In the United States’ ongoing effort to reduce health care disparities, community health workers are an underutilized and valuable resource. As health care companies, nonprofit organizations and government agencies work to expand access to care, it is important to understand how these professionals … Read More Health
When the COVID-19 strain BA.2.86 entered the scene over the summer, it quickly captured the attention of officials who were concerned about the variant’s large number of mutations. But as the weeks went on, the strain didn’t seem to take off, and researchers found that it wasn’t all so different … Read More Health
By Nandita Bose WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Joe Biden’s re-election campaign enlisted former U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Tuesday to warn about threats to the Affordable Care Act (ACA), better known as Obamacare, after former President Donald Trump pledged new efforts to replace the law … Read More Health
COVID-19 vaccine uptake this fall is perhaps not what many had hoped it would be. As of mid-November, nearly 15% of adults and more than 5% of children received an updated COVID-19 shot since they were authorized in mid-September, according to national survey data. The rates appear to be on track … Read More Health
COVID-19 vaccine uptake this fall is perhaps not what many had hoped it would be. As of mid-November, nearly 15% of adults and more than 5% of children received an updated COVID-19 shot since they were authorized in mid-September, according to national survey data. The rates appear to be on track … Read More Health
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Donald Trump’s physician wrote in a note released on Monday that the former president is in “excellent heath” and that “he will continue to enjoy a healthy active lifestyle for many years.” The note, which Trump, 77, posted on his Truth Social account, was released on the same … Read More Health
RAMALLAH (Reuters) – Palestinian health authorities said on Wednesday it was becoming increasingly difficult to obtain accurate casualty figures from Gaza due to the collapse of the hospital and health system in parts of the Israeli-besieged enclave. The Palestinian health ministry has been issuing … Read More Health
RAMALLAH (Reuters) – Palestinian health authorities said on Wednesday it was becoming increasingly difficult to obtain accurate casualty figures from Gaza due to the collapse of the hospital and health system in parts of the Israeli-besieged enclave. The Palestinian health ministry has been issuing … Read More Health
By Gabrielle Tétrault-Farber GENEVA (Reuters) – The World Health Organization (WHO) praised staff at Gaza’s Al Shifa hospital on Tuesday for doing “everything they can” to care for patients despite being surrounded by Israeli forces trying to wipe out Hamas. The hospital has ceased functioning … Read More Health
By Gabrielle Tétrault-Farber GENEVA (Reuters) – The World Health Organization (WHO) praised staff at Gaza’s Al Shifa hospital on Tuesday for doing “everything they can” to care for patients despite being surrounded by Israeli forces trying to wipe out Hamas. The hospital has ceased functioning … Read More Health
