Virginia Foxx Says Fight For Obamacare Repeal Isn't Over
Congress is on spring break and many representatives are back in their home districts, including U.S. Representative Virginia Foxx (R-5th), who was in Winston-Salem this week.
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What Happens To A Congressman's Health Insurance If Obamacare Goes Down?
Under the Affordable Care Act, most members of Congress and staff who want to buy health insurance must buy it on the exchange. That requirement is not affected by bills aimed at replacing the ACA.
Spinal Manipulation Can Alleviate Back Pain, Study Concludes
Physically manipulating the spine appears to offer a modestly effective alternative to medication for lower back pain, according to a new evaluation of scientific studies.
Civilians With Severe Burns Treated At Texas Military Hospital
The U.S. military's burn center in San Antonio is responsible for treating service members who are badly burned. But, to stay sharp, the medical teams there also treat civilians.
Statehouse Republicans File Medicaid Expansion Bill
House Republicans have filed a bill to extend federal health benefits for poor, disabled, and elderly North Carolinians.
How U.S. Health Care Became Big Business
Writer Elisabeth Rosenthal has worked as a physician and says it's far more lucrative in the U.S. health system to provide a lifetime of treatments than a cure. Her new book is An American Sickness.
Rep. Mike Johnson On Revived GOP Health Care Plan
After the collapse of a Republican effort to repeal the Affordable Care Act, House Republicans say they've made changes to their health care plan. Rachel Martin talks to Republican Rep. Mike Johnson.
Republicans Now Control Obamacare. Will Your Coverage Change?
There are many ways beyond legislative repeal that the Trump administration and congressional Republicans could undo the Affordable Care Act — starting with sowing uncertainty about what's next.
A Baby With 3 Genetic Parents Seems Healthy, But Questions Remain
A baby who was conceived through an experimental procedure designed to prevent a deadly disease appears to be healthy. But some potentially defective DNA remains. Will it affect his health long term?
FDA Approves Marketing Of Consumer Genetic Tests For Some Conditions
The company 23andMe is now allowed to market tests that assess genetic risks for 10 health conditions, including Parkinson's and late-onset Alzheimer's diseases.