'It's a nightmare.' Former refugee, professor on Trump's new Medicaid policyStarting Oct. 1, many immigrants who are here legally lose their Medicaid coverage because of the Republican budget bill passed last year.NPR4d agoWhole story →HealthJusticeHR 1medicaid policy change
Members of the clergy are running for Congress as Democrats : NPRIt's rare for Democrats to make religion a centerpiece of their campaigns. But this midterm election cycle, a number of candidates for Congress are doing just that.NPR9d agoWhole story →HealthGovernmentmidterm elections
Meal deliveries can save money and improve health. Will they survive Medicaid cuts?Some states deliver meals to Medicaid patients that address their dietary needs. Evidence shows it aids recovery and saves healthcare costs, but federal budget cuts may lead some states to cancel it.NPR10d agoWhole story →HealthEconomymedicaid cuts
Vaccinated or not, we’re on the brink of a measles epidemicMeasles is making a comeback. Ongoing outbreaks in Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, and Utah have documented hundreds of cases, mostly among unvaccinated people. And while local and federal politicians debate the definitions and impact of those measles-associated deaths, health experts worry that we’re overlooking the real problem: the threat of a…NPR13d agoWhole story →HealthCulture
Abortion is on the ballot again as post-Roe policies continue to evolveFour states will vote on abortion-related ballot measures in November. The measures follow the Supreme Court's "Dobbs" decision, which upended federal abortion protections.NPR14d agoWhole story →HealthGovernmentabortion ballot measures
The Fed raises interest rates by a quarter-point : NPRThe Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate Wednesday to combat stubborn inflation. That will make it more expensive to borrow money to buy a car or carry a balance on a credit card.NPR20d agoWhole story →CommerceEconomyfed rate hike
Mitch McConnell returns to Senate after medical absence : NPRMcConnell spent weeks in recovery before explaining he was "briefly unconscious" following the fall that sent him to the hospital and a weeks-long recovery process.NPR21d agoWhole story →HealthGovernmentMitch McConnellmcconnell returns to senate
Worries about the CDC reliability hover over flu season : NPRThe worst U.S. measles outbreak in decades is growing and flu season is imminent. Experts are fretting about federal health data reliability after the CDC questioned two Pennsylvania measles deaths.NPR24d agoWhole story →HealthGovernmentcdc data reliability concerns
