Key Takeaways
• Federal leaders cut the routine vaccine schedule from 17 to 11 diseases
• Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy led the change after a presidential directive
• Experts warn the...
Kamala Harris, Vice President of the United States, recently announced her choice of running mate. Tim Walz, the Governor of Minnesota, will accompany her on the campaign trail. A Former U.S. Congressman, high school teacher, and a member of the National Guard, Walz is noted for his liberal record...
Daisy Ridley – Overcoming Health Challenges
Actress Daisy Ridley shows real-life strength off-camera, just like her bold Star Wars character, Rey Skywalker. Ridley has faced health issues since she was a teenager, similar to many other women.
Diagnosis And Realization
Ridley waged war against health complications at a young age. Her first...
The race for the White House is in full swing, and there's quite a lot to untangle. The health policies of the candidates are under the spotlight. Let's take a closer peek at how the running mates weigh in on central health matters like abortion, Obamacare, medical debt, and...
Hey folks, we have some news about David Lynch, a big-time film director. You might know him from hit flicks like Mulholland Drive, Blue Velvet, and the TV show Twin Peaks. It appears he's facing a bit of a health trouble!
David Lynch Unwraps Health Issue
Lynch recently opened up about...
Digital Chew (www.digitalchew.com) delivers the best in trending health stories. The KFF Health News Minute is a weekly show that covers emerging issues and hot topics in the health sector. Here's a wrap-up from KFF Health of some of the news that hit the headlines recently.
Drone Technology Boosts Emergency...
Florida-based hospital network, UF Health has embarked on a fresh approach to patient care. In collaboration with private equity-supported company, Intuitive Health, they have launched three hybrid centers providing both emergency and urgent care services round the clock. This initiative is designed to simplify patients' decision-making process on the...
Introduction
Last year was indeed bustling within the health sector across the globe as different medical and health-related issues emerged. From increasing sterilization requests to health concerns associated with bird flu, valuable insights were shared on the KFF Health News Minute.
Sterilization Requests Surge amidst Abortion Rights Issues
The federal abortion protections...
With the rise of obesity and associated health issues in the U.S., millions have turned to new classes of weight loss drugs for solution. Individuals like Mark Mikhael, a pharmacist who successfully managed to shed 50 pounds and lower his cholesterol levels, credit these drugs for their results. Interestingly,...
State’s Kids Bearing the Brunt of Inadequate Services
Children in California are dealing with the fallout of inadequate mental health services, a problem that has spanned over decades. Private health plans in the Golden State have been notorious for providing barely sufficient mental health care to their patients. The state...
A Mild Encounter With Covid-19
Last week, our President, Joe Biden, encountered a slight plot twist in his health. He was tested, and the results came back positive for covid-19. Despite the unexpected result, it's all good news – the President's symptoms are mild, and he's on the journey to...
An End to Unauthorized Plan Changes?
In a bid to protect consumers, the Biden administration has taken decisive action against insurance agents who make changes to Affordable Care Act (ACA) or Obamacare plans without consumer consent. This move follows complaints from over 200,000 individuals reporting unauthorized plan changes or enrollment...
Falling short of Expectations
Texas residents, particularly those living in senior independent living facilities, have been suffering heavy power outages following the devastation caused by hurricane Beryl on 8th July. Tina Kitzmiller, a retired postal worker who lives in one of these facilities, recounts days without electricity under scorching 90-degree...
Discovering Lyme Disease during Routine Check-ups
Alexis Ohanian, co-founder of Reddit and husband to tennis superstar Serena Williams, has made a surprising health revelation. Even though he wasn't feeling sick, Ohanian's routine health scans brought to light that he has contracted Lyme disease. This unexpected discovery was shared by the...
The healthcare industry in the United States has garnered much attention and criticism due to the high costs associated with medical treatments and doctor's visits. One such expense often touted as controversial is the hospital facility fee. This form of charge has been regularly increasing and proliferating in recent...
Supreme Court's Influence on Health Regulations
A recent decision by the Supreme Court may disrupt the current landscape of federal health regulations. This move could potentially alter the authoritative stance presently held by those assigned with framing the rules. The implications of this ruling could have widespread impact on health...
Five Contract Bird Flu in Colorado
The Colorado public health department reported on July 14 that five employees of a poultry farm in the northeastern part of the state tested positive for bird flu, pushing the total known cases in the U.S. to nine this year.
Potential Infection Source
The infected individuals...
Spiking COVID Cases across the U.S.
There's a buzz in the air this summer. COVID is making a comeback across Florida and the rest of the U.S. The most common strains in circulation — KP.3, KP.2, and LB.1 — have similar symptoms to earlier versions. These include fever, cough, and...
Affordable Health Care Advocate Rises to National Level
Californian health advocate Anthony Wright is stepping up his fight for accessible health care and taking it to a national level. Wright has been a critical player in shaping health care policies in California for over two decades. Now, he's setting his...
A plethora of US states are presently deliberating on potential abortion-related ballot measures. These measures are set to be decided in the forthcoming fall and if approved, will safeguard the right to abortion. This article, inspired by insights from KFF Health News' Julie Rovner and Rachana Pradhan, sheds further...
Current COVID Hospitalizations in New York – An Overview
New York state is witnessing a climb in COVID-related hospitalizations. As per healthcare authorities, these hospitalizations have jumped comparing to the figures we witnessed a year ago. A statement from New York's Governor Kathy Hochul showed that on July 3, there...
