Friday July 4th, 2025 2:35AM

AP Health

HIV infections could jump over 6 times if US support is dropped and not replaced, UNAIDS chief says
The head of the U.N. AIDS agency says the number of new HIV infections could jump more than six times by 2029 if American support of the biggest AIDS program is dropped
6:25AM ( 4 months ago )
Super Bowl commercials rely on comedy and nostalgia to avoid potential missteps
The Philadelphia Eagles dominated the Kansas City Chiefs on the field in the first half of this year’s Super Bowl, while laughter dominated the commercials
10:22AM ( 4 months ago )
Avian flu suspected in up to 15 bird deaths at New York City zoos
Zoo operators in New York City say at least three and possibly up to 15 bird have died of avian flu
4:53PM ( 4 months ago )
States absorb big increases in Medicaid for sicker-than-expected enrollees after COVID-19 pandemic
States are absorbing substantial increases in health care costs for the poor, as they realize that the people remaining on Medicaid rolls after the COVID-19 pandemic are sicker than anticipated and costlier to care for
5:16PM ( 4 months ago )
Veterans Affairs deems more than 130 occupations ineligible for Trump's deferred resignation plan
Most nurses, doctors and other staff caring for military veterans through the Department of Veterans Affairs are not eligible for the Trump administration’s deferred resignation offer
5:13PM ( 4 months ago )
Democratic states sue Trump administration over order to halt funding for gender-affirming care
Three Democratic states have sued the Trump administration over its order to ban federal funding for gender-affirming care for transgender people under 19
1:38PM ( 4 months ago )
Trump policies on gender-affirming care and passports for transgender people challenged in court
Two Trump administration executive orders targeting the rights of transgender and nonbinary people are facing fresh court challenges
1:38PM ( 4 months ago )
Flu season in the US is the most intense it's been in at least 15 years
The U.S. winter virus season is in full force, and by one measure is the most intense in about 15 years
1:16PM ( 4 months ago )
New York temporarily shutters bird markets after seven cases of avian flu are detected in NYC
New York has ordered a weeklong shutdown of all live bird markets in New York City, Westchester and Long Island after seven cases of avian flu were detected at bird markets in the city
9:54AM ( 4 months ago )
Live poultry markets ordered shut in New York City due to avian flu outbreak
New York has ordered a weeklong shutdown of all live bird markets in New York City, Westchester and Long Island after seven cases of avian flu were detected at bird markets in the city
9:54AM ( 4 months ago )