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Prenatal blood test can sometimes hint at cancer in moms-to-be
By Carla K. Johnson Contributing Writer Many moms-to-be opt for blood tests during pregnancy to check for fetal disorders such as Down syndrome. In rare
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How measles, whooping cough, and worse could roar back on RFK Jr.’s watch
By Arthur Allen Contributing Writer (kffhealthnews.org) — Now, after backlash against public health interventions culminated in President-elect Donald Trump’s nominating Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the
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By Stacy M. Brown Contributing Writer (Special from Washington Informer) — In the looming shadow of a second Trump administration, the battle over vaccines and public health policy is being revived ... Public health professionals, social workers in New Orleans combat stigma associated with HIV
By Arielle Robinson Contributing Writer (Veritenews.org) — A group of public health experts, social workers and advocates who work with people and communities affected by HIV in New Orleans gathered at CrescentCare’s ... Walking pneumonia cases surge impacting children and African Americans disproportionately
By Stacy M. Brown Contributing Writer (NNPA Newswire) — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports a surge in Mycoplasma pneumoniae infections – commonly called “walking pneumonia” – across the ... Medicaid faces uncertain future as Republicans target program under Trump administration
By Stacy Brown Contributing Writer (NNPA Newswire) — Medicaid, a critical lifeline for millions of Americans, faces an uncertain future as Republicans prepare to take control of Washington. The program, along with the ... Nationwide IV fluid shortage could change how hospitals manage patient hydration
By Jackie Fortiér Contributing Writer (kffhealthnews.org) — Hospitals around the country are conserving critical intravenous fluid supplies to cope with a shortage that may last months. Some hospital administrators say they are ... DOJ targets elder fraud and nursing home abuse in sweeping nationwide actions
By Stacy M. Brown Contributing Writer (NNPA Newswire) — The Department of Justice (DOJ) has released its annual report to Congress on efforts to combat elder fraud, abuse, and neglect. The report ... Cong. democrats’ report calls La. misoprostol law ‘anti-science’
By Lorena O’Neil Contributing Writer (lailluminator.com) — Democrats on a congressional committee say a new Louisiana law that classifies pregnancy care drugs as controlled dangerous substances will put women’s lives at risk. Louisiana health care providers sue state, claiming misoprostol law violates constitution
By Lorena O’Neil Contributing Writer (lailluminator.com) — Health care workers and advocates filed a lawsuit on Thursday of last week (Oct. 31) against the state of Louisiana, on their own and on ...
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