Why Obamacare funding is a sticking point in the fight to avoid a government shutdown​Why Obamacare funding is a sticking point in the fight to avoid a government shutdown 

Why Obamacare funding is a sticking point in the fight to avoid a government shutdown​Why Obamacare funding is a sticking point in the fight to avoid a government shutdown 

 WASHINGTON — A pot of funding for insurance coverage under the Affordable Care Act expires at the end of this year, and Republicans in Congress are rejecting Democrats’ demands to extend it this month in a government funding bill  ​​WASHINGTON — A pot of funding for insurance coverage under the Affordable Care Act expires at the…

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World health officials counter Trump’s unproven claim of link between acetaminophen and autism​World health officials counter Trump’s unproven claim of link between acetaminophen and autism 

World health officials counter Trump’s unproven claim of link between acetaminophen and autism​World health officials counter Trump’s unproven claim of link between acetaminophen and autism 

 Health officials across the globe on Tuesday rejected President Donald Trump’s warning that pregnant women should limit the use of Tylenol over unsubstantiated claims of a link to autism.  ​​Health officials across the globe on Tuesday rejected President Donald Trump’s warning that pregnant women should limit the use of Tylenol over unsubstantiated claims of a link…

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Costco recalls poke sold under Kirkland Signature brand over possible listeria contamination​Costco recalls poke sold under Kirkland Signature brand over possible listeria contamination 

Costco recalls poke sold under Kirkland Signature brand over possible listeria contamination​Costco recalls poke sold under Kirkland Signature brand over possible listeria contamination 

 Over 3,300 pounds of Ahi Tuna Wasabi Poke sold under Costco’s Kirkland Signature brand have been recalled because potential listeria contamination in the green onions used in the product  ​​Over 3,300 pounds of Ahi Tuna Wasabi Poke sold under Costco’s Kirkland Signature brand have been recalled because potential listeria contamination in the green onions used in…

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The policy divide between blue and red states keeps widening​The policy divide between blue and red states keeps widening 

The policy divide between blue and red states keeps widening​The policy divide between blue and red states keeps widening 

 In New York, residents are able to access to abortion through the 24th week of pregnancy, are banned from carrying concealed firearms in sensitive places and can easily obtain the new Covid vaccines  ​​In New York, residents are able to access to abortion through the 24th week of pregnancy, are banned from carrying concealed firearms in…

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CDC panel votes to limit eligibility for this fall’s Covid vaccines​CDC panel votes to limit eligibility for this fall’s Covid vaccines 

CDC panel votes to limit eligibility for this fall’s Covid vaccines​CDC panel votes to limit eligibility for this fall’s Covid vaccines 

 On Friday, a CDC advisory panel unanimously recommended limiting the Covid shot to people 65 and older or those with underlying health conditions.  ​​On Friday, a CDC advisory panel unanimously recommended limiting the Covid shot to people 65 and older or those with underlying health conditions. 

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CDC advisory panel recommends restricting access to the MMRV vaccine​CDC advisory panel recommends restricting access to the MMRV vaccine 

CDC advisory panel recommends restricting access to the MMRV vaccine​CDC advisory panel recommends restricting access to the MMRV vaccine 

 A closely watched advisory panel to the CDC voted Thursday to restrict access to a measles vaccine that includes protection against chickenpox.  ​​A closely watched advisory panel to the CDC voted Thursday to restrict access to a measles vaccine that includes protection against chickenpox. 

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Scientists predict wildfire smoke will be the most costly climate-related health hazard​Scientists predict wildfire smoke will be the most costly climate-related health hazard 

Scientists predict wildfire smoke will be the most costly climate-related health hazard​Scientists predict wildfire smoke will be the most costly climate-related health hazard 

 Wildfire smoke is responsible for tens of thousands of deaths each year and will do more harm to U.S. residents by midcentury than any other threat driven by climate change, including extreme heat.  ​​Wildfire smoke is responsible for tens of thousands of deaths each year and will do more harm to U.S. residents by midcentury than…

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In West Virginia, government and school battle over the future of vaccine mandates​In West Virginia, government and school battle over the future of vaccine mandates 

In West Virginia, government and school battle over the future of vaccine mandates​In West Virginia, government and school battle over the future of vaccine mandates 

 A childhood vaccine showdown between West Virginia’s Republican governor and school board could be settled by two competing lawsuits.  ​​A childhood vaccine showdown between West Virginia’s Republican governor and school board could be settled by two competing lawsuits. 

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Childhood vaccine rates are backsliding — and exemptions are getting easier​Childhood vaccine rates are backsliding — and exemptions are getting easier 

Childhood vaccine rates are backsliding — and exemptions are getting easier​Childhood vaccine rates are backsliding — and exemptions are getting easier 

 An NBC News data investigation finds that much of the U.S. currently doesn’t have the protection needed to stop the spread of deadly diseases. St. Louis is a window into hurdles communities face nationwide.  ​​An NBC News data investigation finds that much of the U.S. currently doesn’t have the protection needed to stop the spread of…

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Harvard cuts threaten a giant in the biomedical research community: A database on the tiny fruit fly​Harvard cuts threaten a giant in the biomedical research community: A database on the tiny fruit fly 

Harvard cuts threaten a giant in the biomedical research community: A database on the tiny fruit fly​Harvard cuts threaten a giant in the biomedical research community: A database on the tiny fruit fly 

 For more than a century, the humble fruit fly has paved the way for many critical scientific breakthroughs.  ​​For more than a century, the humble fruit fly has paved the way for many critical scientific breakthroughs. 

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