Tag: health
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U.S. health officials report 1st case of new form of mpox in a traveler
What to know about mpox outbreaks in Africa WHO declares mpox outbreak in Africa a global health emergency 02:47 Health officials said Saturday they have confirmed the first U.S. case of a new form of mpox that was first seen in eastern Congo. The person had traveled to eastern Africa and was treated in Northern…
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Doctor explains how RFK Jr.’s plans could affect Americans’ health
Doctor explains how RFK Jr.’s plans could affect Americans’ health – CBS News Watch CBS News President-elect Donald Trump has followed through with his campaign promise to pick Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the Department of Health and Human Services. He is known for falsely claiming that vaccines cause autism and other health issues.…
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What Trump’s choice of RFK Jr. could mean for public health
What Trump’s choice of RFK Jr. could mean for public health – CBS News Watch CBS News President-elect Donald Trump has selected Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as his pick to run the Department of Health and Human Services. Kennedy has a history of making false claims about vaccine safety, and wants to remove fluoride from…
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What to know about RFK Jr.’s stances on key health issues and what he could do at HHS
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, is coming into the nomination process in an unusual position: a long list of his own policy priorites separate from the president-elect’s, and a public promise by Trump to let him “go wild” on his ideas. CBS News medical…
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Trump names RFK Jr. as his pick for secretary of health and human services
Trump names RFK Jr. as his pick for secretary of health and human services – CBS News Watch CBS News President-elect Donald Trump on Thursday named Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as his pick to lead the Department of Health and Human Services. If confirmed, Kennedy would be in charge of the Centers for Disease Control…
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Why millions of Americans could lose health insurance subsidies
Why millions of Americans could lose health insurance subsidies – CBS News Watch CBS News Millions of Americans could lose enhanced subsidies that currently help with the cost of health insurance purchased through the Affordable Care Act’s marketplaces, according to experts. CBS MoneyWatch reporter Megan Cerullo has more. Be the first to know Get browser…
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With ACA subsidies set to expire in 2025, millions of Americans stand to lose health insurance
With Republicans edging closer to gaining control of Congress, millions of Americans may be at risk of losing enhanced subsidies that currently underwrite the cost of health insurance bought through the Affordable Care Act’s marketplaces, according to industry experts and the Congressional Budget Office. The November 5 election gave control of the Senate to Republicans,…
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Post-election emotions? Here are expert tips and resources to manage your mental health
A majority of Americans were stressed before Election Day, and now post-election, emotions are still running high for many across the country. Experts say Americans with varying political views may be overcome with emotion in the wake of the election results, from pride and optimism to disappointment, frustration and even fear. “Feelings of, ‘How did…
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Men’s health in focus with “Movember” and “No-Shave November” initiatives
Men’s health in focus with “Movember” and “No-Shave November” initiatives – CBS News Watch CBS News As men grow out their facial hair this month, campaigns like Movember are raising awareness about prostate cancer, mental health and the importance of regular health screenings. Dr. Jon LaPook joins “CBS Mornings Plus” to discuss why preventive care…
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How Texas’ abortion ban has impacted health care in the state
How Texas’ abortion ban has impacted health care in the state – CBS News Watch CBS News Since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022, at least 20 states have banned or restricted access to abortion. Texas’ law, one of the most restrictive bans in the U.S., prohibits all abortions except for cases…