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Aid Workers Administer Polio Vaccines in Gaza During Pauses in Israeli Attacks
But the eight-hour pauses to carry out vaccinations aren’t enough, and aid workers are demanding a permanent ceasefire.
COVID Vaccines May Cost $200 for Uninsured People Due to Federal Funding Cuts
The cost of the latest version of the vaccine may no longer be covered for roughly 25 million Americans.
How Climate Change Spread This Deadly Mosquito-Borne Illness to the US Northeast
Eastern equine encephalitis, a rare mosquito-borne disease, has been spreading as temperatures rise.
It’s Not Just Big Pharma: Meet the Middlemen Blocking Access to Medication
Pharmacy benefit managers have massive control over people’s medications, but a growing movement is pushing for reform.
New COVID Vaccines Arrive as Many Are Poised to Lose Access to Free Shots
For the nearly 27 million uninsured adults, the new vaccines will only be available for free until August 31.
After Industry Uproar, Feds Killed Plan to Curb Medicare Advantage Overbilling
The issue is at the center of a DOJ civil fraud case against UnitedHealth Group pending in federal court.
California’s Wealthy Wine Industry Routinely Endangers Health of Its Workers
Between wildfires and immigration status, California vineyard workers contend with a host of hurdles to their health.
Experts Call Long COVID in Kids a Public Health Crisis. Why Is It Being Ignored?
A new study sheds light on the effect a coronavirus infection can have on children over a longer period.
Mpox Vaccine Manufacturer Is Profiting From Accelerating Global Health Emergency
Bavarian Nordic's refusal to lower prices could repeat the vaccine apartheid that undermined the global COVID response.
Plastic Is Building Up in Our Brains — Scientists Say It’s a Global Emergency
A growing body of research shows microplastics reach nearly everywhere in the body, creating vast and unknown dangers.