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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 - 13h -
How This Navy Veteran Is Working to Improve Health Care
Inc. spoke to Oshi Health’s Rebecca Bennett about her career and her philosophy around leadership.Inc. - 19h -
WATCH: CCTV shows earthquake rock Vanuatu
CCTV video shows homes and businesses shaking as a 7.3 magnitude earthquake rocked the Pacific island of Vanuatu, causing widespread damage.ABC News - 2d -
Health insurers limit coverage of prosthetic limbs
Advocates say it is discrimination and are arguing for "insurance fairness" on the grounds that people who have joints surgically replaced typically don't face the same kinds of coverage challenges.CBS News - 5h -
Rescuers dig for survivors of Vanuatu earthquake with no water and unclear death toll
Vanuatu’s capital is without water after reservoirs were destroyed by a violent magnitude 7.3 earthquake that wrought havoc on the South Pacific island nationABC News - 1d -
Rescuers race to find survivors as 14 dead after Vanuatu earthquake
One witness recounted how he and his wife "sprinted" out of a building when the earthquake struck.BBC News - 1d -
The new tech treatments that could improve mental health
From video games to personal avatars, researchers are looking to develop a new generation of digital tools that do not involve taking a drug or therapyFinancial Times - 1d -
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 developedFinancial Times - 1d -
Rescuers in Vanuatu race to retrieve trapped quake victims as survivors tell of escape
Witnesses recount the moment the earthquake hit in Port Vila, as rescue teams sift through the wreckage after disaster that has killed 14 and injured 200. Get our breaking news email , free app ...The Guardian - 1d -
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 -
Magnitude 7.3 Earthquake Hits Vanuatu, Triggering Internet Outages
A tsunami alert was lifted for the Pacific island nation, but government websites were offline after the quake. The U.S. Embassy building was seriously damaged, officials said.The New York Times - 1d -
Watch: Cars and tools thrown around as earthquake hits Vanuatu
Footage shows people running and items falling off shelves as the earthquake strikes.BBC News - 1d -
Huge quake rocks Vanuatu
A massive earthquake jolted the Pacific island nation of Vanuatu, reportedly killing at least six people and seriously damaging a large number of buildings, including one housing the U.S. embassy. ...CBS News - 1d -
State of emergency in Vanuatu after powerful earthquake hits Pacific island
Hospital staff say at least six people have been killed and 50 injured, while embassy officials say buildings in Port Vila damaged in 7.3 magnitude quake. A state of emergency has been declared in ...The Guardian - 1d -
US Embassy seriously damaged in Vanuatu earthquake
A forceful 7.4 magnitude earthquake shook the capital of Vanuatu damaging the newly established US Embassy on Tuesday. Authorities reported the earthquake at 12:53 p.m. and subsequent “aftershocks” ...The Hill - 2d -
Quake rocks Pacific island Vanuatu, reportedly killing at least 6 people
A deadly earthquake has struck the Pacific island nation of Vanuatu, damaging buildings in the capital, including one housing the U.S. embassy.CBS News - 2d -
Powerful earthquake hits South Pacific island of Vanuatu
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake has rocked the South Pacific island of Vanuatu, cutting off communication in many areas and triggering at least one massive landslide.CBS News - 2d -
7.3 magnitude earthquake damages US Embassy in Vanuatu
The embassy "sustained considerable damage during the earthquake and is closed until further notice," U.S. officials said in a statement.ABC News - 2d -
Magnitude 7.3 earthquake causes widespread damage in Pacific island nation of Vanuatu
A powerful magnitude 7.3 earthquake has struck just off the coast of Vanuatu, causing widespread destruction in the South Pacific island nationABC News - 2d -
Buildings flattened as 7.3 magnitude earthquake hits Vanuatu
The extent of damage remains unclear, but there are unconfirmed reports of at least one death.BBC News - 2d -
USGS says magnitude 7.3 earthquake hits near Vanuatu in the Pacific Ocean
USGS says magnitude 7.3 earthquake hits near Vanuatu in the Pacific OceanABC News - 2d -
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 -
Will anger at health insurers spur action? Democrats pessimistic
Democrats are pessimistic that Congress will enact new rules around the health insurance industry, even as they try to appear responsive to growing calls for reform following the killing of ...The Hill - 4d -
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 - 5d -
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 - 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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
Vanuatu blasts US, China for asking Hague to continue status quo for climate change harms
The island nation of Vanuatu criticized representatives for major emitters like the U.S. and China for their remarks during International Court of Justice (ICJ) proceedings that will determine ...The Hill - 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 -
Why Hackers Want Your Health Information
Health records contain personal information that can leave patients exposed to financial and medical risks.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 3 -
Vanuatu calls on the World Court to recognize climate change harms
Vanuatu urged the top United Nations court to recognize the harm caused by climate change in its judgment on the legal obligation of countries to fight it.NBC News - Dec. 3
