Health & Wellness

Led by RFK Jr., conservatives embrace raw milk. Regulators say it’s dangerous.

By Stephanie Armour Contributing Writer (kffhealthnews.org) — In summertime, cows wait under a canopy to be milked at Mark McAfee’s farm in Fresno, California. From

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New Orleans Health Department braces for cuts as Trump admin eyes ‘woke’ programs

By Katie Jane Fernelius Contributing Writer (Veritenews.org) — Last week’s move by the Trump administration to freeze trillions of dollars of federal grants and loans

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New American Heart Association report reveals alarming inequities in heart health by race and gender
By Stacy M. Brown Contributing Writer (NNPA Newswire) — The American Heart Association’s 2025 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistical Update uncovers glaring racial and gender disparities in cardiovascular health, illustrating the profound toll heart ...
UMC nurses to hold 2-day strike during Super Bowl week
By Safura Syed Contributing Writer (Veritenews.org) — Members of the University Medical Center nurses union have announced that they are planning a two-day strike in the week before New Orleans hosts the 2025 ...
New research shows African Americans face sharply higher dementia risks
By Stacy M. Brown Contributing Writer (NNPA Newswire) — A new study reveals that Americans over the age of 55 have a 42 percent chance of developing dementia, a figure more than ...
New Orleans launches tool to help doctors find reproductive care drug amid tight state restrictions
By: Lorena O’Neil  Contributing writer (lailluminator) — The New Orleans health department has developed a new online tool to help doctors and patients identify pharmacies that stock misoprostol in Orleans and Jefferson parishes. 
La. among 14 states awarded $1M grant to address mental health and substance use crises
By Stacy M. Brown Contributing Writer (NNPA Newswire) — The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), has awarded ...
EPA report finds that formaldehyde presents an ‘unreasonable risk’ to public health
By Sharon Lerner ProPublica A long-awaited report from the Environmental Protection Agency has found that formaldehyde presents an unreasonable risk to human health. But the report, released Thursday, downplayed the threat the chemical ...
Health insurers limit coverage of prosthetic limbs, questioning their medical necessity
By Michelle Andrews Contributing Writer (kffhealthnews.org) — When Michael Adams was researching health insurance options in 2023, he had one very specific requirement: coverage for prosthetic limbs.
As AI-denied health insurance claims rise, so does nationwide frustration
By Selen Ozturk Contributing Writer (EthnicNewsMedia) — AI is used to deny millions of health insurance claims today, while two-thirds of health care organizations plan to increase AI spending in the next ...

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