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HEALTH6d agoMedical debt is crushing hospital patients in LA. Health officials may have a fixIn Los Angeles County, the nation's most populous, a new system could screen hospital patients for financial aid, preventing hundreds of thousands from getting bills they can't pay.NPR News
HEALTH6d agoWest Baton Rouge Parish Health Clinic hosts free health screening fairPORT ALLEN — On Thursday morning, the West Baton Rouge Parish Health Clinic is hosting a free health screening fair. This is a great chance for citizens to get their BMI, height, weight, glucose, blood sugar, blood pressure and more checked. “People need to know their numbers so that they can know how to take care of their bodies,” Mary Winfield, director of the clinic, said. Participants will also have the chance to get food demonstrations provided by Southern University’s Agriculture Center, as well as hands-on CPR demonstrations and free Narcan. This health screening is for WBR residents only and will include: Free Flu shots Hands-Only CPR Blood Pressure, blood sugar, & cholesterol screenings Height, weight and BMI screenings The event runs from 9 a.m. to noon at 685 Louisiana Avenue in Port Allen. Permalink| Commentswbrz · united states of america
HEALTH6d agoAmericans' trust in the food safety net is spoilingData: Gallup; Chart: Avery Lotz/AxiosAmericans' confidence in the safety of food on grocery store shelves — and in the federal government's ability to regulate it — has plummeted to new lows according to a new Gallup poll.The big picture: Simultaneous illness outbreaks put federal regulators under a microscope earlier this year, as layoffs across the nation's health apparatus were already causing food safety angst.By the numbers: Less than half of U.S. adults have a great deal (11%) or a fair amount (36%) of confidence in the federal government to ensure food safety, according to the poll, whiAxios
HEALTH6d agoFDA: Mifepristone review won’t be done until MarchThe Food and Drug Administration (FDA) won’t publish its safety review of the abortion drug mifepristone until March, it disclosed in a Wednesday court filing, adding that it won’t impose any new restrictions on the pill before that point. The revelations are likely to further anger anti-abortion activists, who have been losing patience with the…The Hill
HEALTH6d agoFlu cases rising faster than any recent season, doctor saysFlu season is off to an early start, with rates highest on the West Coast. CBS News medical correspondent Dr. Céline Gounder shares her insights.CBS News
HEALTH6d agovTv Therapeutics' sickle cell asset HPPD gains FDA orphan drug statusvTv Therapeutics' sickle cell asset, HPPD, has been granted orphan drug status by the FDA. This designation is given to drugs intended to treat rare diseases.Seeking Alpha Tech
HEALTH6d agoChrista Pike has pneumonia, unable to move arms after botched execution, lawyers sayAttorneys for Christa Pike, the Tennessee inmate who survived two doses of a lethal injection during her botched execution last week, shared an update on her health condition.CBS News
HEALTH6d agoCanada will not allow assisted suicide for those with only mental illnessCanada will not allow medically assisted suicide for people whose only condition is mental illness, the justice minister said Wednesday, seeking to close debate on one of the country's most controversial healthcare issues. The post Canada will not allow assisted suicide for those with only mental illness appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HEALTH6d agoCanada Halts Plan to Allow Medically Assisted Death for the Mentally IllPeople who have mental illness alone will not qualify for assisted death, but patients who have other conditions and expect to have a cognitive decline can make an advanced request.NYT World
HEALTH6d agoPfizer’s Tukysa regimen approved in U.S. for front-line breast cancerPfizer's Tukysa regimen has received approval in the U.S. for use as a front-line treatment for breast cancer. This represents a new treatment option for patients.Seeking Alpha Tech
HEALTH6d agoChrista Pike may have regained consciousness, but her injuries could be profound.There is an update on Christa Pike's condition, stating that she may have regained consciousness. However, concerns remain regarding the potential severity of her injuries.NYT US
HEALTH6d agoCanada suspends plans to expand assisted dying to people with mental illnessPeople with mental illness alone were to be eligible for assisted dying in Canada in March 2027, but that has now been paused indefinitely.BBC World
HEALTH6d agoWhat is kratom, herb drawing scrutiny from lawmakers?Kratom, a plant with opioid-like properties sold over the counter, has drawn growing scrutiny from lawmakers on Capitol Hill as some states seek to ban the product or its synthetic derivatives. Calls for a federal response, including Sen. Chuck Grassley’s (R-Iowa) request that the Trump administration act, come after compounds of kratom were found in…The Hill
HEALTH6d agoCounty Health Department announces free lead screening event for childrenIn recognition of Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, the Jefferson County Health Department (JCHD) is raising awareness about the dangers of elevated lead levels and encouraging families to protect their children through testing. JCHD will host a free blood lead screening…wdtimes · united states of america
HEALTH6d agoSummit Healthcare hosts annual ER Kids Day for White Mountains familiesSummit Healthcare invites White Mountains families to its annual Emergency Department Kids Day at 10 a.m. on Oct.13 at the Summit Healthcare Conference Center, 4951 S. White Mountain Rd., Building C, Show Low. Please arrive at 10 a.m. to sign…wmicentral · united states of america
HEALTH6d agoGood news in Kansas | $34 million in medical debt forgiven for 21,490 patients thanks to the request of these organizationsThe measure benefits low-income individuals or those with bills that represent a significant portion of their resources. Information on when debt forgiveness notifications will be sent to residents.Clarín
HEALTH6d agoExpanding Canada's Health WorkforceThe Government of Canada is providing more than $31 million in federal funding for six projects that will make it faster and easier formiragenews · australia
HEALTH6d agoExclusive: Promising Brain Cancer Vaccine Gives Hope to PatientsEach year, some 15,000 Americans are diagnosed with glioblastoma, the deadliest form of brain cancer. Only 7% live more than five years but a new vaccine still in development could offer patients more time. NBC’s Anne Thompson reports for TODAY.NBC News
HEALTHOct 7U.S. Formally Seeks Information From Russia About Possible Plague DeathNew information around the death of a lab worker, including a statement that she had been vaccinated against the plague, came as U.S. officials demanded more data.NYT World
HEALTHOct 6Quartz countertops used in kitchens and bathrooms will be prohibited due to an incurable disease affecting workersCalifornia is considering preventing the manufacture and installation of artificial stone with more than 1% crystalline silica.Clarín
HEALTHOct 6Work continues to bring healthcare to HighlandBARRYVILLE, NY -- While several hold-ups have slowed progress on the Highland Health Initiative (HHI), work is continuing to bring an innovative model of health care to Highland. HHI is a ...riverreporter · united states of america
HEALTHOct 6Plague cases still occur in the US: Here's whereEarlier this year, a woman in New Mexico died of the plague, officials said.wfla · united states of america
HEALTHOct 6Medicare for All support soars to 66 percent in 6 years: KFF pollSupport for Medicare for All jumped to 66 percent among U.S. adults in 2026, highest since 2016, according to polling results published Tuesday. Health research group KFF found that 32 percent of those surveyed strongly favored “having a national health plan … in which all Americans would get their insurance from a single government plan,”…The Hill
HEALTHOct 6New Clinical Guideline Helps Keep Women 'Optimized for the Fight'The Department of Veterans Affairs and War Department have jointly released a clinical practice guideline to help clinicians provide improved care for women experiencing perimenopause and menopause.DoD News
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