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Jeffries, Democrats press Johnson for immediate vote on ObamaCare subsidies
December 19, 2025·1 min read

Jeffries, Democrats press Johnson for immediate vote on ObamaCare subsidies

Health Care News – Read More Top House Democrats on Thursday called on Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) to hold an immediate vote on extending the enhanced…

Trump administration seeks to effectively end gender-affirming care for minors
December 19, 2025·1 min read

Trump administration seeks to effectively end gender-affirming care for minors

Health Care News – Read More Hospitals and doctors that perform gender-affirming care surgery on minors will have to forgo federal Medicare and Medicaid funding under new rules proposed by the Trump administration Thursday, even in states…

GOP lawmaker: ‘I hope that the Speaker takes a different approach in the new year’
December 19, 2025·1 min read

GOP lawmaker: ‘I hope that the Speaker takes a different approach in the new year’

Health Care News – Read More Rep. Kevin Kiley (R-Calif.) wants House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) to chart a different course in 2026. “I hope that…

Rest is essential during the holidays, but it may mean getting active, not crashing on the couch
December 19, 2025·6 min read

Rest is essential during the holidays, but it may mean getting active, not crashing on the couch

Health – The Conversation – Read More Active leisure experiences, like going for a walk outdoors, can help reduce stress and restore energy during the holidays.…

Doctors warn of ‘super flu’ variant in hot spots like New York 
December 19, 2025·1 min read

Doctors warn of ‘super flu’ variant in hot spots like New York 

Health Care News – Read More Ahead of the holiday tourist rush, city health officials in New York City reported nearly 14,000 flu cases in the…

COVID vaccine tied to drop in death rates: Study
December 19, 2025·1 min read

COVID vaccine tied to drop in death rates: Study

Health Care News – Read More A study examined data over four years and found vaccinated people had a 25% lower risk of mortality from all…

Moderna receives $54.3M investment for bird flu vaccine, covering axed federal mRNA contracts
December 19, 2025·1 min read

Moderna receives $54.3M investment for bird flu vaccine, covering axed federal mRNA contracts

Health Care News – Read More Moderna announced Thursday it will receive up to $54.3 million from a global vaccine partnership to fund its ongoing research…

The looming showdown over IVF, explained
December 19, 2025·8 min read

The looming showdown over IVF, explained

Health Care | Vox – Read More President Donald Trump outlined plans to expand IVF access during an October event at the White House. President Donald…

Trump signs executive order to expedite marijuana rescheduling
December 19, 2025·1 min read

Trump signs executive order to expedite marijuana rescheduling

Health Care News – Read More President Trump on Thursday signed an executive order to speed up the rescheduling of marijuana from Schedule I to the…

GOP blocks measure to reverse RFK move on HHS transparency, public comments
December 19, 2025·1 min read

GOP blocks measure to reverse RFK move on HHS transparency, public comments

Health Care News – Read More Senate Republicans voted Thursday to block a resolution sponsored by Sen. Angus King (I-Maine) to require the Department of Health…