Testing found trace amounts of inactive bird flu virus in some pasteurized dairy products like cottage cheese and sour cream, but they pose no risk to consumers, the Food and Drug Administration said Wednesday.
Why it matters: The results offer additional assurances about the safety of dairy products, one week after the FDA said it found genetic traces of the virus in store-bought milk.
Three in four adults think the U.S. health care system identifies and treats mental health issues worse than physical health concerns, according to a new Gallup and West Health poll.
Why it matters: Negative perceptions can prevent people from getting care even when it's available.
Johnson & Johnson said Wednesday that it has reached a new settlement with people who allege the company's talc-based baby powder caused their ovarian cancer.
Why it matters: J&J faces tens of thousands of lawsuits over accusations that its baby powder was cancerous.
As Florida's six-week abortion ban begins Wednesday, providers and advocates both in and out of state are bracing for a massive shift in the national abortion landscape.
Why it matters: As options narrow for people seeking abortions, patients, providers and support organizations like abortion funds are facing "an exponential increase in burden," says Isaac Maddow-Zimet, a data scientist with the Guttmacher Institute, an abortion rights think tank.
Millions of low-income Americans may find it harder to see health care providers virtually after federal subsidies for high-speed internet expired Tuesday.
The big picture: Many of the 23 million households that received financial help to afford their internet bill made or attended health care appointments online, a federal survey indicates.
Walmart's decision to shutter its health clinics and virtual care services marks the most significant retrenchment yet from major retailers who sought to transform how health care is delivered.
Why it matters: With its economies of scale, Walmart might have seemed positioned to capitalize on patients' desire for affordable and on-demand care. But the major retailers are still struggling to make the health care delivery business work.
Florida's six-week abortion ban goes into effect Wednesday, but its impact will sweep far beyond the Sunshine State.
Why it matters: Florida's new abortion law — one of the strictest limits in the nation — means its role as a post-Roe refuge for people seeking care in the U.S. South will dramatically change.
The Biden administration is moving to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drugas soon as Tuesday, clearing the last regulatory hurdle for a major policy change, multipleoutletsreported and Axios confirmed.
The big picture: The new rule, which has to be approved by the White House Office of Management and Budget, would recognize medical uses of marijuana and that it has less potential for abuse than other drugs.
An influential national advisory group has called for women to start getting mammograms beginning at age 40, but only every two years — a recommendation that highlights a rift within the cancer community
Why it matters: The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommendations will serve as a critical signal to doctors and influence insurance coverage.
