Multnomah County is facing a tough situation with its behavioral health services. Up to 21 full-time jobs might be cut, and 17 more are in danger for the next fiscal year. This is because of a big drop in funding from CareOregon, the state's largest Medicaid provider. The county's board will decide
The U. S. is seeing a stark contrast in abortion laws across different states. Recently, North Dakota brought back a near-total ban on abortions. Texas passed a law that lets private citizens take legal action against doctors from other states who send abortion pills into Texas. On the other hand, C
The FDA has decided to postpone a safety review of the abortion drug mifepristone until after the midterm elections. This delay was requested by FDA Commissioner Marty Makary, despite earlier claims that the review was actively underway. The Health and Human Services Department has stated that their
In recent times, a shift has been noticed. More people in cities are trying out traditional Indian medicine, known as AYUSH. This is interesting because, in the past, it was mostly rural areas that used these treatments. The Indian government has been pushing for AYUSH, which might explain why more
Healthcare costs are a big worry for many Americans. Some lawmakers want to give people money to help with these costs. Two senators, Bill Cassidy and Mike Crapo, have a plan. They want to give Americans between $1, 000 and $1, 500. This money would go into special savings accounts for healthcare. T
Ukraine is tackling drug addiction in a fresh way. They are adding methadone treatment to regular health care. This is a big change from how things are usually done. Methadone helps people who are addicted to opioids. It makes withdrawal easier and helps them stay off drugs. This new approach is no
Nurses are the backbone of the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), the biggest employer of nurses in the U. S. With over 120, 000 nurses caring for more than 9 million veterans, their role is huge. But there's a catch: not enough research has been done to make nursing care even better within the V
High blood pressure is a big problem in Canada. Many people struggle to keep it under control. A new treatment called renal denervation (RDN) is now available. It's a small operation that can help lower blood pressure. But how well does it work? And who should get it? RDN is a recent addition to th
In a move that could impact millions, a group of lawmakers from both sides of the aisle have joined forces to extend key Affordable Care Act (ACA) provisions. The plan, led by Rep. Jen Kiggans (R-VA) and Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ), aims to prevent a sharp increase in health insurance premiums by pr
Voters might hold Republicans accountable in the upcoming midterm elections if the Affordable Care Act's expanded subsidies end soon. These subsidies, which help lower health insurance costs for millions, are set to expire this month. Without them, many people could see their health expenses rise by
