Key Takeaways
• Cartoonist Scott Adams needs quick access to a new cancer treatment called Pluvicto.
• His healthcare provider, Kaiser of Northern California, approved the drug but hasn’t scheduled his...
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- The Food and Drug Administration(FDA) has announced that the expiration dates of many COVID-19 rapid antigen tests may be extended.
- COVID-19 rapid antigen tests, typically providing results within 15 minutes, allow the public to screen themselves for SARS-CoV-2 infections.
- Redistribution or extension of expiration dates occurs when...
Key Takeaways:
- Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a well-known anti-vaccine activist, expresses desire to remove 600 employees from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) during a possible second Trump term.
- Kennedy, who played a part in the Trump transition team, shows great disdain for the public health agency despite his...
Chronicling a Year of Important Health Shifts
Health Benefits for DACA Recipients
In recent news, the Affordable Care Act made provisions for DACA recipients to sign up for health plans for the first time. Considered a milestone, this initiative broadens their access to healthcare benefits. Adding to this, some insurers and...
Efforts by Seniors to Build Their Support Systems
Many seniors living alone are cultivating their own local networks to help them maintain their independence. One such individual is 80-year-old Donald Hammen of Minneapolis. He is not alone, even if he lives by himself. Like a web stretching across his community,...
Dengue-Infecting Mosquitoes in California
For years, Jason Farned and his crew at the San Gabriel Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District feared the arrival of dengue. This ruthless virus, common in tropical climates, has now grounded in America, California to be exact. A decade ago, Aedes mosquitoes—the species known to...
Key Takeaways:
- Gisele Bündchen is pregnant with her first child with Joaquim Valente.
- The couple started dating in 2022 and officially confirmed their relationship in June 2023.
- Bündchen already has two children with her ex-husband Tom Brady, and she is also a stepmom to Brady's son Jack.
- Bündchen believes...
Key Takeaways:
- Kind Oasis offers premium, hemp-derived cannabis edibles
- The products are perfect for sleep support, stress relief, and a measure of physical relief
- They also contribute to relaxation and unwinding without the risks of inhaling smoke and carcinogens
- The product range includes Delta, CBD, or THC-forward edibles
- Kind...
Key Takeaways:
- Trump administration's policies may significantly impact Californian health regarding food safety, reproductive rights, pandemic preparedness, LGBTQ+ healthcare, Medicaid, and the Affordable Care Act.
- The proposed appointment of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a vocal critic of vaccines and water fluoridation, could enhance changes to safety regulations and preventative...
Key Takeaways:
- The Biden-Harris administration's open border policies are posing threats to national security and public health.
- Judicial Watch has warned about the escalating health risks from unchecked migrants, including an increase in tuberculosis cases.
- There has been a 34% increase in tuberculosis cases in the US from 2020...
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- Dental experts are concerned about the unnecessary extraction of healthy teeth.
- Lawsuits allege that patients have experienced painful complications, requiring corrective surgeries.
- Studies show that even with upkeep, implant patients may still encounter infections.
- Dental insurance often does not cover costly implant procedures.
- Sales of dental implants...
Key Takeaways:
- Chris Hoy's terminal cancer revelation prompted a 672% increase in visits to NHS's Prostate Cancer Symptoms website.
- Hoy is given an estimated two to four years to live after discovering multiple tumors.
- Surge in awareness likely to “save countless lives” through early testing.
- In an effort to...
Title: Biden Tests Negative Post Mild COVID-19 Case: A Rose Garden Address
Key Takeaways:
- President Joe Biden recently tested negative for COVID-19 after battling a mild case.
- The President announced this news in a speech in the White House Rose Garden on July 27, 2022.
- The official photograph of this...
South Dakota's Rising Syphilis Epidemic
Health officials in South Dakota are working diligently to curb an escalating syphilis outbreak which has been greatly affecting Native American communities in the region. They have taken steps similar to COVID-19 pandemic measures, calling for 'divide and conquer' tactics that comprise testing and treating...
Unraveling the Opioid Fund Conundrum
For the past three years, Idaho officials tasked with managing millions in opioid settlement funds have been promising annual public expense reports. The goal? For the folks of Idaho to view exactly where and how their tax dollars are spent. Unfortunately, even with the high-profile...
In the exciting final days of the election campaign, there's a clash between Vice President Kamala Harris and ex-President Donald Trump. The contentious disagreement is about the future of US health care. Important aspects like the access to abortion, potential cuts to the Affordable Care Act, and empowering of...
Key Takeaways:
- Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) is being used at the Sagol Center in Be’er Ya’akov, Israel, to treat patients suffering from PTSD, primarily survivors of the tragic October 7th attack and military veterans.
- Dr. Shai Efrati, head of the clinic, uses HBOT to effectively repair mechanisms in the...
Health Policy Under Trump
The potentially reinstated Trump administration's future impact on health policy is a topic that's generating considerable buzz. The focus is primarily land on alterations to the Affordable Care Act, Medicaid, and the nation's public health system. The level of significant changes Trump executes depends on two...
Key Takeaways:
- Shelley Luther, notable for defying COVID-19 shutdown measures, won Texas House District 62.
- She netted over 75% of the vote, firmly beating Democrat Tiffany Drake.
- Despite being jailed and slapped with hefty fines for contempt of court, Luther's transition from salon owner to Texas House representative is...
Key Takeaways:
- Abortion rights supporters revel in the passage of seven ballot measures across the U.S during the recent elections.
- This marks the first victory in statewide reproductive rights ballot measures since the 2022 reversal of Roe v. Wade.
- The state of Missouri, where a complete ban on abortion...
Pressure Rises on Government Body
A recent federal watchdog review has escalated concern about potential overcharges in Medicare Advantage home visits. This is adding pressure on government officials to tackle these excess charges amounting to several billions of dollars. However, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has not...
