An autopsy of a Massachusetts teen who died after participating in a spicy tortilla chip challenge says his death was caused by eating a large quantity of chile pepper extract Health ABC News: Health An autopsy of a Massachusetts teen who died after participating in a spicy tortilla chip challenge says his death was caused by eating…
Yonhap news agency says Seoul court has ruled in favor of the government’s plan to boost medical school admissions Health ABC News: Health Yonhap news agency says Seoul court has ruled in favor of the government’s plan to boost medical school admissions
The Justice Department has formally moved to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug, a historic shift in generations of U.S. drug policy Health ABC News: Health The Justice Department has formally moved to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug, a historic shift in generations of U.S. drug policy
New research suggests that climate change, which causes more erratic and severe weather conditions, may be a trigger for more intense migraines. NBC News Health New research suggests that climate change, which causes more erratic and severe weather conditions, may be a trigger for more intense migraines.
An Associated Press investigation into prison labor in the United States found that prisoners who are hurt or killed on the job are often being denied the rights and protections offered to other American workers Health ABC News: Health An Associated Press investigation into prison labor in the United States found that prisoners who are hurt or…
California’s Medicaid program is relying heavily on community groups to deliver new social services to vulnerable patients, such as security deposits for homeless people and air purifiers for asthma patients. But many of these nonprofits face staffing and billing challenges and haven’t been able to deliver services effectively. California, Health Care Costs, Health Industry, Insurance, Medi-Cal,…
A deadlier version of the infectious disease is ravaging the Democratic Republic of Congo, while the type that caused a 2022 outbreak among gay and bisexual men is regaining strength. Monkeypox, Vaccination and Immunization, Homosexuality and Bisexuality, Epidemics, LGBTQ Pride Month (US), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, World Health Organization, Congo, Democratic Republic of (Congo-Kinshasa),…
The leading causes of pregnancy-related deaths in the United States — including suicides and fatalities linked to substance use disorders — stem from mental health conditions. Now a federal task force has recommended strategies to help women who are at risk during or after pregnancy. Health Industry, Mental Health, States, California, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Missouri, Montana, Pregnancy,…
Public health authorities are closely watching an unusual strain of bird flu that has infected dairy cows in nine states and at least one dairy worker. Meanwhile, another major health system suffered a cyberattack, and Congress is moving to extend the availability of telehealth services. Alice Miranda Ollstein of Politico, Sandhya Raman of CQ Roll…
Montana has created a voucher program to help cover room and board costs at low-intensity residential programs for people with addiction. Those running the homes say bridging that care is urgent but that the program’s funding falls far below the need. Medicaid, Mental Health, Public Health, Rural Health, States, Homeless, Montana, North Dakota, Substance Misuse KFF Health…