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An emerging shutdown deal doesn’t extend expiring health subsidies. Here’s what could happen to them

A legislative package that could end the weekslong government shutdown leaves out any clear resolution on the expiring Affordable Care Act tax credits that have made private health insurance less ... Read More

What the Health? From KFF Health News: The State of the Affordable Care Act

Nov. 1 marked the start of open enrollment for 2026 health plans bought from Affordable Care Act marketplaces in most states. But this sign-up season is like no other in the health law’s 15-year ... Read More

The potential jump in prices has many Americans nervous about affording health care

A vast majority of the 24 million Americans enrolled in the Affordable Care Act marketplace receive subsidies that make their health care cheaper. Now those subsidies might not be renewed. Read More

California ‘mental health' loophole frees killers and crooks with 'terrible laws,' sheriff warns

California's mental health diversion law has gone beyond the gates of its original intent, allowing violent criminals to avoid prison, warns Sacramento sheriff. Read More

State Department to allow denial of immigrant visas to those with health issues, including obesity

The guidance, issued in a cable sent by the State Department to embassy and consular officials, directs visa officers to weed out applicants entering the US based on their age or the likelihood they ... Read More

Google teams up with b.well Connected Health

b.well Connected Health, a health management platform, announced that it is partnering with Google. Baltimore-based b.well combines patients' health records, financial information, and wearable and ... Read More

A cup of coffee a day may help protect against AFib, a common heart health issue

Just one cup of coffee is associated with reduced occurrence of atrial fibrillation, a common form of abnormal heartbeat, according to a new study. Read More

Health headlines can be confusing—these 3 questions can help you evaluate them

Every week of 2025 seems to bring a new health headline, whether it's about climbing autism rates, changing vaccination recommendations or unexpected cancer risks. Read More

Canada loses measles elimination status amid year-long outbreak: Health officials

Canada has lost its measles elimination status after struggling to contain a year-long outbreak, the country’s public health agency announced on Monday. Read More