by Michele Late
Millions of Rural Americans Lack Access to Primary Care
Growing shortage of providers drives rural patients to emergency rooms … Americans’ anxiety over health care costs hits new high … and more.
More Women Sought Sterilization After Fall of Roe v. Wade
Fear of losing control over reproductive decisions spurs more women to have tubal ligations … Disadvantaged U.S. children more likely to die after surgery … and more.
Community Conditions Tied to Cancer Rates, Disease Survival
New online map lets readers explore local cancer risks … Older, poor-quality housing leaves residents vulnerable to extreme heat … and more.
Climate Change Driving Deadly Heat, Disasters Across Globe
Global health endangered at “unprecedented’ levels” … Job-related chemicals raise immigrants’ breast cancer risks … Dangerous pregnancy complications higher in states with abortion bans … and more.
The Watch: Where You Live Determines How Good Your Medicare Coverage Is
Scorecard ranks best, worst states for Medicare … Health care workers struggle with financial, job insecurity … Climate change supercharges wildfires … and more.
Cash Payments During Pregnancy Linked to Healthier Births
Child tax credit program boosted infant health…deadly breast cancer linked to living near Superfund sites…air pollution is killing children in high numbers…and more
Breast Cancer Linked to Air Pollution
Vehicle emissions exposure raises breast cancer risk … Death rate for young U.S. children on par with Albania …Hospital closures hit the disadvantaged … and more.
NIH Cuts Could Mean Fewer New Drugs For Americans
Cancer, HIV, rare disease treatments could be hurt by steep cuts…income inequality can change structure of kids’ brains…living near polluters can harm mental health…and more
Medicaid Requirements May Force Hospitals to Cut Services
More rural hospitals could be forced to close … Hispanic, Black workers face high rates of serious on-the-job injuries … Nanoplastics build up in produce … and more.
Lightning to Spark More Wildfires as Heat Worsens
Western US most at risk for lightning-caused wildfires…looming healthcare worker shortage could hurt access to care…Texas uninsured rate could soar if tax subsidies expire for marketplace plans…and more
Federal Policy Changes, Economy Stressing US Workers
More than half of US workers feel job security pressure…preventable health crises costing large numbers of US lives…mental health declining for mothers of children, teens…and more
Stronger Hurricanes to Cause More Damage
Texas faces worst potential hurricane losses…most Americans support measles vaccines…microplastics in chicken nuggets, other processed foods can harm mental health
Deaths, Illnesses From Wildfire Smoke Mount Worldwide
A billion people worldwide had ‘significant’ indoor exposure to wildfire air pollution…abortion restrictions increase women’s mental distress…nurses exposed to disinfectants face higher risk of cardiovascular disease…and more
More Climate Disasters are Harming Mental Health
Depression, anxiety, PTSD intensify after climate disasters…millions could lose federal health care under signup changes…personal care products expose women of color to formaldehyde…and more
Trump’s Public Health Leaders Undermine Trust for Some
Americans split on how politics affects public health…low-water incidents can increase illnesses…more than half of US counties lack air-quality monitoring…and more
Measles Could Surge Without More Vaccinations
A once-eliminated disease could infect thousands…Half of Americans breathe unhealthy air…Job burnout remains high for health workers since pandemic…And more.
Texas Ranks Highest for Harmful Chemicals in Water
Unsafe drinking water linked to disinfectants … Arsenic in rice could rise with climate change … Mattresses may expose kids to harmful chemicals … and more.
Hospitals, patients face threats to emergency care
Low payments, high demand put hospital EDs at risk … patients fare worse at hospitals serving Black communities …microplastics from Texas bays polluting Gulf … and more