As Ebola Spreads in Uganda, Trump Aid Freeze Hinders Effort to Contain It, U.S. Officials Fear
The Ebola outbreak in Uganda has worsened significantly, and the country’s ability to contain the spread has been severely weakened
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Health
Senators Press Marty Makary on Abortion Pills and Vaccines
At a confirmation hearing for Dr. Marty Makary on Thursday, senators focused heavily on the safety of the abortion pill,
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Americans borrowed $74 billion last year to cover their health care costs
Health care is so expensive that 31 million U.S. adults, or 12%, had to borrow a total of $74 billion
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Clearing the Way for Bicyclists, for a Healthier Planet
Jill Warren heads the European Cyclists’ Federation, a Brussels-based nongovernmental organization that advocates cycling to help lower carbon emissions. Source
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Digging Out of a Therapy Rut
Therapy has been a part of Katerina Kelly’s weekly routine since elementary school, when a teacher suggested counseling for the
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F.D.A. Nominee to Face Grilling Over Cutbacks and Policy Shifts
Dr. Marty Makary may face sharp questions from senators about whether he will defend the Food and Drug Administration against
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A Skeptical G.O.P. Senator Makes His Peace With Kennedy
Perhaps no vote was as agonizing for Senator Bill Cassidy, the Louisiana Republican and medical doctor, than his vote to
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Spanish-speaking CPR training kiosk aims to educate Hispanic community in North Philadelphia
Lifesaving training is now available to the Hispanic and Latino community in North Philadelphia. At Wednesday’s ribbon cutting event, the
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Michigan teacher who received double lung transplant helps students make blankets for organ donor families
A special education teacher at Huron High School in New Boston, Michigan, gathered with students on Wednesday to make blankets
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Weight Loss Drug Will Be Offered for $499 a Month for Some Patients
Novo Nordisk will cut the price of its blockbuster weight loss medication Wegovy to $499 per month for certain patients
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