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COVID Vaccine Before or During Pregnancy Lessens Risk of Passing Harm to Fetus
Polling data indicates that many pregnant individuals are being influenced by false claims about COVID-19 vaccines.
Study Calls for Halt in New Factory Farms, Citing “Enormous” Human Health Risks
“The disease risks to humans from industrialized intensive animal farming … are enormous,” the study says.
Older Americans Feel Trapped in Exploitative Medicare Advantage Plans
As enrollment in private Medicare Advantage plans grows, so do concerns about how well the insurance works.
Study on Fetal Fentanyl Exposure Risks Replicating Debunked “Crack Baby” Panic
Past failures to understand pregnancy and drug use make it critical to not remain silent amid this new finding.
Health Care “Denial by Delay” Can Be a Matter of Life and Death
Patients are forced to navigate a prior authorization system marked by roadblocks, red tape and appeals.
US Promotion of Banned Fukushima Seafood Contradicts Biden’s Cancer Initiatives
Japanese seafood banned by China, Russia and South Korea is headed for U.S. military bases in Japan.
Insurers Are Hiring Doctors With History of Malpractice to Decide on Coverage
Doctors working for health insurers can rule on 10,000 or more requests for care a year.
Being Black and Pregnant in the Deep South Can Be a Dangerous Combination
South Carolina's Black infant mortality rate increased by nearly 40 percent from 2017 to 2021.
Medicare Advantage Plans Disadvantage Many Elderly and Disabled People
For-profit Medicare Advantage program restrictions routinely result in delays and the denial of necessary health care.
Hunger Surges in US After Food Aid Cuts
The expiration of federal policies launched in the past few years has reversed recent successes in stemming hunger.