Tag: Health

Protesters demonstrate before a Democratic presidential primary debate Sunday in Flint, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Energy and Environment

Greens say Mich. water crisis is environmental racism: ‘If they were white, this would be done’

Kyle Feldscher · March 7, 2016 12:08 am

"Some communities are expendable," said Flint resident Rev. Ira Edwards. "We only average $24,000 a year in income. We don't contribute much. We are expendable." (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin, file)

Energy and Environment

Flint residents feel ‘expendable’ as lead water crisis drags on

Kyle Feldscher · March 6, 2016 12:51 am

The viral sensation four-month-old Bernie Sanders look-alike died unexpectedly last week. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File)

Hundreds of donations roll in for ‘Bernie Baby’ funeral costs

Anna Giaritelli · March 5, 2016 5:41 pm

WHO reticent to confirm Zika-birth defect link

Robert King · March 5, 2016 12:01 am

The Kaiser Family Foundation noted that "absent a substantial boost in outreach or changes to the subsidies to make insurance more affordable, substantial increases in marketplace enrollment are unlikely." (AP Photo)

Analysis: Obamacare enrollment could grow 50 percent in coming years

Robert King · March 4, 2016 4:14 pm

During the oral arguments, all eyes will be on Justice Anthony Kennedy, who is expected to be the decisive vote on the issue. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy, File)

Supreme Court set to hear biggest abortion case in a decade

Paige Winfield Cunningham · March 2, 2016 5:01 am

In the case of Kermit Gosnell in Philadelphia, Karnamaya Mongar started to turn grey with slowed breathing during the killing of her 19-week-old child, yet Gosnell just continued and then afterwards told his assistant to call 911. (AP Photo)

Supreme Court abortion case is about protecting women’s health

Kristan Hawkins · February 29, 2016 7:00 pm

The efforts indicate an escalating focus among policymakers on the skyrocketing rate of prescription drug abuse in the U.S., a problem that has been building for more than a decade. (AP Photo)

While Congress argues about fixing opioid abuse, here’s who is preparing to tackle it

Paige Winfield Cunningham · February 29, 2016 5:01 am

This bill is designed to ensure that federal resources are devoted to evidence-based treatment and recovery programs that work. And it tackles this problem of babies born with addiction. (AP Photo)

Bipartisan anti-heroin plan helps women, babies

Rob Portman · February 29, 2016 2:00 am

Planned Parenthood says the many new regulations have prompted it to close some centers, but it won't say how many. (AP Photo)

How tough new abortion laws are actually helping Planned Parenthood

Paige Winfield Cunningham · February 27, 2016 5:00 pm

Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia suffered from a number of health problems, according to a report. (AP Photo/Kevin Wolf)

Doctor: Scalia was in poor health

Anna Giaritelli · February 23, 2016 10:50 pm

"Snacks shouldn't replace a meal, so look for ways to help your kids understand how much is enough," the USDA tip sheet says. "Store snack-size bags in the cupboard and use them to control serving sizes." (AP Photo)

USDA updates federal guidance on how kids should eat snacks

Pete Kasperowicz · February 22, 2016 10:35 pm