Medical students in south Alabama are learning about nutrition at a cooking class in hopes they will be able to better talk to patients about what they eat.
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Missouri faces the prospect of Medicaid cuts
The prospect of Medicaid cuts by Congress are sending a chill through Republican and Democratic-led states, where millions of people could lose medical coverage or states might have to cut other services.
Trump administration changes at the VA affecting care for LGBTQ veterans
Staff and patients at the Department of Veterans Affairs say impacts of Trump administration changes to the agency go beyond erasing diversity programs and affect care for LGBTQ patients.
Health Insurance in America
Millions of Americans depend on their jobs for health insurance. But that’s not the case in many other wealthy countries. How did the U.S. end up with a system that’s so expensive, yet leaves so many people vulnerable? On this episode, how a temporary …
Funding cuts may undermine efforts to connect rural patients and speciatists remotely
One rural Iowa hospital is trying to remotely connect its patients with more specialists from around the state. But cuts to federal funds might disrupt efforts like that.
Funding cuts may undermine efforts to connect rural patients and specialists remotely
One rural Iowa hospital is trying to remotely connect its patients with more specialists from around the state. But cuts to federal funds might disrupt efforts like that.
In court, Luigi Mangione’s lawyer claims he was searched illegally during arrest
Luigi Mangione, who is accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, had his first court appearance since he was arraigned in December on charges including murder as an act of terrorism.
Luigi Mangione’s lawyer claims he was searched illegally during arrest
Luigi Mangione, who is accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, had his first court appearance since he was arraigned in December on charges including murder as an act of terrorism.
Trump administration yanks CDC flu vaccine campaign
As flu rages, the Trump administration has pulled the plug on a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention flu immunization campaign that targeted high-risk groups, including pregnant women.
DOGE sets its sights on Medicare and Medicaid
The Department of Government Efficiency, has focused in on the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services. What could DOGE’s efforts mean to the tens of millions of Americans who rely on them?
