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EPA to review landmark finding that greenhouse gases threaten public health
Environmental Protection Agency to review a key 2009 finding by the agency that greenhouse gases pose a risk to Americans.CBS News - Mar. 12 -
White House withdraws nomination of vaccine-sceptic pick to head health agency
U-turn on candidacy of Dave Weldon to lead Centers for Disease Control a rare setback for Donald TrumpFinancial Times - Mar. 13 -
What does NHS England do? Your questions answered on health reforms
As part of Your Voice, Your BBC, we answer questions from you on government plans to scrap NHS England.BBC News - Mar. 13 -
NHS England to be brought under government control in major health overhaul
The prime minister says the move will cut duplication and free up money for frontline services.BBC News - Mar. 13 -
U.N. Accuses Israel of Targeting Reproductive Health Facilities in Gaza
A report by a U.N. committee found that Israel has committed “genocidal acts” intended to prevent births. Israel quickly rejected the findings as biased.The New York Times - Mar. 13 -
How our noisy world is seriously damaging our health
The BBC's James Gallagher investigates the invisible killer all around us.BBC News - Mar. 16 -
The welfare dilemma: how to help 3.5mn people trapped on health-linked benefits?
As costs spiral, ministers search for ways to get people with medical problems into workFinancial Times - Mar. 17 -
1mn fewer people to secure health benefits under UK welfare reform
Government measures require a Commons vote that could provoke a rebellion by Labour MPsFinancial Times - Mar. 17 -
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Bill Gates Tells Trump He Can’t Fill Health Aid Gaps
Gates told the officials he met with that his foundation cannot replace the role of the U.S. government.Inc. - Mar. 18 -
Dr. Sheldon Greenfield, Who Exposed Gaps in Health Care, Dies at 86
The author of numerous studies, he urged patients to question their physicians and expressed concern about cancer treatment for older adults.The New York Times - 6d -
Health agencies brace for layoffs with RFK Jr.'s restructuring of HHS
HHS Secretary RFK Jr., with help from DOGE, is planning a restructuring with sweeping cuts expected at multiple agencies.CBS News - 4d -
Death toll in Gaza rises to 50,000, territory's health ministry says
Israel previously threatened Gaza with "complete destruction and devastation" if Hamas didn't hand over the remaining hostages.CBS News - 2d -
Death toll in Gaza rises to 50,000, territory's health ministry says
Israel previously threatened Gaza with "complete destruction and devastation" if Hamas didn't hand over the remaining hostages.CBS News - 2d -
West Virginia Bans 7 Artificial Food Dyes, Citing Health Concerns
At least 20 other states are considering bills restricting the use of certain food dyes and additives.The New York Times - 1d -
Trump and DOGE Propel V.A. Mental Health System Into Turmoil
A chaotic restructuring order threatens to degrade services for veterans of wars in Vietnam, Iraq and Afghanistan.The New York Times - 1d -
Baltimore walking group empowers women while promoting health and wellness
Their most recent walk at Baltimore Peninsula had roughly 1,200 walkers.CBS News - 1d -
West Virginia bans 7 artificial food dyes, citing health concerns
West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey signed a bill into law this week that bans some artificial dyes as well as two preservatives from foods sold statewide.CBS News - 19h -
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German Court Convicts Five Over Plot to Kidnap Health Official and Spread Chaos
The defendants, part of a group known as “United Patriots,” aimed to reinstate a 19th-century Constitution by giving power to an all-powerful Kaiser.The New York Times - Mar. 7 -
'You lose all hope': Federal workers gripped by mental health distress amid Trump cuts
In interviews with NBC News, many federal workers shared stories of overwhelming stress, personal crises, rapid weight loss, panic attacks and more.NBC News - Mar. 9 -
If Medicaid cuts include work requirements, people may lose health coverage as a result, research finds
Congress may have to implement Medicaid cuts to reach its budget targets. That could include new work requirements in order to obtain coverage.CNBC - Mar. 9 -
In his own words: Pope Francis has long been up front about his health problems and eventual death
Pope Francis has written and spoken at length about sickness, aging and deathABC News - Mar. 11 -
At least a dozen US states rush to ban common food dyes, citing health risks
RFK Jr’s ‘Maha’ giving fresh momentum to longtime efforts to outlaw additives, which is now a bipartisan movement. At least a dozen US states – from traditionally conservative Oklahoma to ...The Guardian - Mar. 11 -
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Dr. Mehmet Oz heads to the Senate with pitch to oversee America's health insurance programs
Dr. Mehmet Oz, President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, will testify before the Senate Finance Committee on Friday morningABC News - Mar. 14 -
Dr. Mehmet Oz heads to the Senate with pitch to oversee America's health insurance programs
Dr. Mehmet Oz, President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, will testify before the Senate Finance Committee on Friday morningABC News - Mar. 14 -
Dr. Mehmet Oz testifies about his past health advocacy at Senate confirmation hearing
He is expected to face questions about potential cuts to Medicaid amid GOP efforts to slash the size of the federal government and his advocacy for privatizing Medicare.NBC News - Mar. 14 -
Medicaid cuts would decimate Native American programs, tribal health leaders say
As Congress mulls significant cuts to Medicaid, Native American tribes are bracing for potentially devastating financial fallout.CBS News - Mar. 14 -
Texas Tech basketball's March Madness potential hinges on health, not seed line | Giese
When healthy, the Texas Tech basketball team has shown it can beat anybody in the country. Having everybody healthy in March Madness matters more than seed:Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15 -
Questions for each ACC football team in spring: Carson Beck's health, Clemson's new defense among storylines
A look around the ACC with the biggest questions each team must face this springCBS Sports - Mar. 15 -
Over 400 killed in Israeli strikes, Gaza's Hamas-run health ministry says
The ceasefire between Israel and Hamas fell apart Monday night as Israel launched deadly airstrikes on Gaza. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio and Weijia Jiang have the latest.CBS News - Mar. 18 -
2 NASA astronauts returned to Earth after 9 months. Here are the health impacts
NASA astronauts are returning to Earth after nine months in space. Experts have said a prolonged period in space can come with changes to human physiology and psychology.ABC News - Mar. 18 -
Survey Finds Employee Mental Health Suffering From ‘Political Turmoil’ and ‘Economic Uncertainty’
Nearly 75 percent of workers reported mood drops, citing current events, crime and finances as their leading worries.Inc. - 6d -
Pope Francis no longer needs mechanical help to breathe as his health improves, Vatican says
Pope Francis’ condition continued to improve and he hasn’t needed to use the mechanical ventilation mask to help him breathe, the Vatican said.NBC News - 5d -
Health challenges can't stop Keera Lacock from making DWU women's wrestling history
Mar. 22—MITCHELL — It's not easy to keep Keera Lacock down. The Rossville, Kansas, native's journey to becoming the first Dakota Wesleyan University women's wrestler to qualify for the NAIA ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Israeli airstrikes kill at least 65 people in Gaza in 24 hours, says health authority
Death toll includes women, children and journalists, nearly a week after Israel broke ceasefire. Israeli airstrikes have killed at least 65 people in Gaza in the past 24 hours, including women, ...The Guardian - 1d -
TCU's Hailey Van Lith speaks candidly about past mental health struggles: 'I didn't even want to live'
Van Lith has TCU into its first Sweet 16, but the journey to get there has been harrowingCBS Sports - 1d -
5 high-level CDC officials are leaving in the latest turmoil for the public health agency
Five high-level officials at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are leavingABC News - 16h -
Panthers resume practicing in Fort Lauderdale as injured players continue working toward health
A fresh and rejuvenated Florida Panthers squad will get back to work on Wednesday following some welcomed down time.Yahoo Sports - 4h
