LGBTQ people are protected against discrimination in health care, according to an announcement from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Specifically, discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity will not be allowed, and HHS’s Office for Civil Rights will act on reports of such discrimination. This regulation will protect the nearly 13… Read More »
The Biden administration’s call to waive patent rights for coronavirus vaccines sparked vociferous opposition from drugmakers and pharma industry groups, which quickly claimed the move will discourage future drug research and do little to increase supply. Activists, who have pressured the administration for months on the issue, argue a waiver is needed to begin removing… Read More »
Health Politics Loading the player… The Biden administration is potentially placing a ban on the sale of menthol cigarettes. The official announcement is set to happen this week, according to anonymous Biden administration officials. The decision will impact Black smokers most as they overwhelmingly use menthol cigarettes, as reported by The Washington Post, though advocacy… Read More »
President Joe Biden said that ending cancer was a bipartisan issue during his joint address to Congress on Wednesday. “I can think of no more worthy investment. I know of nothing that is more bipartisan,” Biden said. “So let’s end cancer as we know it. It’s within our power to do it.” BIDEN STRIKES OPTIMISTIC… Read More »