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Asthma Sufferers Could Be at Greater Risk if Trump Cuts Health Program
Esther Bejarano’s son was 11 months old when asthma landed him inhh the hospital. She didn’t…
New Rules for Waiving Meal Breaks in Washington Health Care Facilities
Some Washington healthcare employers will be subject to new requirements for meal and rest breaks starting…
Native Americans Hurt by Federal Health Cuts, Despite RFK Jr.’s Promises of Protection
WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. — Navajo Nation leaders took turns talking with the U.S. government’s top health…
Public health alert issued for chicken soup products sold nationwide
The soup contains wheat, an undeclared allergen By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs May 28, 2025 FSIS…
Bill With Billions in Health Program Cuts Passes House
The Host With only a single vote to spare, the House passed a controversial budget bill…
Trump’s Team Cited Safety in Limiting Covid Shots. Patients, Health Advocates See More Risk.
Larry Saltzman has blood cancer. He’s also a retired doctor, so he knows getting covid-19 could…
3 Things to Watch on Mental Health in Trump’s Early Budget Proposals
Since President Donald Trump released his 2026 budget blueprint in early May, calling for $163 billion…
How the Trump Administration Aims To Slash Health Care Spending
Health care has proved a vulnerable target for the firehose of cuts and policy changes President…
GOP Poised To Cut Billions in Health Benefits
The Host Julie Rovner KFF Health News @jrovner @julierovner.bsky.social Read Julie’s stories. Julie Rovner is chief…
Health alert issued for chicken and bacon wraps
The products may be contaminated by listeria By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs May 15, 2025 The…
Mental Health and Substance Misuse Treatment Is Increasingly a Video Chat or Phone Call Away
More Californians are talking to their therapists through a video screen or by phone than in…
Newsom’s Pitch as He Seeks to Pare Down Immigrant Health Care: ‘We Have To Adjust’
SACRAMENTO — Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday proposed that California roll back health care for immigrants…
Wellness rebrand of energy drinks sparks health concerns
Caffeine, taurine, and other additives may contribute to heart issues and other side effects By Truman…
After Promising Universal Health Care, California Governor Must Reconsider Immigrant Coverage
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Gov. Gavin Newsom didn’t expect to be reckoning with another health care crisis.…
Trump Team Faces Key Legal Decision That Could Put Mental Health Parity in Peril
The Trump administration must soon make a decision that will affect millions of Americans’ ability to…
A California Lawmaker Leans Into Her Medical Training in Fight for Health Safety Net
Christine Mai-Duc SACRAMENTO, Calif. — State Sen. Akilah Weber Pierson anticipates that California’s sprawling Medicaid program,…
Mental Health: wellbeing during divorce
Divorce can be a testing time for mental health. Detangling yours and your partner’s lives inevitably…
Canadian study links ultra-processed food to health risks
The findings support calls for broad, equitable public health strategies to improve diet By Mark Huffman…
FDA issues health alert over contaminated tattoo ink
The presence of bacteria can cause serious infection By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs May 8, 2025…