chronic-disease
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koreaboo.comCDC Encourages Regular Checkups to Track Key Health Numbers
The agency posted a reminder that routine doctor visits can monitor blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar, and weight or BMI. The message targets chronic disease prevention and women's health.
sixthtone.comPatient Groups Seek Exemptions From Medicaid Work Requirements
Patient advocacy organizations are requesting automatic exemptions from new Medicaid work requirements for people with HIV and sickle cell disease. Federal officials must issue implementation guidance to states by June 1 with a deadline for states to enact the changes by Jan. 1.…
news.sky.comSTAT Launches Series Examining Alcohol-Related Deaths, Treatment Gaps and Policy Responses
STAT published an investigative series on May 12, 2026, detailing how alcohol kills more Americans than opioids, fentanyl, methamphetamines or heroin. Reporters Isabella Cueto and Lev Facher examined inconsistent screening, fragmented treatment and underused medications. The seri…
StatAlcohol Causes Nearly 500 U.S. Deaths Daily With Limited Policy Response
Alcohol is linked to nearly 500 deaths per day in the United States, exceeding the annual toll of all infectious diseases combined. A STAT investigation found alcohol-related deaths and injuries have risen since 2020, with emergency department visits nearly doubling between 2003…
azernews.azStates Prepare Medicaid Work Requirements as Patient Groups Seek Exemptions for Chronic Illnesses
Patient advocates for sickle cell disease and HIV are pressing federal officials for automatic exemptions from new Medicaid work rules included in President Trump’s tax cut bill. Federal guidance is due by June 1 with states required to implement systems by Jan. 1. The accelerate…
indianexpress.comKennedy Launches Review of Vaccines’ Possible Role in Chronic Disease
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is leading a wide-ranging inquiry into whether vaccines contribute to chronic disease, including renewed examination of possible links to autism and thimerosal. The New York Times reported the effort is a top priority even as the White House…