Recapping the RFK Jr. Hearings: A Live Discussion With KFF Health News Journalists
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s confirmation hearings for secretary of Health and Human Services took place Jan. 29 and Jan. 30, and KFF Health News reporters…
Month: January 2025
Why Oral Health Needs a Home in Medical Education
The Academy at Harvard Medical School is hosting “Why Oral Health Needs a Home in Medical Education” this Thursday, January 30th at 5 pm ET as par…
U.S. Celebrates 80 Years of Community Water Fluoridation
The United States celebrated 80 years since water fluoridation was initiated in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Join PCOH and the 100+ reputable international…
Trump Administration’s Halt of CDC’s Weekly Scientific Report Stalls Bird Flu Studies
The Trump administration has intervened in the release of important studies on the bird flu, as an outbreak escalates across the United States. One of…
Telehealth Companies Boost Ad Spending While Taking on More Complex Medicine
Shannon Sharpe was having one of those 15-minutes-of-internet-infamy moments. Social media blew up in September after the retired Denver Broncos tight end — accidentally, he…
Readers Offer Their Takes on the Opioid Crisis, Family Doctor Shortage, and Vaccine Policies
Letters to the Editor is a periodic feature. We welcome all comments and will publish a selection. We edit for length and clarity and require full names. A…
Psittacosis: What Bird Owners in Arizona Need to Know About Parrot Fever and Staying Healthy
Psittacosis (“sit-uh-KOH-sis”), sometimes called “parrot fever”, is a zoonotic infection caused by the bacterium Chlamydia psittaci that is sp…
Access to Care in Japan: Local Care
A brief video to educate TRICARE-eligible beneficiaries in or moving to Japan about accessing high-quality health care while overseas. This video cove…
