public health

Politics Oct 5

White House Tracks Suspected Plague Outbreak in Russia

The White House is monitoring a suspected plague outbreak in Russia, officials confirmed, as public health agencies assess the risk of cross-border spread.

2 min read Google News US

Health Oct 2

Trump Medicaid Work Rules Would Strip Coverage From 1.4 Million, Professor Warns

A former refugee turned professor calls Trump's new Medicaid work requirements "a nightmare," warning that millions could lose health coverage under the policy.

2 min read NPR News

Health Oct 1

Fifth Unvaccinated Person Dies of Measles as CDC Declines to Count All Deaths

A fifth unvaccinated person has died from measles in the U.S. outbreak, while state health officials race to administer more than 8,500 vaccine doses and the CDC faces criticism for not tracking all deaths.

2 min read Ars Technica

Health Oct 1

Fifth Unvaccinated Person Dies of Measles as CDC Declines to Count All Deaths

A fifth unvaccinated person has died from measles in the United States, while the CDC acknowledges it is not tracking all measles deaths. State health officials have administered over 8,500 vaccine doses in an emergency push.

2 min read Ars Technica

World Sep 30

Extreme Heat Watch Searches Spike as Global Temperatures Break Records

Google searches for "extreme heat watch" surged this week as record-breaking temperatures gripped multiple continents, prompting health warnings and emergency measures.

2 min read Google Trends