Two People Die After Paid Plasma Donation at Clinics in Canada
Grifols, a Spanish health care company, operates clinics in Canada that collect blood plasma from donors in exchange for an honorarium. fr...
A Third of Americans Have Cut Spending or Borrowed Money for Health Care
As medical costs rise, more than 80 million people have made sacrifices like skipping meals and driving less, a new survey finds. from NYT...
Food Stamp Recipients Sue Over Bans on Sugary Drinks
In suing to halt restrictions in five states, the plaintiffs argued that the Trump administration violated laws authorizing SNAP and governi...
A Planned Parenthood Clinic, in a Pinch, Turns to Botox
The move is designed to keep the doors of the clinic open, and is a reflection of the increasingly blurred lines between the beauty industry...
V.A. Begins Drive to Put Homeless Veterans Into Guardianship
A joint effort with the Justice Department creates new authority to compel veterans into institutional or involuntary care. from NYT > ...
In Talking to Parents About Vaccines, Pediatricians Navigate a Sea of Misinformation
Practitioners nationwide are striving to do what’s best for children’s health, while staying supportive in the face of mistrust and confusio...
Black Rain and Health Fears After Strikes on Iran Fuel Depots
Health experts warn of long-term respiratory and neurological risks as smoke from burning oil spreads across the region. from NYT > Hea...
Cancer Haunts Neighbors of Canada’s Oil Sands Wastelands
Though high rates of the disease persist among the nearby Indigenous communities, the Canadian government is weighing rules that may allow e...
F.D.A. Opens Door to More Flavored E-Cigarettes
The agency is proposing allowing other tastes for vapes, like mint, coffees, spices or tea, to appeal to adults. At the same time, illicit c...
Viral Outbreaks Take a Common Path from Animals to People, Study Finds
Researchers have devised a new tool for discerning between naturally occurring viral outbreaks and those resulting from lab accidents. fro...
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