Public Health Expert C. Gounder Clarifies Key Health Topics on CBS News
Céline Gounder addresses Americans’ skepticism of health experts, vaccine mandates, egg freezing, organ donation, and AI-created viruses in recent CBS News interviews
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AI Advances Aid Early Detection of Fatty Liver Disease
Health tech companies and researchers develop AI algorithms that improve early fatty liver diagnosis, potentially reducing costly late-stage treatments
U.S. Hospitals Adopt ‘I Gave Birth’ Wristbands to Reduce Postpartum Risks
A silicone wristband campaign across multiple states aims to lower maternal deaths by raising awareness of postpartum health risks among patients and emergency responders
FDA Misses Foreign Inspection Targets Amid Cyclospora Outbreak Linked to Mexican Farm
The FDA conducted fewer than 1,000 foreign food safety inspections in 2025, far below the congressional mandate, with the implicated Mexican farm uninspected for…
Medicaid Coverage Expands Doula Access, But Barriers Persist
A growing number of states reimburse doula care through Medicaid, but administrative challenges and low pay limit availability, constraining access for many low-income parents
Medicaid Work Requirements Risk Leaving Homeless Without Coverage
New Medicaid work-rule regulations require beneficiaries to prove employment or schooling, but homeless individuals face exclusion from exemptions, risking loss of vital health care…
Journalists Highlight Cyclospora, Measles Outbreaks and Health Policy Changes
Public health journalists reported on cyclospora and measles outbreaks and discussed evolving U.S. health policies, including Medicaid and Medicare adjustments, across multiple media platforms
Medicare for All Gains Momentum in Michigan Amid Rising Coverage Losses
Former Detroit health director Abdul El-Sayed’s Senate primary victory revives Medicare for All debate as millions of Americans face health coverage loss amid rising…
Senator Andy Kim Proposes Universal Health Coverage for All Children
Senator Andy Kim introduces a plan to automatically enroll every child in public health coverage from birth to age 26 to ensure access to…
Pediatricians and Local Health Departments Move Beyond CDC for Vaccine Guidance
Pediatricians and health departments are increasingly bypassing the CDC for vaccine recommendations after leadership changes and shifting federal guidelines under the Trump administration