The NFL's Pink Publicity Stunt Isn't About Fighting Cancer
Sept. 30, 2016 6:38 p.m. ET As it does every October, the NFL is set to “go pink” this Sunday to show support for the American Cancer Society’s efforts to find a cure for breast cancer. But make no mistake: The NFL will not contribute one dime to breast-cancer research in this campaign. Instead, the NFL “billionaires’ club”—the team owners—will require all of their players and coaches to be political showpieces. The NFL says it has raised “nearly $15 million” for awareness and..>> view originalTrump Has 400 Pounds of Trouble in New 'Fat-Shaming' Controversy
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Enlarge this image Libertarian presidential candidate Gary Johnson talks to a crowd of supporters at an August rally in Salt Lake City. George Frey/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption George Frey/Getty Images Libertarian presidential candidate Gary Johnson talks to a crowd of supporters at an August rally in Salt Lake..>> view originalThis Year's Flu Shot Recommendation Includes One Major Change
With summer decidedly behind us, it’s time to start thinking about where to get this year’s flu shot. Yes, it’s flu season again. And yes, the best way to protect yourself from coming down with the virus is still a vaccine. Dr. Tom Frieden, director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, made that message loud and clear Thursday at the annual National Foundation for Infectious Diseases press conference on flu vaccines. “If we could increase vaccination coverage in this country b..>> view originalA Republican lawmaker's hat at a marijuana conference says it all: 'Make Cannabis Great Again'
I couldn’t find a single person at the State of Marijuana Conference ’16 on the Queen Mary this week willing to predict anything other than success for Proposition 64, the measure that could legalize cannabis in California for adult recreational use.Polls continue to show that almost two-thirds of California’s likely voters support passage, though things could tighten up closer to election day. No question, a pungent wind is blowing across America.Already, adult use of marijuana is legal in Wa..>> view originalCongress expanding Mylan inquiry to determine if there was Medicaid fraud
In this July 8, 2016, file photo, a pharmacist holds a package of EpiPens epinephrine auto-injector, a Mylan product, in Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli, File) Congress is not done with Mylan. Top senators angered by the exorbitant cost of the EpiPen, produced by Mylan, are expanding their inquiry to federal health regulators to discern whether the drug company knowingly and improperly paid state Medicaid programs less than it should have. A spokeswoman for Chuck Grassley (R-..>> view originalWest Nile blamed for death in Brazoria County
West Nile blamed for death in Brazoria County Brazoria County Health Department officials are reporting the first death associated with West Nile Virus in the county this year. KHOU.com Staff , KHOU 10:08 PM. EST September 30, 2016 West Nile Virus (Photo: Getty Images) BRAZORIA COUNTY, TEXAS - Brazoria County Health Department officials are reporting the first death associated with West Nile Virus in the county this year.Health officials say the death involv..>> view originalCDC Tells Men At Risk Of Zika To Put Off Procreation For 6 Months
Enlarge this image The Zika virus has been largely spread by mosquitoes, but it can also be spread by sexual intercourse. NIAD/Flickr hide caption toggle caption NIAD/Flickr The Zika virus has been largely spread by mosquitoes, but it can also be spread by sexual intercourse. NIAD/Flickr Men who may have been exposed to the Zika virus shou..>> view originalSenators: Some mail-in voter registration deadlines defy law
Two Democratic senators say nine states are violating federal law with their mail-in voter registration deadlines for the November election, potentially disenfranchising thousands of people by blocking applications as many as three days earlier than other states. U.S. Sens. Charles Schumer of New York and Patrick Leahy of Vermont asked the U.S. Election Assistance Commission to intervene and work with election officials in those states to ensure compliance with the National Voting Rights Act. T..>> view originalOn 40th Year Anniversary, PPNYC Stands with RJ Organizations to Call for End of Hyde Amendment
Today marks the 40th anniversary of the Hyde Amendment, which denies abortion care for individuals who rely on Medicaid for their health care coverage. The law particularly harms low-income women and women of color, who are disproportionately insured by Medicaid. Planned Parenthood of New York City strongly believes that every woman--regardless of their socioeconomic status, race or zip code--should have the ability to make decisions about abortion without barriers. A woman's decision about w..>> view original
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