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If Obamacare Goes Away, Here Are 8 Ways Your Life Could Be Affected
Hearings before the Supreme Court are scheduled to begin on Nov. 10 on whether a change in tax law makes the ACA unconstitutional.
Counties With Worst Virus Surges Overwhelmingly Voted Trump
U.S. voters went to the polls starkly divided on how they see President Donald Trump's response to the coronavirus pandemic, with a surprising twist.
Feeling Disoriented by Pandemic and Election? It's Called 'Zozobra' and Mexican Philosophers Have Advice
One moment everything seems normal, then suddenly the frame shifts to reveal a world on fire, struggling with pandemic, recession, climate change and political upheaval. But that's nothing new according to some philosophers.
Lions and Tigers and Anteaters? US Scientists Scan the Menagerie for COVID
Across the country, veterinarians and other researchers are scouring the animal kingdom for signs of the virus that causes COVID-19.
US Sets Record for Cases Amid Election Battle Over Virus
New confirmed cases of the coronavirus in the U.S. have climbed to an all-time high of more than 86,000 per day on average, in a glimpse of the worsening crisis that lies ahead for the winner of the presidential election.
Medical Bureaucracy: Failing to Meet the Needs of Transgender Patients
The healthcare conversation in the U.S. tends to center on coverage and cost, but for transgender patients, a number of bureaucratic factors often complicate being able to receive even basic care.
Transgender Youth Sue Arizona to Correct Birth Certificates
A lawsuit has been filed challenging Arizona's requirement that transgender people undergo surgery before the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) will correct the sex listed on their birth certificate.
No Winner for President Yet and Health Care Hangs in the Balance
With the winner of the presidency and party control of the Senate still unclear the morning after Election Day, the future of the nation's health system remains uncertain.
Virus Hospitalizations Surge As Pandemic Shadows US Election
Americans went to the polls Tuesday under the shadow of a resurging pandemic, with an alarming increase in cases nationwide and the number of people hospitalized with COVID-19 reaching record highs in a growing number of states.
The Best COVID Warning System? Poop and Pooled Spit, Says One Colorado School
Emerging research suggests infected people start shedding the coronavirus in their poop early in their infection, and possibly days before they begin shedding it from their mouths and noses.
'His Lies Are Killing My Neighbors': Swing-State Doctors Target Trump
Wisconsin is in the throes of one of the country's worst COVID outbreaks. On Oct. 27, the state reported more than 5,000 new cases and a test positivity rate of over 27%.
Does Weather Affect the Spread of Coronavirus Outside?
Scientists say the real concern about cold weather is that lower temperatures are more likely to keep people indoors — potentially in more crowded spaces where the virus can spread more easily.
Texas Ranks Highest in Total Number of US COVID Cases
Texas has surpassed California in recording the highest number of positive coronavirus tests in the U.S. so far, according to data from Johns Hopkins University.
Hospitalized? You Can Still Vote in Most Parts of the Country
Thirty-eight states allow emergency voting for medical reasons, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures. But practices vary.
More US Patients to Have Easier, Free Access to Doctors' Notes
Many health systems are opening up records Monday, the original deadline. At the last minute, federal health officials week gave an extension until April because of the coronavirus pandemic.
When Death Seems Everywhere: 4 Ways to Cope
Here are some examples from a variety of different perspectives of how to take care of yourself and not get too stressed out during a stressful and sometimes tragic time.
LGBTQs Suffering More as Pandemic Sharpens Disparities
From HIV testing to mental health services to LGTBQ youth having what they need to thrive, the COVID-19 pandemic may be having more serious effects on sexual minorities than on heterosexuals and cisgender people.
All Potatoes Are Not Created Equal
A private chef and nutritional consultant tackles the great potato debate. And it's not "po-tae-to po-tah-to."
The Trump Medicaid Record: Big Goals, Yet Few Successes
Advocates for the poor say the administration's efforts contributed to an increase in the number of uninsured children, after years of decline.
On Virus, Trump and Health Advisers Go Their Separate Ways
A multi-state coronavirus surge in the countdown to Election Day has exposed a clear split between President Donald Trump's bullish embrace of a return to normalcy and urgent public warnings from the government's top health officials.