The Medicaid program has a rule. It says people must wait 30 days before they can get sterilized. This rule is not popular with everyone. Some people who might use Medicaid think it's unfair. They have different reasons for feeling this way. First, some people need sterilization for health reasons.
The federal government has accused California of breaking a key civil rights law by allowing transgender girls to join girls' sports teams. This is part of a bigger push by the current administration to stop transgender athletes from competing in women's sports across the country. The Education Dep
Emil Bove, a former defense attorney for President Donald Trump, is facing a tough time convincing the Senate Judiciary Committee that he's fit for a lifetime appointment as a federal judge. Bove, who has been leading the Justice Department, is accused of some pretty serious stuff, like ignoring cou
The US is stepping up its game in the AI world. Lawmakers from both major parties are teaming up to keep Chinese AI systems out of US government hands. They're serious about this. They see AI as a big deal in the ongoing tech rivalry between the US and China. This push comes after a Chinese startup
In Brazil, accidents and violence are serious issues. The healthcare system, known as SUS, is trying to handle this. They trained professionals at different levels. These levels include primary care, pre-hospital, hospital, and rehabilitation care. A study looked at how well this training works. Th
Small businesses have faced tough times lately. High costs and strict rules have made it hard for them to grow. But now, there's a new bill that could change things. This bill, called the One Big Beautiful Bill, aims to help small businesses and workers. It includes tax cuts and fewer regulations. O
The CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) is in chaos. The recent overhaul of the committee by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has raised eyebrows and concerns. All 17 previous members were replaced with eight new ones, some of whom have questionable exp
In Iran, picking the right leaders for medical universities is a big deal. These leaders also run the health systems in their areas. So, it's important to get it right. But how do they choose them? And what skills should these leaders have? This piece looks at how Iran does it and compares it to oth
The Federal Reserve, led by Chair Jerome Powell, is in a tough spot. The economy is a bit of a mystery right now, and Powell wants to wait and see how things play out before making any moves with interest rates. This puts him at odds with President Trump, who's been pushing for rate cuts ASAP. Powe
In the heat of a New York summer, the city's mayoral race is heating up. With temperatures soaring, voters are facing more than just the weather. The city's Democratic candidates are framing the election as a fight against the current administration. Andrew Cuomo, the former governor, is leading the
