Humanitarian crises abound. Why is the U.N. asking for less aid money than last year? "This is the first time that this has happened in recent years," said Martin Griffiths of the United Nations. about the reduced ask. Why in a time of greater need is the U.N. lowering its appeal? Gabriel Spitzer
Red states that have resisted Medicaid expansion are feeling pressure to give up. More and more Southern states are talking about fully expanding Medicaid to cover poor residents. They've resisted the option for a decade, but are now running into competition with each other.
E-bike head trauma soars as helmet use falls, study finds A new study shows that nearly 8,000 e-bike riders sought hospital care for head injuries in 2022. It's a huge increase and the majority of the injured riders were not wearing helmets. Ronnie Cohen
How Alabama's ruling that frozen embryos are 'children' could impact IVF Frozen embryos are people and you can be held legally responsible if you destroy them, according to the Alabama Supreme Court. The decision could have wide-ranging implications for IVF clinics. Alejandra Marquez Janse
Syphilis cases are 'skyrocketing' in King County. Who’s most at risk? Recently released data from the CDC shows syphilis cases are at a 74-year high in the United States. The surge in infections has Public Health – Seattle and King County concerned about the rising local epidemic. Diana Opong
'Something needs to change.' Woman denied abortion in South Carolina challenges ban The state law has been interpreted as banning abortion after six weeks of pregnancy. Planned Parenthood argues the ban is vague and shouldn't apply until at least three weeks later in pregnancy. Victoria Hansen
4 habits of highly effective communicators Called 'supercommunicators,' these people have the exceptional ability of creating authentic connections with others — just by listening and talking. Andee Tagle
Bayer makes a deal on popular contraceptive with Mark Cuban's online pharmacy Bayer is adding two of its name-brand drugs to the roster of Cost Plus Drugs: the birth control pill Yaz and the menopause treatment Climara. Sydney Lupkin
Two Bayer drugs are headed to Mark Cuban's online pharmacy The online pharmacy of entrepreneur Mark Cuban is adding two brand new Bayer drugs to its disruptor model, which relies on a radical transparency compared to the rest of the industry. Sydney Lupkin
FDA approves a drug to treat severe food allergies, including milk, eggs and nuts Xolair is considered the first medication approved by the FDA that can help protect against severe allergic reactions brought on by accidental exposure to certain foods. Juliana Kim
