Locals react to Senators Mark Kelly and Ruben Gallego’s Medicaid Town Hall
Senator Mark Kelly and Ruben Gallego hosted a town hall in Phoenix, urging people to speak of their opposition against potential Medicaid cuts.
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Arizona Senators Mark Kelly and Ruben Gallego hold Medicaid town hall
In a press release, the town hall will “make clear the stakes of Republicans’ plan to cut Medicaid health care coverage,” which is known as the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) in the state, “in order to give tax breaks to the wealthy and big corporations.”
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Americans give top reasons for not having children
According to a report from the Pew Research Center, 37% of Americans under 50 say they are unlikely to have children in 2018, but rose 10% in 2023.
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Study: Microplastics can spread dangerous bacteria
Microplastics may be contributing to the spread of dangerous antibiotic resistant superbugs, according to a new study.
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Patient in Australia becomes first person to receive an artificial heart
The 40-year-old patient received the titanium implant last November, and it kept him alive for 100 days until his donor heart became available earlier this month.
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Americans turn to “exercise snacks” for working out
It involves short bursts of intense activity for a minute or two at a time, sprinkled throughout everyone’s day.
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Arizona judge blocks 15-week abortion ban
In a press release, the case “asserts that the ban is unconstitutional because it denies Arizonans’ access to abortion care in violation of the state’s 2024 constitutional amendment protecting the fundamental right to abortion.”
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Two measles cases in New York City
As the measles outbreak continues to spread in Texas, the New York City Health Department now confirms two cases of measles in New York City.
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Pope Francis to require a change in his medical treatment
The pope has been recovering at a Rome hospital for at least two nights. According to the Vatican, the pope is pulling back from some of his duties, including leading certain prayers.
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“Eat Better, Sleep Better” co-author provides tips for a better night’s sleep
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) says 50 to 70 million struggle with sleep disorders. About one third of adults don’t get enough uninterrupted sleep.
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National Economic Council director on egg prices, bird flu and inflation
Kevin Hassett, Director of the National Economic Council, spoke with Margaret Brennan on Face the Nation Sunday about how the Trump administration will deal with the rise in egg prices, as well as the bird flu outbreak, and inflation.
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Flu rates in the United States reach highest level
So far this season, an estimated 13,000 people, including 57 children, have died from influenza.
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Rep. Raul Ruiz opposes RFK Jr.’s nomination for HHS Secretary
Multiple physicians in the House of Representatives openly spoke out against Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s nomination for Health and Human Services (HHS) secretary.
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Rare identical quadruplets born in Arizona
When you’re expecting a bundle of joy, one thing you don’t expect is four of them. Carrying quadruplets is rare and risky, which is why one mom traveled from Rhode Island to Phoenix to improve the odds.
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Hospital in Colorado seeing record number of births
As birthrates across the country are declining, one Colorado community is seeing baby boom, with one hospital setting records on number of births.
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DOJ sues Walgreens over allegations of dispensing unlawful prescriptions
The government claims Walgreens knowingly filled the prescriptions, many for opioids even though they didn’t have a legitimate medical purpose.
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Nicotine could be limited in cigarettes
It’s a last ditch effort for the Biden administration to push back against the tobacco industry after failing to finalize a long-standing pledge to ban menthol cigarettes.
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AZGFD issues Avian Flu warning to hunters and falconers
Hunters are advised to only harvest healthy birds, handle game with gloves and cook meat to 165 degrees. Falconers are also encouraged to avoid hunting waterfowl this season and consider an alternative game.
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Americans make plans to hit the gym for the new year
As we count down to the new year, millions of Americans are likely making plans to hit the gym next month in hopes of getting in better shape.
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Former President Bill Clinton discharged from hospital
Former President Bill Clinton was discharged from the hospital Tuesday after being treated for the flu.
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