Health News Proposed Drug-Induced Homicide Laws Spark Debate Over Criminalization and Public Health Sara Boon February 13, 20250 Lawmakers in Maryland are pushing for stricter drug penalties in an effort to curb the state’s overdose crisis. But critics…
Health News Shifting to Crops and Orchards Could Ease the Bird Flu Crisis Sophia Lee February 13, 20250 A second strain of bird flu in dairy cows. A new H5N9 variant in California. The evolving crisis has put…
Health News Rock the Zipper Week Brings Awareness to Medicaid’s Role in CHD Care Olivia Brown February 13, 20250 Congenital Heart Disease (CHD) Awareness Week is underway, and families across the country are sharing images of their loved ones’…
Health News Utah Lawmakers Push for Tougher Penalties on Fentanyl Trafficking Sara Boon February 8, 20250 The Utah Legislature is moving forward with a bill aimed at significantly increasing penalties for fentanyl trafficking, as state officials…
Health News Oregon Department of Corrections Ousts Health Care Leaders Amid Growing Scrutiny Sara Boon February 4, 20250 The Oregon Department of Corrections (DOC) has fired two top health care officials overseeing medical care for roughly 12,000 inmates…
Health News Maryland Sees Major Improvement in Anti-Tobacco Efforts, But Challenges Remain Ethan Williams February 4, 20250 Maryland has earned the title of “most improved” in a new national report assessing state policies aimed at reducing tobacco…
Health News Planned Parenthood Pushes for Block on Remaining Abortion Regulations in Missouri Olivia Brown February 3, 20250 Nearly two months after Missouri voters approved a constitutional amendment to legalize abortion, the procedure remains out of reach for…
Health News New Mexico Wildlife and Plants Around Holloman Lake Show Record PFAS Contamination Levels Olivia Brown January 28, 20250 New Mexico has uncovered some alarming news: the wildlife and plants surrounding Holloman Lake, near White Sands National Park, have…
Health News Study Finds Rural, Conservative Areas Most at Risk if Medicaid is Cut Ethan Williams January 23, 20250 A recent study highlights a paradox in the U.S. health care debate: rural and predominantly conservative areas, which often lean…
Health News Advocates Push for New Mexico to Track Climate Change’s Impact on Public Health Olivia Brown January 11, 20250 Health care advocates in New Mexico are rallying behind two proposals that aim to track and address the health consequences…