Articles tagged as: Side Effects Public Media
January 16, 2024
Medicaid unwinding is causing people with disabilities to lose coverage with devastating consequences
Some people with disabilities are caught up in the Medicaid unwinding process and losing their coverage despite their best efforts.
Read MoreJanuary 2, 2024
Some states with abortion bans saw slightly more births, new analysis finds
A recent report estimates how abortion bans in states like Kentucky and Missouri affected birth rates during the first half of 2023. Its an early indicator that the bans arent equal in terms of impact.
Read MoreDecember 28, 2023
Your college student is back home and you want to talk mental health? Keep this mind
Thousands of college students are home with their families this week. It's a great time for parents to check on their kids' mental health but they need the right approach to do it.
Read MoreDecember 27, 2023
Indiana governor urges the feds to reconsider nursing homes staffing requirements
New proposed federal rules for nursing home staffing levels elicited mixed reactions. Nursing home workers say they're much needed and long overdue. But some Republican governors echo the long-term care industry's concerns. They say the measures will push some facilities to shut down.
Read MoreDecember 11, 2023
Sickle cell experts say a cure without care jeopardizes the freedom promised by new gene therapies
The FDA just approved new gene therapies for sickle cell disease. Now, ensuring access to the treatment is top of mind for patients and doctors.
Read MoreDecember 4, 2023
After Dobbs, doctors say more people are turning to permanent contraception
In states where abortion was restricted following the fall of Roe v. Wade, a growing number of people are seeking permanent contraception.
Read MoreNovember 24, 2023
Wars can give rise to disease outbreaks. This poses potential risk to public health in the U.S. too
Wars are fertile grounds for infectious disease outbreaks and drug resistant illnesses. We live in an interconnected world and what begins in overseas conflict zones can spill over locally. Public health experts worry as vaccine hesitancy rises in the U.S.
Read MoreNovember 21, 2023
Mental health is an issue in the veterinary field. But misconceptions can cloud the narrative
Being a veterinarian and helping animals can bring a lot of joy. But the job also comes with a host of stressors that can affect veterinarians mental health, and the field is starting to have more conversations about it.
Read MoreOctober 2, 2023
Ozempic hype forces employer calls on obesity coverage
The quick rise in popularity of the diabetes drugs used for weight loss over the last two years caught many employers flat footed. Now, employers are scrambling to find solutions to help improve worker health while simultaneously keeping a lid on rising health care spending.
Read MoreSeptember 18, 2023
Girls are in a mental health crisis. What can schools do?
Girls in the U.S. are experiencing record high levels of violence, sadness and suicide risk. A school-based program is helping them.
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