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U.S. to cut Medicaid for legal immigrants starting October
Starting October, the U.S. will cut Medicaid for hundreds of thousands of legal immigrants, with spending reductions exceeding $900 billion by 2034…
SNAP cuts linked to rise in family separations
SNAP cuts linked to rise in family separations as research shows losing food assistance increases child protective services investigations.
U.S. Employer Healthcare Costs Rise 9.5% in 2027
U.S. healthcare costs rise 9.5% in 2027, driving average spending beyond $19,000 per employee as specialty medications and GLP-1 therapies pressure prescription
States tighten medical debt rules, burden hospitals
States tighten medical debt rules, raising compliance burdens for hospitals as the Commonwealth Fund notes three in ten U.S. adults carry medical…
Medicare to speed up coverage for FDA-approved breakthrough devices
Medicare now speeds up coverage for FDA-approved breakthrough devices, cutting delays to just 60 days after approval for eligible therapies.
HHS sets penalties for health info blocking
HHS sets penalties for health info blocking to ensure access to electronic health information.
University of Benghazi Reopens After 11-Year Closure
The University of Benghazi reopened on September 4, 2026, after an eleven-year closure led by the Libyan Development and Reconstruction Fund.
Wildfire Smoke Impacts Economy in Three Ways
Wildfire smoke reshapes American economy in 3 ways, extending beyond flames and impacting economic output, researchers find.
Many US schools near toxic sites
Millions of US children attend schools near toxic sites, posing environmental hazards to their health and wellbeing, including superfund sites.
Tomato compound may protect against fatty liver disease
New research reveals a tomato compound may protect against fatty liver disease. Learn how phytoene, a precursor to lycopene, aids liver health…