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#government-shutdown
fromFortune
7 hours ago
US politics

Trump twists Democrats' arm in shutdown fight, freezing New York subway projects and threatening thousands of layoffs | Fortune

fromFortune
3 days ago
US politics

Business braces for furloughs, lost data, and policy paralysis as government shutdown looms | Fortune

fromFortune
7 hours ago
US politics

Trump twists Democrats' arm in shutdown fight, freezing New York subway projects and threatening thousands of layoffs | Fortune

fromFortune
3 days ago
US politics

Business braces for furloughs, lost data, and policy paralysis as government shutdown looms | Fortune

Artificial intelligence
fromwww.nature.com
2 days ago

AI uses medical records to accurately predict onset of disease 20 years into the future

AI’s transition from science fiction to practical healthcare tools enables prediction of disease diagnosis timing, potentially driving treatment advances and medical discoveries.
US politics
fromTruthout
6 days ago

Trump Has Doubled Down on Anti-Trans Provisions Amid Shutdown Fight

Appropriations riders would ban federal funding for gender-affirming care and trans participation in sports, forcing Democrats to defend transgender and LGBTQ+ people during a shutdown.
#tax-policy
fromAxios
3 weeks ago

House Democrats fume in meeting that Schumer will "sh*t the bed" again on federal funding

"There was anticipatory anger rooted in what went down in March ... Schumer was named explicitly," one House Democrat told Axios on the condition of anonymity to offer details of the private meeting. "The overriding concern was that Senate Democrats will get cold feet. Schumer can't sh*t the bed." A spokesperson for Schumer did not respond to a request for comment.
US politics
California
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Bay Area's September days to be shorter but no less eventful

A range of cultural, educational, emergency-preparedness, outdoor recreation, and music events occur across the South Bay, Peninsula, and East Bay in early September.
#medicaid-cuts
fromsilive
3 months ago
US politics

Staten Island protesters stage 'die-in' outside Malliotakis office over proposed Medicaid cuts

fromsilive
3 months ago
US politics

Staten Island protesters stage 'die-in' outside Malliotakis office over proposed Medicaid cuts

Public health
fromNature
1 month ago

African countries must rethink health-care financing

A 70% reduction in international funding threatens the sustainability of Africa's health-care systems.
Mental health
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Mental Health Coverage May Drop as Trump Rolls Back Rules, Congress Cuts Funding

Trump elevated mental health as a national issue, linking it to opioid abuse, shootings, and veteran suicides, but paused key mental health regulations.
Healthcare
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

'Broken and burnt out': Nurse lifts lid on staffing at children's cancer unit

Staff shortages in the Children's Cancer Unit led a nurse to resign due to burnout and inadequate support.
#data-breach
fromDataBreaches.Net
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

Data breach at Fundamental Administrative Services affected 56,235 patients at long-term care facilities - DataBreaches.Net

fromDataBreaches.Net
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

Data breach at Fundamental Administrative Services affected 56,235 patients at long-term care facilities - DataBreaches.Net

Healthcare
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Covered California health insurance will cost more in 2026. Here's what's behind the double-digit increase

Covered California announces its first double-digit rate increase since 2018, attributed to rising costs, expiring subsidies, and policy uncertainty.
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Letters: Democrats' best weapon is better candidates

The Stop Deaths and Harm group, an offshoot of the Interfaith Coalition for Justice in our Jails, is advocating for a change in the health care provider at Alameda County Jail. Wellpath, a for-profit company owned by a global investment firm, has over 1,500 nationwide lawsuits pending against it. Internal evaluations have shown that Wellpath is not adequately complying with basic standards of medical care and cell monitoring at the jail. Community groups are calling on the sheriff to not renew the contract.
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

Canada Is Killing Itself

The legalization of euthanasia in Canada initiated an unprecedented medical experiment whereby what was once illegal became routine practice, significantly altering public perception on life and death.
Canada news
Healthcare
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

So Much for the 'Best Health-Care System in the World'

Republican rhetoric has shifted from praising American health care to opposing universal coverage while cutting medical research funding.
#medicaid
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Will Trump's megabill help Democrats win the House?

Trump's tax-and-spending bill presents both opportunities and threats for Democrats ahead of the 2026 midterms, particularly concerning Medicaid cuts.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

5 ways Trump's tax bill will limit health care access

The 'One Big Beautiful Bill' threatens health coverage for millions by cutting $1 trillion from Medicaid and ACA funding over a decade.
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

2,300 California 'Dreamers' are about to lose health care coverage

The decision was made by the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, the agency that oversees insurance marketplaces.
US politics
#transgender-rights
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago
Health

Jarvis: The attack on transgender kids isn't just cruel. It's an omen.

President Trump has initiated a campaign to undermine health care for transgender adolescents, causing hospitals to withdraw support.
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago
US news

Feds investigate hospitals over religious exemptions from gender-affirming care

The Trump administration is investigating health systems to allow denial of transgender care on religious grounds.
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

It's Time for Health Workers to Defy the Law-Again

In the Netherlands in 1943, more than 6,200 Dutch doctors -97 percent of the profession-refused orders to register with the Nazi-controlled Chamber of Physicians. This registry was intended to force doctors to cooperate with racial and ableist screening, deportations, sterilization, and euthanasia policies.
Public health
Health
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

NHS in England told to keep Welsh patients waiting

Powys health board's new policy causes longer waiting times for patients seeking treatments in England.
Healthcare
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

I've stopped life-saving medication says man exhausted by fight for NHS care

Tim Hull faces a quality of life crisis and considers ending his life due to inadequate health care support.
fromCbsnews
2 months ago

Neurologist solves New York woman's mystery illness 6 years after her symptoms started

Henry's medical mystery was finally solved by Dr. Christian Amlang, a neurologist and movement disorder specialist, who diagnosed her with functional neurological disorder after she saw seven other doctors.
Health
fromFortune
2 months ago

US health, tech officials to launch data-sharing plan

"This initiative aims to build a smarter, more secure, and more personalized health care system - one that improves patient outcomes, reduces provider burden, and drives greater value through private-sector innovation and aligned federal leadership," CMS spokesperson Catherine Howden said in a written statement.
Healthcare
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 months ago

Baby born at 21 weeks named new Guinness World Record holder

That day was so special to me, I just soaked in that moment and just I cried, of course.
Public health
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Planned Parenthood to close five Northern CA clinics, including in San Mateo and Gilroy

President Trump has followed through on his commitment to defund Planned Parenthood, leading to significant clinic closures due to Medicaid funding cuts.
US politics
fromFlowingData
2 months ago

ICE to access private data from Medicaid records

The database will reveal to ICE officials the names, addresses, birth dates, ethnic and racial information, as well as Social Security numbers for all people enrolled in Medicaid.
US politics
Healthcare
fromTruthout
2 months ago

When Private Equity Firms Acquire Dental Practices, Patients Pay the Price

Private equity firms are increasingly controlling dental practices, leading to cost-cutting that negatively impacts patient care and encourages unnecessary dental procedures.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Excellent Way to Recognize Her!' House Republicans Move to Rename Kennedy Center Opera House After Melania Trump

A House committee voted to rename the Kennedy Center Opera House after Melania Trump, adopted by a 33-25 amendment.
#immigration
#lgbtq-rights
#politics
fromFuncheap
2 months ago

15th Annual "Caregivers Count" Conference 2025 (Campbell)

The first session, "Seven Questions About Transitions That Worry Caregivers," will be presented by Barry J. Jacobs, PsyD and Julia L. Mayer, PsyD, focusing on common caregiver concerns.
Online learning
fromTruthout
2 months ago

Sanders: Members of Congress Who Voted for "Big Beautiful Bill" Must Be Ousted

Sen. Bernie Sanders has described the Republicans' reconciliation bill as 'disastrous', asserting that it will worsen the already broken U.S. health care system.
US politics
Health
fromNature
2 months ago

Smart brain-zapping implants could revolutionize Parkinson's treatment

Deep-brain stimulation with adaptive technology shows promise in alleviating symptoms of Parkinson's disease.
#medi-cal
fromKqed
2 months ago
California

California's Medi-Cal Recipients Concerned About Impacts Of Budget Bill | KQED

fromKqed
2 months ago
California

California's Medi-Cal Recipients Concerned About Impacts Of Budget Bill | KQED

Health
fromGothamist
2 months ago

Medicaid cuts will pummel NY jobs and health care. The Bronx could take the biggest hit.

The Bronx faces major health care and job losses due to $1 trillion in federal Medicaid cuts.
fromwww.romfordrecorder.co.uk
2 months ago

GP surgery kept in special measures as it 'can't give consistently high-quality care'

CQC inspectors found the leadership of the practice unable to demonstrate their "capability to deliver consistently high-quality care and treatment".
Public health
Fundraising
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
2 months ago

'My son's spine twists and crushes his organs - it's a race against time to save him'

Harley, diagnosed with a rare skeletal condition, faces severe spinal deterioration requiring urgent treatment.
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

Republicans Just Sold Out Their Own Supporters. One Senator's Vote Shocks Me More Than Most.

Murkowski's memoir opens with her using a bucket in a remote Alaskan home, emphasizing her connection to constituents concerned with survival.
US politics
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
2 months ago

Health Care, Disability Groups Protest Malliotakis Vote on Big Beautiful Bill

Protests erupted in Brooklyn against Congresswoman Malliotakis for her vote on the Big Beautiful Bill, expected to cut healthcare for millions.
California
fromKqed
2 months ago

Trump's Tax Bill Defunded Abortion Providers. Planned Parenthood Is Fighting Back | KQED

Trump's tax legislation is criticized as benefiting the wealthy at the expense of public and health services.
Non-profit organizations
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

From swim schools to eye clinics: how families of 7/7 victims used heartbreak to help others

A children’s eye care clinic in Bhubaneswar, established in 2008, transforms lives by providing surgeries at no cost to impoverished families.
US politics
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

Trump's Big Beautiful Bill Helps Out Boomers, But Young People Pay the Price

The Big Beautiful Bill offers significant tax breaks for seniors while potentially harming younger Americans' healthcare access.
fromPortland Mercury
2 months ago

Words Fail-Day 165

The recent changes to work requirements for benefits under the Oregon Health Plan have negatively impacted those already vulnerable, making it harder for people to receive assistance.
Public health
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

GOP Congressman Deletes Post Celebrating '18 Million Kids' Losing School Meals: Was an Error'

Derrick Van Orden reacted to a post about significant public welfare losses, claiming it was an error.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Letters: Take a moment on July 4 to give thanks for our republic

"As we celebrate the 249th anniversary of the United States of America, I invite you to reflect on some of the timeless words in the Declaration of Independence..."
US politics
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

The Trump domestic policy megabill is set to become law

The passage of President Trump's comprehensive domestic policy bill represents a significant shift in American fiscal policy.
Public health
fromWIRED
3 months ago

With RFK Jr. in Charge, Insurers Aren't Saying If They'll Cover Vaccines for Kids If Government Stops Recommending Them

Ongoing vaccine coverage is prioritized for access and affordability during the respiratory virus season.
Education
fromwww.standard.co.uk
3 months ago

London council slammed in 'damning' report on special educational needs

East London council and NHS failed children with special educational needs according to an Ofsted report, prompting a commitment to improve services.
US politics
fromThe Mercury News
3 months ago

Letters: Donald Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill' attacks our most vulnerable

Republican budget bill threatens health care, clean energy jobs, and increases national debt while benefiting the ultra-wealthy and prioritizing harsh enforcement.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

Letters: Donald Trump's Big Beautiful Bill' attacks our most vulnerable

Republican lawmakers are supporting a budget bill that threatens health care for vulnerable populations, risks rural hospitals, and escalates climate damage, while favoring the wealthy.
US politics
US politics
fromJezebel
3 months ago

Senate Passes Bill to Defund Planned Parenthood Thanks to 'Pro-Choice' Sen. Murkowski

Senate passed a $150 billion spending bill that cuts healthcare for millions, defunds abortion providers, and favors tax cuts for the wealthy.
fromThe Mercury News
3 months ago

These new California laws go into effect on July 1

Establishments with a 'Type 48' license to serve beer, wine or distilled spirits must now provide a lid with a customer's drink upon request. The establishment may charge a 'reasonable' fee for the lid.
California
#tax-reform
Health
fromOpen Culture
3 months ago

Iconic Animator Chuck Jones Creates an Oscar-Winning Animation About the Virtues of Universal Health Care (1949)

Cradle-to-grave health care was once a well-funded, idealistic vision in America, supported by minimal costs.
LGBT
fromThe New Yorker
3 months ago

The Grim State of Trans Health Care

Many in the LGBTQ community feel ambivalent this Pride due to political setbacks, especially regarding trans health care rights.
World news
fromThe Washington Post
3 months ago

In Sudan, where children clung to life, doctors say USAID cuts have been fatal

A three-year-old boy in Sudan died from treatable illness due to halted aid programs, underscoring the humanitarian crisis following civil unrest.
Public health
fromThe Washington Post
3 months ago

I got an ambulance ride, CT scan and ER care in Brazil. My bill: $0.

The Brazilian health care system offers free medical care to all citizens, contrasting sharply with the cost concerns prevalent in the U.S.
California
fromABC7 Los Angeles
3 months ago

California closes $12 billion deficit by cutting back immigrants' access to health care

California's budget cuts progressive programs to address a $12 billion deficit while maintaining essential safety nets.
#supreme-court
Black Lives Matter
fromTruthout
3 months ago

3 Years in, Horrors Wrought by Anti-Abortion "Dobbs" Ruling Are Apparent to All

The Supreme Court's Dobbs decision has created a significant crisis in abortion access, leading to severe restrictions in many states.
Alternative medicine
fromFuturism
3 months ago

Diabetic Woman No Longer Needs Insulin After Single Dose of Experimental Stem Cells

Stem cell therapy may offer a potential cure for type 1 diabetes by enabling the body to produce its own insulin.
Healthcare
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 months ago

Ontario announces $235M in funds to support primary health-care teams | CBC News

Ontario government allocates $235 million to enhance primary care access, aiming to connect 300,000 people to healthcare services this year.
Running
fromBusiness Matters
3 months ago

The Most Overlooked Causes of Chronic Foot Pain-and How to Treat Them Early

Foot pain often goes untreated due to misconceptions; early intervention is key to effective treatment.
Law
fromThe Mercury News
3 months ago

Opinion: 'Stop the torture' - A husband's plea for change to state's end-of-life law

California's End-of-Life Option Act fails to protect terminal patients suffering from cognitive decline.
Alternative medicine
fromThe Atlantic
3 months ago

How Ivermectin Became Right-Wing Aspirin

Ivermectin, debunked for COVID treatment, remains popular among skeptics seeking alternative solutions for various ailments despite proven ineffectiveness.
fromMedscape
3 months ago

Craving management workshops and peer-led support are helping French prisons reframe addiction as a healthcare issue.

Across France, various initiatives have emerged to improve addiction care in correctional settings, indicating a growing recognition of the importance of addressing substance use disorders among incarcerated populations.
France politics
SF LGBT
fromThe Mercury News
3 months ago

Milpitas assemblymember honors LGBTQ+ leaders

Celebrating LGBTQ+ leaders in Assembly District 24 highlights their significant contributions to the community and the ongoing fight for inclusion and equity.
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