Democrats propose raising taxes on some high earners to bolster Medicare
WASHINGTON — Senate Democrats will push to raise taxes on some high-earning Americans and steer the money to improving the solvency of Medicare, according to...
Democrats offer plan to cut drug costs, seeking climate and tax deal
Top Senate Democrats on Wednesday released a plan aimed at lowering the cost of prescription drugs, signaling progress on their bid to salvage the president's...
Before Roe ruling, all clinics in some states have already stopped abortions
The recent changes suggest how quickly an overturning of Roe could reduce abortion access across the South and Midwest, which would be a hard-fought victory...
Overdose deaths continue rising, with fentanyl and meth key culprits
Harm reduction aims to lower the risk of dying or acquiring infectious diseases by offering sterile equipment or tools to check drugs for the presence...
This is what an end to Roe v. Wade could mean
A leaked Supreme Court draft opinion that would overturn Roe v. Wade describes a United States not seen in half a century, in which the...
A new ban on surprise medical bills starts this week
For years, millions of Americans with medical emergencies could receive another nasty surprise: a bill from a doctor they did not choose and who did...
Delta’s extra $200 insurance fee shows vaccine dilemma for employers
Several companies have made vaccination a condition of employment. Making unvaccinated employees pay insurance surcharges may appeal to companies that are seeking a less coercive...