Tag: Health

Critics of the rules say they forced school cafeterias to serve unpalatable meals that children have refused to eat. (AP Photo/Morgan Lee)

House panel bucks Obama, approves bill allowing higher-fat flavored milk in schools

Susan Ferrechio · July 12, 2017 7:00 pm

Cruz wants Reynolds to negotiate a deal that allows corn farmers "to sell much more corn," but without costing thousands of refinery workers their jobs. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

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Hey Senate Republicans, give patients the Consumer Freedom Option

Jason Pye · July 12, 2017 4:51 pm

When proposals are made to sharply revise the ACA, who screams the loudest? Those who are funded by it. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

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A 42-year-old essay explains why it’s so hard to repeal Obamacare

Bruce Yandle · July 10, 2017 5:21 pm

"This suspect product has no clear health value," Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Chuck Schumer wants FDA to investigate ‘snortable chocolate’

Eddie Scarry · July 9, 2017 4:35 pm

New research shows the U.S. fertility rate is at a record low. With the exception of the over-30 crowd, fewer women across almost all age groups and ethnicities are having babies.

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Why women should have more babies, sooner

Nicole Russell · July 9, 2017 4:01 am

The CDC, based in Atlanta, could face a budget cut of up to $1 billion under the administration's proposed budget. (AP Photo/Branden Camp)

Trump picks Georgia Public Health Commissioner Brenda Fitzgerald as CDC director

Ariella Phillips · July 6, 2017 11:49 pm

The amount of opioids prescribed in 2015 was enough for every American to be medicated around the clock for three weeks. (AP Photo/Chris Post)

Doctors prescribing fewer opioids

Kimberly Leonard · July 6, 2017 8:34 pm

At a June news conference, Federal Reserve Chairwoman Janet Yellen appeared to be open to the idea that it is now time for a shift in the application of regulatory oversight. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Janet Yellen released from London hospital after weekend stay

Kyle Feldscher · July 3, 2017 6:38 pm

Chris Gard and Connie Yates with their son Charlie Gard in London. "Upon learning of baby Charlie Gard's situation, President Trump has offered to help the family in this heartbreaking situation," White House media affairs director said. (Family of Charlie Gard via AP)

White House: Officials working with Charlie Gard’s family on possible US assistance

Sarah Bedford · July 3, 2017 5:35 pm

Maryland House Speaker Michael Busch speaks at a news conference in support of legislation to continue funding for services provided by Planned Parenthood. (AP Photo/Brian Witte)

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Another reason Planned Parenthood doesn’t need federal money

Emily Jashinsky · July 3, 2017 2:39 pm

President Trump offered the support of the U.S. on Monday to the parents of Charlie Gard, a sick 10-month-old baby in England who doctors had ordered for his ventilators turned off. (Family of Charlie Gard via AP)

Trump: ‘If we can help’ Charlie Gard, ‘we would be delighted to do so’

Anna Giaritelli · July 3, 2017 2:17 pm

This article is just one of many similar examples of mainstream outlets finding laughably creative ways to attack Trump. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

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Democracy Dies in Double Scoops: WaPo publishes article critiquing Trump’s diet

Emily Jashinsky · June 30, 2017 7:10 pm