Idaho Cuts Public Health Benefits for Undocumented Immigrants

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BOISE, Idaho — As a measles outbreak spreads through other states, Idaho is ending publicly funded vaccinations for people living in the U.S. illegally. A new law recently signed by Republican Gov. Brad Little will halt a variety of public benefits for those in the U.S. unlawfully, including communicable disease testing, prenatal and postnatal care … Read more

American Health Care Will Suffer Under Trump’s Tariffs 

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Over the last few years, there has been increasing pressure on the U.S. health care system: this includes issues related to hospital staffing, as well as financial and operational challenges that have led to many health care facilities closing and reducing vital services like emergency and obstetric care. [time-brightcove not-tgx=”true”] On a daily basis, many … Read more

Food Safety Was Slipping in the U.S. Then Came Mass Layoffs

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Even before the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) eliminated 10,000 jobs on April 1, people who watched the agency closely were concerned about food safety.  Under a Biden-era reorganization, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) cut millions of dollars for state-level food inspections, effective this year. Inspections of facilities were not keeping … Read more

RFK Jr. Plans to Tell CDC to Stop Recommending Fluoride In Drinking Water

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SALT LAKE CITY — U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Monday said he plans to tell the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to stop recommending fluoridation in communities nationwide. Kennedy said he’s assembling a task force of health experts to study the issue and make new recommendations. [time-brightcove not-tgx=”true”] Also on Monday, … Read more