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RFK Jr. considering 'framework' for Medicaid, Medicare coverage of GLP-1s
Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said he is considering a “regulatory framework” for Medicare and Medicaid to cover GLP-1 medications to treat obesity. Kennedy said ...The Hill - 18h -
Ancient jawbone found in sea linked to mysterious human ancestors
Relatively little is known about Denisovans, an extinct group of human cousins that interacted with Neanderthals and Homo sapiens.CBS News - 5h -
Have you seen examples of health care fraud, waste or abuse? Tell us about it.
New York Times reporters are looking into cases of unnecessary and wasteful spending in government health programs.The New York Times - 1d -
Dr. Oz Pushed for AI Health Care in First Medicare Agency Town Hall
Dr. Oz, who now controls the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and its $1.5 trillion budget, promoted the idea that AI avatars could replace frontline health care workers.Wired - 2d -
🤖 AI vs Humans: Predicting the results of Premier League Matchday 32
Let us know your predictions in the comments!Last week, we pitted our special guest - virtuoso pianist Brad Kella - against an AI to see who could most accurately predict the results of Premier ...Yahoo Sports - 2h -
Trump ICC sanctions order challenged in US court by human rights advocates
Exclusive: Lawsuit says ‘unconstitutional’ order violates right to share information with court’s chief prosecutor. Donald Trump’s executive order imposing sanctions on the international criminal ...The Guardian - 2h -
Beloved Zurich Zoo gorilla euthanized after years of declining health
The Zurich Zoo's beloved gorilla of more than 40 years has been put downABC News - 1d -
Israeli Airstrike in Gaza City Leaves Many Dead, Health Officials There Say
The strike on a home left other bodies buried under the rubble, according to the Gazan authorities. The Israeli military said it had been targeting a Hamas operative.The New York Times - 1d -
What to know about Trump's health as he undergoes latest physical
President Donald Trump will undergo his annual physical at Walter Reed Medical Center, marking his first exam of his second term.ABC News - 6m -
Cutting NHS costs is not cheap
Health experts predict redundancies across the health service will cost £1bnFinancial Times - 1d -
Couple who ran Swedish eco-resort say 158 barrels of human waste left behind was ‘very normal’
Flemming Hansen and Mette Helbæk reject criticism of how they abandoned resort and fled to Guatemala. A Danish couple who fled their “forest resort” in Sweden for Guatemala and left behind a large ...The Guardian - 1d -
Notre Dame football braces for the human cost of potential roster cuts for walk-ons
Any football roster cutdown to 105 figures to disproportionately affect those who enroll without athletic scholarship assistance, aka walk-ons.Yahoo Sports - 8h -
UK far-right activist Tommy Robinson launches appeal against prison sentence
EDF founder is challenging his imprisonment on health groundsFinancial Times - 4h -
RFK Jr. Offers Qualified Support for Measles Vaccination
In an interview with CBS, the health secretary also suggested he wasn’t familiar with massive cuts to state funding for public health.The New York Times - 1d -
‘Modern Love’ Podcast: Let Yourself Rage With Ada Limón
Limón has been on a mission to help Americans experience the full range of human emotion.The New York Times - 2d -
Uber’s Annual Lost and Found List Includes a Mannequin Head and Chain Saw
The company’s annual list of items passengers have left behind includes a mannequin head with human hair, a urinal and a chain saw.The New York Times - 2h -
All eyes on Medicaid
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story House adopts budget resolution. Now eyes turn to Medicaid House Republicans on Thursday adopted the Senate’s ...The Hill - 17h -
Jawbone fossil builds richer image of ancient Denisovans
Fossil found off Taiwan coast adds to picture of enigmatic human species having a prominent jaw with huge teeth. An ancient jawbone dredged from the Taiwanese seabed has revealed new insights into ...The Guardian - 21h -
Amid Tension Around H.H.S. Cuts, Kennedy Meets With Tribal Leader
The health secretary’s appearance at a tribal self-governance conference brought collegial discussions and a bit of friction.The New York Times - 2d -
Watch: Pope seen without usual papal attire
Pope Francis visits St Peter's Basilica in the Vatican, still with an oxygen tube, as he continues to recover from ill health.BBC News - 22h -
Abdul Carter injury update: Top draft prospect gets positive diagnosis on stress reaction in foot, per report
Carter missed the combine and his pro day but is on his way back to full healthCBS Sports - 19h -
Far-right activist Tommy Robinson appeals for early prison release
The far-right activist, who is serving a jail term for breaching a court order, says his health is suffering in prison.BBC News - 2h -
Experts Doubt Kennedy’s Timetable for Finding the Cause of Autism
The nation’s health secretary announced that he planned to invite scientists to provide answers by September, but specialists consider that target date unrealistic.The New York Times - 1h -
RFK Jr. Hits His Stride in Arizona as His Chronic Disease Tour Wraps
The health secretary seemed stoic — maybe nervous, even — at the start of his first major trip. But on a hike with Navajo Nation leaders, he was finally in his element.The New York Times - 1d -
Labor Leaders Fear Elon Musk and DOGE Could Gain Access to Whistleblower Files
Companies tied to Elon Musk have dozens of workplace health and safety cases open at OSHA. Union leaders and former OSHA officials are concerned.Wired - 1d -
Children Seeking Cholera Care Die After U.S. Cuts Aid, Charity Says
The victims died on a grueling three-hour walk in scorching heat as they tried to reach the nearest remaining health facility, officials of Save the Children said.The New York Times - 12h -
Move Over Mediterranean Diet—This Harvard-Designed Diet Was Just Crowned Best for Healthy Aging
Aiming for peak performance? The Alternative Healthy Eating Index is the new trend for those going all-out on anti-aging and optimal health.Inc. - 7h -
Texas measles outbreak includes multiple cases at a day care in Lubbock
Public health officials say a day care facility in a Texas county that’s part of the measles outbreak has multiple cases, including children too young to be fully vaccinatedABC News - 3d -
Republicans Clash Over Medicaid in Hunt to Pay for Trump’s Agenda
Conservatives in the House say they won’t back any package without deep cuts that would all but certainly affect the health program. Some Senate Republicans say they won’t accept such cuts.The New York Times - 7h -
RFK Jr. falsely claims measles vaccine protection 'wanes very quickly'
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. called for people to get the measles vaccine, while falsely claiming it has not been “safety tested” and its protection is short-lived.NBC News - 7h