As near record-high temperatures continue to broil the Midwest, many are turning to pools, lakes and cooling centers for relief. But don't sleep on using food to beat the heat.
Why it matters: Chilled soups, salads and other cold delicacies offer a way to turn down your body temperature without heating your kitchen.
The number of abortions in the U.S. continued to rise in 2024 — totaling 1.14 million — despite years of bans and restrictions on reproductive care, according to a national report released on Monday.
The big picture: Abortions delivered via telehealth have jumped significantly since Roe v. Wade was overturned, with clinicians protected by shield laws.
✂️ NIH's support for federal guidelines that steer the treatment of more than 1 million HIV patients in the U.S. will be phased out by next June. (WaPo)
🏥 Proposed cuts to health insurance programs in the GOP megabill could jeopardize one of the few notably strong areas of the job market. (NBC News)
🌡️ The sweltering weather enveloping most of the U.S. won't just bring heat-related illnesses but will exacerbate chronic conditions, experts warn. (WSJ)
The CDC center that provides a window into how Americans are accidentally killed could see much of its work zeroed out under the Trump administration 2026 budget after it was hit hard by staff cuts this spring.
Why it matters: Unintentional injuries are the leading cause of death for Americans younger than 45, and the data the National Center for Injury Prevention and Control churns on fatal car accidents, drug overdose deaths, firearm injuries and even dog bites help inform public health strategies.
More than 50 health insurers are committing Monday to simplifying pre-treatment reviews and address a practice widely despised by health care providers and patients.
Why it matters: Insurers maintain that requiring a sign-off before patients care get care is necessary to control costs and make sure treatments and medications are safe and effective.
