New antibiotics hailed as ‘turning point’ in treating drug-resistant gonorrhoea
First new treatments for sexually transmitted disease in decades approved by US Food and Drug Administration as number of cases worldwide surge to 82m
House Republicans propose healthcare plan with no extension of tax credits
With insurance premiums set to rise sharply for at least 22 million Americans, Mike Johnson unveils alternative
Senate rejects dual healthcare bills as Obamacare tax credits expiration nears
Votes came as premium tax credits for estimated 21.8 million enrollees of plans set to expire at end of month
Share how the ongoing US government shutdown could affect your access to food or health insurance
We’re interested to hear how the looming pause of Snap benefits, as well as rising insurance costs due to a loss of subsidies, could affect Americans
Daylight saving haters rejoice: scientists confirm it’s bad for health
US Congress is debating permanent daylight saving – but new research shows keeping clocks on standard time is least stressful on the body
Senators seek UnitedHealth records on push to curb nursing home hospitalizations
Ron Wyden and Elizabeth Warren sent a letter to the healthcare conglomerate on Thursday citing a Guardian investigation
Democrats make long-shot effort to stop Trump cuts to Medicaid and Snap
Four Republicans needed to sign on to discharge petition to force vote on legislation preventing cuts to safety net
Plan to end exorbitant ‘surprise’ ambulance bills heads to Congress
Committee to recommend patients should pay no more than $100 or 10% of a bill, depending on which is less
My sleepy brain loves the sound of permanent daylight savings. But do scientists agree?
The US Senate voted to get rid of twice-yearly time changes this week. But sleep experts warn they’re taking the wrong approach to a real problem
Republican Ted Cruz blames Democrats for looming government shutdown
Cruz tried to reverse responsibility for the latest budget stand-off in hopes of garnering support from moderate Republicans