Health Jan 11 Investigation raises concerns about lack of FDA quality testing for generic drugs By John Yang, Andrew Corkery
Health Jan 09 Some flu measures decrease, but no clear sign this severe season has peaked New data showed declines in medical office visits due to flu-like illness and the number of states reporting high flu activity. But flu deaths and hospitalizations rose. By Mike Stobbe, Associated Press
Arts Jan 08 Watch 7:47 Inside the real Pittsburgh hospital behind HBO's 'The Pitt' HBO’s medical drama “The Pitt” is back for season two, fresh off five Emmy wins. Its unflinching look at a single emergency room shift struck a deep chord with frontline healthcare workers. Geoff Bennett visited the actual “Pitt,” the real… By Geoff Bennett, Mary Fecteau
Politics Jan 08 House passes bill to extend health care subsidies in defiance of GOP leaders The vote is a remarkable rebuke of House Speaker Mike Johnson, who tried to stop it. By Lisa Mascaro, Kevin Freking, Associated Press
Politics Jan 08 WATCH: House passes bill to extend ACA subsidies after GOP members help force vote In a remarkable rebuke of Republican leadership, the House passed legislation Thursday, 230-196, that would extend expired health care subsidies for those who get coverage through the Affordable Care Act as renegade GOP lawmakers joined essentially all Democrats in voting… By Lisa Mascaro, Kevin Freking, Associated Press
Jan 07 Watch 6:07 Why experts are divided over the new federal dietary guidelines By William Brangham, Karina Cuevas, Unda Dittaboot The Trump administration released new dietary guidelines that will shape everything from school lunches to medical advice. The guidance puts a bigger emphasis on eating more protein and dairy, something Health Secretary Kennedy has long sought. William Brangham discussed the… Continue watching
Jan 07 Should you still get the flu shot despite the new strain? Here's why doctors recommend it By Grace Abels, PolitiFact Although this year’s flu vaccine doesn’t protect as well against the dominant subclade K strain, doctors still say that getting vaccinated is worthwhile. Continue reading
Jan 07 Here's what's in new dietary guidelines from the Trump administration By JoNel Aleccia, Associated Press The new recommendations drew praise from some prominent nutrition experts. Continue reading
Jan 05 Watch 8:05 What the overhaul of U.S. vaccine guidance means for public health By Geoff Bennett, Azhar Merchant In a major departure from past practice, the CDC is scaling back the number of recommended vaccines for children. The new schedule recommends that flu and COVID vaccines only be given after consulting with a healthcare provider and narrows recommendations… Continue watching
Jan 05 Flu season already rivals last winter's harsh epidemic By Mike Stobbe, Associated Press U.S. flu infections surged over the holidays, and health officials are calling it a severe season that is likely to get worse. Continue reading