A recent report by PYMNTS Intelligence found that over 50 million US consumers would significantly alter their spending habits if prices rose by 10% or more, with 65% of adults living paycheck to paycheck and 22% struggling to meet monthly obligations.
https://www.pymnts.com/consumer-insights/2025/consumers-thinking-twice-eating-out-or-just-cooking-at-home/The US health department has been criticized for not providing sufficient data on autism research, with experts like Helen Tager-Flusberg arguing that it won't help answer questions about the condition's causes. The department is instead launching a pilot platform to study chronic conditions and treatments, but this may be used to support discredited theories linking vaccines to autism.
https://thestar.com/news/world/united-states/us-health-department-will-analyze-data-from-autistic-medicare-medicaid-enrollees-rfk-jr-says/article_71c5a4ee-3f01-596c-ad20-ae0c5b4b64b1.htmlThe National Institutes of Health (NIH) plans to link claims data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) with a secure database to study autism diagnosis trends, treatment outcomes, access to care, and economic burdens on healthcare systems and families. The goal is to deliver better health outcomes for Americans affected by autism, which now affects 1 in 31 US children, including over 25% who experience severe forms of the condition.
https://www.upi.com/Health_News/2025/05/07/HHS-Medicare-Medicaid-data-autism-research/4931746638698/The Peace Corps has been rejected by a group of volunteers who claim they were turned down due to their disabilities, despite the agency's mental health screening guidelines being deemed insufficient by a federal judge. The lawsuit alleges that the Peace Corps' actions are in violation of a federal disability law and prohibitions against arbitrary decision-making.
https://news.bloomberglaw.com/esg/peace-corps-gets-rejected-volunteers-disability-bias-row-prunedHealth Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced a plan to use Medicaid and Medicare data to study autism, in partnership with the National Institutes of Health and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. The program aims to uncover the root causes of autism and other chronic diseases, analyzing trends in diagnosis, health outcomes, access to care based on demographics and geography, and the economic burden on families and healthcare systems.
https://apnews.com/article/kennedy-autism-medicare-medicaid-0507cd8117f299a50bc20b9ea8569048A California-based healthcare company has cut staff at its Pennsylvania hospitals, leaving the community with fewer employment opportunities, according to Shannan Giambrone, a registered nurse and member of the Suburban General Nurses' Association. Despite this, graduate medical education programs will continue at Roxborough Memorial Hospital, supported by Commonwealth leaders who share the company's commitment to expanding mental health services.
https://whyy.org/articles/suburban-community-hospital-er-behavioral-health/Dr. Haroon is being honored for his exceptional personality, which combined compassion as a physician with a lifelong commitment to improving the lives of marginalized individuals. He played a key role in advocating for students' rights and education in Pakistan's early years. As a doctor, he was known for his empathetic approach, deeply understanding his patients' struggles. Dr. Haroon's legacy is seen as a valuable model for future generations.
https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/1308726-siut-pays-tributes-to-dr-haroon-ahmedA jury's recommendations following an inquest into the death of prisoner Faqiri included creating an independent inspectorate for corrections, adding an independent rights adviser and prisoner advocate to all facilities, establishing a provincial agency to oversee healthcare, and ensuring prisoners with acute mental health issues receive assessment by a professional within 24 hours.
https://globalnews.ca/news/11164814/faqiri-family-demands-answers/Chronic stress is affecting women's health in various ways, including hormonal balance and heart health. Women are often overwhelmed with multiple responsibilities, leaving them little time for self-care. This can lead to significant health issues that may go unnoticed until it's too late.
https://www.news18.com/lifestyle/health-and-fitness/the-hidden-effects-of-chronic-stress-on-womens-health-9325208.html