Health

Introduction California has taken a significant step towards healthcare inclusivity by extending Medi-Cal, its Medicaid program, to every eligible citizen, irrespective of their immigration status. This action increases program expenditure to $157 billion annually, catering to about 15 million low-income residents. Medi-Cal Expansion and Immigrants Around 33% of Californians now benefit from...

Introduction At 87, Maria Sanchez lives in the US without legal authorization. Originally from Mexico, she moved to the wind city of Chicago around 30 decades ago and has been paying taxes, including for Medicare. Yet, she never got health insurance. She saw the inside of a doctor's office for...

Key Takeaways: - The UN warns of "climate crunch time" as greenhouse gas concentrations hit unprecedented levels. - Stringent policies are needed within the next 10 years to prevent worst impacts of climate change. - The world must cut emissions by 42% by 2030 and 57% by 2035 to stay within the...

Key Takeaways: - Worsening air pollution hits New Delhi after Diwali celebrations were marked by rampant firecracker usage, despite a ban. - Air pollution has been linked to cancer-causing smog from burning stubble, factories, and traffic fumes. - The environmental crisis, deemed 'hazardous' by monitoring firm IQAir, includes fine particulate matter levels...

Key takeaways: - Residents of Oakland home report significant sleep disturbances due to noise from Coliseum sports arena and BART tracks. - The ZIP code 94621 in Oakland has been identified as the "most sleep-deprived" with 41.2% residents reporting "short sleep duration". - Over one-third of American adults do not get an...

Life-Threatening Heat at the Workplace In July 2020, Belinda Ramones experienced a life-altering day. Her brother, Jose Leandro-Barrera, was rushed to the hospital. The news arrived from a coworker at the Davey Tree Expert Co., a Florida landscaping business. Tragically, Leandro-Barrera died two days later reportedly due to acute kidney...

Key Takeaways: - The swift action towards addressing lead poisoning can increase the collective IQ and foster healthier kids. - Lead is a major neurotoxin, causing severe health complications and cognitive impairments. - Recent initiatives by the US government are playing a significant role in the fight against lead poisoning. - Lead poisoning...

Understanding the Abortion Controversy The impending election has seen issues like abortion and reproductive health take centre stage. Some Republicans are seemingly reconsidering their stringent anti-abortion stances. This change in demeanor is particularly noticeable in states where abortion is a politically charged topic, and where accessibility to the procedure plays...

Key Takeaways: - The Food and Drug Administration is investigating Taylor Farms for a possible E. coli outbreak. - The outbreak, associated with Quarter Pounder hamburgers at McDonald’s, allegedly caused one fatality and affected almost 50 people. - Taylor Farms, McDonald’s food supplier, initiated a recall on four raw onion products for...

Key Takeaways: - The risks associated with homemade ebikes have raised concerns over the need for greater regulation. - The National Fire Chief's Council is calling for enhanced product safety rules on ebike conversion kits. - Bristol City Council is considering removing lithium-ion battery items not stored or charged safely in communal...

Key Takeaways: - Fresh onions from a California-based company linked to an E. Coli outbreak in McDonald’s. - Other fast-food chains, including Taco Bell, KFC, Pizza Hut, and Burger King, have removed onions from their offerings. - At least 49 people have fallen ill from the E. Coli outbreak, and there has...

Key Takeaways: - A campaign targeting mosquito-borne diseases is launching this week. - The Deputy Minister of Promotion and Epidemiological Surveillance, Max Enríquez, announced the new measures during a recent press conference. - The focus of the campaign will be on eliminating mosquitoes in areas with mid to high disease risk. - The...

Key Takeaways: - President Biden criticised former President Trump's handling of democratic values, stirring reaction during a recent New Hampshire visit. - Biden also highlighted the healthcare strides his administration has made, citing significant prescription savings for Medicare beneficiaries. - Although some feelings resounded amidst the discourse, Biden's commentary spurred urgent conversation...

The Presidential Election and Health Care Policies In the final sprint to the U.S. presidential election, health care has taken a surprising leap to the forefront of the race. The outcome of these elections could seriously impact the Affordable Care Act (ACA), affecting over 40 million people. At the core...

Toby Ewing Steps Down Amid Accusations Toby Ewing, executive director of California's Mental Health Services Oversight and Accountability Commission, is stepping down. His resignation comes amid some controversy. It was revealed that he accepted travel support from a state contractor while fighting to prevent budget cuts that would have affected...

Key Takeaways: - Harvey Weinstein, the 72-year-old disgraced Hollywood producer, has been diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukemia, a rare bone marrow cancer. - Weinstein, who is serving a prison sentence, is undergoing treatment for the cancer at Rikers Island. - Compounding his health woes, Weinstein recently underwent emergency heart surgery and appeared...

Key Takeaways: - The CDC raised a food safety alert following nearly 50 cases of E. coli tied to McDonald's Quarter Pounders. - McDonald’s proactively removed two ingredients from affected stores: “fresh slivered onions” and “quarter-pound beef patties.” - The first E. coli case was reported on September 27, tracked down to...

Key Takeaways: - Dr. Johanna Olson-Kennedy, an expert in teens' gender treatments, hasn't released a study concerning puberty-blockers. - The research began in 2015 as part of a big federal project on transgender youth. - Olson-Kennedy and other doctors assisted 95 children through puberty blockers for the study. - The charged American political...

Key Takeaways: - An E. Coli outbreak has occurred across 10 states, with 49 people affected, one death, and several individuals hospitalized. - Affected individuals reported having eaten McDonald's Quarter Pounder hamburgers before falling ill. - Suspected ingredients — fresh slivered onions and beef patties — have been temporarily removed from the...

Key Takeaways: * E. coli outbreak connected to McDonald’s Quarter Pounders is under investigation. * At least 49 individuals in 10 states have reportedly fallen ill. * Potential culprits are slivered onions and quarter-pound beef patties. * The outbreak has resulted in 10 hospitalizations and a single death. * McDonald’s has ceased use of...