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New Rules Could Change How Millions Keep Health Coverage

June 4, 2026

For decades, qualifying for Medicaid has largely depended on income. Soon, for millions of Americans, keeping Medicaid coverage may require something more: proving they meet new work-related requirements. Federal officials…

What a “Super El Niño” Would Mean For your Summer

June 4, 2026

The weather forecast for this summer may be written thousands of miles away in the Pacific Ocean. Scientists around the world are closely monitoring rapidly warming ocean temperatures that suggest…

Two NIH Scientists Are Accused of Smuggling Mpox Samples into the U.S.

June 3, 2026

Most people assume that scientists studying dangerous viruses routinely transport samples across international borders. And they do. But according to federal prosecutors, that process only works when researchers follow strict…

Rising Grocery Prices Have Middle Class Families Feeling the Pinch

May 27, 2026

For millions of Americans, the weekly grocery trip has quietly become one of the most frustrating parts of modern life. The total at checkout keeps climbing. Staples that once felt…

Huge Chemical Plant Explosion Stuns Pacific Northwest

May 27, 2026

A devastating Longview, WA chemical plant explosion is shaking communities across the Pacific Northwest after a catastrophic industrial implosion at a paper manufacturing facility left at least one person dead…

Viral Outbreaks are Making Headlines, but What’s the Risk?

May 20, 2026

Two Rare Viruses, Two Different Threats Rare but deadly viruses are making international news again, reviving memories of past outbreaks and pandemic fears. This time, the attention is focused on…

Supreme Court Preserves Access to Abortion Pills by Mail

May 15, 2026

But the Bigger Fight Is Far from Over For now, Americans can still receive abortion medication through telehealth appointments and mail delivery after a major new decision from the U.S.…

U.S. Ranks 33rd in Global Health Despite Trillions in Spending

May 14, 2026

For decades, Americans have been told they live in the country with the best medical care in the world. And in some ways, that’s true. The United States is home…

Travel-Linked Hantavirus Cases Prompt Monitoring in the U.S.

May 12, 2026

This is one of those situations where the headline grabs your attention, but the reality is probably more measured. A small number of hantavirus cases linked to international travel are…

Americans Are Bracing for a Painful Summer at the Pump

May 11, 2026

For millions of Americans, Memorial Day weekend has always marked the unofficial beginning of summer: road trips, beach traffic, family travel, backyard cookouts, and long drives with the windows down.…