Stealth BioTherapeutics, a small biotech company, has taken the rare step of publicly sharing a rejection letter from the FDA. The company aims to gather support for its ultra-rare disease drug, which the FDA did not approve. This move highlights the challenges small biotechs face in gaining regulatory approval for niche treatments. By disclosing the…

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act, introduced under President Trump, has changed how immigrants access federal benefits. The bill alters eligibility for programs like Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP, and SNAP based on immigration status. Notably, DACA recipients and some other immigrant groups have lost access to certain benefits. The Head Start program now limits eligibility to…

Maine Family Planning, a network of clinics, is seeking judicial intervention to restore Medicaid funding cut by a Trump administration policy. The policy blocks federal funds to abortion providers, impacting Maine Family Planning despite Medicaid not funding abortions. The clinics serve 8,000 low-income patients, offering services like cancer screenings and contraception. Without Medicaid, they risk…

The debate over the future of Obamacare subsidies is heating up as Congress considers whether to extend the Biden administration’s enhanced subsidies, set to expire at the end of the year. These subsidies, introduced as temporary pandemic measures, have significantly reduced premiums for many, capping costs at 8.5% of income for exchange enrollees. However, critics…

The Heart Hospital of Austin at St. David’s Round Rock has made a significant breakthrough in vascular surgery. Dr. Bradley Boon, the hospital’s chief of surgery, became the first in the U.S. to use a novel carotid artery stent outside of clinical trials. This advancement marks a pivotal moment in the treatment of carotid artery…

A federal appeals court has upheld the Los Angeles Unified School District’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate for employees. The court dismissed a lawsuit that claimed the mandate violated constitutional rights. The decision relied on federal health guidance, even though later evidence showed that vaccines did not prevent transmission. This ruling reinforces the authority of school districts…