Tag: Health

Rep. Trent Franks, R-Ariz., said in a statement that his wife was admitted to a hospital Thursday night due to a recurring health issue and that Friday would be his last day as a sitting member of Congress. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Trent Franks resigns immediately from Congress, cites wife’s hospitalization after surrogacy revelations

Al Weaver · December 8, 2017 8:38 pm

The White House said the president intends to be evaluated at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, like many predecessors, in early 2018. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Trump to have physical at Walter Reed, will release records

Kimberly Leonard · December 7, 2017 7:40 pm

"This is not the person that we knew even three years ago. ... There's a remarkable change," said host Joe Scarborough. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

‘Morning Joe’ contemplates Trump’s mental ‘stability’ after dry-mouth speech

Eddie Scarry · December 7, 2017 1:13 pm

Spending slowed but increased to 17.9 percent of gross domestic product. (AP Photo/Noreen Nasir)

Health spending passes $10,000 per person for first time

Kimberly Leonard · December 6, 2017 9:00 pm

Fewer people were prescribed medication to cure hepatitis C, prices slowed, and fewer new drugs hit the market. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)

Prescription drug spending slows after two-year surge

Kimberly Leonard · December 6, 2017 9:00 pm

For almost four decades, the Washington Swamp has acted against the interests of the American people, thwarting a sound approach to HIV prevention. (Screenshot/Vimeo)

At-home HIV tests can still save thousands of lives, and taxpayer funds

Elliott Millenson · December 6, 2017 5:01 am

The amount will be proposed by Hawaii Gov. David Ige in December when he submits his budget request. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)

Hawaii prepares to deliver New Year’s present to caregivers

Kimberly Leonard · December 5, 2017 5:01 am

In a Monday letter to White House Chief of Staff John Kelly, Warren suggested the Conway isn't ready to lead that effort, which was announced last week. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Elizabeth Warren questions Kellyanne Conway’s qualifications to lead opioid battle

Kelly Cohen · December 4, 2017 8:26 pm

MSNBC television anchor Joe Scarborough said, "People close to [President Trump] say [he's] mentally unfit. People close to him during the campaign told me [he] had early stages of dementia." (AP Photo/Steven Senne, File)

Joe Scarborough: Trump in ‘early stages of dementia,’ people close to him tell me

Caitlin Yilek · November 30, 2017 4:21 pm

We must shed light on the activities of the PBMs and expose them as the mobsters they are. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)

Beltway Confidential

The Sopranos of the pharmaceutical industry

Kevin Campbell · November 27, 2017 4:58 pm

Steny Hoyer praises Surgeon General Jerome Adams for opioid strategy

Kimberly Leonard · November 27, 2017 1:37 pm

The demand for gender affirmation surgeries has rapidly increased in the past few years. This year alone, transgender surgeries have increased by nearly 20 percent. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Red Alert Politics

Drexel University starts medical fellowship for transgender surgery training

Isaiah Denby · November 25, 2017 3:06 pm