under ICE Hold Despite Birth Certificate | The New Republic
Lucy Dacus Breaks Down Relationship With boygenius, Writing Music & 'Forever Is a Feeling'
An unsecured database used by a generative AI app revealed prompts and tens of thousands of explicit images—some of which are likely illegal. The company deleted its websites after WIRED reached out.
Abigail Disney: ‘Every billionaire who can’t live on $999m is kind of a sociopath’ | US politics | The Guardian
National Park Service removes references to Harriet Tubman from ‘Underground Railroad’ webpage | CNN
Climate crisis on track to destroy capitalism, warns top insurer | Climate crisis | The Guardian
Trump officials quietly move to reverse bans on toxic ‘forever chemicals’ | PFAS | The Guardian
When AI Is the Editor, Consumer Complaints Are More Likely to Succeed‌
Leaked Memo Reveals Insane Ban on Words Agriculture Department Can Say : The Department of Agriculture is no longer allowed to use the phrase “safe drinking water.”
We analyzed racial justice statements from the 500 largest US companies and found that DEI officials really did have an influence
Alarm as Florida Republicans move to fill deported workers’ jobs with children: ‘It’s insane, right?’ | Florida | The Guardian
ADL Shutters Flagship Anti-Bias Program: Former employees say the organization is shifting away from educational content on racism and the LGBTQ experience and focusing more exclusively on antisemitism.
How to Spot AI-Generated Scam Products: It's harder than before to tell what’s real and what’s fake, but if you look closely there are often tell-tale signs.
We Shouldn’t Have to Work This Hard: Poorer Americans work long hours to afford basic necessities. Richer Americans work long hours in pursuit of “the good life” that’s perpetually just beyond their grasp. All of this tedious work is a waste of our precious time and resources.
The roller derby community’s fight to save the inclusive sport they built  | Xtra Magazine
AI Programming Assistant Tells User to Stop Being Lazy and Learn to Code
FCC to get Republican majority and plans to “delete” as many rules as possible.
FTC Removes Posts Critical of Amazon, Microsoft, and AI Companies | Business-guidance content published during the Biden administration has been removed from the Federal Trade Commission website.
Amazon's algorithmic management of warehouse workers slated • The Register
Gender-affirming hormone therapy is linked to lower depression in transgender adults, study shows
If you believe in “Artificial Intelligence”, take five minutes to ask it about stuff you know well | Sauropod Vertebra Picture of the Week
In a health care system bent on their erasure, intersex people continue fighting for recognition | Trump's government will only recognize two sexes. The intersex community is fighting against this false binary.
Large healthcare companies are redistributing most of their profits to shareholders, study finds
Trump administration orders consumer protection agency to stop work, closes building
Six Rules For Survival Under An Authoritarian Power (Text Transcript) – Printable versions linked as well.
Young patients with cancer residing in historically redlined areas face a significantly higher risk of mortality, demonstrating that structural racism contributes to disparities in survival outcomes.
I hate Nazis and you should too (Steve Hofstetter standup)
The TikTok ban and RedNote’s rise expose a grim truth: the dream of a borderless Internet is unraveling as the US and China wage a battle for digital control
Maternal Prenatal Cannabis Use Not Linked with Child Early Developmental Delays
A new study has suggested that trans athletes may actually face physical disadvantages compared to cisgender athletes.
The Walmart Effect - New research suggests that the company makes the communities it operates in poorer—even taking into account its famous low prices.
LA Times Owner To Personally Review Opinion Headlines To Avoid Offending Elon Musk | Techdirt
Texas Senate to pursue ban on THC products next year, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick says - Raw Story
Planned Parenthood of Illinois is joining up with Hey Jane, a telehealth provider, to increase abortion services in the state, officials announced Monday.
Tennessee State troopers have arrested at least 10 unhoused people in the past month under a 2022 law prohibiting outdoor camping on public property, according to court records
Lesbian, gay, bisexual veterans face higher odds for prevalent ASCVD vs. straight peers
Some HRT Pills May Pose Special Risk for Blood Clots
Long COVID Hits the Young Harder Than the Old, Study Finds; Research Shows Younger & Middle-Aged Adults Have Worse Long COVID Symptoms Than Older Adults
Why RFK Jr. running HHS frightens autism researchers, advocates
From millionaires to Muslims, small subgroups of the population seem much larger to many Americans
HELL NO: The Sensible Horror Film
Turning New Zealand's MP Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke Hakas into a metal song. Starting with her Maiden speech, and ending with the recent Māori parliament protest.
Student-Led Initiative Working To Close Gender Gap In Radiology
Metformin may improve outcomes in patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) who are overweight or obese, according to a study published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute.
Trump confirms plan to declare national emergency, use military for mass deportations - ABC News
We Just Got More Evidence That Long COVID Is a Brain Injury : The exact nature of long COVID is still coming to light, but we just got some of the best evidence yet that this debilitating condition stems from a brain injury.
A new NIH program will allocate the funding to 10 groups over five years to examine the impact of ableism on health outcomes.
In the first nationally representative survey about transgender students, the CDC found that 3.3% of U.S. high school students identified as transgender in 2023.
More women are charged with pregnancy-related crimes since Roe's end, study finds. A study has found that the number of women charged with crimes related to their pregnancies jumped in the year after Dobbs.
The Babadook's Jennifer Kent on character's gay icon status
Kentucky's governor has signed an executive order banning the use of conversion therapy on minors. The widely discredited practice tries to change a person’s sexual orientation or gender identity.
Sexual harassment is as common today for women in the workplace as 5 years ago, study finds - Despite some workplace gains, many women continue to experience sexual harassment and bias, a McKinsey and LeanIn study finds.
The Apalachee shooter made anti-trans threats. Right-wingers are still lying that he's trans
The Antiquity to Alt-Right Pipeline; Classical statues in the profile? Racism and misogyny in the feed? Tallulah Trezevant looks at the alt-Right and Classics.
Real estate company helped to artificially inflate rents across America, Justice Department alleges | CNN Business
Insufficient Hospital Nurse Staffing Linked With Higher Risk of Patient Death;Temporary staffing not the answer, according to study
Loss of smell during COVID linked to structural, functional brain alterations
Idaho's anti-trans law makes it illegal to medically examine child rape victims - A lawmaker says Republicans were warned about this but voted for the law anyway
The Higgs particle could have ended the universe by now—here's why we're still here
Cannabis could help people cut down or stop opioid use, research shows. USC study finds cannabis can help manage withdrawal symptoms, as well as cravings and anxiety after withdrawal
Inside Project 2025’s Secret Training Videos: In a series of never-before-published videos, Project 2025 details how a second Trump administration would operate.
40% of LGBTQ+ youth have considered suicide, new CDC study finds - LGBTQ Nation
Childhood vaccinations will have prevented more than 500 million illnesses and 1 million deaths in US since 1994, CDC report says
A new study suggests virtual reality pain relief interventions may be effective at reducing pain in hospitalized populations with cancer.
AI model comparable to radiologists for finding prostate cancer on MRI | AuntMinnie
A robot just performed fully autonomous surgery on a live patient for the first time
Man suffers heart problem after rapid weight loss: A GLP-1 cautionary tale | Ars Technica
New Mexico recruiting Texas health care workers in response to state’s tough abortion laws
More US schools are taking breaks for meditation. Teachers say it helps students' mental health
Intermittent Fasting May Improve Memory, Executive Function, Early Trial Suggests
COVID-19 Vaccination Tied to Fewer CV Events in Large UK Study
Taxes on Sugar-Sweetened Beverages Linked to Lower BMI in Children; The California data suggest excise taxes are having an impact, but is the benefit strong enough to encourage more cities to try?
Anxiety may increase risk of dementia, study finds. Having anxiety has been linked with a higher risk of developing dementia years later, according to a new study of Australian adults.
West Virginia is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to review rulings that found the state’s refusal to cover certain health care for transgender people with government-sponsored insurance is discriminatory.
‘Boneless’ chicken wings can have bones, the Ohio Supreme Court says : In a 4-3 verdict against a patron who sued a restaurant after swallowing a bone from a “boneless wing,” the court ruled that “boneless” doesn’t guarantee that there will be no bones in a chicken wing.
A new tool for copyright holders can show if their work is in AI training data. Copyright traps have been used throughout history, but now they could be a tool in one of the biggest fights in artificial intelligence.
AI models face collapse if they overdose on their own output : Recursive training leads to nonsense, study finds
Study shows significant increase in telehealth usage among dementia patients at Kaiser Permanente and UCSF Health, providing easier access to care.
Kim Davis' legal team pushes to overturn Obergefell, citing Dobbs decision
Psychotherapy Via Texts Can Be Just as Effective
More money could result in fewer trips to ER, study suggests. A new study suggests that giving cash to poor people could result in fewer emergency department visits.
Socioeconomic variables may impact patient outcomes following multiligament knee injury
Nearly 1 of every 5 uninsured working-age adults across the 10 states that have not expanded Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act are stuck in a health care insurance limbo known as a “coverage gap,” a new analysis has found.
Food Insecurity Among American Seniors Rises By 25%
Coronary Inflammation Highest in Socioeconomically Deprived Areas: ORFAN
Study: Current genetic screening fails to catch a notable number of people carrying genetic mutations associated with hereditary breast and ovarian cancer syndrome and Lynch syndrome.
Republicans angry that ISPs receiving US grants must offer low-cost plans. The law requires grantees to offer low-cost plans. GOP calls it "rate regulation."
Urban heat island effect making temperatures 8F hotter in 65 US cities; Nearly 34 million people in those cities, or 15% of the population, experiencing temperatures higher than in surrounding areas
Employees With Autism Find New Ways to Navigate the Workplace
TIME spoke to over 40 people in Granbury, Texas who believe their medical issues stem from a Bitcoin mine owned by Marathon Digital Holdings.
Nearly half of U.S. counties don't have a single cardiologist; Millions of Americans likely to develop and die from heart disease live in cardiology deserts — areas of the country without a single heart specialist to care for them.
MRI scans show age-specific changes in the brains of kids with ADHD
Federal WIC Program May Improve Pregnancy Outcomes for Women, Newborns
New study links COVID-19 to lasting neuropsychiatric issues, highlights vaccination benefits
The government is launching an experimental program to ease the burden on caregivers of people with Alzheimer's. The idea is to keep patients healthier without exhausting their families.
A federal district court judge has temporarily halted parts of a nondiscrimination rule that would have kept insurers and medical professionals from denying hormone therapy, gender transition surgeries and similar medical care for transgender people.
1 in 8 enrollees exited Medicaid during redeterminations in 4 Southern states: study | Healthcare Dive
PSA May Insufficiently Detect Early Prostate Cancer in Transgender Women: Transgender women receiving hormone therapy may skew artificially low on prostate cancer screening tests, thereby providing false reassurance and potentially delaying diagnosis and treatment
Inflation and childcare crisis persist for parents this summer (use readability to see the full text)
Rate of Young Women Getting Sterilized Doubled After ‘Roe’ Was Overturned: A recent study found that the rate of women 18 to 30 getting tubal ligations doubled in the 16 months following the Dobbs decision. The number of young men getting vasectomies also shot up, but men still get sterilized much less often than women.
Ohio House Bill 258 Would Ban Cannabis Sharing, Limit Home Grow, and Ban Public Consumption.
Researchers have found a ‘clear genetic trigger for obesity’ that applies to some people. Experts have long known there is a genetic component to obesity, and a new study identified one particular gene that may be behind it.
FedEx’s Secretive Police Force Is Helping Cops Build An AI Car Surveillance Network: FedEx is using AI car surveillance technology made by Flock Safety, a $4 billion startup. Its own private police force is accessing local cops’ Flock camera feeds too.
Photographer Disqualified From AI Image Contest After Winning With Real Photo | PetaPixel
Statistics Matter: Why Averages Aren’t Useful When Talking About the American Economy – Patriotic Millionaires
Hearing aids help stall brain aging, new imaging study shows; For people with auditory impairment, hearing aid use could slow metabolic decline in regions of the brain associated with cognitive function.
After the Trump verdict, most Republicans say they're OK with having a criminal as president | YouGov
Top Democrats launch inquiry into Trump’s brazen $1bn pitch to oil execs
Texas professors sue to fail students who seek abortions | Salon.com
Autistic Students at Shrub Oak School In New York Have Suffered Without Oversight
Aetna agrees to settle lawsuit over fertility coverage for LGBTQ+ customers
U of M strengthens case to treat COVID-19 with metformin, the common anti-diabetes drug lowered viral loads and reduced risks of a second wave of COVID-19 illness in patients.
West Virginia's and North Carolina's transgender care coverage policies discriminate, judges rule - ABC News
Microsoft's latest Windows update breaks VPNs, and there's no fix | PCWorld
More than 90 percent of transgender teens live in states that have proposed or passed anti-trans laws: Report
Strains of an unknown mutation to a drug-resistant bacteria were recently found on the International Space Station.
Possible measles exposure at Indiana children's museum during total eclipse event, officials say - ABC News
Scientists push new paradigm of animal consciousness
Advancing Racial Equity in U.S. Health Care: This report evaluates disparities in health and health care across racial and ethnic groups, both within states and between U.S. states.
The U.N. population fund says in a new study that an African woman is roughly 130 times more likely to die from pregnancy and childbirth complications than a woman in Europe or North America.
Chinese-Dominican and queer comic book superhero Lúz La Luminosa has her own comic book where she fights villains and also raises awareness of endometriosis, and the reception has been very positive, said comic book creator Edgardo Rodriguez-Miranda
It is harder for girls and women to access appropriate ADHD diagnosis and treatment, and shortages of medication further reduce access.
Texas Gov Says Medicaid Changes To Stop Fraud Would Mean Texas Would Get Less Money
Oklahoma bill criminalizes spread of common STIs with prison time; Those who are found guilty could face a jail sentence between two to five years.
A new study published in Sage this month found that differences in the amount of orgasms women have could be in part due to sexual scripts.
A brain imaging technique called magnetoencephalography (MEG) has identified a neural network that plays a key role in face pareidolia – a tendency to see faces in nonface images.
acial-economic residential segregation has demonstrated a disproportionate impact on cancer-related mortality and access to surgery for patients who live in predominantly Black and poor areas, according to findings from a retrospective analysis of the California Cancer Registry presented at the 2024 Society of Surgical Oncology Annual Meeting (SSO).
Vaccine-by-Mouth Could Replace Antibiotics in Fighting UTIs: In people with recurrent UTIs, 54 per cent of study participants remained UTI-free for nine years after using an oral vaccine, with no notable side effects reported.
Nonbinary youths report worse depressive symptoms than binary transgender youths
LGBT adults in the US are twice as likely to experience disrespect or unfair treatment at the doctor’s office, survey finds | CNN
AP investigation reveals Black people bear disproportionate impact of police force
People in Republican-voting states were more likely to report Covid-19 vaccine side effects than those in Democratic states, according to a new study.
Blood sample test can diagnose fibromyalgia via Raman spectroscopy
At least 16 states have banned the long-standing practice of paying workers with intellectual and developmental disabilities below minimum wage.
A new study found no meaningful change in levels of "good" and "bad" cholesterol in people who ate a dozen eggs a week.
Lawsuit filed by families against Ohio trans care ban legislation: A lawsuit has been filed against Ohio's House Bill 68, which bans gender-affirming medical care for transgender minors.
COVID vaccines found to cut risk of heart failure, blood clots following virus infection: Study - ABC News
Psych News Alert: Medication Treatment for ADHD Linked to Lower Two-Year Risk of Dying
Texas Says Helping Pregnant Workers Is Too Hard - Bloomberg
Richest 1% emit as much planet-heating pollution as two-thirds of humanity | Oxfam
Nebraska lawmaker 3 weeks into filibuster over trans bill | AP News
Astronomers detect ‘waterworld with a boiling ocean’ in deep space | Exoplanets | The Guardian
Standing Between Families and Neo-Nazis at Drag Story Hours: Since protests began against Drag Story Hours, Ohioans across the state have been organizing a supportive presence outside.
Gender-affirming treatment in Maryland would be protected from criminal and civil actions brought by other states under a measure approved that has been approved by the state Senate.
Governor canceling $2B in medical debt for up to 1M Arizonans
In Rio, rife with dengue, bacteria-infected mosquitoes are making a difference
Nashville Program Addressing Representation Problem In Medicine Expands.
In states where physician-assisted suicide is legal, I cannot help but ask if the people who ended their lives had adequate access to services to make life easier, including hospice and palliative care, a disability advocate writes.
A recent study found that Latino patients who have been hospitalized with respiratory illnesses are five times as likely to be oversedated than their non-Latino white counterparts.
One in Five Who Attempt Suicide Have No Prior Mental Illness
Alzheimer's Supplements Fail Compared With Generic Drugs; Prescription galantamine drugs were labeled accurately, but dietary supplements were not
MRI shows brain ‘leakage’ that may explain cognitive decline from long COVID
U.S. policies built around racism and persistent discrimination impact modern-day breast cancer outcomes, with worse outcomes for women living in historically redlined areas, according to study findings published in JAMA Network Open
Switching to electric vehicles could save hundreds of young lives and prevent millions of illnesses, report says | CNN
Caffeine tablets, which equal about two cups of brewed coffee a day, may help people with MS maintain their balance and move more easily.
New abortion bill would also restrict contraceptives, IUDs, and create an abortion database
In a theology-heavy ruling, the Alabama Supreme Court will allow a couple to sue for the "wrongful death" of their frozen embryos obtained through IVF.
Access isn’t enough; other unmet needs keeping patients from using screening mammography
Research demonstrates how neurons in the human brain work together to allow people to think about what words they want to say and then produce them aloud through speech.
An updated health equity report from BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee reveals that race and social factors continue to influence health outcomes for many Tennesseans, particularly in areas such as childhood immunizations and maternal care.
Alabama Prison System Faces Outrage As Multiple Lawsuits Allege Unauthorized Organ Removals From Deceased Inmates
Religious New Mexico group creates haven for Texas abortion seekers
Hospitals and health providers spent nearly $83 billion - 50% more than last year - on functions such as prior authorization requests and other functions, according to the new CAQH Index.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) asked a Georgia telehealth clinic to share information about gender-affirming care as part of his wider probe.
ACLU mounting legal challenge against Ohio gender-affirming care ban
OpenAI Quietly Deletes Ban on Using ChatGPT for “Military and Warfare”
Far-Right Congressman Complains There Aren’t Enough White People Joining the Army
Half of recent US inflation due to high corporate profits, report finds | Inflation | The Guardian
Violent video games decrease stress hormones, study finds
Trader Joe’s Argues The NLRB Is ‘Unconstitutional’ | HuffPost UK Politics
Transgender veterans sue to have gender-affirming surgery covered by Department of Veteran Affairs
Uncontrolled asthma was associated with weekly use of household disinfectants and cleaning products in a study published in The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: In Practice.
Texas has had an estimated 26,000 rape-related pregnancies since the state enacted its abortion bans, which don’t include exceptions for rape or incest.
Minority communities face higher environmental risks for cancer: Report
Reflexology May Alleviate Pain and Fatigue, Improve QOL in Patients With Cancer
‘At the private hospital, the disrespect was just more subtle’: a tale of America’s two healthcare systems | Well actually | The Guardian
Individuals using nicotine e-cigarettes have a higher likelihood of quitting smoking compared with nicotine replacement therapy users, according to data published in Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews
Illinois bill seeks to ban food additives linked to health issues - The five additives, including red dye No. 3, would be banned from retail sales of foods and beverages in Illinois by 2027.
President Joe Biden forgave another $5 billion in student loans on Jan. 19, absolving 74,000 Americans of their debt.
New research suggests amyloid-reducing monoclonal antibodies in patients with Alzheimer dementia may cause more serious harm than benefits.
Oklahoma lawmaker State Rep. Jacob Rosecrants (D) is proposing a bill that would allow mental health appointments to be considered an excused absence from school." Oklahoma "House Bill 1035 would allow a student to have an excused absence from school if they have a mental health counseling appointment.
Families with employer-sponsored health insurance lost out on an average of more than $125,000 in earnings over the past 30 years as growing premiums cut into their wages
There’s no link between marijuana use and opioid addiction, an evidence review shows; pot isn’t a gateway drug leading to opioid addiction but also hasn’t been proven to be an effective way to help wean people off opioids
Oklahoma lawmaker proposes constitutional amendment to say life begins at conception - Oklahoma Voice
Marijuana has a lower potential for abuse than other drugs that are subjected to the same restrictions, with some scientific support for its use as a medical treatment, researchers from the US Food and Drug Administration say in documents supporting its reclassification as a Schedule III substance.
According to a study published Wednesday in the journal JAMA Psychiatry, Black children and teens who experience racial discrimination online may develop symptoms related to post-traumatic stress disorder.
At Northwestern Medicine in IL, patients can record their legal sex as 'X', just ahead of a state bill allowing the gender category of 'X' on driver's licenses and other forms of state ID.
Washington University is suing Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey for demanding access to patient records from their Transgender Center, citing concerns for patient privacy
Meta Is Axing Cross-Platform Messaging Between Instagram, Facebook - Later this month, you won't be able to chat with Facebook accounts on Instagram anymore, a move that might be related to compliance with the EU's Digital Markets Act (DMA).
Insight: Defying Pope's calls for climate action, US Catholic bishops cling to fossil fuels | Reuters
Advocates and state administrators fear they may have to begin putting people on waitlists to receive WIC benefits if Congress doesn't increase funding in January.
Opinion | The Big #MeToo Moment for Doctors Is Finally Here - The New York Times
As You Sow's 10th report names 15 overpaid CEOs in healthcare
Medicaid might be a taxpayer-funded health program for the poor, but that doesn't mean others aren't getting rich off of it — including employees of a company Ohio is suing on antitrust grounds.
Women With PCOS, Painful Periods At High Risk Of Cardiovascular Diseases: Studies
Investigators have developed an environmental risk score that assesses a person’s risk for developing ALS, as well as for survival after diagnosis, using a blood sample.
The Next Big Front in the Legal War Against the LGBTQ Community | Conservatives are pushing the Supreme Court to overturn bans on conversion therapy on dubious First Amendment grounds.
"Newly elected House Speaker Mike Johnson worked for a crisis pregnancy organization that used a mobile van to target 'abortion-vulnerable women' and persuade them not to terminate their pregnancies, according to tax returns filed with the Internal Revenue Service."
Basic income lowers depression in Yolo County families | Yolo County finds cash payments reduced ‘alarming’ depression rates in needy families.
A KFF survey of employer health benefits shows that 28% of large U.S. companies have limited or no access to abortion under company health insurance.
Those hoping to gain a few extra minutes of sleep by hitting the snooze button have no reason to halt their habits, according to new research.
AI model accurately predicts atrial fibrillation within 1 month of sinus rhythm
ChatGPT provides recommendations that align with accepted guidelines for management of mild and severe depression.
Four-day work weeks improved Spanish workers' health such as by lowering stress while reducing fuel emissions and benefiting children, a pilot programme showed on Tuesday.
Research Finds Women Who Got Abortions Did Not Suffer In The Long-Term, But Those Forced To Give Birth "Suffered Grave Harm."
Weak rules and industry power have allowed ultra-processed products on the menu for school lunches. Lunchables altered two of its products to meet federal school lunch standards.
Not Even Private Health Insurance Overcomes Racial Disparities in Glycemic Control - Having health insurance in the United States is insufficient when it comes to addressing racial and ethnic disparities in glycemic control.
Transgender residents of North Carolina and Montana added to a growing list of lawsuits challenging the recent onslaught of Republican state laws aimed at transgender individuals.
Low-Income Children, Families Exposed to More Neurotoxic Chemicals: Review also shows greater negative impact on cognitive outcomes from exposures
LSD Use Growing in Prevalence Among Young Adults with Depression - A trend shows there is an association between the rise of LSD and adults with depression—but it is even more prevalent in young adults aged 18-34 than older adults.
How Accessible Sex Ed Helps Young Adults With Developmental Disabilities Form Healthy Relationships – Less than half of students getting disability services receive any reproductive health instruction.
Risk of Contrast Media Causing Acute Kidney Injury Is Overblown, Study Finds | Despite restrictions on its use, an association with kidney injury hasn't been shown
Who profits most from America’s baffling health-care system?
Idaho Banned Abortion. Then It Turned Down Supports for Pregnancies and Births. Since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade last year, the state’s GOP-led Legislature has disbanded a maternal mortality committee, failed to expand postpartum Medicaid coverage and turned down federal grants for child care.
Physicians are increasingly at the center of a widening cleave between conservative America and science writ large.
Drinking dark tea every day may help control blood sugar to reduce diabetes risk.
Exposure to low levels of nuclear radiation may increase the risk for developing diabetes, according to data presented at the European Association for the Study of Diabetes annual meeting
Adults—including parents, teachers and coaches—shouting at, denigrating or verbally threatening children can be as damaging to their development as sexual or physical abuse, a new study finds.
A federal appeals court on Thursday allowed Tennessee and Kentucky to enforce laws banning gender-affirming medical care for minors, such as puberty blockers, hormones and surgery.
Common vaccinations shown to reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s: New research shows several adult vaccines are associated with a reduction in the risk of Alzheimer's disease.
Disability groups win fight to be included in health equity research - The designation as a “health disparity population” allows for more funding and research into the health equity barriers disabled people face.
Subsidized day-care food program linked to better health overall in children and reduced food insecurity.
Working from home has not historically been considered a "reasonable accommodation" under ADA; however, that appears to be changing following the pandemic - including for some physicians.
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) produced clinical benefits in patients with fibromyalgia by reducing pain-related catastrophizing and inducing adaptive alterations in default mode network functional connectivity.
PBM Officials Said AbbVie Threatened Loss Of Rebates If They Promoted Humira Biosimilars.
State legislation prohibiting gender-confirming medical care for children and adolescents may lead to decreased access as pediatric endocrinology providers expressed concerns about their ability to practice in a survey.
An umbrella review published in The BMJ provided a breakdown of the associations between cannabis and health outcomes, highlighting the uneven potential for clinical use.
Hospitals share differing medical prices online versus over the phone, secret shopper survey finds | Healthcare Dive
A majority of Americans said they believe politicians should not have a say in whether transgender people are able to access gender-affirming health care, even as a record number of states press legislation to severely restrict care for transgender youths and adults
A study reveals a link between low free thyroxine and fatty liver risk in type 2 diabetes patients, suggesting a gender-specific thyroid-liver interaction.
Menstrual suppression effective, well-liked by transgender, gender-diverse adolescents
The federal government has warned hospitals that using third-party analytics tools on their websites could violate HIPAA, and more than 20 hospitals are facing class-action lawsuits over the use of these tools. But a recent analysis found that hospitals are doing a poor job of fixing their websites and preventing patient data collection.
An abortion bot from abortion access organizations including Planned Parenthood is rolling out — even in states with abortion bans — to help people find care.
The Americans With Disabilities Act is under threat at the Supreme Court. ADA testers are critical to ensuring the promise of the ADA is fully realized.
Congressional watchdog says Trump's wall "toppled untold numbers of saguaro cactuses in Arizona, put endangered ocelots at risk in Texas and disturbed Native American burial grounds."
Mexico’s Supreme Court Decriminalizes Abortion Nationwide - The decision builds on an earlier high court ruling and reflects how Latin American countries are expanding women’s rights.
What Ohio lawmakers could do if marijuana Issue 2 passes
Orlando abortion clinic crowdfunds $200,000 to stay open after massive Florida fines
Cases of multi-drug resistant gonorrhea ‘super strain’ multiply
EPA slashes federally protected waters by more than half after Supreme Court ruling | CNN Politics
Ron DeSantis appoints hate group member to state appeals court - LGBTQ Nation
Alice Cooper repeats just about every anti-trans talking point in vile rant - LGBTQ Nation
Carlos Santana apologizes for anti-trans rant
Upset FL politician files bill to keep venues from not hosting politically offensive shows.
Transgender adults are worried about finding welcoming spaces to live in their later years - For many transgender seniors, the battle over trans rights in the U.S. has brought new fears to their plans for retirement and old age.
Abortion-ban states pour millions into pregnancy centers with little medical care Some states use tax credits to encourage donations to the anti-abortion entities.
EMBER Study: Metformin Use Linked to Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Gender Surgeries Nearly Tripled From 2016 Through 2019, Study Finds - The number of procedures rose to roughly 13,000 in 2019 from about 4,550 in 2016 as access broadened, researchers estimated.
Michigan sex educator speaks openly about sex, reduces teen pregnancy and abortion rates, gets hit by conservative backlash
Opinion: The abortion pill faces its most disturbing attack yet -- because it's all about the male gaze.
Congress is Finally Fixing the (Very Broken) Organ Donor Network – Just how bad is the national transplant system? It's actually getting bipartisan reforms.
One in five women feel mistreated during maternity care. Among black, hispanic and multiracial mothers, 40 percent said they had been mistreated during pregnancy or childbirth.
Eye scans detect signs of Parkinson’s disease up to seven years before diagnosis
New research shows that intermittent fasting and calorie restriction change (and improve) the microbiome composition in the gut, which could affect other functions in the body.
New Trump poll proves Obama and Clinton were right: The GOP base are deplorable, bitter clingers | Salon.com
A work of art created by artificial intelligence without any human input cannot be copyrighted under U.S. law, a U.S. court in Washington, D.C., has ruled.
Abortion: The Republican plan to trick Americans into voting against it as a new, sinister strategy is taking shape in Ohio, Wisconsin, and Michigan.
A study published in the American Academy of Pediatrics reported Monday that gun deaths among children rose again in 2021 to a total of 4,752, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). That figure surpassed the previous high set in 2020.
Georgia Medicaid Program With Work Requirement Projected To Enroll Up To 100K People Has Signed Only 265 Thus Far.
Minnesota AG Wants Patients To Share Stories About Medical Debt Collection As He Launches Probe.
Acknowledging suicide as cause of death no longer taboo in obituaries - The Washington Post
State Rep. Gary Click is leading the charge against trans rights in Ohio & we all need to fight back If he isn’t opposed, he’ll continue emboldening far-right actors, hate groups, and anti-trans politicians nationwide.
North Carolina Bans Transgender Care for Minors as Republicans Override Veto - The New York Times
We need to change how we count heat-related deaths - There may currently be an up to 50-fold underestimation of heat-related morbidity and mortality. That needs to change.
Appeals Court Upholds Legality of Abortion Pill but With Significant Restrictions - The restrictions, which would prevent mifepristone from being mailed to patients and would require in-person doctor visits, are on hold until the Supreme Court weighs in.
In Texas gender-affirming care lawsuit, doctors say treatments are safe
North Carolina GOP seeks to override governor's veto of bill banning gender-affirming care for youth
Texas denies violating border, but survey finds 80% of anti-migrant buoys are in Mexico
20 healthcare companies with the widest CEO-worker pay gaps
Debunked: "The Swedish Study" Doesn't Say What Anti-Trans Activists Claim It Says
Fox's Greg Gutfeld goes on sexist rant, suggests crimes would 'disappear' if women went away | CNN Business
Hospital officials have confirmed that Vanderbilt University Medical Center is facing a federal civil rights investigation after turning the medical records of transgender patients over to Tennessee’s attorney general.
In Oklahoma, Native American women struggle to access emergency contraception amidst a strict abortion ban
Arkansas education department nixes AP African American Studies course at last minute -
Police stage 'chilling' raid on Marion County (Kansas) newspaper, seizing computers, records and cellphones - Kansas Reflector
Missouri shows what Republicans will try next after the Ohio abortion vote.
Ohio Dems. chair mocks Republican who complained they didn't have enough time to push their effort to stymie abortion rights: 'You picked the date dude'
An organization representing PBMs (powerful drug middlemen) said that banning an industry practice would lead to "higher costs and fewer choices," but to support it, the organization points to analysis that didn't reach the conclusion that it claimed.
Ohio's special election Issue 1 was being fueled by an Illinois billionaire couple who run a shipping company and spent millions of dollars to overturn a democratic process in the state.
New Orleans archbishop ignored board findings on clerics accused of abuse | Catholicism | The Guardian
The Next Front in the GOP’s War on Women: No-Fault Divorce Steven Crowder is part of a growing right-wing chorus calling for an end to modern divorce laws
Feds alert judge to Trump’s ‘If you go after me, I’m coming after you!’ post  - POLITICO
Racial and ethnic health disparities are pervasive in the US, across most causes of death and in most counties, new study shows
Actors take to the internet to show their residual checks. One was 5 cents : NPR
Conservative activist behind US affirmative action cases sues venture capital fund
How A.I. may make Social Security fraud 'easier and faster to execute' - As Social Security official warns of A.I. fraud risks, one expert says criminal activity is ‘here right now’
HHS Urged to Wrap Gender-Affirming Care Into Abortion Privacy Plan
‘We Can Be More Selective About Who We Treat’: UHS CFO’s Comments Spark Concerns About Cherry-Picking
Transgender rights targeted in executive order signed by Oklahoma governor as he was flanked by women from the anti-trans group Independent Women's Voice.
Henrietta Lacks’ Family Reaches Settlement With Company Profiting Off Her Stolen Cells – More than 70 years later, Lacks' family is finally being financially compensated for her involuntary contributions to medicine.
If you want to live in a state with great health care, start packing your bags. You’re going to need to move the the Northeast or Midwest — anywhere but the South.
A U.S. judge on Monday blocked the state of Idaho at least temporarily from prosecuting doctors who refer patients out of state to get an abortion, finding that would violate a medical provider's right to free speech.
In the wake of the Supreme Court's affirmative action ruling, the investor case for diversity has never been stronger. Overcorrecting and shirking away from DEI now could be more risky than staying the course.
We're now finding out the damaging results of the mandated return to the office–and it's worse than we thought. Three compelling reports show just how damaging RTO mandates are turning out to be.
Warning: A “Convention of States” Is Practicing to Rewrite the Constitution (in undemocratic ways)
Marginalized patients more likely to be skipped over in emergency departments, study finds
9 Problematic Relationship Stereotypes We Need to Stop Normalizing: While some common relationship stereotypes are normalized, they can actually create problems in your relationship.
Who Autism Research Leaves Out. If we want to truly understand autism, we must expand the zone of the researchable autistic.
We Don't Need a Cure for Autism. We Need to Make Living With It Easier
Small Minnesota town turns to bacteria to remove toxic nitrates from its water supply
Ohio Doctors Join Political Battle Over Abortion Laws; Ohio is among at least five states where physicians have mobilized to protect reproductive rights.
Health care providers in Alabama have filed lawsuits against state Attorney General Steve Marshall over threats to prosecute people who help women arrange abortions outside the state.
Senator Files Bill To Prepare For Federal Marijuana Legalization With Alcohol-Like Regulations
Chemists develop sustainable method to remove 'forever chemicals' from water
Big business lobbies against heat protections for workers as US boils | Climate crisis | The Guardian
Record heat waves illuminate plight of poorest Americans who suffer without air conditioning; As climate change fans hotter and longer heat waves, breaking record temperatures and leaving dozens dead, the poorest Americans suffer the hottest days with the fewest defenses.
Conservatives have already written a climate plan for Trump's second term - POLITICO
Abortion fight clouds AIDS-fighting program’s future - Republicans rejected a Democratic bid to re-up PEPFAR via the annual defense policy bill
Crisis pregnancy centers in Illinois that are popping up near abortion facilities to offer information about alternatives face penalties if they disseminate misleading or untruthful information.
House Republicans Are Quietly Using A Spending Bill To Pick An Extremely Specific DC Abortion Fight
A new report from the Elevance Health Public Policy Institute shows that Medicare Advantage enrollees who use supplemental benefits are more likely to live in areas with fewer resources.
Man Gets Asked “Could You Prove That All Billionaires Are Evil”, Goes Ahead And Does It | Bored Panda
Economists: Enough with the health care policy patchwork. It’s time for universal insurance for the US.
Hundreds of women in Poland have protested outside police stations to oppose the allegedly ruthless way officers treated a woman who had taken an abortion pill.
Outrage as DeSantis Staffer 'Retweets' Nazi Symbol Video: 'Disgusting'
Emmett Till-inspired art installation marks groundbreaking on work to restore his former Woodlawn home
CO2 pipeline push raises alarms in Illinois about safety - Calls for moratoriums come as the nation faces a potential “tsunami” of new carbon dioxide pipelines, driven by billions of dollars in federal incentives aimed at combating climate change.
A simple finger prick blood test may help diagnose Alzheimer’s disease, according to research revealed this week at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC) in Amsterdam.
Alabama Republicans refuse to draw a second Black congressional district in defiance of Supreme Court
what the fuck is wrong with Marjorie Taylor Greene
GOP Senators Warm to Vance Bill Criminalizing Trans Care for Minors (And Making It Harder For Adults)
Texas’ abortion restrictions – some of the strictest in the country – may be fueling a sudden spike in infant mortality as women are forced to carry nonviable pregnancies to term.
More than two years after federal hospital price transparency rules went into effect, only about a third of hospitals are currently in compliance, according to a report released this week
89% Of Sports Supplements Tested Did Not Accurately Label Their Ingredients - Testing of 57 sports supplements revealed that 23 (40%) didn’t even have detectable quantities of particular ingredients that were listed on their labels.
Fallout from the Supreme Court’s Dobbs ruling just hit trans people. Dobbs and Geduldig play a central role in the defense of laws targeting transgender Americans.
Court: Time For Florida to Stop Needlessly Institutionalizing Disabled Kids – A landmark ruling says DeSantis' state is violating the rights of children with disabilities.
RFK Jr. Wants to Make It Easier for Doctors to Spread Medical Lies – His war on a California law against Covid misinformation is just the beginning.
Louisiana’s Republican-dominated Legislature overturned Democratic Gov. John Bel Edwards’ recent veto of a ban on gender-affirming care for transgender minors on Tuesday.
Patients seeking out-of-state abortions and gender-affirming care are at risk of increased surveillance from law enforcement, according to a new report.
The Biden administration wants to prevent investigators from seeking out-of-state private medical records. Republican AGs have a problem with that.
Justice Department Extends Public Comments Period On Marijuana Pardon Certificate Application
Airline passengers pass out awaiting takeoff in triple-digit temps in Las Vegas - Raw Story - Celebrating 19 Years of Independent Journalism
Texas troopers told to push children into Rio Grande, records say
Italy begins stripping lesbian mothers of their parental rights - LGBTQ Nation
Restrictive abortion laws in states like Alabama are harming the U.S. military's ability to retain service members and impacting morale, the White House said on Monday as the administration sought to increase pressure on the Senate over the issue.
Iowa's new abortion ban blocked as judge rules to stay amid lawsuit
Doctors treating trans kids are leaving Texas, exacerbating adolescent care crisis
Tennessee attorney general threatens Fortune 100 companies with legal action for race-based policies
F.D.A. Approves First U.S. Over-the-Counter Birth Control Pill - The move could significantly expand access to contraception. The pill is expected to be available in early 2024.
Researchers have discovered the predominant population of patients suffering from Long Covid are white women in their 40s.
Chamber of Commerce asks judge to block the landmark ability of Medicare to negotiate drug prices.
Iowa’s GOP-led legislature passes 6-week abortion ban bill -Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds (R) called the House and Senate back for a rare special session for the “sole purpose” of enacting new restrictions on abortion.
US religious right at center of anti-LGBTQ+ message pushed around the world | LGBTQ+ rights | The Guardian
Researchers found Latinos are underrepresented in medical professions that require advanced degrees but overrepresented in support positions.
"Corners are cut to dispense prescriptions," CVS employee tells Ohio Board of Pharmacy - Ohio Capital Journal
Because the rules will not be applied evenly: The Satanic Temple Inc. can’t sue a Texas health official over state abortion laws that allegedly interfere with its religious beliefs, a federal court said.
Georgia is set to become the only state in the country to impose work requirements on Medicaid recipients, and the success or failure of its plan could be a test case for other states that are planning ahead for the next Republican White House.
After fall of Roe, emboldened religious conservatives lobby to restrict abortion in Africa: When the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the national right to abortion a year ago, it shook efforts to legalize and make abortions safer in Africa.
Morning-after pill vending machines gain popularity on college campuses post-Roe
Abortion Ban Upheld in Indiana - The court said the state Constitution provides a limited right to abortion, but not a “fundamental” one.
Supreme Court Rules Businesses Can Discriminate Against Gay People – Rolling Stone
US abortion pill access could hinge on whether doctors had right to sue | Reuters
Florida Hospitals Asking Patients About Immigration Status Spark Outrage- The controversial new legislation, which compels Florida hospitals to ask patients for their immigration status, comes into force this weekend.
Australia is allowing legal access to MDMA-assisted therapy, unexpectedly turning itself into a guinea pig ahead of potential FDA approval in the United States.
Opioid medications might not work for back and neck pain, a small new study has found.
First locally-acquired U.S. malaria cases diagnosed in 20yrs found Florida and Texas
Court halts Tennessee's ban on gender affirming care, at least for now. A federal judge suggested Tennessee officials had failed to prove the law isn't unconstitutionally discriminatory.
Insurers’ denial rates — a critical measure of how reliably they pay for customers’ care — remain mostly secret to the public. Federal and state regulators have done little to change that.
Congressional Democrats on Monday reignited an effort to pass federal legislation outlawing the discredited practice of “conversion therapy,” which is a scientifically discredited practice that aims to change a person’s sexual orientation or gender identity.
When a child unintentionally shoots and kills another child in the United States, they've likely been playing around with an unlocked, loaded gun, new research reveals.
Federal officials are beefing up enforcement of a key U.S. Supreme Court decision that affirmed the rights of people with disabilities to be supported in the community whenever possible.
Abortion access groups who received a windfall of donations following the Supreme Court’s overturning of Roe v. Wade one year ago say those emergency grants have ended and individual and foundation giving has dropped off
In post-Roe era, House Republicans begin quiet push for new restrictions on abortion access. In a flurry of little-noticed legislative action, GOP lawmakers are pushing abortion policy changes, trying to build on the work of activists whose strategy successfully elevated their fight to the nation’s highest court.
Republicans Resurrect National Abortion Ban in Time for Dobbs Anniversary - Republicans seem to no longer care about the “states’ rights” argument.
Federal judge strikes down Florida's ban on Medicaid funding for transgender treatment
NARAL Pro-Choice America unveiled its first round of endorsements for the 2024 House elections, backing two dozen Democratic incumbents. 
Number of health systems allegedly denying care to indebted patients grows - Approximately "20 percent of nationwide hospitals in a random sample pursued similar policies of care denial," according to KFF Health News.
Judge Strikes Down Arkansas Law Banning Gender Transition Care for Minors - The case had been closely watched as an important test of whether bans on transition care for minors, enacted by more than a dozen states, could withstand challenges.
In case you were still wondering if he was anti-science or not: RFK Jr. Pledges to Gut Agencies That Regulate Vaccines and Order the DOJ to Investigate Medical Journals If He Becomes President
New York Passes Bill to Shield Abortion Providers Sending Pills to States With Bans - The measure is one of several recently enacted by states aiming to expand access to medication abortion for patients who live where it is outlawed.
A Low-Quality Education Could Mean Dementia Later - A study by Kaiser Permanente revealed that structural racism in the education system may be why the brain condition heavily affects Black people.
Why Do We Tolerate Our Health Insurance Problem? An emergency room physician details how the US system of medical insurance is rigged to give profits to insurers instead of taking care of patients.
Vanderbilt University Medical Center gives trans patient medical records to Tennessee Attorney General; Though Tennessee has legal standing to seek the records, a LGBTQ advocacy organization says families feel their privacy has been violated by the move.
Black People in the US Were Enslaved Well into the 1960s
As more states restrict gender-affirming care for transgender people, some are relocating to destinations where they can receive medical care.
Feds Aim To Finish Cannabis Scheduling Review ‘This Year,’ Top Biden Official Says
Supreme Court Upholds Native American Adoption Law - At issue in the case was whether a law aimed at keeping Native American adoptees within tribes is constitutional.
Essay: Republicans are trafficking migrants to California. Are we too tired to protest? When it comes to America's support for Black and brown safety and liberation, have we hit the floor? Or are we at risk of sinking further?
N.C. Lawmaker Tricia Cotham Pretends She Never Got an Abortion After Switching Parties to Pass Abortion Ban
International Rights Group Calls Out US for Allowing Hospitals to Push Millions Into Debt | KFF Health News
Ohio ban on transgender youth sports, gender-affirming heath care clears House panel
Blackfeet decline meeting with national IHS director. Citing frustration and failed promises, the Blackfeet Tribal Council told IHS “Your visit would be hollow” and that travel funds “could be put to better use for Indian tribes.”
The CDC plans to reduce funding for workers who fight sexually transmitted infections because of the recently passed debt ceiling deal.
As if you needed another reason to have a low opinion of MTG: 'I Don't Want My Staff Educated,' Marjorie Taylor Greene Tells CDC Boss In Exasperating Exchange. The far-right House member browbeat the CDC's Rochelle Walensky with falsehoods and wrong assumptions.
The National Labor Relations Board issued a new ruling Tuesday that makes it easier for Uber and Lyft drivers, construction workers, home health aides, and strippers to organize and join unions.
New York City mayor signs executive order to protect access to gender-affirming care
The Ohio Supreme Court ruled Monday that a ballot measure at the center of an abortion fight in the state needed to be partially rewritten ahead of an August election, but also ruled against Democratic litigants on some of their key requests.
Michigan Democrats are poised to codify the federal health care law into state law, a step that would lock coverage requirements and protections in place in case all or parts of the Affordable Care Act are struck down by courts, changed by Congress or weakened by a future president.
Britain Limits Use of Puberty-Blocking Drugs to Research Only - The change is part of a broader push in several countries to limit gender-related medical treatments for young people.
White House wants Native American health care funding baked into law instead of being part of budget negotiations.
Supreme Court rules for nursing home patient's family, declines to limit civil rights lawsuits
The Meta unit’s systems for fostering communities have guided users to child-sex content; company says it is improving internal controls.
Judge rejects attempt to block new Washington state gun restrictions
How GOP efforts to restrict trans rights take a page from the antiabortion playbook: As conservative lawmakers introduce a record number of anti-transgender bills, abortion and trans rights advocates see mirrored fights for bodily autonomy.
Antiabortion politicians have had a year to deliver on the ‘pro-life’ safety net they promised to help women who were forced to give birth and their kids. Guess what happened.
To keep immigrants from fleeing, Florida GOP focus on immigration law loopholes.
Top Insurance CEOs Took Home $335 Million Last Year, Fueled by Stock Buybacks - Fresh outrage over the pay of insurance industry CEOs comes amid a renewed Medicare for All push in Congress.
A Texas sheriff’s office has recommended that a San Antonio-area district attorney file criminal charges following an investigation into the transportation in the fall of 49 asylum seekers from Texas to Martha’s Vineyard in Massachusetts, allegedly on direction from Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Teens will keep using YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter and other apps if parents use scare tactics instead of acceptance. We’re having the wrong conversation around teen social media use, writes Ana Homayoun.
Former U.S. Secretaries of Health Alex Azar and Kathleen Sebelius argue that to address the nursing shortage crisis, we need to fix immigration.
The growing and widespread use of algorithms to make health care decisions for patients could be adding to racial bias against minorities, a new study has found.
The Abortion Fight Has Voters Turning to Ballot Initiatives And Republicans are increasingly attempting to limit that direct-democracy option.
Climate Shocks Are Making Parts of America Uninsurable. It Just Got Worse. State Farm Stops Offering Insurance in California
Transgender teacher's Pride flag burned at Saticoy Elementary (California), where protests have escalated
Argentina will no longer require a prescription to obtain emergency contraception, commonly known as the 'morning after pill'
Montgomery County Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services (ADAMHS) will receive a total of $3 million in federal funding to create new and strengthen existing mobile crisis response teams.
Texas wants to wean trans youth off meds in a ‘safe and medically appropriate’ way. Doctors say that’s impossible.
Vasectomies rose by 29% in the three months after the end of Roe
Abortion Bans Are Driving Off Doctors and Closing Clinics, Putting Basic Health Care at Risk
DeSantis wants to 'make America Florida.' That could mean many more uninsured. As states like California work to insure more low-income people, Florida is one of a few still rejecting federal Obamacare money to expand Medicaid.
Congressional Republicans' efforts to slash federal spending by tying work requirements to Medicaid and SNAP would have far-reaching consequences for people with mental health issues, chronic health problems and some people with disabilities if enacted, policy experts on anti-poverty programs say.
Eight women have joined a lawsuit by the Center for Reproductive Rights against the state of Texas over its abortion bans, claiming their lives were put in danger.
ACLU Threatens Paxton With Lawsuit After Dell Children’s Exodus: Investigation of gender-affirming care may be unconstitutional - News - The Austin Chronicle
DeSantis signs slew of anti-transgender rights measures into law, affecting bathrooms, healthcare, and pronouns
Michigan companies will be prohibited from firing or otherwise retaliating against workers for receiving an abortion under a bill signed Wednesday by Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer that amends the state's civil rights law.
Illinois Democrats say abortion-access protections are a promise: 'You're safe here' Democrats are looking for ways to further protect the practice and its availability, including to outsiders who potentially face home-state penalties for seeking treatment here.
UCSF study shows health complications due to post-Roe abortion laws - Researchers collected 50 examples of pregnancy-related complications where new abortion laws impacted the standard of care
DeSantis ends Florida colleges' diversity funding. Sounds about white.
Beers family members built a “conglomerate” by selling a Christian alternative to traditional health insurance. They’re now scrambling for cash, even though they received millions in PPP loans that were later forgiven.
Illinois would become one of the first states to make so-called crisis pregnancy centers subject to the same consumer fraud standards as car dealerships, retailers and service-based businesses under a bill that will soon head to Gov. JB Pritzker.
New York Democrats press Biden to relax job rules for asylum seekers - The letter is signed by a group of 13 Democrats who represent New York City — including Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries.
Maryland passes bill protecting gender-affirming care access for trans people on Medicaid - LGBTQ Nation
Allegheny County pays for blue check as new Twitter rules expose election offices to spoof accounts - Election administrators across the United States say they're concerned their offices will be targeted for fake Twitter accounts that'll confuse or mislead voters after the social media platform changed its long-standing verification service.
Unwanted Epidurals, Untreated Pain: Black Women Tell Their Birth Stories - Regardless of income or education, Black mothers have worse birth outcomes.
Mental health crisis leads 3 Oregon school districts to file lawsuits against social media platforms
With school lunch no longer free for all kids, school meal debt rises : Shots - Health News : NPR
Oklahoma families, doctor challenge state ban on gender-affirming care
So much for Blade Runner: Chatbots are accurate, show more empathy than doctors in answering questions, study finds
You agreed to what? The ‘HIPAA authorization’ for Amazon's new low-cost Clinic offers the tech giant more control over your health data.
In an annual survey, more than 40% of LGBTQ youth said they considered suicide in the past year, and that anti-LGBTQ legislation was making it worse
Montana Rep. Zooey Zephyr sues over removal from House floor
A judge Monday temporarily blocked an emergency regulation from taking effect that will curb access to gender transition care for adults and minors.
Climate groups call on health systems to divest fossil fuel holdings
When states limit care, some trans people do it themselves
On abortion and gun control, Democratic AGs are using courts to win - The Washington Post
More than 1 in 5 adults with limited car, public transit access forgo health care
Houston doctors warn 'dumbfounding' effort to ban mifepristone would limit miscarriage management
Missouri trans ‘snitch form’ down after people spammed it with the ‘Bee Movie’ script | TechCrunch
Insurers Are Starting to Cover Telehealth Abortion - Several insurers will cover abortions through Hey Jane, a start-up online provider, just as courts threaten to hobble the industry.
GOP-dominated states are targeting diversity and equity efforts in higher education
Study says Portland tear gas concentrations far exceeded safe levels in 2020 - A human rights research group estimates that in some parts of downtown Portland on June 2, 2020, the tear gas concentration was more than 2,200 times the safe limit.
“You Would Only Need a Week”: How the Next Republican President Could Ban Abortion Nationwide – Mother Jones
Federal HIV funding rerouted to nonprofits, bypasses Tennessee health department entirely - After Tennessee officials refused federal funds in January, nonprofits sought direct funding from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control.
Montana governor supports transgender minor health care ban and legislating binary definition of gender
Texas Republicans pushing vigilante immigration policing law
In areas with more Black doctors, Black people live longer - It's the strongest evidence yet that increasing the diversity of the medical workforce may be key to ending entrenched health disparities.
Federal Courts Battle Over the Abortion Pill | The New Yorker Millions of women find that their access to health care hinges on two conflicting rulings, and is seemingly headed, once more, to the Supreme Court.
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey's sweeping regulation would prohibit medical providers from providing gender-affirming care unless a number of requirements are met. Its most expansive provisions, including a potential three-year delay in care, would be in place regardless of the patient's age.
Abortion pill ruling cited flawed science - Texas judge ignored scientific evidence of abortion pill’s safety, citing statistics that overstate the negative physical and psychological effects of mifepristone.
The White House on Wednesday proposed a new federal rule to limit how law enforcement and state officials collect medical records if they investigate women who flee their home states to seek abortions elsewhere.
A wide majority of Americans back abortion pills, including 71% of young women. The issue could destroy GOP election chances for a generation.
Seniors on Medicaid are getting evicted from assisted-living homes - Residents who drained their nest eggs to cover private-pay rates have been evicted after turning to Medicaid to pay their bills.
New Mexico’s status as a regional haven for reproductive health care could be cemented for the forseeable future, after Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed into law Wednesday a bill shielding nurses and doctors from legal repercussions for providing abortions or gender-affirming care
A Planned Parenthood affiliate and two doctors on Wednesday filed a lawsuit seeking to block Idaho authorities from punishing healthcare providers for referring patients to get abortions in other states.
New Jersey Governor Signs Order To Safeguard Gender-Affirming Care For Trans People - With the move, Democrat Phil Murphy declared his state a "safe haven" for anyone receiving or providing gender-affirming care.
Florida parents filed a lawsuit against state medical boards and Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo last month, alleging their ban on trans care for minors is unconstitutional.
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) filed a lawsuit against Indiana for its law that banned all gender-affirming care for minors that was signed by the state’s governor Wednesday, saying the statute violates patient rights.
Tennessee GOP begins process to expel lawmakers over gun control protests
Florida Senate passes 6-week abortion ban backed by DeSantis - he vote prompted demonstrations at the state’s capital that led to the arrest of the leader of the Florida Democratic Party and a state senator.
Tennessee losing federal reproductive care funds - Federal health officials say funding was pulled because the state is not compliant with Title X requirements.
Houston nonprofit I'll Have What She's Having expands its scope post-Roe, committing to funding 200 free IUDs and vasectomies for restaurant workers in Texas this year.
Missouri Planned Parenthood sues over transgender inquiry by state AG
Kansas House Passes Bill That Would Force Doctors to Lie to Patients About Abortion Pill
A Federal Judge Just Struck Down Obamacare’s Prevention Treatments – Access to cancer screenings, HIV drugs, and prenatal services could become a lot more expensive.
Gun Deaths to Kids Keep Rising, But State Gun Laws Can Help - Consumer Health News | HealthDay
Cardinal Health Inc is exploring a potential sale of its nuclear medicine unit as part of a larger review of its business, Bloomberg News reported on Tuesday, citing people familiar with the matter.
Obamacare Says Insurers Can’t Deny Coverage of Contraceptives. They’re Doing It Anyway. | The New Republic
Tennessee transgender bill threatens to upend Medicaid contracts - The leaders of the Tennessee Legislature aim to ban Medicaid contracts with health insurance companies that cover gender-affirming care, not just in the Volunteer State but anywhere in the U.S.
GOP lawmaker ‘very sad’ Utah parent used his law to request ‘sex-ridden’ Bible be removed from school
Most trans adults say transitioning made them more satisfied, Washington Post-KFF poll says - The Washington Post
Florida Republican Behind ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Bill Pleads Guilty To COVID Relief Fraud - TPM – Talking Points Memo
Miguel Luna Perez can pursue ADA claim, Supreme Court rules - The ruling said a young Michigan man can pursue an Americans with Disabilities Act claim while seeking via the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.
Georgia county said it was too costly to spend $10,000 a year on health cover for trans employees. It spent $1.2 million fighting it, lost, and has to pay anyway.
Republicans Race to Block Abortion-Rights Ballot Measures- Reversing many years of rhetoric demanding popular control of abortion policy and other cultural hot-button issues, the anti-abortion movement and their Republican allies are now trying to make it harder to place pro-choice initiatives on ballots.
Jackson dissents in abortion case - The newest justice objected as SCOTUS wiped out an appeals court’s decision on minors’ rights to terminate pregnancy.
The Affordable Care Act has significantly reduced racial disparities in healthcare access, report says - CBS News
House GOP zeroes in on transgender health care - While the legislation would likely die in the Senate, if it gets a vote on the House floor it sets the stage for Republicans to take a national stance on gender-affirming care.
Why should Ohio Senate Bill 83 be stopped. What can be done at Ohio State?
Proposed Florida Laws Use 'Genocidal Rhetoric' to Attack Trans People, Legal Experts Say
A Texas man has filed a wrongful-death lawsuit against three women who allegedly helped his ex-wife obtain abortion pills and terminate her pregnancy.
How Obamacare Enabled a Christian Health Care Cash Grab Capitalizing on the pressure to pass the Affordable Care Act, a conservative lobbyist created an exception for faith-based health coverage, opening the door for “bad actors.”
People Are Misreading the Covid Lab Leak Reports - Two government agencies have now concluded that the Covid-19 pandemic originated in an accidental leak from a lab. But paradoxically, they also point to a natural origin.
80 Former Congress Members Mishandled Classified Documents
For Young People on Medicare, a Hysterectomy Sometimes Is More Affordable Than Birth Control
The US Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit will hear oral arguments Tuesday on whether West Virginia’s Medicaid program can lawfully refuse to pay for gender-affirming surgeries.
988 Suicide Prevention Line Ramps Up LGBTQI+ Chat, Text Services The 988 suicide prevention services hotline is rolling out 24/7 text message and chat services for LGBTQI+ youth, building on a pilot program launched amid a mental health crisis
Column: A transgender patient's lawsuit against Kaiser is a front for the conservative war on LGBTQ rights. A transgender patient says Kaiser forced her to transition from male to female. Here's what that's really about.
South Carolina woman arrested in 2023, accused of self-managed abortion in 2021
Warren Report Exposes Insurance Industry Ploy to 'Scam Millions of Seniors' - Private insurance giants are offering luxury vacations and other incentives for agents to "push seniors into the most expensive Medigap plans," the Massachusetts senator found.
We Have a Real UFO Problem. And It’s Not Balloons - America’s fixation on the recent objects floating over the country overlooks a much more serious problem with advanced technology aircraft that we can’t explain.
A new analysis released Monday shows that insurance giants are benefiting hugely from the accelerating privatization of Medicare and Medicaid, which for-profit companies have infiltrated via government programs such as Medicare Advantage.
Activists Aim for Supreme Court With Local Abortion Bans in Blue States - "activists say their ultimate goal is to set up legal battles between municipal and state governments that could land before a sympathetic U.S. Supreme Court"
Private Health Care Companies Are Eating the American Economy - A new report from Wendell Potter at the Center for Health and Democracy examines just how the private insurance market makes its money—and how American health care is worse off for it.
Texas and Florida Introduce Bills Aiming to Ban Healthcare for Trans Adults ; They join a growing list of states whose attacks on trans healthcare reach beyond those under 18.
Addiction to processed foods found in 13 percent of Americans over 50 - Addiction to highly processed foods was found to be more common among adults 50 to 64 than those 65 to 80.
McKinsey Wants Poor People to Pay Those Damn Hospital Bills - For-profit hospitals provide inferior care. But they make more money. And now, nonprofits want to hop on the gravy train.
Fox News Weaponizes the East Palestine Train Derailment for the White Grievance Crowd – The same people who hate on Democrats for making "everything about race" are once again race-baiting.
Researchers at Case Western Reserve University are making strides to combat the deadly fungus Candida auris by developing a new treatment thanks to a 3 million dollar grant from the National Institutes of Health.
'They want you to die as soon as possible': Doctor issues PSA about 'the truth' of health insurance companies - US Today News
Just....goddamn it. Turmoil in courts on gun laws in wake of justices' ruling | AP News
The chronic stress of structural racism and discrimination damages brain circuits and mental health.
Republicans want to restore 'dignity' for millions of Americans on food stamps by cutting their benefits even more
Childbirth is far more dangerous for women than the abortion pill, American Medical Association tells the Texas judge weighing mifepristone ban
High drug prices are not justified by industry's research and development spending, argue experts
Messages: Officer often fed information to Proud Boys leader | AP News
A New Kentucky Bill Would Prosecute Illegal Abortions as Criminal Homicide. The bill would overturn the will of the voters, who recently rejected an anti-abortion ballot initiative.
As Abortion Measures Loom, GOP Raises New Barriers to Ballot Initiatives - GOP pushback has been building, as voters have approved a host of progressive ballot initiatives.
Oklahoma Senate passes bill banning gender-affirming care for minors
LGBTQ Texans brace for conservative session targeting books, gender-affirming care; The proposals include barring children from attending drag shows, removing "obscene" books from libraries and banning transgender athletes in college sports.
Virginia Governor Wants Law Enforcement To Have Access To Your Menstrual Data
Florida district drops CDC student survey about student health and gender identity after letter from DeSantis-backed education official | Fox News
TN GOP objects to Right To Life tugging at their leash: A legislative hearing to consider potential changes to Tennessee's no-exception abortion ban sparked unusual public remarks from House Speaker Cameron Sexton (R), who condemned a lobbyist from Right To Life for "intimidation" tactics.
DeSantis hints at doing away with Advanced Placement courses in Florida
Teen girls engulfed in violence and trauma, CDC finds - Almost 15 percent of teen girls said they were forced to have sex, a 27 percent increase over two years. Thirteen percent attempted suicide, compared with 7 percent of boys.
In Tennessee, a Medicaid mix-up could land you on a 'most wanted' list - Medicaid enrollment swelled during the pandemic. And some states are being especially aggressive at policing their rolls.
Emails expose right-wing fraudsters’ scheme to use robo calls to suppress Black voter turnout in Cleveland - cleveland.com
A cyberattack caused a nearly daylong outage of the nation's new 988 mental health helpline late last year, federal officials told The Associated Press Friday.
Ohio officials are investigating pro-Nazi home schoolers - Course materials praise Adolf Hitler and denigrate the intelligence of African Americans.
Satanists are opening an abortion clinic. It's named after Sam Alito's Mom.
All 12 health insurance companies in the individual, small group, and large group markets in Oregon failed to comply fully with the Reproductive Health Equity Act at varying levels, according to reports released Wednesday by the Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services’ Division of Financial Regulation.
The Under-the-Radar Legal Battle Protecting Health Care for Trans People – Amid a wave of attacks on trans health care, this offers a glimmer of hope.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz enshrined the right to abortion and other reproductive health care into Minnesota statutes Tuesday, signing a bill meant to ensure that the state's existing protections remain in place no matter who sits on future courts.
Nearly 27% of Louisiana state inmates are held beyond release dates, US Justice Department says | CNN Politics
A transgender woman who used changing facilities at the Xenia YMCA has been charged with three counts of public indecency in Xenia, Ohio, court records show.
Abortion, gender care legal advice now available for free in Mass., AG says The hotline, which went live at 7 a.m. Monday, can be reached by calling or texting (833) 309-6301.
'Dads Caucus': House Dems Push for Childcare, Parental Leave, Child Tax Credit
RNC urges GOP candidates to ‘go on offense’ on abortion in 2024 - The Republican National Committee passed a resolution pushing the strictest antiabortion legislation possible.
The 14 Hottest Food Mascots That Are, Themselves, a Snack -- Look away, Tucker Carlson.
The Cruel Tyranny of Sick Notes - Your boss asking for a doctor’s note is more about controlling labor than worker health.
Women in the 16 states with the most restrictive abortion laws, including Tennessee, are more than three times more likely to die during pregnancy, childbirth or soon after giving birth, a recent report found.
The U.S. has seen more mass shootings than days so far in 2023, according to the Gun Violence Archive.
Federal judge could decide as soon as February to yank abortion pill nationwide – A Trump-appointed judge could decide as soon as February whether to force the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to pull approval of the abortion pill.
A New York consultant who reportedly published false news articles about political figures has created a website called the San Francisco Inquirer, which is designed as a local news site but appears to be an effort to pressure federal lawmakers into supporting the consultant's client, a Bay Area-based tribe.
Most Abortion Bans Include Exceptions. In Practice, Few Are Granted. - The New York Times Rape victims and patients with complicated pregnancies are confronting the limits of state abortion laws.
Inside CNET’s AI-powered SEO money machine - The Verge
Transgender people in rural America struggle to find doctors willing or able to provide care - Many health professionals in rural areas don't know how to provide gender-affirming care, leaving transgender patients with few options.
Post-Dobbs, pathologists who study pregnancy loss walk a thin line. Placentas can hold important insights into pregnancy loss. Pathologists are worried about how law enforcement might misuse that information.
Intermittent fasting may not be as helpful for losing weight as once thought, study finds | CNN
The results of a study examining teens and social media use "establishes correlation, not causation, between participants’ neural patterns and their social media behavior. So it’s not clear whether checking these apps more frequently leads to greater sensitivity to feedback, or if young people who are more sensitive to feedback are also more prone to scrolling their social feeds. The study also doesn’t take a position on whether greater sensitivity to social feedback is inherently positive or negative."
The state of anti-LGBTQ legislation in Tennessee - Tennessee passed the second-highest amount of anti-LGBTQ legislation in the nation last year, behind only Texas.
Tennessee is cutting funding to HIV prevention, detection and treatment programs that are not affiliated with metro health departments as of May 31.
Benefits of gender-affirming hormones for teens persist, study finds. The results augment a substantial body of research that shows gender-affirming care improves mental health.
Coastal and politically progressive states have passed stronger paid sick and family leave policies, but many workers in rural America are left out, facing tough decisions when choosing between caring for themselves or sick family members or keeping their jobs.
A transgender doctor in Louisiana is facing financial hardship and may have to close due to insurance companies that have refused to reimburse her for patient care using her legal name and insist on using their deadname.
Calling Female Government Leaders By Their First Names Is Gender Bias (From Forbes, which is why it's notable.)
Getting abortion medication online is easier than ever thanks to regulatory changes. The practice is pushing the boundaries of the traditional doctor-patient relationship.
Caregivers of people living with dementia are treated negatively by others and face discrimination, finds a new study led by UCL researchers.
Demanding employees turn on their webcams is a human rights violation, Dutch Court rules • TechCrunch
Transgender Louisiana doctor says she was denied insurance payments due to name change
US Law Used To Separate Immigrant Families Ruled Unconstitutional, Discriminatory Against Latinos.
“I want to fight”: LGBTQ Texans ready for legislative session as GOP lawmakers target them in dozens of bills
Study: 1 in 4 adults with chronic pain turning to cannabis |More than a quarter of U.S. adults suffering from chronic pain have turned to using cannabis to manage their discomfort, according to a new study published in JAMA Open Network
Texas lawmakers move to restrict transgender health care in 2023 - The move to curb access to gender affirming care and medications have drawn criticism from activist groups like Equality Texas.
States target transgender health care in first bills of 2023 - After a midterm election and record flow of anti-transgender legislation last year, Republican state lawmakers this year are zeroing in on questions of bodily autonomy with new proposals to limit gender-affirming health care and abortion access.
Maryland hospital violated Affordable Care Act in denying medical care to trans patient, court rules | The University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center violated federal law when it refused to provide gender-affirming surgical care to a transgender man because of his gender identity, a federal court ruled Friday. Jesse Hammons, a transgender man diagnosed with gender dysphoria, was denied a hysterectomy to remove his uterus in 2020
After Jan. 6, numerous corporations said their PACs would stop or pause contributions to those who objected to the election results. It didn't last long.
South Carolina abortion ruling: State Supreme Court protects reproductive rights.
Pregnant inmates claim Arizona prisons induced labor against their will - Medical records show three pregnant women were induced before their due dates. They claim they weren't given a choice.
An investigation of the collection policies of more than 500 U.S. hospitals found that many will aggressively pursue patients who cannot pay their bills.
Trump judge’s rollback of birth control rights forces Texas clinics to turn away teens who now need consent to get birth control
Newly released records show top DeSantis adviser used private email and alias to coordinate migrant flights - POLITICO
By Eliminating Requirement for Animal Testing, FDA Modernization Act Allows Faster, More Cost-effective Drug Development
‘Morning after’ pill label changed to clarify it does not cause abortion - The drug works mainly by delaying ovulation, or possibly by preventing fertilization. regulators said.
Have a safe trip: Oregon trains magic mushroom facilitators - At a woodsy retreat center in Oregon, some 30 men and women are seated or lying down, masks covering their eyes and listening to serene music. They are among the first crop of students being trained how to accompany patients tripping on psilocybin.
The Story of Scrotie, the Dick-and-Balls Hockey Mascot That Could. In addition to being created by the FREAKING FOUNDER OF AIRBNB, Scrotie completely revitalized the Rhode Island School of Design’s miserable hockey team and gave fans something big to root for.
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois violated federal anti-discrimination law by excluding gender-affirming medical services from coverage under its self-insured health plans, a federal court in Tacoma, Wash., ruled.
A protest at an all-ages drag show in Texas turned into a confrontation between neo-Nazis and left-wing gun groups this Saturday, The Dallas Morning News reported.
Anti-abortion US priest Frank Pavone defrocked by Vatican | Vatican | The Guardian
State Report Says Most Pregnancy-related Deaths In Texas Were Preventable And Disproportionately Affected Black Women.
Texas LGBT youth report high rate of suicidal thoughts, difficulty getting needed care
Tech Firms Are Giving Money to Election Deniers Again: Companies suspended contributions to lawmakers who refused to certify Biden’s win, but reversed course for the midterm elections
Hospitals and providers in 21 different states have faced online harassment for providing gender-affirming care to children in recent months, with the online attacks sometimes escalating into offline harassment and threats of violence, according to a new report from the Human Rights Campaign.
Report: Maternal Mortality Rates Higher in States With Abortion Bans
Most registered voters in Tennessee want exceptions for rape or incest in the state's sweeping abortion ban , but they largely don't know the specifics of what's in the law as it stands today, according to new Vanderbilt University polling.
Investigation reveals telehealth startups sent sensitive health data to big tech companies
Texas doctor continues treating transgender youths after legal win
Appeals court rules transgender care and transition infringes on religious freedom; Catholic health systems and organizations won their case against the Department of Health and Human Services.
The future of the Biden administration’s efforts to prohibit LGBTQ discrimination in health care is at stake after a Trump-appointed judge ruled that the Affordable Care Act defines sex narrowly.
Multiple states have issued total or partial bans on transgender surgeries and drugs for minors amid the ongoing debate about "gender-affirming care" for young people.
LGBTQ suicide prevention efforts are in line for Biden administration funding boosts as conservative state lawmakers launch legislative and political attacks that health experts say compromise queer and transgender mental health.
Anti-trans activists are using ‘mirror propaganda’. Here’s how to spot it People claiming to be ‘silenced’ are being featured in national mainstream media platforms. There’s a word for that
The state board would continue to exist, as required by the state constitution, but would be relegated to oversight of teacher licenses, staff conduct and school territory transfers. The state superintendent would serve as an adviser to the director.
Elon Musk Has Outfitted Twitter’s Headquarters With Bedrooms For Employees; “It’s not a good look,” one source said. “It’s yet another unspoken sign of disrespect."
Employers Use Patient Assistance Programs to Offset Their Own Costs |Some insurers and employers are tapping into assistance programs meant for individual patients.
The Food and Drug Administration needs to prioritize a health messaging campaign to ease gay and bisexual men into donating blood, medical experts say, after the organization announced its plan to lift restrictions.
Biden Signs Medical Marijuana Research Bill - President Joe Biden turns the Medical Marijuana Research Bill into law, changing how American scientists can do research on marijuana.
HHS issues guidance on the use of online tracking tools in healthcare - The agency issued a bulletin clarifying that a notice of pixel use does not permit PHI disclosure, and when HIPAA-compliant authorizations for pixels are required.
President Joe Biden on Wednesday pledged to give Native Americans a stronger voice in federal affairs, promising at the first in-person summit on tribal affairs in six years that he will bolster tribal consultations, inclusion of Indigenous knowledge in decision-making and funding for communities struggling with the impacts of climate change.
An Oklahoma hairstylist is pushing a ballot proposal he wrote that would make abortion access a constitutional right in his deeply red state.
Bats use same techniques as death metal singers to vocalize, study finds | CNN
Civil rights groups urge feds to investigate anti-trans policies in Texas schools - The policies ban books that reference transgender people, as well as the use of gender-congruent restrooms.
Marriage date removed from gay couple's tombstone at Christian cemetery in Dayton, Ohio: "Somebody just decided that doesn't count," the surviving husband said.
The Tennessee Department of Children's Services is stashing kids in state custody, many with disabilities, in hospitals for up to eight months.
Methodist Hospital (TN) cancelling surgery for transgender adults; ACLU to take up the issue
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois won't cover gender-affirming care for a teenager covered by a Catholic health system's self-funded employee health plan. The insurer  now faces a class-action lawsuit alleging it violated federal anti-discrimination law.
Half of all Americans now die in hospice care. Easy money and a lack of regulation transformed a crusade to provide death with dignity into a $22 billion industry rife with fraud and exploitation.
A Kansas judge has blocked the state's ban on prescribing abortion pills via telemedicine, a move that could expand access to abortion.
Georgia high court reinstates ban on abortions after 6 weeks - The Georgia Supreme Court on Wednesday reinstated the state’s ban on abortions after roughly six weeks of pregnancy, abruptly ending access to later abortions that had resumed days earlier.
Pastor Greg Locke spreads false stolen election myth and covid misinformation - The Washington Post
California law will provide health insurance subsidies for workers during labor disputes – Orange County Register
Oregon Governor Pardons 45,000 People Convicted on Marijuana Charges - Governor Kate Brown’s pardon applies to people convicted for possession of an ounce or less of marijuana before 2016.
Study shows that as states legalized marijuana, alcohol use increased between 2010 and 2019 by 0.9 percentage point among the entire U.S. population.
Doctors Should Break the Law to Offer Abortions Sometimes, Says New Guidance From Medical Leaders "Attempting to comply with reckless government interference...is dangerous to the health of our patients," argues the American Medical Association.
Conservative group sues FDA to revoke approval of abortion pill - The Washington Post
Joshua Gage reviews That Which Cannot Be Undone, a collection of Ohio horror stories edited by Jess Landry, exclusively for Cemetery Dance. (I have a story in this book)
Obamacare discrimination protections don’t apply to LGBT patients, Texas judge rules
Thousands of smartphone applications in Apple and Google's online stores contain computer code developed by a technology company, Pushwoosh, that presents itself as based in the United States, but is actually Russian
Women who contact abortion clinics online may have their personal info shared - Most clinics use third-party trackers that pass women's private information on to others.
Typical Person Must Now Work 64 Hours to Afford Rent: Chart
These 20 Churches Supported Political Candidates. Experts Say They Violated Federal Law.
Post-‘Roe,’ Contraceptive Failures Carry Bigger Stakes - Depending on the contraception method, typical-use error rates can add up to hundreds of thousands of unplanned pregnancies each year.
Clarence Thomas may destroy native children’s rights based on an originalism lie. It’s important to understand that history to see how wrong the plaintiffs’ originalist argument is.
Ireland is making transgender people a protected class in hate crimes law - LGBTQ Nation
Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo latest comments on an anti-vaxx podcast are part of a litany of dubious claims that have alarmed public health officials.
Abortion misinformation targeting the Latino community in both English and Spanish has been ramping up ahead of the midterm elections, experts say.
Abortion clinic that opened days after Roe fell is inundated
An Indianapolis doctor who performed an abortion on a 10-year-old rape victim from Ohio is suing Indiana's attorney general, seeking to block him from using allegedly “frivolous" consumer complaints to issue subpoenas seeking patients' confidential medical records.
More than half of Americans aged 50 and up are helping an older adult manage tasks.
Russians Used a US Firm to Funnel Funds to GOP in 2018. Dems Say the FEC Let Them Get Away With It. – Mother Jones
Psychedelic 'magic mushroom' drug may ease some depression
A new survey has determined that nearly half of all young people in the workforce are in search of a better job opportunity.
We Thought These Animals Were Silent. Scientists Just Found Their Voices : ScienceAlert
Mysterious Object May Be a 'Strange Star' Made Out of Quarks, Scientists Say : ScienceAlert
Study Suggests Spins of 'Brain Water' Could Mean Our Minds Use Quantum Computation : ScienceAlert
Study: Most teens who start puberty suppression continue gender-affirming care : NPR
Ultra-MAGA 'Hot Babe' who claimed Obama is an Illuminati lizard turns out to be a Chinese spy - Raw Story - Celebrating 18 Years of Independent Journalism
For women in Texas and Louisiana, travel times to the nearest abortion facility increased to over seven hours following the Dobbs v. Jackson’s Women’s Health Organization decision.
HHS Seeks to Prevent Discrimination by Clinical Algorithms
Health insurance companies have disclosed trillions of negotiated rates for medical care. Researchers and software developers say the data are nearly impossible to analyze.
In Health Care, We Need Data Orchestration, Not Necessarily Unification - Each part of the healthcare ecosystem adds value and meaningful information to understand a person’s whole health.
This Open Enrollment Season, Look Out for Health Insurance That Seems Too Good to Be True | Kaiser Health News
Study Suggests That Flu Vaccinations May Cut Usage Of Antibiotics, Helping Mitigate Antimicrobial Resistance.
Colorado among states opting out of CDC's Youth Risk Behavior surveys - Colorado, Florida, and Idaho will not participate in a key part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Youth Risk Behavior surveys that reaches more than 80,000 students.
Health care giant confirms $15M settlement — two days after denying it - Ohio Capital Journal
Abortion bans pave way for birth control, marriage restrictions - Republicans and the far right are coming for more than abortion rights. That shouldn't just worry Democrats come Election Day.
Google Case Before High Court Could Reshape Internet Economy - The tech industry fears legal rulings could weaken the liability shield that allowed internet platforms to flourish.
Some providers have stopped gender-affirming care as politicians seek to restrict procedures—and as they face violent threats. Other providers, such as Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Tennessee, are under pressure to follow suit.
Outgoing senators backing US recognition for 2 state tribes - Testifying before Congress, Chief Framon Weaver said his Alabama-based tribe, with roots dating back to the 1830s, held a distinction no one else wanted when it came to being recognized by the U.S.
Anti-Semitic signs show up around Jacksonville: Local leaders condemning these actions – Action News Jax
NC Treasurer Report Shows Hospitals Profiting From Medicare (Though The Hospitals Disagree)
People of color less likely to receive Paxlovid and other Covid-19 treatments, according to CDC study | CNN
Oregon voters are being asked to decide whether the state should be the first in the nation to amend its constitution to explicitly declare that affordable health care is a fundamental human right.
Why More and More Girls Are Hitting Puberty Early - A pandemic-era rise in early puberty may help physicians to better understand its causes.
97% of young employees are burned out - There's a wellbeing crisis building, and it's HR's job to help them adapt to new work culture
As controversy grows around the use of Facebook Pixel code and similar tracking tools that harvest sensitive health and other personal data of consumers, so does
A study found liberal policies were linked to lower mortality among working-age adults, while conservative policies were linked to more deaths.
Gay Parents Ask: Unfair Denial Or Discrimination by Major Health Insurer? – NBC Chicago
Some of the nation’s largest insurers and pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) impose coverage exclusions and other restrictions on birth control products, contrary to an Affordable Care Act (ACA) requirement, according to a House investigation.
The crisis pregnancy center next door: How taxpayer money intended for poor families is funding a growing anti-abortion movement | CNN
Bidens host first major Diwali celebration with Kamala Harris at the White House - ABC News
Corporate America lobbies up in support of same-sex marriage - Businesses are pushing for passage of legislation to add same-sex and interracial marriage protections into law.
Study Suggests Shorter Duration of Radiation Therapy is Effective for High-Risk Prostate Cancer
Two right-wing operatives pleaded guilty on Monday in Cleveland to single felony counts of telecommunications fraud for having placed thousands of false robocalls in Ohio that told people they could be arrested or be forced to receive vaccinations based on information they submitted in votes by mail.
Taking Prescribed Opioids Tied to Low Rates of Illicit Drug Use
The world is running out of helium. Helium is the only element cold enough to keep MRI machines cool enough to function. Without it, doctors lose a valuable imaging tool.
Payers could save $13.6B annually by covering medically-tailored meals, study finds - MedCity News
Top Tennessee Republicans are vowing they'll push to enact some of the strictest anti-transgender policies in the United States
Largest study to date confirms overlap between autism and gender diversity | Spectrum | Autism Research News
Two deaf patients were unable to rescue their disability bias claims against a Modesto, Calif., hospital,as the Ninth Circuit denied their petition for a panel rehearing of their case.
Judicial elections in five states are more important than ever, with abortion, voting rights and gerrymandering at stake.
Kemp receives funds from Centene, known for Medicaid overbilling... and $84K after he vetoed a law that would have regulated them.
What a pregnancy actually looks like before 10 weeks – in pictures (It doesn't look like anything, BTW)
CT, MRI prices skewed by 'flawed' employer-backed insurance: The average maximum negotiated price for a brain CT scan was as high as 17.9 times more than the minimum price offered in the same hospital.
Chemical hair-straightening linked to uterine cancer, study warns Black women - The Washington Post
Top Republicans Keep Talking About Plans To Cut Medicare And Social Security; Republicans keep talking about their plans to hold the debt ceiling hostage to extract cuts to Medicare and Social Security — despite the popularity of those programs.
Liberal Group: Democrats Should Go Beyond Abortion To Beat ‘MAGA Republicans’ | HuffPost Latest News
The covert abortion network that could upend GOP plans for a post-Roe America - The Washington Post
Column: Think food inflation is bad now? Wait till Kroger and Albertsons merge
Pharmacy benefit managers inflate drug prices and decrease competition while consumers pay the price. Does the FTC have the medicine to fix it? - MedCity News
Planned Parenthood asks N. Carolina court to let more health workers provide abortions | Reuters
Doctors challenging HHS transgender policy win class certification | Reuters
The 3 companies winning hybrid work, per WFH expert Nick Bloom | Fortune
A top Indiana lawyer on Friday questioned the validity of a lawsuit brought by a group of residents who argue that the state's abortion ban violates their religious freedoms.
Over half of adolescents and young adults don't receive prompt follow-up care after being hospitalized or visiting the emergency room for a mental health crisis, new research shows.
Northwestern study shows gender-affirming surgery benefits in youth
The Medicare Advantage Trade-Off: Saving Money, Losing Access | Beneficiaries may spend less on premiums, but care delays are common. Do worse outcomes follow?
Time to Rein in the Drug-Industry Middlemen who are Exploiting Patients in Need
Post-Roe, non-pregnant people are being denied medications over 'hypothetical' babies
$100M Ad Campaign Aims to Make Jesus the ‘Biggest Brand in Your City’
This is cool - getting educators to learn about other professions - EQWIP educators tour local business and industry sites
BMI: The Mismeasure of Weight and the Mistreatment of Obesity | Kaiser Health News
Federal judge upholds Florida Medicaid ban on covering gender-affirming care - POLITICO
Abortion: 'Heartbreaking' stories go untold, doctors say, as employers 'muzzle' them | CNN
Joe Biden is too timid. It is time to legalise cocaine | The Economist
Hackers are exploiting the very security tools providers use to protect themselves, HHS warns - MedCity News
The Supreme Court's California pork regulation case has consequences for abortion.
Marijuana Reform Advocates Worry Biden Administration Won’t Decriminalize It | HuffPost Latest News
At least half of all US healthcare administrative spending “does not contribute to health outcomes in any discernible way”
Analysis Finds 'Deep Inequities' in Children's Health Coverage | HealthLeaders Media
Many Patients Can't Afford Health Costs Even With Insurance | The Pew Charitable Trusts
Spread of Catholic hospitals restricts abortion, birth control access - The Washington Post
NYT: Medicare Advantage rife with fraud
Wildfire Smoke May Carry Deadly Fungi Long Distances
VUMC responds to conservative outrage over pediatric transgender clinic
Patient billed $6,000 for a urine drug test. Now she’s suing the hospital company
At least 66 US clinics have halted abortions, institute says
Victims of sexual violence often left with overwhelming medical bills after emergency care - ABC News
Gov. Stitt signs bill to prevent gender transition services at OU hospital
LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus asks HHS to bolster protections for transgender health care – The Hill
Medical groups call on DOJ to investigate threats targeting gender-affirming care – The Hill
Pay gap persists for top-earning female physicians, study finds
Physician Bias May Prevent Quality Care for Patients With Disabilities
Disney Delivers Magic to Kids With Special Needs, Launches New Adaptive Roleplay Costumes | Parent Herald
Would-be parents postpone pregnancies as Texas abortion ban impacts emergency care
Nashville turns focus of Planned Parenthood grant away from abortion
After Far-Right Harassment, Trans People Are Fighting to Keep Their Health Care – Rolling Stone
Air pollution exposure increases risk of COVID hospitalization, study suggests - WTOP News
Approximately 1 in 8 patients with COVID-19 experience long COVID
House passes bill addressing mental health concerns among students, families, educators | The Hill
Vaping Is Far Less Risky Than Smoking and Helps People Quit, Says UK Report
Why your car insurance could cause you to get turned away from urgent care : Shots - Health News : NPR
Jury Awards Trans Deputy Damages In Transition Surgery Suit - Law360
OU Health ceasing some gender care after funds threatened
Female Docs Rarely Earn Highest Drug, Device Payouts: Study
Health systems boost benefits to attract low-wage workers
Bariatric Surgery Ups Epilepsy Risk | MedPage Today
Patients face barriers to routine care as doctors warn of ripple effects from broad abortion bans - POLITICO
Virtual drug screen finds possible antidepressants in LSD-like molecules
22% of eligible young women have not undergone a mammogram yet
Telehealth better than in-person visits on some quality measures: study
40% of Americans Can’t Afford to See Their Doctors - TheStreet
Watchdog report details distress of migrant children housed at Fort Bliss | The Hill
Pause on Ohio 'heartbeat' abortion ban extended to Oct. 12
Inspector general audit: ICE wasted $17 million on hotels to not house illegal foreign nationals
U. of Idaho may stop providing birth control - "Employees could be charged with a felony and fired if they appear to promote abortion"
FDA Releases Guidance on Ethnics for Pediatric Clinical Trials
Embedded Bias: How Medical Records Sow Discrimination | Kaiser Health News
Health care startup takes gynecology for Gen Z on the road
In GOP legislatures, a gender divide emerges over abortion
Texas vow to 'eliminate all rapists' rings hollow at clinics
Medical coding creates barriers to care for transgender patients
Baylor St. Luke's is losing money with lower prices and higher quality, showing what's wrong with US health care
East Baton Rouge Students Say They Were ‘Duped’ Into Attending Twisted Religious Event
Health apps share your concerns with advertisers. HIPAA can’t stop it. - The Washington Post
People of Color with Long COVID Face Uphill Battle to Be Heard - Scientific American
Ohio's new abortion law forces doctor to fight to protect her patient's life - CNN
DOJ will defend Alabama VA doctors threatened with abortion prosecutions - The Washington Post
What if doctors could write prescriptions for adequate housing? More than anything else, it might improve a person's overall health.
DeSantis Admits Mass Migration Not Really A Big Problem In Florida Right Now | HuffPost Latest News
These male politicians are pushing for women who receive abortions to be punished with prison time | CNN Politics
HHS Grants $3 Million for Black Youth Mental Health Initiative
Hospital financing in black and white (structural racism in healthcare)
Meta's company’s pixel tracking tool was collecting details about patients’ doctor’s appointments, prescriptions, and health conditions on hospital websites.
Voter Purges May Be Illegal 90 Days Before an Election — Republicans Are Trying Anyway
Yeshiva University halts ALL clubs after SCOTUS says they must recognize a LGBTQ group
Marijuana Retail Licenses in New York Are Going First to Those Convicted of Drug Crimes - WSJ
Trans Kids Finally Scored a Victory in Texas – Mother Jones
Native American Church Leaders Ask Congress For Funds To Support Peyote Cultivation And Preservation
New Abortion Laws Jeopardize Cancer Treatment for Pregnant Patients | Kaiser Health News
Danielle Walker, Black W.V. legislator, stands up for abortion rights - The Washington Post
Housing Instability Top Social Risk Factor for Cancer Patients, UCSD Finds
Sexual assault victims billed for hospital exams that should be free
No Abortion Access for 40 Percent of Female Troops, Study Finds - Government Executive
Daily multivitamin use slowed cognitive aging
Lindsey Graham’s Abortion Bill Will Not Loosen Restrictions Anywhere, Only Increase Them
Ohio's six-week abortion ban temporarily blocked by legal challenge | Reuters
U.S. FDA to review Perrigo's birth control pill for OTC use in November | Reuters
Millions of People Have Entered Modern Slavery Since 2016
Medical Coding Creates Barriers to Care for Transgender Patients | California Healthline
Opinion | Republicans make their Dobbs woes worse - The Washington Post
It's not just about money. Unions fighting for better schedules, safety and work conditions - CNN
Report: More than 11M middle-income seniors won’t be able to afford long-term care by 2033 - MedCity News
Hospitals Divert (Poorest) Primary Care Patients to Health Center ‘Look-Alikes’ to Boost Finances
Adverse Childhood Experience Patterns Tied to Premature Death
Forehead thermometers may be less accurate at detecting fevers in Black people, study finds - CNN
Michigan GOP leaders encourage rule breaking at poll worker training session - CNNPolitics
Schumer announces same-sex marriage vote - POLITICO
Inflation Reduction Act pushes IRS to pursue free TurboTax competitor - The Washington Post
Startup Choix Will Sell Abortion Pills to Patients Who Aren’t Pregnant In Some States
Top scientists join forces to study leading theory behind long COVID | Reuters
Texas judge deems Obamacare HIV prevention drug mandate unlawful | Reuters
Vitamin D Failed to Stop COVID, Other Respiratory Infections | MedPage Today
Stress, anxiety or depression may increase long Covid risk: study
California lawmakers protect workers who use cannabis at home - The Washington Post
India and China clear needle-free COVID-19 vaccines
Walk this number of steps each day to cut your risk of dementia | CNN
Medical Education Has 'Gone Woke' -- That's a Good Thing | MedPage Today
Bipartisan ‘DANK Cannabis Research’ Bill
Libs of TikTok blamed for threats on children's hospitals - The Washington Post
Greg Abbott: Texas governor says rape victims can take Plan B morning-after pill
U.S. veterans agency to offer abortions in cases of rape, health risks | Reuters
Telehealth Helped Reduce Opiod Overdoses During Pandemic
Ultraprocessed Foods Tied to Risk for CRC, Death From Heart Disease
Fauci Warns of a Bad Flu Season Brewing as He Nears Office Exit
California bill to make vasectomies cheaper goes to governor
Federal court blocks ruling limiting voting accessibility for people with disabilities | The Hill
California may act as US refuge for transgender youth
Argentine woman's affordable chemo cap offers hope by preventing hair loss | Reuters
Lawsuits over coronavirus conditions in jail show fleeting nature of change - The Washington Post
Indiana abortion clinics sue to block ban set to take effect
UN experts warn of impact of abortion bans on US minorities
U.S. plans to move COVID vaccines, treatments to private markets in 2023 | Reuters
Hackers have laid siege to U.S. health care and a tiny HHS office is buckling under the pressure - POLITICO
Opinion | Leaked audio of billionaire GOP donor Steve Wynn hands Democrats a weapon - The Washington Post
Viral video reinforces growing GOP political dilemma on abortion - The Washington Post
'Pre-bunking' shows promise in fight against misinformation
LGBTQ+ candidates win in Florida in aftermath of ‘Don’t Say Gay’ – The Hill
Cyber agency highlights emerging threats from quantum computing | The Hill
U.S. judge blocks Idaho abortion ban in emergencies; Texas restrictions allowed | Reuters
A Michigan town voted to defund its library. The fight started with Gender Queer: a Memoir - The Washington Post
Facebook and Twitter take down u.s. influence campaign about Ukraine - The Washington Post
Yelp to add more flags to anti-abortion pregnancy centers
1 in 3 veterans say they’ve been arrested: research | The Hill
U.S. lawmakers unveil bill to help news media negotiate with Google, Facebook | Reuters
HUD Secretary on homebuyers of color: ‘We lose great wealth during the appraisal process’ | The Hill
Your first brush with coronavirus could affect how a fall booster works - The Washington Post
Orbital Reef passes NASA review - SpaceNews
American Academy of Pediatrics, AT&T launch tools to help families decide if kids are cellphone ready - CBS Miami
Copied voting systems files were shared with Trump supporters, election deniers - The Washington Post
NBC News poll: 57% of voters say investigations into Trump should continue
Judge: Idaho abortion ban seems to conflict with federal law