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Medical costs, access top health concerns: Survey
A survey released this week found that improving the affordability and access to health care is a top priority for Americans, with participants across party lines saying they see the federal ...The Hill - 4h -
Black NFL players surveyed on coaching diversity
An Associated Press survey of more than 65 Black players from 25 NFL teams found that about 36% were discouraged or disappointed by the number of Black coaches in the league.ESPN - 8h -
Pfizer tops earnings estimates as Covid product sales beat expectations and cost cuts pay off
The results cap off a critical year for Pfizer, which has been slashing costs as it recovers from the rapid decline of its Covid business and stock price.CNBC - 1d -
Trump tariffs could raise medication costs and exacerbate shortages, drug trade groups warn
The U.S. relies heavily on other countries for pharmaceutical products, especially for generic drugs.CNBC - 2d -
2025 Fantasy Baseball Survey: The top Dynasty targets at each position and how it's evolved over the years
The people weigh in with their top choices for DynastyCBS Sports - 2d -
Top Security Officials at Aid Agency Put on Leave After Denying Access to Musk Team
Workers at the U.S. Agency for International Development are bracing for a loss of its independent status and sweeping layoffs as President Trump continues slashing foreign aid.The New York Times - 2d -
Confusion over federal funding freeze prompts public health concerns
Public health experts worry the confusion stirred by a Trump administration funding freeze memo will not end quickly, harming public health services. “It’s really hard to tell what’s actually ...The Hill - 3d -
Canadians largely against proposal to merge with US: Survey
The majority of Canadians are opposed to their country merging with the U.S., something President Trump has suggested in recent weeks, according to new surveys published on Friday. The new YouGov ...The Hill - 4d -
An inside look at "Medical Aid in Dying"
In the U.S., ten states and the District of Columbia allow terminally ill people the right to decide if they want to take medicine to end their life, a process known as "Medical Aid in Dying," or ...CBS News - 4d -
Top Treasury official retires over DOGE request for access to payment systems
David Lebryk, a top Treasury Department nonpolitical career official, retired Friday after clashing with Elon Musk allies over government payment systems, a source familiar with the matter told The ...The Hill - 5d -
Omnitron Sensors’ MEMS could rid us of the spinning tops on self-driving cars (and lower costs too)
Omnitron Sensors, which makes MEMS sensor chips, has raised $13 million to create inexpensive sensors for self-driving cars.VentureBeat - 6d -
You may be sick of filling out surveys. But after you get medical care, your input actually matters.
You’re advocating for yourself and helping others get better serviceMarketWatch - Jan. 28 -
We're trimming a 2025 top gainer, taking profits on the market's rotation into health stocks
With the stock trading near $90 on Monday, we don't think the risk/reward is as good as our low $80 upgrade.CNBC - Jan. 27 -
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Fewer women are getting tested for cancer: Survey
The Hologic Women's Health Index's 2023 data found a decrease in testing for any cancer among women — a first in the survey's four-year history.The Hill - Jan. 27 -
Trump pulls security detail for former top health official Anthony Fauci
Fauci had served as leading infectious diseases official for seven presidents and had broken with Trump on Covid. Donald Trump on Friday said he had pulled federal security protection for the ...The Guardian - Jan. 24 -
Emma Raducanu searching for another coach after Nick Cavaday quits over health concerns
Emma Raducanu has parted company with another coach after Nick Cavaday stepped down from his role amid health concerns.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 24 -
Trump to tap health industry lobbyist for top White House budget job
Appointment would deal a blow to Robert Kennedy’s hopes of overhauling the sectorFinancial Times - Jan. 23 -
Trump to visit California to survey wildfire damage
President Trump is set to visit communities hit by wildfires in Southern California on Friday. The president continues to blame local and state officials for the devastation. Alene Tchekmedyian, ...CBS News - Jan. 22 -
Few support ICE arrests in schools, churches: Survey
Few adults questioned in a new survey support Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents carrying out arrests in schools and churches, despite half of the respondents saying that increasing ...The Hill - Jan. 22 -
Trump's global health influence
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story Global health executive orders expected President Trump entered office with a slew of executive orders on deck ...The Hill - Jan. 21 -
England’s housing ombudsman calls for survey of lead in properties
Richard Blakeway says toxic metal is going ‘undetected’ and should be treated as seriously as asbestosFinancial Times - Jan. 20 -
Peers blame rising cost of UK health benefits on welfare system flaws
Lords economic affairs committee calls for urgent action to prevent spiralling costsFinancial Times - Jan. 20 -
GLP-1s and Brian Thompson’s killing loom large at top health-care conference
This year's JPMorgan health-care conference took place a month after UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was fatally shot in New York City.CNBC - Jan. 19 -
TikTok no longer accessible in US
TikTok blocked access to American users late Saturday night, just hours before a law banning the popular video-sharing platform was set to go into effect. “A law banning TikTok has been enacted in ...The Hill - Jan. 19 -
Many Americans support Trump's agenda, but not the person: Survey
Many Americans support President-elect Trump’s agenda, including action on immigration and tariffs, but not the person himself, according to a new survey released on Saturday. The New York ...The Hill - Jan. 18 -
"Curious" sailor tried to access Biden's medical records, investigation shows
According to the investigation, obtained by CBS News, "curiosity" drove a Navy corpsman to see if he could access President Biden's medical records on a government computer.CBS News - Jan. 17 -
The Cost of Surviving a Wildfire
Evacuating a disaster is often the lifesaving choice, but it comes with short-term costs to address immediate needs and incalculable personal and financial tolls in the future.The New York Times - Jan. 17 -
Democrats concerned after Mike Johnson fires top Republican from House committee reportedly at Trump’s request – live
House speaker removed intelligence committee chair Mike Turner, whose stances have run afoul with Trump. Here’s what Florida’s governor, Ron DeSantis, wrote on X about his decision to name th e ...The Guardian - Jan. 16 -
Just 2 in 10 confident Trump can lower costs in first year: Survey
Only approximately 2 in 10 Americans say they are confident that President-elect Trump can lower costs in his first year in office, according to a new survey from The Associated Press-NORC Center ...The Hill - Jan. 16 -
GOP again holds edge in party affiliation: Survey
The Republican Party maintained its edge over the Democrats in 2024, with more Americans identifying with the GOP than with its rival political party, according to a poll published Thursday. The ...The Hill - Jan. 16 -
Democratic attorneys general ask to defend health access for 'Dreamers' since Trump probably won't
A group of Democratic state attorneys general are asking a court to let them defend a federal policy to allow young adult immigrants known as “Dreamers” to access subsidized health careABC News - Jan. 15 -
EU threatens to curb access for makers of Chinese medical devices
Report finds Beijing is discriminating against bloc’s manufacturers in same fieldFinancial Times - Jan. 14 -
What the end of Meta's fact-checking could mean for health, medical misinformation
Meta announced this week it was ending third-party fact-checking and moving towards community notes. Some experts fear it could lead to a rise in health misinformation.ABC News - Jan. 10 -
The Costs of the Los Angeles Fires
Damages are now estimated to reach up to $57 billion. The blazes add to a string of climate-related catastrophes hitting businesses and homeowners.The New York Times - Jan. 10 -
Loss estimates, including health effects and rebuilding costs, surge.
As fires raged, the economic toll of the disaster climbed into the tens of billions of dollars, according to analyst estimates.The New York Times - Jan. 9 -
4 in 10 companies planning job cuts due to AI: Survey
Companies across the globe, at least four in 10, are likely to cut jobs as artificial intelligence (AI) continues to advance, new research shows. A survey in the World Economic Forum's (WEF) latest ...The Hill - Jan. 9 -
Pacific Palisades residents survey the wildfire destruction
Tony Dokoupil spoke with evacuees of the Palisades Fire in Los Angeles who are coming to grips with the destruction wreaked by the blaze, which has destroyed at least 1,000 structures.CBS News - Jan. 8 -
UnitedHealth shareholders demand review of policies that 'delayed or denied' health care access
Shareholders of UnitedHealth Group (UHG) are calling on the company's board of directors to release a report on how its policy of limiting or delaying access to health care may be impacting the ...The Hill - Jan. 8 -
More Americans say immigration a top priority: Survey
Nearly half of Americans said immigration should be a top priority for President-elect Trump to tackle in 2025, according to a survey released Tuesday. The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public ...The Hill - Jan. 7
