How health care, disability benefits for veterans became fight in Congress
A bill that boosts health care and disability benefits for veterans exposed to toxic burn pits has hit a snag in the Senate, angering advocates like Jon Stewart who say help from the government is long overdue.
A bill that boosts health care and disability benefits for veterans exposed to toxic burn pits has hit a snag in the Senate, angering advocates like Jon Stewart who say help from the government is long overdue.
Atlanta City Council unanimously votes to donate to women's reproductive health nonprofit
The money would go to the Access Reproductive Care-Southeast and would be distributed to allow for things such as rides to appointments, travel, and accommodations for women seeking abortions.
The money would go to the Access Reproductive Care-Southeast and would be distributed to allow for things such as rides to appointments, travel, and accommodations for women seeking abortions.
Georgia boy makes lemonade stand to help pay for medical bills
Less than a year after his mother died, 11-year-old Teddy was hit by a car while riding his bike in his neighborhood. His family can't afford to pay for his hospital bills, so the Georgia boy is spending his Sundays selling lemonade to raise money.
Less than a year after his mother died, 11-year-old Teddy was hit by a car while riding his bike in his neighborhood. His family can't afford to pay for his hospital bills, so the Georgia boy is spending his Sundays selling lemonade to raise money.
COVID omicron vaccine: US reaches deal with Moderna for winter booster shots
About 261 million Americans have received at least one COVID-19 shot, but only 108 million have received a booster.
About 261 million Americans have received at least one COVID-19 shot, but only 108 million have received a booster.
Laxatives recalled from CVS, Walgreens, other major retailers after contamination
Vi-Jon, LLC said it is aware of three reports of "serious adverse reactions potentially related to this recall."
Vi-Jon, LLC said it is aware of three reports of "serious adverse reactions potentially related to this recall."
Women gaining nearly twice as much weight as men, study finds
About 42% of Americans are considered obese, up from 30.5% in 2000.
About 42% of Americans are considered obese, up from 30.5% in 2000.
Georgia nursing students get hands-on experience in simulation lab
Nursing students at Georgia Highlands College are getting a chance to treat patients before they step foot in the hospital thanks to some new high-tech mannequins.
Nursing students at Georgia Highlands College are getting a chance to treat patients before they step foot in the hospital thanks to some new high-tech mannequins.
Quick Georgia abortion law change abruptly send some patients home
Georgia’s abortion law changed so abruptly that some patients who were in an office waiting for abortions were told that what had been legal that morning was no longer legal in the state and were sent home.
Georgia’s abortion law changed so abruptly that some patients who were in an office waiting for abortions were told that what had been legal that morning was no longer legal in the state and were sent home.
Pro-choice activists condemn court's abortion law ruling, pro-life allies plan to 'build' on win
A U.S. appeals court in Georgia ruled that there is no Constitutional right to abortion, based on a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling.
A U.S. appeals court in Georgia ruled that there is no Constitutional right to abortion, based on a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling.
Here’s how much it costs to have a baby in the US, analysis finds
The jarring figures don't include any spending on the baby after he or she is born.
The jarring figures don't include any spending on the baby after he or she is born.
Over-the-counter birth control: FDA to weigh approval of pill without prescription for 1st time
Hormone-based pills have long been the most common form of birth control in the U.S., used by millions of women since the 1960s.
Hormone-based pills have long been the most common form of birth control in the U.S., used by millions of women since the 1960s.
Nationwide abortion ban could raise maternal death rate by 24%, study suggests
Banning abortion nationwide would also severely impact Black people, increasing maternal deaths by as much as 39%, the study found.
Banning abortion nationwide would also severely impact Black people, increasing maternal deaths by as much as 39%, the study found.
California becomes first state to cover health care for all immigrants
California is now the first state to guarantee free health care for all low-income immigrants living in the country illegally, a move that will provide coverage for an additional 764,000 people at an eventual cost of about $2.7 billion a year.
California is now the first state to guarantee free health care for all low-income immigrants living in the country illegally, a move that will provide coverage for an additional 764,000 people at an eventual cost of about $2.7 billion a year.
Nearly 70% of medical debt will be removed from US credit reports
Patient advocates call the move a huge advance, but they question whether medical debt should be on credit reports at all.
Patient advocates call the move a huge advance, but they question whether medical debt should be on credit reports at all.
Medical aid in dying: States debate right-to-die laws
"Death with Dignity" laws are on the books in 10 states and Washington DC, but opponents say they're ripe for abuse and discriminate against people with disabilities.
"Death with Dignity" laws are on the books in 10 states and Washington DC, but opponents say they're ripe for abuse and discriminate against people with disabilities.
Houston-area teen pronounced dead in car crash ends up surviving
Doctors pronounced him dead. But his mom refused that fate and turned to prayer. Today, her 15-year-old is alive and a year into recovery and rehabilitation.
Doctors pronounced him dead. But his mom refused that fate and turned to prayer. Today, her 15-year-old is alive and a year into recovery and rehabilitation.
Senate approves sweeping expansion of benefits for veterans exposed to toxic burn pits
The bill's passage sets a course that could help millions who served after Sept. 11, 2001.
The bill's passage sets a course that could help millions who served after Sept. 11, 2001.
Hospitals scramble to adjust to contrast dye shortage
COVID lockdowns in China triggered the worldwide shortage of the dye used for medical scans.. Now hospitals are scrambling to keep track of and secure contrast dye.
COVID lockdowns in China triggered the worldwide shortage of the dye used for medical scans.. Now hospitals are scrambling to keep track of and secure contrast dye.
High school students learn surgical skills at California hospital
School officials in Sacramento said they hoped the experience would inspire the students to seek certain careers they may not have previously felt comfortable pursuing.
School officials in Sacramento said they hoped the experience would inspire the students to seek certain careers they may not have previously felt comfortable pursuing.
Charged for crying? Navigating unexpected medical charges
Unexplained medical charges happen more often than you'd think, according to patient advocates. One recent tweet about a questionable bill is going viral after a woman says her sister was charged $40 for crying.
Unexplained medical charges happen more often than you'd think, according to patient advocates. One recent tweet about a questionable bill is going viral after a woman says her sister was charged $40 for crying.