Charged for crying? Navigating unexpected medical charges
Unexplained medical charges happen more often than you'd think, according to patient advocates. One recent tweet about a questionable bill is going viral after a woman says her sister was charged $40 for crying.
Unexplained medical charges happen more often than you'd think, according to patient advocates. One recent tweet about a questionable bill is going viral after a woman says her sister was charged $40 for crying.
Year’s 1st case of rare monkeypox reported in the US
Meanwhile, officials tracking a European outbreak of monkeypox are investigating the possibility that the disease is being spread through sexual contact.
Meanwhile, officials tracking a European outbreak of monkeypox are investigating the possibility that the disease is being spread through sexual contact.
A third of US should be considering masks amid rise in COVID-19 cases, officials say
Increasing numbers of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations are putting more of the U.S. under guidelines issued by the CDC that call for masking and other infection precautions.
Increasing numbers of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations are putting more of the U.S. under guidelines issued by the CDC that call for masking and other infection precautions.
COVID treatment will soon cost you
At the start of the pandemic, policymakers enacted changes to increase access to COVID treatments and help health care systems better deal with the crisis. But as the virus moves out of the pandemic phase, those programs are being eliminated.
At the start of the pandemic, policymakers enacted changes to increase access to COVID treatments and help health care systems better deal with the crisis. But as the virus moves out of the pandemic phase, those programs are being eliminated.
Baby formula shortage: Biden invokes Defense Production Act to bolster production
The Defense Production Act order requires suppliers of formula manufacturers to fulfill orders from those companies before other customers.
The Defense Production Act order requires suppliers of formula manufacturers to fulfill orders from those companies before other customers.
Mayo Clinic sued over COVID-19 vaccine mandate termination
Less than five months after firing more than 700 employees who failed to be vaccinated against the COVID-19 vaccine by its self-imposed deadline, Mayo Clinic is facing a lawsuit from one former employee.
Less than five months after firing more than 700 employees who failed to be vaccinated against the COVID-19 vaccine by its self-imposed deadline, Mayo Clinic is facing a lawsuit from one former employee.
Hispanics with chest pain waited longer than others in Atlanta ER, study shows
Data showed that Hispanic people waited 39% longer than people of other races or ethnicities to be taken care of by health care professionals at one busy Atlanta hospital.
Data showed that Hispanic people waited 39% longer than people of other races or ethnicities to be taken care of by health care professionals at one busy Atlanta hospital.
Vaccines could have prevented at least 318K COVID-19 deaths in the US, study says
Of the 1 million American lives lost to COVID-19, hundreds of thousands of those deaths could have been averted by vaccines, researchers say.
Of the 1 million American lives lost to COVID-19, hundreds of thousands of those deaths could have been averted by vaccines, researchers say.
Minnesota health leaders promote COVID pills as cases, hospitalizations increase
As COVID-19 cases increase, Minnesota health leaders are encouraging doctors to make patients more aware of treatment options.
As COVID-19 cases increase, Minnesota health leaders are encouraging doctors to make patients more aware of treatment options.
FDA approves Pfizer COVID-19 booster for children ages 5 to 11
Pfizer’s COVID-19 booster shot for U.S. kids ages 5 to 11 has been approved by the FDA. Next, it will need the CDC’s final sign-off.
Pfizer’s COVID-19 booster shot for U.S. kids ages 5 to 11 has been approved by the FDA. Next, it will need the CDC’s final sign-off.
3rd round of free COVID tests available to order now in US
An additional eight at-home tests are available for free this time around.
An additional eight at-home tests are available for free this time around.
Spain proposes expanding abortion rights to teens, paid menstrual leave
A draft bill in Spain proposes scrapping the requirement for 16- and 17-year-olds to obtain parental consent before terminating a pregnancy, plus paid menstrual leave.
A draft bill in Spain proposes scrapping the requirement for 16- and 17-year-olds to obtain parental consent before terminating a pregnancy, plus paid menstrual leave.
4 UK men infected with 'rare and unusual' cases of monkeypox, health officials say
British health authorities say they have identified four “rare and unusual” cases of the disease monkeypox among men who appear to have been infected in London and had no history of travel to the West African countries where the smallpox-like disease is endemic.
British health authorities say they have identified four “rare and unusual” cases of the disease monkeypox among men who appear to have been infected in London and had no history of travel to the West African countries where the smallpox-like disease is endemic.
Fauci says he'll leave White House if Trump wins 2024 election
Dr. Anthony Fauci laughed and said "no" when asked he if he would stay in his post as chief medical adviser at the White House if former President Donald Trump wins the 2024 election.
Dr. Anthony Fauci laughed and said "no" when asked he if he would stay in his post as chief medical adviser at the White House if former President Donald Trump wins the 2024 election.
Allergies bothering you? It might be Minnesota's high pollen count
Minnesotans had been anxiously awaiting the gorgeous spring weather, but with sunny warm days also come plants and trees producing pollen.
Minnesotans had been anxiously awaiting the gorgeous spring weather, but with sunny warm days also come plants and trees producing pollen.
Searches for vasectomies spike after Supreme Court draft leak of abortion ruling
Daily searches for vasectomies have increased 99% since the leaked Supreme Court draft opinion was published, data from Innerbody Research shows.
Daily searches for vasectomies have increased 99% since the leaked Supreme Court draft opinion was published, data from Innerbody Research shows.
Most Americans feel short mental health breaks boost their well-being, survey finds
The study revealed that most moms struggle with their mental and emotional health and can't prioritize it because of their dual responsibilities of juggling their jobs and caring for others at home.
The study revealed that most moms struggle with their mental and emotional health and can't prioritize it because of their dual responsibilities of juggling their jobs and caring for others at home.
Stroke survivor raising awareness for Strides for Stroke Walk
After a stroke that changed his life forever, one man is trying to raise awareness by participating in the Strides for Stroke walk this weekend.
After a stroke that changed his life forever, one man is trying to raise awareness by participating in the Strides for Stroke walk this weekend.
Gun-related deaths reach highest level in 25 years, CDC study found
The CDC was not able to say exactly what caused the surge but believe the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic played a role.
The CDC was not able to say exactly what caused the surge but believe the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic played a role.
University of Minnesota drops mask mandate
The University of Minnesota announced that masks will no longer be required in classrooms beginning Thursday, a day after spring semester ends.
The University of Minnesota announced that masks will no longer be required in classrooms beginning Thursday, a day after spring semester ends.