NEW: Citing ProPublica’s reporting, two lawmakers have called on the CDC to address a “preventable public health crisis” of parents refusing the vitamin K shot for their newborns — which has led to babies suffering uncontrollable bleeding and even dying.
propublica.org/article/vitamin…

#News #Health #PublicHealth #Congress #Children #Parenting #CDC #RFKJr

Lawmakers Call for CDC to Track Vitamin K Shot Refusal, Cite ProPublica Report — ProPublica

Two members of Congress are urging federal officials to monitor vitamin K shot refusals by parents and the potential consequences for their newborns, including severe bleeding or death.

^{Duaa Eldeib (ProPublica)}

As four hospitals admit shortcomings in the underlying patient discharge data that was used by NHS England to justify the use of Palantir's technology, its pretty clear that NHSE was not a neutral actor in all this;

the case to reject Palantir from the NHS is becoming stronger as whatever the political problems with its use, the efficiency claims used by various groups (and media) to justify its retention are built on sand.

An in-house development can do better!

#Palantir #NHS #health
h/t FT

If something is bad for #teenagers and has already been banned by policymakers in some countries, it can't be good for #adults.

#meme #media #socialmedia #fail #ethics #algorithm #bigtech #siliconValley #economy #business #youth #teenager #adult #society #politics #future #internet #online #fake #hate #propaganda #manipulation #humanity #health #protest #resistance #finance #darkpattern #security #children #protection #cybersecurity #abuse

The heart of democracy desperately needs a good cardiologist! #meme #democracy #emergency #society #usa #birthday #politics #whitehouse #government #president #racism #fascism #nonazis #fail #health #justice #humanrights #celebration #party

♲ Joyce Donahue - 2026-07-03 20:31:54 GMT

Coffee is good for you again, the more the better. And it's good for others too, because if you've had the right amount in the morning, you won't go on a murder spree

medpagetoday.com/gastroenterol…

#food #health #coffee #spiffy

Coffee Lovers and Their Livers Can Celebrate, Study Suggests

Five or more cups a day linked to the greatest benefit

^{Mike Bassett (MedpageToday)}

Judge blocks #Trump admin from getting #MedicalRecords of minors who received #gender identity care at #NYC #hospitals

A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump admin from obtaining sensitive medical records from #healthcare institutions in New York City that provided gender identity care to minors in recent years.

#law #privacy #bigotry #LGBTQ #discrimination #health #medicine
cnn.com/2026/06/24/politics/me…

Most abortions in the U.S. now involve pills rather than a procedure.

Several legal battles underway could reshape whether those medications remain available by mail and telehealth, 4 years after the Supreme Court sent abortion regulation back to the states.

theconversation.com/medication…
#USPoitics #health
latimes.com/opinion/story/2026…

Contributor: The looming threats to abortion access in 2026

At the FDA and in the courts, abortion opponents are trying to limit mailed prescriptions. People in states that restrict healthcare rely upon these.

^{Rachel Rebouché (Los Angeles Times)}

RE: fediscience.org/@petergleick/1…

This is a CLEAR WIN for vaccines. We literally eliminated deaths from one type of cancer, using a vaccine.

Fucking hell this is #GoodNews.

#vaccines #health

Pregnant patients with a history of substance abuse often feel stigmatized by the #healthcare system.

Some #Colorado hospitals are offering them a welcoming space for them and their newborns.

theconversation.com/how-colora…
#health

How Colorado hospitals are caring for pregnant patients with substance use disorders by overcoming stigma

Nearly 1,500 healthcare professionals completed the training in hospitals, birth centers and community organizations across the state.

^{The Conversation}

The gig economy is moving into healthcare and trying to make nurses bid on shifts through apps. It’s madness.

On #TechWontSaveUs, I spoke with Katie Wells to dig into the threat gig work poses for patients and hospital workers alike. There are already horror stories.

Listen to the full episode: techwontsave.us/episode/332_si…

#tech #healthcare #health #nurses #gigeconomy

NEW: After ProPublica contacted leading vaccine skeptic Dr. Joseph Mercola for an article on babies dying after parents turned down vitamin K shots, he publicly reversed his long-held stance that the shots weren't needed.

“The data is clear: vitamin K saves lives,” he wrote.
propublica.org/article/vitamin…

#News #Health #PublicHealth #Children #Medicine #Vaccines #Parenting

A Popular Doctor Had Long Warned That Vitamin K Shots Are Risky for Newborns. Now He’s Changed His Tune.

After ProPublica contacted Dr. Joseph Mercola for an article on babies dying after parents turned down vitamin K shots, he publicly reversed his long-held stance that the shots weren't needed. “The data is clear: vitamin K saves lives,” he wrote.

^{cengiz.yar@propublica.org (ProPublica)}

Therapy Donkeys Prove Such a Balm of Calm to Psychiatric Hospital That Organizers Look to Expand

goodnewsnetwork.org/therapy-do…

#goodnews #health #mentalhealth #animals #donkeys #France

Therapy Donkeys Prove Such a Balm of Calm to Psychiatric Hospital That Organizers Look to Expand

donkeys are often used as therapy animals because of their gentle, social, and intelligent natures.

^{Andy Corbley (Good News Network)}