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Eye on America: Addressing U.S. shortage of Black doctors, and a push to cure hearing loss
In Tennessee, we look at efforts to train more Black doctors by reducing the financial burdens for medical students at HBCUs. And in California, legendary musician Paul Simon takes us inside an ...CBS News - 5d -
An Invisible Medical Shortage: Oxygen
Oxygen is vital to many medical procedures. But a safe, affordable supply is severely lacking around the world, according to a new report.The New York Times - 3d -
Farms and Bakeries Hit by Egg Shortages and Price Hikes
Bare shelves in supermarkets and wholesalers, combined with double-digit price jumps, are pushing many food businesses to raise prices or change recipes.Inc. - 1d -
Bird flu, supply shortages keeping egg prices high
Egg prices are still sky-high as the potential spread of bird flu threatens farms across the nation. CBS News reporter Andres Gutierrez has more.CBS News - Feb. 12 -
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Doctor charged with arson for allegedly setting another doctor's home on fire: Police
An Ohio doctor has been charged with arson after allegedly setting fire to another doctor's house, officials said.ABC News - Feb. 12 -
Doctors, Nurses in Oregon Still on Strike
This is a MedPage Today story. As the strike by nearly 5,000 healthcare workers from Providence Health in Oregon reaches the 3-week mark, representatives from the Oregon Nurses Association (ONA) ...ABC News - Feb. 9 -
These Founders Are Reinventing Black Haircare
Banana fibers, recycling, and biodegradable collagen are just a few of the materials replacing plastic.Inc. - 1d -
Beware of ill-fitting menstrual cups, warn doctors
Doctors have reported a rare case where the use of a menstrual cup was linked to kidney problems.BBC News - Feb. 11 -
Doctor with "lust for murder" suspected of killing 10 patients
The two latest cases include the alleged killing of a 25-year-old woman in her apartment in 2021 and the alleged murder of a 57-year-old woman in 2024.CBS News - Feb. 12 -
NHS training bottleneck in England leaves doctors in limbo
Lack of specialised medical placements prevents many applicants from starting careers as consultantsFinancial Times - 3d -
Cancer patients not getting right treatment, say doctors
Experts highlight particular problems with prostate, kidney and colon cancer in England and Wales.BBC News - 2d -
‘The Pitt’ Has Impressed Real Doctors With Its Accuracy
Max’s unusually accurate medical drama, starring Noah Wyle as a beleaguered E.R. physician, has become the talk of real-life hospital breakrooms.The New York Times - 1d -
Doctors in London cure blindness in children with rare condition
Four children can now see shapes, find toys, recognise their parents’ faces and some can read and write. Doctors in London have become the first in the world to cure blindness in children born with ...The Guardian - 1h -
Sen. Elizabeth Warren: Current FDIC staffing shortages 'threaten the safety and soundness of the banking system'
Sen. Elizabeth Warren said the FDIC should evaluate whether the decision to rescind job offers to bank examiners threatens the stability of the banking system.CNBC - Feb. 11 -
Iowa farmer has a waiting list for eggs amid shortage: "It's been pretty intense"
The Labor Department says inflation ticked up to 3% last month compared to a year ago. The increase was largely driven by the rising costs of rent, gasoline and groceries -- especially eggs, which ...CBS News - Feb. 12 -
Egg prices expected to go even higher due to shortage from bird flu
The Department of Agriculture says egg prices could go up another 20% this year as bird flu outbreaks continue to fuel a supply shortage. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady reports.CBS News - Feb. 13 -
Target Boycott Fuels Tension Between Black Shoppers and Black-Owned Brands
The company drew criticism last month after announcing it was ending its DEI programs.Inc. - Feb. 12 -
Black Men Smile prioritizes Black joy in bleak times
Ten years ago, Carlton Mackey, like much of the country’s Black population, was overwhelmed with media images of death, anger and unrest in the wake of Michael Brown’s killing.NBC News - 15h -
Trump thanks Black Americans for electing him in Black History Month remarks
President Trump welcomed celebrities and voters alike to the White House on Thursday for an event celebrating Black History Month. Flanked by golfer Tiger Woods and Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.), Trump ...The Hill - 3h -
E3’s Organizers Are Back With a New Event. This Time, Doctors Are Invited Too
The days of trailers and demos are done as the ESA broadens its horizons. The newly minted “iicon” conference will bring together the many industries impacted by video games, from Hollywood to ...Wired - Feb. 6 -
Doctor fears "vaccine hesitancy" is contributing to worst flu season in 15 years
This year is shaping up as the worst flu season in more than 15 years. Flu cases are in every state, but the virus is most active in 43, including Indiana and Kentucky. Janet Shamlian reports from ...CBS News - Feb. 7 -
Indiana doctors sue to protect abortion patients' health information
A pair of Indiana doctors are trying to stop the state’s Department of Health from releasing personal information on abortion patients. Obstetrician-gynecologists Caitlin Bernard and Caroline ...The Hill - Feb. 10 -
Falling vaccination rates among children have doctors worried
Vaccination rates are declining, jeopardizing the country's herd immunity from widespread outbreaks. Manny Bojorquez takes an in-depth look at the impact.CBS News - Feb. 10 -
Small town in Florida offers big perks to attract a new doctor
With a physician shortage hitting small communities hard, the town of Havana, Florida, is seeking a new family doctor. Incentives include rent-free office space and medical equipment.CBS News - Feb. 11 -
A doctor arrested in Germany over patients’ deaths is now suspected of 10 killings
German investigators say a doctor in Berlin who was first arrested in August on suspicion of killing four elderly patients is now suspected of killing a total of 10 patients and, in five cases, ...ABC News - Feb. 11 -
Trans doctor used female changing rooms after row, tribunal hears
A tribunal hears Dr Beth Upton and nurse Sandie Peggie argued on Christmas Eve 2023, with Ms Peggie calling the doctor a man.BBC News - Feb. 11 -
Doctor arrested in Germany over patients' deaths is now suspected of 10 killings
A doctor in Berlin who was first arrested in August on suspicion of killing four elderly patients is now suspected of killing a total of 10 patients, investigators said Tuesday.NBC News - Feb. 12 -
Doctor says Texas measles outbreak is "a problem of unvaccinated children"
Health officials are investigating a measles outbreak among 24 patients in West Texas. Vanderbilt University infectious disease professor Dr. William Schaffner joins "The Daily Report" to discuss ...CBS News - Feb. 12 -
Trans doctor had the 'right' to use women's room, tribunal hears
Nurse manager Esther Davidson said she was advised that Dr Beth Upton was entitled to use the women's changing rooms.BBC News - Feb. 13 -
Republican states claim zero abortions. A red state doctor calls that 'ludicrous'
State officials reported a sharp decline in the official number of abortions after the Supreme Court overruled Roe v. Wade in June 2022.ABC News - Feb. 13 -
Street doctors bring health care to homeless people in Los Angeles
More than 700,000 Americans experienced homelessness last year. In addition to being unhoused, many are suffering from a lack of adequate medical care. Elise Preston found one initiative in Los ...CBS News - 6d -
Texas judge fines N.Y. doctor for prescribing abortion pills to Texas woman
A Texas judge on Thursday ordered a New York doctor to pay more than $100,000 in penalties for prescribing abortion pills to a woman near Dallas.CBS News - 6d -
Doctor wanted: Small town offers big perks to attract a physician
This is a MedPage Today story. HAVANA, Fla. -- For a rural community, this town of 1,750 people has been more fortunate than most. A family doctor has practiced here for the last 30 years. But ...ABC News - 3d -
Pope to remain hospitalized as doctors treat respiratory tract infection: Vatican
The Vatican says Pope Francis’ respiratory tract infection is presenting a “complex clinical picture” that will require further hospitalizationABC News - 3d -
Innovaccer launches AI agents for doctors and hospitals to address burnout
Innovaccer on Monday announced a suite of AI agents that can automate repetitive tasks for clinicians.CNBC - 3d -
Brooklyn’s Outlandish Hosts Black History Month Hike
Outlandish, a hiking store and adventure group in Brooklyn, is one of several organizations on a mission to encourage Black people to spend time outdoors.The New York Times - Feb. 6 -
Black wolves with rare genetic mutation spotted in Poland
Wolves were essentially extinct in Poland by the 1950s, but the population has returned in recent years.CBS News - Feb. 9 -
The Significance of 2 Black Quarterbacks Starting in the Super Bowl
As they face off on Sunday, perhaps Jalen Hurts and Patrick Mahomes can serve as symbols of hope, a columnist for The Athletic writes.The New York Times - Feb. 10 -
Black consumers put on notice amid DEI rollbacks
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Black consumers put on notice amid DEI rollbacks The NAACP is urging Black ...The Hill - 3d
