Tag: Health

"E-cigarettes went form being rare in 2010 to now being the most common tobacco product used by our nation's youth," said Surgeon General Vivek Murthy. (Chris Landsberger/The Oklahoman via AP)

Surgeon general issues dire warning on e-cigs

Robert King · December 8, 2016 4:06 pm

American Life Expectancy on the Decline

Tws Staff · December 8, 2016 11:10 am

Glenn's long career in the military, science and politics began in the 1940s. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete, File)

Former astronaut and senator John Glenn, 95, hospitalized

Anna Giaritelli · December 7, 2016 9:39 pm

According to a report co-written by Jonathan Gruber, the largest percentage of people who gained insurance under Obamacare in 2014 were eligible for Medicaid even before the law took effect. (AP Photo/Molly Riley)

Beltway Confidential

Obamacare’s latest failure: Medicaid expansion

Sally Pipes · December 7, 2016 4:52 pm

President-elect Trump's 10-point plan for VA reform does not include a proposal for privatization. (Graeme Jennings/Washington Examiner)

The fake ‘privatization’ battle brewing over the VA

Sarah Bedford · December 6, 2016 5:01 am

As part of the 21st Century Cures Act, Congress may establish the Eureka Prizes Competitions: Retrospective monetary rewards for achieving specific, well-defined technological goals. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

Beltway Confidential

How Eureka Prizes will create a new age of discovery

Robert Graboyes · December 5, 2016 5:01 am

Americans are trading their old-fashioned cigarettes for e-cigarettes, but in this heavily regulated industry, policymakers aren't keeping up. (AP Photo/Ed Andrieski)

Beltway Confidential

Tobacco harm-reduction: Big league healthcare savings

Andrew Nehring · December 4, 2016 5:01 am

"Right now we have the chance to put our best minds to work one more time — and in a big way," said President Obama. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Obama urges Senate to pass Cures Act: ‘Hope can’t come soon enough’

Anna Giaritelli · December 3, 2016 11:00 am

Political opposition to HIV testing became the incubator for AIDS to grow. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin, File)

Beltway Confidential

Demolish AIDS with home HIV tests

Elliott Millenson · December 3, 2016 5:02 am

As taxpayers fill out returns leading up to Tax Day on Wednesday, they are for the first time encountering questions about the Obamacare tax. (AP Photo)Â

Beltway Confidential

Obamacare repeal that only helps cronies is for the birds

Charles Sauer · December 2, 2016 5:52 pm

In Cuba, there are really two healthcare systems: One for visiting foreigners who pay, and a free one for ordinary Cubans. (AP Photo/Ramon Espinosa)

Beltway Confidential

Think the Cuban healthcare system is ideal? No cigar. Not even close.

Hadley Heath Manning · November 29, 2016 3:22 pm

When Donald Trump takes office, he will inherit a Department of Veteran Affairs with serious systemic challenges. (Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg)

Beltway Confidential

The VA needs an executive, not a cheerleader

Scott Davis · November 29, 2016 5:03 am