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Today: May 18, 2025

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Economy|Health

Why do cuts to Medicaid matter for Americans over 65? 2 experts on aging explain why lives are at stake

When people over 65 lose Medicaid coverage, they stop seeing their doctors for preventive care due to high costs. This in turn leads to worse health outcomes and higher health care costs.

Why do cuts to Medicaid matter for Americans over 65? 2 experts on aging explain why lives are at stake
Health|Political|Sports|US|World

New book: Biden aides discussed using a wheelchair in second term

New book: Biden aides discussed using a wheelchair in second term

New book: Biden aides discussed using a wheelchair in second term
Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Election|Environment|Finance|Health|Lifestyle|Political

Sen. John Fetterman raises alarms with outburst at meeting with union officials, AP sources say

Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman was meeting recently with representatives from a teachers union when things quickly devolved

Sen. John Fetterman raises alarms with outburst at meeting with union officials, AP sources say
Health|Political|World

Dominican Republic deports dozens of Haitian pregnant women and children in hospital crackdown

Dominican Republic deports dozens of Haitian pregnant women and children in hospital crackdown

Dominican Republic deports dozens of Haitian pregnant women and children in hospital crackdown
Business|Health|Technology|US

More pharmacies offer to speed prescription deliveries to customers

America’s two largest retailers want to deliver prescriptions to your doorstep, sometimes in a matter of hours

More pharmacies offer to speed prescription deliveries to customers
Health|Political|US

Trump administration to freeze family-planning funds for Planned Parenthood

Reproductive health provider Planned Parenthood said on Monday the Trump administration would cut federal family planning funding as of Tuesday, affecting birth control, cancer screenings

Trump administration to freeze family-planning funds for Planned Parenthood
Health|Science|Technology

Doctor explains how artificial intelligence is already being deployed in medical care

Doctor explains how artificial intelligence is already being deployed in medical care

Doctor explains how artificial intelligence is already being deployed in medical care
Americas|Business|Economy|Europe|Food

Sodexo cuts forecasts on slower growth in North America, shares slump

Sodexo lowered its yearly outlook on Thursday, bringing it below analysts' estimates, saying organic revenue growth in North America was slower than it had initially

Sodexo cuts forecasts on slower growth in North America, shares slump
Asia|Health|Political|World

WHO flags funding shortage risk in Afghanistan

The World Health Organization (WHO) on Monday said that the agency is concerned about funding shortages in Afghanistan which could force closure of 80% of WHO-supported essential health

WHO flags funding shortage risk in Afghanistan
Health|Opinion

How the hidden epidemic of violence against nurses affects health care

Nurses face alarming rates of violence at work. These attacks too often go unreported, and they are fueling burnout and rampant turnover across the profession.

How the hidden epidemic of violence against nurses affects health care
Economy|Health|Political|US

5 reasons veterans are especially hard-hit by federal cuts

Former service members already face stark challenges as they integrate back into civilian life. Cuts to veterans’ services will make that only worse.

5 reasons veterans are especially hard-hit by federal cuts
Election|Europe|Health|Political

Greenland candidate campaigns for better healthcare after beating cancer in Denmark

As Greenland's general election approaches, a candidate campaigns for access to better healthcare on the vast island, recounting his personal journey of beating cancer

Greenland candidate campaigns for better healthcare after beating cancer in Denmark
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance

Germany's Fresenius tops profit estimates on strong drug unit performance

German healthcare group Fresenius reported fourth-quarter earnings above market expectations on Wednesday, driven by a strong performance at its

Germany's Fresenius tops profit estimates on strong drug unit performance
Americas|Business|Local|News|US|WrittenByLAPost

Thousands of Kaiser mental health workers continue strike at SoCal centers

Nearly 2,400 workers continue to strike as of Tuesday across Kaiser Permanente mental health facilities in Southern California.

Thousands of Kaiser mental health workers continue strike at SoCal centers
Arts|Health|US

Book Review: 'Disposable' a journey through the inequities exposed by the COVID-19 pandemic

Journalist Sarah Jones chronicles the gaps in the nation's health care system and social safety net that were highlighted by the COVID-19 pandemic in “Disposable: America's Contempt for the Underclass.”

Book Review: 'Disposable' a journey through the inequities exposed by the COVID-19 pandemic
Political|US

Trump order aims to end federal support for gender transitions for those under 19

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order aimed at cutting federal support for gender transitions for people under age 19

Trump order aims to end federal support for gender transitions for those under 19
Health|Science

A new definition of obesity goes beyond BMI. What this could mean for you

A new definition of obesity goes beyond BMI. What this could mean for you

A new definition of obesity goes beyond BMI. What this could mean for you
Business|Crime|Health|Technology|US

Industry conferences kick off 2025 with more security following murder of US executive

U.S. industry conferences, including a major San Francisco healthcare meeting, have stepped up security for

Industry conferences kick off 2025 with more security following murder of US executive
Economy|Election|Health|Political|US

Many Americans doubt Trump will be able to lower prices in his first year, an AP-NORC poll shows

Many U.S. adults are skeptical about President-elect Donald Trump's ability to bring down costs

Many Americans doubt Trump will be able to lower prices in his first year, an AP-NORC poll shows
Business|Crime|Health

5 of the most frustrating health insurer tactics and why they exist

The murder of a health care insurance executive has brought scrutiny to the ways that insurance companies can make it difficult for insured patients to get the care they need.

5 of the most frustrating health insurer tactics and why they exist
Europe|Health|Political|US

Pelosi has hip replacement surgery at a US military hospital in Germany after a fall

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has had hip replacement surgery at a U.S. military hospital in Germany after falling while at an event in Luxembourg with other members of Congress

Pelosi has hip replacement surgery at a US military hospital in Germany after a fall
Business|Crime|Health|US

Response to CEO killing reveals antipathy toward health insurers − but entire patchwork system is to blame for ill feeling

Insurers in many ways are the face of US health care, which may help explain the public reaction to the murder of an insurance executive.

Response to CEO killing reveals antipathy toward health insurers − but entire patchwork system is to blame for ill feeling