Healthcare
The Trump Administration Won A Legal Fight To Slash Federal Payments To Hospitals During The Coronavirus Pandemic
The DC Circuit ruled the administration could cut a Medicare reimbursement rate by nearly 30% for hospitals that serve patients with low incomes.
A Black Psychologist Shares Some Tips On Starting Therapy
In this excerpt from The Unapologetic Guide to Black Mental Health, Dr. Rheeda Walker offers great advice on getting help at a hard moment.
A Viral TikTok Is Sparking A Conversation About Racial Bias Against Black People In Healthcare
A TikTok from a white physician is making people suddenly aware of an issue that's long affected Black patients and doctors.
21 Emotional Pictures And Stories From Essential Workers Who Are On The Front Lines Right Now
"A woman coughed at me because she was mad."
27 Of The Most Powerful Photos Of This Week
As businesses slowly start to reopen amid a worsening economic crisis, we are confronted with a very new version of normal.
8 Photo Stories That Will Challenge Your View Of The World
Here are some of the most interesting and powerful photo stories from across the internet.
25 Of The Most Powerful Photos Of This Week
As disagreements about protecting public and economic health escalate, we still find moments of hope amid loss.
“We Are Desperate”: 10 Nurses And Doctors Explain What It's Like To Fight The Coronavirus Without Enough Face Masks
“We want to protect public health and if we are sick there isn’t going to be anyone to treat these patients. America has no idea what it’s in for,” said one nurse practitioner.
Take This Survey About Coronavirus Testing In Hospitals Across The US
As the coronavirus outbreak spreads across the US, we want to hear about your experiences with the testing shortage.
OB-GYNs Are Using Reddit To Help People Who Desperately Need Advice
Facing public budget cuts and restrictive anti-abortion legislation, some medical providers are using Reddit to connect with people who can't find answers anywhere else.
Opinion: Trump Said He'd Battle Big Pharma. Instead, He Let It Run The White House.
From the former Eli Lilly executive running the Health and Human Services Department to the pharma lobbyists designing health policy, Trump has embraced the swamp.
15 Products Under ₹1,000 That Will Solve Your Daily Problems
It's always the same problem every day.
You Wanted Same-Sex Marriage? Now You Have Pete Buttigieg.
To a lot of progressive queer people, Buttigieg’s campaign symbolizes everything the marriage-focused mainstream gay rights movement has failed to deliver.
Opinion: We Have A Mental Health Crisis. Why Isn't Washington Acting Like It?
In the US, 1 in 5 children have a mental, emotional, or behavioral disorder. Treatment should be a human right, not a privilege.
Women With Pregnancy Complications On Nauru Waited For Days While Lawyers Fought Over Their Medical Care
"Pregnancy and birth are only normal until they become abnormal — and if that happens on a place like Nauru, it is very difficult to transfer a woman."
Europeans Are Sharing All The Things They Do Better Than Americans And It's Painfully Accurate
"Not wanting ice in every drink."
This 15-Month-Old Girl Has Spent Her Whole Life In Detention. She's In Hospital With The Flu
The 15-month-old is being treated for Influenza A.
Every Democrat At Thursday’s Debate Said They’d Extend Health Care Coverage To Undocumented Immigrants
“We do ourselves no favor by having 11 million undocumented people in our country be unable to access health care,” argued Mayor Pete Buttigieg.
Opinion | Bernie Sanders: Medicare For All's Moment Is Here. Don't Back Down.
Those who make billions from our broken health care system will spend enormous amounts trying to divide us. But we cannot rest, and we cannot back down.
How To Choose A Primary Care Provider
If there's one thing you can do to empower yourself as a patient, it's finding a primary care provider — one who feels like a real partner. (An excerpt from How to Be a Patient)
I’ve Been Committed To A Psych Ward Three Times — And It Never Helped
For those of us living with severe mental illness, the world is full of cages. (An excerpt from Esmé Wang's The Collected Schizophrenias.)
“Prudent That Close Scrutiny Be Avoided”: Inside The Meetings That Decide Sick Refugees’ Fates
“Members discussed the level of compassion to be shown…” Redacted minutes from a powerful committee show how decisions are made on the fate of sick refugees and asylum-seekers detained offshore.
Democrats Are Running On Obamacare In Places Where They Lost On Obamacare
To see where the country is going on health care, look at what’s happening in central Arkansas.
This Company Stockpiled Massive Amounts Of Amputated Body Parts And Toxic Waste
Healthcare Environmental Services said that the backlog was created by a lack of incinerators in the UK.
Our Diet Is Affected By Education, Socioeconomic Status, And Culture — Here's How
The way we choose to eat is influenced by a complex combination of factors.
Here's Why We Need To Get Better At Measuring Sexual Satisfaction
This is a really important and tricky thing to gauge.
What It's Like To Have Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder
"I was just convinced that I was bipolar or really depressed."
We Can Pay For Free College The Same Way We Paid For A Pointless $5.6 Trillion War
Ideas like Medicare for All are written off as fantasy thinking by the same people who support virtually unlimited military spending.
Pills By Amazon: The Retail Giant Just Bought The Online Pharmacy PillPack
In its latest move into the commercial health care industry, Amazon acquired an online pharmacy that sends customers prepackaged medication doses.
Theresa May Said There Will Be A £20 Billion "Brexit Dividend" For The NHS – But Economists And MPs Say It's A Myth
The prime minister is pledging a new 10-year funding settlement for the National Health Service, partly funded by a supposed dividend from Brexit, even though experts say it doesn't exist.
These Uplifting Medical Stories Will Absolutely Make You See The Good In The World Again
"You were shot in the abdomen while holding your infant daughter. I repaired your stomach and liver and removed your kidney and part of your pancreas. It’s been 10 years. You still send me a Christmas card every year."
These Volunteers Are Battling Idaho’s Government To Expand Medicaid
State legislators in Idaho have refused to accept federal funding that could help thousands without health insurance get coverage. Meet “Reclaim Idaho,” the group that’s trying to do what elected officials won’t and put Medicaid expansion up for a vote in November.
This Is What It's Like To Be Put To Sleep So You Can't Resist Electric Shock Treatment
As a 22-year-old, Eleanor was pumped with drugs to keep her in a sleeplike state, then subjected to excessive rounds of electroconvulsive therapy as a treatment advocated by the notorious Dr William Sargant. “You can’t find your way back to who you were because you don’t kind of remember yourself,” she tells BuzzFeed News.
What It Is Like To Live With Mental Illness In India
There is so much about mental illness that is not just unseen, but hopelessly misunderstood by the law, people, and Indian society.
I Live With An AutoImmune Disease
This is not a death sentence.
The Authors Of The Senate Republican Health Care Bill Are Getting Ratio’d Like Crazy On Twitter
Sens. Lindsey Graham and Bill Cassidy are testing the upper limits of the ratio for a politician.
Jimmy Kimmel Rips Into The GOP Health Care Bill And Sen. Bill Cassidy — Again
"He made a total about-face. Which means he either doesn’t understand his own bill – or he lied to me."
J.K. Rowling Admits She Was Wrong About Trump Ignoring A Kid In A Wheelchair
The Harry Potter author admitted she did not see a "full or accurate" video of the president's interaction with the toddler.
McCain Makes Dramatic Return To The Capitol, Blasts Fellow Senators For "Getting Nothing Done"
"We are the servants of a great nation," McCain said after returning to the Senate on Tuesday to vote to open debate on a Republican health care bill.
Boy Scouts Of America Chief "Regrets" That Trump Inserted Political Rhetoric At Scouting Event
"We sincerely regret that politics were inserted into the Scouting program," BSA's chief wrote in an apology to the Scouting community.
It’s Time For Democrats To Stop Defending Obamacare And Start Replacing It
The Affordable Care Act will not be killed off from the right. But Democrats should accept that the time has come for universal health care.
Dear Indian Doctors, I'm An Unmarried Woman And My Sexual Health Matters Too
An unmarried woman’s sexuality is so terrible, so unimaginable, that it is completely written out of our language – in movies, in media, and even in the doctor’s office.
Trump's Former HIV/AIDS Advisers Are Blasting The New Health Care Draft Bill
Former members of the Presidential Advisory Council on HIV/AIDS, who resigned last week in protest, say the Senate's new health care proposals will hurt people with the disease.
The Number Of EU Nurses Registering To Work In The UK Has Fallen 96% Since The Brexit Vote
Just 46 nurses from the EU applied to work in the UK in April 2017, compared to 1,304 in the month after the referendum.
Do I Have To Choose Between A Good Life And Good Teeth?
After growing up poor in West Virginia, I thought I had made it out and built a better life for myself. But my teeth are only getting worse.
There’s A Christian Alternative To Health Insurance, But It's Not For Everyone
For a growing number of Christians in the US, faith-based health care sharing ministries seem like the perfect alternative to an expensive, volatile insurance marketplace. But there may be serious drawbacks for some members — and for everyone else.
Miss USA Would Like To Change Her Answer About Affordable Health Care
“Having a job, I have to look at health care like it is a privilege,” the newly crowned Miss USA said Tuesday, clarifying her comments from Sunday's pageant.
People Are Not Happy With The New Miss USA's Answer About Health Care
This year's winner said health care in America is a "privilege" and people were shook.
A GOP Congressman Said "Nobody Dies" Because They Don't Have Healthcare, And People Are Freaking Out
Idaho Rep. Raúl Labrador made the comment during a rowdy town hall Friday, eliciting loud boos from the crowd.
The Australian Prime Minister Just Said Trump's Repeal Of Obamacare Is "Great"
"So keep at it, it's great."
41 Things You Should Know About Abortions And The Doctors Who Perform Them
"I'm in a constant battle to help women and it can get exhausting sometimes, but the good days outweigh the bad ones."
Women Try Vagina Chapstick
Because your other lips get chapped too!
These Terminally Ill Patients Adorably Performed Standup Comedy About Their Death For Their Families
"Life is like that TV journalist, Arnab Goswami. Never take it seriously."
Trump Says Obamacare Will "Explode" After Replacement Fails In Congress
After Republicans abandoned their Obamacare replacement Friday, President Trump lamented the lack of Democratic support and claimed his predecessor's signature law would self-destruct.
Just 24 Really Funny Tweets About The Health Care Bill Withdrawal
"Oh the irony that Donald Trump and Paul Ryan have no Plan B."
Who Should Pay For Evan Karr’s Heart?
Every day, millions of Americans, even those with insurance, struggle to pay for health care. If the Republican health care plan passes, that struggle will only intensify.
The Real Peril Of Crowdfunding Health Care
On who gets funded — and who gets left behind.
Experts And Anti-Abortion Groups Are Both Worried About How The GOP Health Care Bill Covers Abortion
Insurance and tax experts say the Republican health care bill's exemptions would be difficult to enforce, while anti-abortion groups say the bill could potentially allow people to use refundable tax credits to pay for abortion.
Republican Chairman Says Sean Spicer Should Stay “In His Lane” On Health Care Bill
After the White House press secretary told reporters that “every member” of Congress would be able to amend the health care bill “on the floor,” Rules Chairman Pete Sessions said he didn’t appreciate Spicer “getting in my business.”
America's Biggest Health Stocks Aren't Moving Much In Response To Obamacare Repeal
The proposal for another major overhaul of the health care industry has not translated into big moves on the markets.
This Republican Says Poor People May Have To Choose Between An iPhone And Health Care
“They’ve got to make those decisions themselves,” Jason Chaffetz said of the Obamacare replacement plan.
As A Woman, Have You Ever Felt Like A Doctor Didn’t Take Your Pain Seriously?
*starts typing aggressively*
15 Things Black Trans People Face When Going to the Doctor
Racism and transphobia won't keep these people down.
What's It Like Getting Health Care As A Black Transgender Person?
We want to hear your stories.
Trump Threatened To Stop Obamacare Outreach, So Celebs Made Their Own Ads
Actor Colton Dunn said the ads were his own way to "resist" Trump.
Why I’ve Given Up On Being Healthy
My mitochondrial disease has no treatment or cure. But after years of focusing on what I can’t do because of my disability, I finally see what I can do — and how I can do it.
New Health Minister Used Maiden Speech To Call For US-Style Healthcare
Greg Hunt used his first speech to parliament to push the idea of US-style health insurance.
Here’s How Obamacare Repeal Could Hurt Native Americans
A full ACA repeal could have "catastrophic consequences" for Native Americans, one health board leader said.
13 People With Disabilities Talk About Life Post-Election
"I just hope we all can survive the next four years.”
Helpful Tips For Anyone Who Doesn't Understand Health Insurance
Think of this as Adulting 101: "WTF is Coinsurance?" Edition
Obamacare Premiums Are Up 25%, But It'll Stay Affordable, Officials Say
Most people in states that offer insurance through the federal Healthcare.gov exchange will still pay less than $100 a month, officials said.
Bill Clinton Calls Obamacare "The Craziest Thing In The World"
The former president criticized Obamacare during a speech for his wife's presidential campaign, saying it has left a portion of the middle class behind.
HIV Drug Will Not Be Subsidised By The Government
An application for Truvada to be placed on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme has been denied.
California Moves To Open Obamacare To Undocumented Immigrants
“It’s always heartening to see that our government fully understands that access to health care is really a human right," said state Sen. Ricardo Lara.
Meet The Mother-Daughter Duo Providing Health Care For Homeless Pets
"The whole mission is to not have a pet be hungry, and not have a pet be in pain. And if their owner happens to be homeless, even more reason to help them."
Trump's In-Law Is Trying to Make Billions Off Obamacare
Oscar Health couldn't have happened without the Affordable Care Act.
This Indigenous Woman Is The Face Of A Growing Number Of Aboriginal Doctors
Indigenous doctors key to closing the health gap.
The Affordable Care Act Hasn't Led To More Part-Timers, Study Says
Researchers found little evidence employers cut back on full-time hours to avoid new healthcare costs. But those who have had hours reduced can least afford it.
California Extends Health Coverage To Undocumented Immigrant Children
California already has laws that allow undocumented immigrants to apply for driver’s licenses and state-funded financial aid.
Junior Doctors Are Furious At The Government’s Plans To Change Working Hours
The proposed changes are “bad for patients, bad for junior doctors, and bad for the NHS”, the British Medical Association said.
Meet The Anti-Death Presidential Candidate
Because we all deserve a chance at immortality!
Trans People Are Using #TransHealthFail And It's Making A Difference
From being denied medical care to doctors who use anti-trans epithets and much more.
The HPV Basics You Didn't Learn In School
Because you probably have it, statistically speaking.
Egyptians Are Anonymously Sharing Pictures Of Their Rundown Hospitals On Facebook
A page set up after Egypt's prime minister paid surprise visits to hospitals over the weekend shows the poor conditions at some hospitals.
In Puerto Rico, Concerns Over Health Care Join Fears Over Struggling Economy
The Puerto Rico Healthcare Crisis Coalition launched a campaign denouncing reductions to a Medicare program they say disproportionately affects Puerto Ricans. Analysts say the campaign is more about the money health care providers will lose.
"We Learned Together": An Afternoon With The Women Of New Orleans' Trans Veterans Support Group
Though transgender people are still barred from openly serving in the military, a small but increasingly visible population of veterans are demanding health care from the Department of Veterans Affairs — and getting it.
ISIS Appears To Have Borrowed The NHS Logo To Promote Its Hospitals
A new video produced by ISIS media uses logos similar to the UK's NHS in order to attract new recruits from abroad.
The Invention That Could End Obesity
A Michigan surgeon invented an apparatus that he believes tricks the brain into thinking the stomach is full. His Full Sense Device could be a lifesaver for millions of obese Americans and raises questions about how hunger — our most basic human impulse — even works.
Callers Into Obamacare Help Hotline Get Wait List
In the final hours of 2015 open enrollment of the Affordable Care Act, a high call volume leads to a waitlist, and assurances that they could still sign up for coverage. UPDATE: Obama administration extends deadline for people unable to complete registrations.
Instagram Says It Accidentally Ran Survey Ads For Healthcare.gov
"The survey was posted in error and it was pulled down as soon as it was discovered," a Facebook official tells BuzzFeed News.
Adult Things You Didn't Learn In College
Does college prepare you for the real world?
Staples Threatens To Fire Staff For Working More Than 25 Hours A Week
In 2015, an Affordable Care Act provision requiring large employers to offer health insurance to staff working more than 30 hours a week kicked into effect. Now, some part-time staff at Staples say management has become extra vigilant about limiting their hours.
When Children With Autism Grow Up
I was 23 and needed a summer job; he was 21 and needed full-time support. He's one of an estimated half million children diagnosed with autism who are soon becoming adults — and who society is entirely unprepared for.
Here's What British Doctors Think Are The Biggest Problems Facing A&E
The papers are reporting an "A&E crisis" in Britain's hospital wings. But what do doctors say?
German Nurse Sentenced To Life For Killing Patients Because "He Was Bored"
The former nurse has been on trial since September for three murders and two attempted murders, although a court-appointed psychiatrist said he admitted to killing at least 30 patients.
This Is How Obamacare Gets Rid Of Employer-Based Health Care
The latest Jonathan Gruber video is less inflammatory, but speaks to a fundamental question about Obamacare: Should Americans get health insurance from their employers?
Liberia's Nurses Find Brilliant Ways To Bring Back Basic Health Care
For months, most clinics and hospitals in Liberia have been closed because of the Ebola crisis. But that hasn’t stopped dedicated health workers from helping their sick neighbors. Jina Moore reports for BuzzFeed News from Liberia.
Mysterious Respiratory Virus Spreading Across U.S. Linked To Four Deaths
Enterovirus 68 is suspected of sickening children in more than 40 states, and has now been linked to four deaths, though its exact role still remains unknown.
Medical Bill That Reveals Shocking Cost Of Childbirth Without The NHS Goes Viral
Please never go away, NHS.
California Man Sues After Doctor Lists "Homosexual Behavior" As Chronic Condition
"I don’t want any gay, lesbian, transgender or bisexual ever to hear from a doctor that their normal and healthy sexuality is anything other than that," he told NBC4.
