Media outlets report on news from North Carolina, California, Massachusetts, Iowa, Ohio, Missouri, Georgia, and Minnesota. SOURCE: Kaiser Health News - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
Abortion Rights Advocates Decry Oklahoma Judge’s ‘Rogue’ Decision To Allow Ban On Second-Trimester Procedure To Stand
However, Oklahoma has agreed not to enforce the ban until the state Supreme Court considers an emergency motion from the plaintiffs. Meanwhile, U.S. senators are asking Google to make sure its maps are accurately pointing users to abortion providers ... [Continue Reading]
As Opponents Predicted, ‘Right To Try’ Law Fizzles Without Drugmakers’ Buy-In
Drugmakers prefer to have their products go through the FDA approval process. “At the end of the day, [companies] control their products. It’s their property. You can pass a law saying people can try things, but unless you obligate companies to give ... [Continue Reading]
Attorneys General Discourage Use Of At-Home Rape Kits: ‘Sexual Assault Demands Real Response’
Attorneys general in at least four states have issued warnings about kits sold online that allow women to conduct their own sexual assault exam. "Proper medical attention and accurate evidence collection are of critical importance to supporting ... [Continue Reading]
In Effort To Save Other Cities’ Conversion Bans, New York City Plans To Repeal Its Own
City leaders fear that if they don't repeal the ban, the lawsuit challenging it would make it to the Supreme Court. “Obviously I didn’t want to repeal this. I don’t want to be someone who is giving in to these right-wing groups,” said New York City ... [Continue Reading]
State Highlights: California Health Official Resigns After Calling Vaccine Opponents ‘Flat-Earthers’; Judge Blocks North Dakota Law Requiring…
Media outlets report on news from California, North Dakota, Connecticut, and Maryland. SOURCE: Kaiser Health News - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
Viewpoints: Lessons On Mental Health Issues Facing Students On Campuses; Denying Immigrants Medication, Food Is Nothing But Child Abuse
Opinion writers weigh in on these health topics and others. SOURCE: Kaiser Health News - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
One Of Trickiest Factors In Treating Vets’ PTSD Is Diagnosing It. But A Promising Blood Test Could Change That.
Oftentimes soldiers and veterans with PTSD will try to hide the symptoms. But an accurate blood test would mean all troops who return from combat would get an objective screening. The blood test couldn't definitively diagnose PTSD, but it would alert ... [Continue Reading]
Listen: Health Officials Warn People To Stop Vaping
As the number of patients combating mysterious lung illnesses grows, state and federal public health officials are warning people to stay away from e-cigarettes and vape pens, especially those obtained off the streets. As of Friday, public health ... [Continue Reading]
Following Tumultuous Week, Governor And California Lawmaker Reach Agreement On Vaccination Bill
Some of the amendments sought by Gov. Gavin Newsom at the 11th hour would significantly weaken the bill, authored by state Sen. Richard Pan, but other changes would bring new scrutiny to exemptions written by doctors who have faced disciplinary ... [Continue Reading]
Faced With Paying For Pricey Gene-Therapy Treatments, Insurers Start Thinking Outside The Box
The expensive new therapies can be life-changing, but working out how to pay for them has become a pain point for the health industry. “Employers are saying, ‘I just can’t afford it,’” said CVS Health Chief Medical Officer Troy Brennan. In other ... [Continue Reading]
Civil Rights Groups Sue To Block ‘Unconscionable’ Policy That Would Allow Sick Immigrant Children To Be Deported
The Trump administration policy sparked national outrage when stories emerged about how children with cancer and other life-threatening diseases would be impacted. Advocates say that for immigrants seeking medical deferments, deportation could very ... [Continue Reading]
‘It’s So Stressful’: During Dangerous Storms Like Dorian, Elderly Often Have To Stay Put Even During Evacuations
When mandatory evacuation orders come down at popular retirement communities located all along the southeastern seaboard, the elderly might have few options. News on the health industry's response to Dorian comes from Georgia and Florida, as ... [Continue Reading]
Ultrasounds May Now Have Become The Norm, But Some Women Are Refusing Them Over Health Concerns
Experts say ultrasounds have been used to monitor pregnancy for decades, and there’s no meaningful evidence that they can cause harm to a developing fetus. But some women say they would rather trust their bodies than take the chance. In other public ... [Continue Reading]
Organoids Grown In Labs Can Now Generate Brain Waves, But Scientists Warn They’re Not Scaled-Down Baby Brains
The clusters of brain cells grown in labs might teach lessons about how brain disorders like autism are developed but researchers say there's a lot more going on in human brains than the organoids can mimic. Public health news is on infection-causing ... [Continue Reading]
New Policy To Deport Sick Children Receiving Medical Care In U.S. Provokes Outrage: ‘It’s Absolutely Immoral’
Critics have blasted the Trump administration, calling the policy a "death sentence" for the kids and other patients seeking care that would not be available to them in their home countries. “There is no national security justification for further ... [Continue Reading]
State Highlights: Four Employees Of Florida Group Home Face Charges Of Abuse Of Disabled Woman; Georgia Investigates Company Marketing Health Care…
Media outlets report on news from Florida, Georgia, New Mexico, Ohio, Texas, Connecticut, California, Louisiana, Iowa, Michigan, Massachusetts, New York, Illinois, Minnesota, Wisconsin and District of Columbia. SOURCE: Kaiser Health News - Read ... [Continue Reading]
This Chemotherapy Doctor Wants To Break All The Rules: ‘I Sweated Bullets Worrying … I Didn’t Know If It Would Work’
Instead of loading patients up with as much chemotherapy as a patient's body can take, oncologist Dr. Robert Gatenby tried a different approach. In other public health news: women caretakers, red-light deaths, nature as a cure, tattoos and allergic ... [Continue Reading]
Disaster Aid Money Earmarked To Help Hurricane-Stricken Areas Diverted Toward Funding Border Detentions
Diverting funds appropriated by Congress is permitted only in extraordinary circumstances, and Democrats disagree that the crisis at the border warrants such a decision. The move comes as Puerto Rico, which still hasn't recovered from past disasters, ... [Continue Reading]
Judge Cites Opioid ‘Menace,’ Awards Oklahoma $572M In Landmark Case
An Oklahoma judge has ruled that drugmaker Johnson & Johnson helped ignite the state’s opioid crisis by deceptively marketing painkillers and must pay $572 million to the state. Oklahoma sought $17 billion, blaming Johnson & ... [Continue Reading]
California Officials Warn Disneyland-Goers That They May Have Been Exposed To Measles By New Zealand Tourist
The California Department of Public Health said it wasn't aware of any measles cases resulting from exposure to the traveler but is continuing to investigate. Officials warned that the girl also went to other popular tourist attractions near ... [Continue Reading]