Health

Hawaii lawmakers kill vaccine bill after heated debate

After listening to Hawaii residents speak out against vaccines and saying they cause everything from autism to the Zika virus, Hawaii lawmakers killed a bill to speed up the state's process for adopting federal vaccination ...

Health

Texas lawmakers push 'fetal remains' bill despite court case

Lawmakers in the Texas House have started debating a bill mandating burial or cremation of fetal remains from abortions and miscarriages, even though a federal judge already blocked a state rule requiring the same thing.

Health

US health chief sees low early 'Obamacare' enrollment

US senators unloaded fresh attacks on the Obama administration's handling of the new health care law Wednesday, as the official overseeing the debut predicted "very low" early enrollment due to online sign-up troubles.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Wuhan to test all residents after handful of new infections

Authorities in the Chinese city where the coronavirus pandemic began were moving forward Wednesday with efforts to test all 11 million residents for the virus within 10 days after a handful of fresh infections were found ...

Overweight & Obesity

Surgeon General nominee pledges focus on obesity

The Obama administration's nominee for surgeon general says his top priorities will be fighting obesity and helping communities promote healthier living.

Health

House GOP proposes 5-year extension for children's health

A popular program that provides health insurance for 8.9 million low-income children would get five more years of funding under legislation Republicans plan to push through a House committee this week. The measure comes days ...

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