Discussion: Health And Healthcare III

[blueharvest]

Measles spread to at least 3 other states after trips to Florida

Measles infections in Ohio, Indiana and Louisiana have been linked to visits to Florida.

www.cbsnews.com

 

[squeekness]

You'd think unvaccinated tourists would steer clear.

 

[MagnarTheGreat]

Americans have 40% chance of getting cancer. Who's most at risk and how can you prevent it?

Princess Kate's cancer diagnosis at age 42 shines a light on a dreaded disease that is the second-leading cause of death in the U.S.

www.usatoday.com

 

[squeekness]

Americans have 40% chance of getting cancer. Who's most at risk and how can you prevent it?

Princess Kate's cancer diagnosis at age 42 shines a light on a dreaded disease that is the second-leading cause of death in the U.S.

www.usatoday.com

I'll probably be one of them someday. it's in my family.

 

[blueharvest]

Here are the states with the best and worst health care systems

Story at a glance A recent analysis from Better Benefits Guide ranked all 50 states based on their healthcare systems. Massachusetts, California and New York came in at the top three with a …

thehill.com

 

[blueharvest]

Biden, Democratic lawmakers celebrate 14th anniversary of Affordable Care Act

President Biden and many other Democratic lawmakers posted online in celebration of the 14th anniversary of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) on Saturday. “14 years later, the Affordable Care Act is st…

thehill.com

 

[blueharvest]

I'll probably be one of them someday. it's in my family.

Maybe not. It runs in a lot of peoples families.

 

[blueharvest]

GOP Candidate Wanted to Raise Health Care Prices for People With Obesity

Resurfaced video shows the multimillionaire telling a local channel that obesity is a “personal choice” and insisting, “you become obese, your health care is going to cost more.”

www.thedailybeast.com

 

[squeekness]

GOP Candidate Wanted to Raise Health Care Prices for People With Obesity

Resurfaced video shows the multimillionaire telling a local channel that obesity is a “personal choice” and insisting, “you become obese, your health care is going to cost more.”

www.thedailybeast.com

Insurance companies are already trying it.

 

[blueharvest]

Texas enrollment in the Affordable Care Act hits record 3.3 million | Houston Public Media

Most of the Texas Republican House delegation, including the entire Houston GOP contingent, is backing a fresh effort to defund the program, which marks its 14th anniversary on Saturday.

www.houstonpublicmedia.org

 

[squeekness]

Texas enrollment in the Affordable Care Act hits record 3.3 million | Houston Public Media

Most of the Texas Republican House delegation, including the entire Houston GOP contingent, is backing a fresh effort to defund the program, which marks its 14th anniversary on Saturday.

www.houstonpublicmedia.org

Are those same people still going to vote for Trump who'll boot them off of it?

 

[blueharvest]

New report sparks questions and controversy over possible causes for Iowa ‘cancer crisis’ - Investigate Midwest

This story was originally published by The New Lede. Amid increasing scrutiny of a potential link between agricultural chemicals and cancer, a new report is generating controversy as it blames rising rates not on the toxins used widely throughout the state, but on something else entirely: binge...

investigatemidwest.org

 

[blueharvest]

Are those same people still going to vote for Trump who'll boot them off of it?

If they are Republicans? Definitely, unfortunately.

 

[blueharvest]

The Real Reason Some Abortion Pill Patients Go to the ER

The abortion pill mifepristone went in front of the US Supreme Court on Tuesday. Antiabortionists say an increase in emergency room visits shows it’s unsafe. Medical experts disagree.

www.wired.com

 

[blueharvest]

Scientists identify the three main risk factors for brain aging

The research opens the door to potential prevention strategies for dementia and other neurodegenerative diseases.

www.newsweek.com

 

[blueharvest]

 

[MagnarTheGreat]

Scientists Like Me Knew There Was Something Amiss With Andrew Huberman’s Wildly Popular Podcast

He recommends supplements. He’s iffy on the flu shot. And more.

slate.com

 

[blueharvest]

US tuberculosis cases rise for third year in a row: CDC

Tuberculosis rates in the U.S. rose by 16 percent in 2023, marking the third year that cases went up following nearly 30 years of decline. In the most recent Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report f…

thehill.com

 

[blueharvest]

 

[squeekness]

That's not good. Beef is expensive enough as it is.

 

[blueharvest]

Gov. JB Pritzker declares Illinois a sanctuary state for IVF services

Illinois has long been considered one of the best states in which to undergo IVF, and the governor is making sure that stays true.

www.lgbtqnation.com

 

[Teelie]

That's not good. Beef is expensive enough as it is.

So far mortality rate has been low to non-existent and this is only dairy, not beef cows.

 

[MagnarTheGreat]

US appeals court kills ban on plastic containers contaminated with PFAS

Conservative fifth circuit overturns EPA’s ban prohibiting Inhance from using manufacturing process creating toxic compound

www.theguardian.com

 

[blueharvest]

 

[Teelie]

US appeals court kills ban on plastic containers contaminated with PFAS

Conservative fifth circuit overturns EPA’s ban prohibiting Inhance from using manufacturing process creating toxic compound

www.theguardian.com

The Fifth Circuit: Court of Idiots.