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‘Live free and die?’ The sad state of U.S. life expectancy
WASHINGTON (NPR) — Just before Christmas, federal health officials confirmed life expectancy in America had dropped for a nearly unprecedented second year in a row – down to 76 years…. Read More
West Virginia doctors work to bridge healthcare gap in rural areas
MARTINSBURG, W.Va. (NewsHour) — The healthcare gap is wider in rural America, lagging far behind the country’s urban and suburban areas. The reasons are complex and these challenges are the… Read More
The potentially deadly Candida auris fungus is spreading quickly in the U.S.
WASHINGTON (NPR) — The fungus Candida auris is becoming a more dangerous public health care threat, as the number of drug-resistant cases jumped in 2021, the Centers for Disease Control… Read More
Medicaid renewals are starting. Those who don’t reenroll could get kicked off
WASHINGTON (NPR) — Dominique Jackson has been on Medicaid for seven years. But the Columbus, Ohio, resident didn’t realize he’d have to verify his eligibility every year to keep his… Read More
Colorectal cancer is rising among Gen X, Y & Z. Here are 5 ways to protect yourself
WASHINGTON (NPR) — If you think you’re too young to get colorectal cancer, consider this: About 20,000 people in the U.S. under the age of 50 will be diagnosed this… Read More
The CDC reports maternal deaths in the U.S. spiked in 2021
WASHINGTON (NPR) — In 2021, the U.S. had one of the worst rates of maternal mortality in the country’s history, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease… Read More
Can you catch a hidden virus from a dog kiss or a cat cuddle?
WASHINGTON (NPR) — “Get ready for a silly question,” one reader wrote in response to our series on “hidden viruses” that jump from animals, like a dog or cat, to… Read More
What SNAP recipients can expect as benefits shrink in March
WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — This month, as many as 16 million American households have received a sharp reduction in the size of their benefits under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program,… Read More
An Ohio bill would require hospitals to post its prices and limit collections if they don’t
COLUMUBS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — A federal law says hospitals should be posting prices for some key services so patients can compare costs. But some Ohio lawmakers say that’s… Read More
What is Shigella, the increasingly drug-resistant bacteria the CDC is warning about?
WASHINGTON (NPR) — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention raising warning doctors and the public about an increase in extensively drug-resistant (XDR) cases of Shigella, a highly transmissible bacteria… Read More
Angry East Palestine residents confront Norfolk Southern over health fears
EAST PALESTINE, Ohio (AP) — Residents who say they’re still suffering from illnesses nearly a month after a train carrying toxic chemicals derailed in Ohio confronted the railroad’s operator Thursday at a town… Read More
What’s causing current shortages of baby formula and medicine for kids?
WASHINGTON (NewsHour) — From baby formula to children’s medicine, parents are being battered by a wave of shortages. Chabeli Carrazana, economy reporter for The 19th, joins NewsHour’s Ali Rogin to discuss… Read More
A doctor near East Palestine, Ohio, details the main thing he’s watching for now
EAST PALESTINE, Ohio (NPR) — Health concerns are lingering in East Palestine, Ohio, after a train carrying hazardous chemicals derailed on February 3. Residents were temporarily evacuated from the area… Read More
The maker of Enfamil recalls 145,000 cans of infant formula over bacteria risks
WASHINGTON (NPR) — One of the dominant infant formula manufacturers in the U.S. is recalling two batches of its popular Enfamil product over potential health risks. Reckitt announced on Monday… Read More
An explosion at an Ohio metals plant kills 1 worker, injures 13
OAKWOOD VILLAGE, Ohio (AP) — A maintenance worker was killed in explosion at an Ohio metals plant that sparked a large fire and sent more than a dozen people to hospitals, with… Read More
A doctors group says an abortion ballot issue can’t wait, preparing for 2023 ballot
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — One of two groups that wants to put a proposed constitutional amendment before voters that would guarantee abortion rights says it is ready to… Read More
Health officials relieved no “triple-demic”, but note COVID, flu and RSV aren’t over in Ohio
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — There’s good news and bad news about three respiratory viruses that looked like they might cause a “triple-demic” this winter. Health officials were worried… Read More
Scant obesity training in medical school leaves docs ill-prepared to help patients
LOS ANGELES (NPR) — Tong Yan grew up in a Chinese-American enclave of Los Angeles in a family that revered food, but thought little of those who deal with obesity…. Read More
COVID-19 is a leading cause of death among children, but is still rare
WASHINGTON (NPR) — COVID-19 was the eighth leading cause of death among children in recent months, according to a study published Monday. In a yearlong period from August 2021 to… Read More
Wegovy works. But here’s what happens if you can’t afford to keep taking the drug
WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — From TikTok influencers talking it up to celebrities worrying about “ozempic face,” drugs like Wegovy and Ozempic are being touted as weight loss miracles in a… Read More
An FDA committee votes to roll out a new COVID vaccination strategy
WASHINGTON (NPR) — A committee of advisers to the Food and Drug Administration voted unanimously on a proposal to simplify the nation’s strategy for vaccinating people against COVID-19. The recommendation… Read More
The FDA proposes new targets to limit lead in baby food
WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — It’s not possible to remove all traces of lead from the food supply, because the heavy metal is found throughout the environment and can be absorbed… Read More
FDA considers major shift in COVID vaccine strategy
Updated 10:30 a.m. ET WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — The Food and Drug Administration is considering a major shift in the nation’s COVID-19 vaccine strategy. The goal is to simplify vaccination… Read More
Is it time for a reality check on rapid COVID tests?
WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — As the COVID-19 pandemic enters its fourth year, a negative result on a little plastic at-home test feels a bit less comforting than it once did…. Read More
A landmark study will examine disparities in minority health care in Ohio
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — A comprehensive study will be conducted to examine the health disparities people of color in Ohio are dealing with, including higher pregnancy complications and… Read More
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