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Fears Vanuatu health system could be overwhelmed as disease risks rise after quake

Tuesday’s quake destroyed two large water reservoirs, and aid agencies say lack of clean water and sanitation is becoming an urgent humanitarian need. Vanuatu’s public health system risks being ...

The Guardian - 1h

Here's what to know before 'taking some risk off the table' with bitcoin profits, advisor says

The price of bitcoin sailed past $100,000 in early December and is up more than 130% year to date. Here's how to decide whether to rebalance.

CNBC - 7h

Is Elon Musk a National Security Risk?

Federal agencies are reviewing whether the tech mogul and ally of Donald Trump complied with disclosure rules meant to protect states secrets.

The New York Times - 15h

What are seed oils and do they pose health risks? Here's what to know

Seed oils are making headlines, prompting fears around whether they can have negative effects on your health. Here's what to know.

CBS News - 9h

Liquidity risks in markets are not intractable

With today’s big data tools, conditions can be anticipated and actively managed

Financial Times - 23h

Solving the global crisis in mental health

This series examines how employers and governments are tackling the rise in depression and other conditions — and the new therapies being developed

Financial Times - 23h

PBMs targeted in health deal

Presented by PBM Accountability Project — The Hill obtained the text ahead of the release of the full bill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story PBMs targeted in health deal Lawmakers ...

The Hill - 1d

Here are The Hill's Changemakers 2024

Welcome to The Hill's Changemakers: 24 of 2024. For the second year in a row, we're highlighting both the household names and lesser-known players who are making an impact at the Capitol and around ...

The Hill - 1d

The health stories that shaped 2024

2024 was a year of historic health headlines. From Ozempic to E. coli, CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder joins to look back at the medical stories that defined the year.

CBS News - 2d

Is U.S. health care in a "gilded age"?

A New Yorker article argues that we are in "the gilded age of medicine." So what does that mean for U.S. health care? Dr. Dhruv Khullar, associate professor of health and economics at Weill Cornell ...

CBS News - 2d

Here’s what we know.

At least five others were injured in the shooting at the Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, which has about 390 children in kindergarten through 12th grade.

The New York Times - 2d

Jeff Bezos Says Most People Should Take More Risks. Here’s the Science That Proves He’s Right

Jeff Bezos just said we should all reevaluate our approach to risk. Science backs him up.

Inc. - 2d

Plea for only urgent mental health service calls

The child mental health service says taking calls about waiting lists is tying up the team's time.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

Why Americans are angry with the U.S. health care system

Many Americans are expressing anger with the U.S. health care system as clues emerge about a potential motive in the killing of the UnitedHealthcare CEO. Julie Rovner, the chief Washington ...

CBS News - 5d

What the Polio Vaccine Has Meant for Public Health

A lawyer working with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has asked the F.D.A. to withdraw approval of the current shot because it hasn’t been tested against a placebo. Scientists say such a test would be ...

The New York Times - 5d

Oscar Health CEO says employer health care should be abolished

The killing of United HealthCare CEO Brian Thompson on Dec. 4 has led to an outpouring of backlash against the healthcare industry.

The Hill - 5d

Health Protections for Migrant Children in Custody Are Set to Expire

A 2022 legal settlement established requirements to protect the health of minors detained at segments of the southern border. It ends nine days after Donald Trump takes office.

The New York Times - 5d

The Benefits and Risks of Fluoride, Explained

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has said he wants to curb water fluoridation nationwide. Here’s what the science shows about the benefits and the risks.

The New York Times - 6d

America’s system to fund and reimburse health care is broken

The American health care system is broken, with payors limiting access to services in order to maximize profits, and the recent murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson has sparked calls for ...

The Hill - 6d

Tennessee hospital was destroyed by Helene — others face risk

Flash flooding from Hurricane Helene trapped dozens of people on the rooftop of Unicoi County Hospital.

CBS News - 6d

Measures to boost housebuilding in England risk being thwarted

Experts say councils may be given too much time to produce local plans that permit increased development

Financial Times - Dec. 12

Bidens host women's health conference to focus on health care gender gap

President Biden and first lady Jill Biden highlighted the progress made in the first year of their White House initiative.

CBS News - Dec. 11

For North Carolina, the risk of hiring Bill Belichick is worth it

Plenty of NFL coaches have gone to the college ranks and failed. But this is a new era in college sports, and Belichick with his 8 Super Bowl rings could deliver big.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 11

Reaction to C.E.O. Killing Exposes Frustrations With Health System

In some quarters, the suspect in Brian Thompson’s murder is being defended and even applauded by Americans who share his outrage over the insurance industry.

The New York Times - Dec. 11

Americans are paying more than ever for health insurance

Consumers are venting frustrations about health insurance in wake of UnitedHealthcare CEO murder. Costs have outpaced inflation for years.

CBS News - Dec. 9

Footballers' dementia risk 'not linked to lifestyle'

A study finds no evidence the high dementia risk for footballers is linked to health and lifestyle factors, increasing the likelihood that heading footballs has caused brain injuries.

BBC News - Dec. 9

Here’s what is happening in Syria.

aHoms sits at a key crossroads in the country, controlling access to the Mediterranean to the west and Damascus to the south.

The New York Times - Dec. 7

My health insurer billed me for $1,883 I didn’t owe. Here’s how I fought it — and won.

Consumer protections exist, but it can take a lot of time, patience and determination to fight a health insurer, and not everyone prevails.

MarketWatch - Dec. 7

Moss takes hiatus as ESPN analyst due to health

Randy Moss will take a hiatus from his role as an analyst on ESPN's "Sunday NFL Countdown" as he deals with a health issue, the network announced.

ESPN - Dec. 6

Belfast Health Trust questioned over hospital delays

Belfast's new maternity hospital at the Royal Victoria site is almost a decade behind schedule.

BBC News - Dec. 5

Could Dark Chocolate Reduce Your Risk of Diabetes?

A new study suggests that it might. We asked experts if that’s too good to be true.

The New York Times - Dec. 4

A Health Insurance C.E.O. Was Gunned Down in Manhattan

Also, the Supreme Court appeared inclined to uphold a Tennessee law on trans care. Here’s the latest at the end of Wednesday.

The New York Times - Dec. 4

New data on CTE risk for hockey players

A new study is offering more data on the increased risk of CTE among hockey players. Dr. James Noble, a neurology professor at Columbia University, joins CBS News with more.

CBS News - Dec. 4

Spotify Wrapped 2024 is here. Here's what's new.

Spotify Wrapped — the platform’s personalized end-of-year user streaming data– is here, and with it comes the flood of social media posts from listeners.

NBC News - Dec. 4

Morant, prioritizing health, 'not trying to dunk at all'

Grizzlies star Ja Morant received boos from the Dallas crowd Tuesday night when he finished a fast break with a basic, two-handed dunk that didn't even rock the rim. Said Morant: "I'm not trying to ...

ESPN - Dec. 4