Month: June 2024

Journalists Break Down SCOTUS Decision on Purdue Pharma and California’s New Heat Rules

KFF Health News senior correspondent Aneri Pattani discussed the Supreme Court’s Purdue Pharma decision and the opioid settlement on WHYY’s “Studio 2” on June 27. Click here to hear Pattani on “Studio 2” Read Pattani’s series “Payback: Tracking the Opioid Settlement Cash” KFF Health News ethnic media editor Paula Andalo discussed California’s new heat rules […]

Published on June 29, 2024

Most Americans Feel 12 Years Older Than Their Age

A new study found that 55% of people over the age of 45 feel an average of 12 years older than their actual age due to joint pain. A full 45% say that the pain hinders their daily lives and less than half, 47%, feel optimistic about finding relief. According to The U.S. Sun,… Read […]

Published on June 28, 2024

Supreme Court OKs Local Crackdowns on Homelessness, as Advocates Warn of Chaos

The U.S. Supreme Court’s watershed decision on homelessness Friday will make it easier for elected officials and law enforcement authorities nationwide to fine and arrest people who live on streets and sidewalks, in broken-down vehicles, or within city parks — which could have far-reaching health consequences for homeless Americans and their communities. In a 6-to-3 […]

Published on June 28, 2024