A Connecticut bill would expand the state s paid sick leave law. The initial 2011 law requires 40 hours of paid sick leave for workers at employers with 50 businesses or more. The new bill covers all workers regardless of their employer s size. .
Artificial intelligence has come under scrutiny over potential negative impacts on society but a Minnesota medical expert said it has become one of many tools to improve outcomes for survivors of stroke. May is American Stroke Month, and in creating more awareness, voices within health care hope the public learns more about the warning signs and evolving technology on the treatment side. Dr. .
Alabama is running out of time to tackle Medicaid expansion this legislative session. More than 230 people gathered earlier this month with the group Alabama Arise, urging state lawmakers to prioritize the issue. Their message: Access to health care isn t just a matter of policy, it can be a matter of life and death. .
Access to reduced-price medication is a necessity for many rural Missourians with low income. Rep. Cindy O Laughlin, R-Shelbina, the Senate Floor Leader, said Big Pharma is trying to confuse legislators with unrelated hot-button topics such as abortion access and illegal immigration in a last-ditch effort to stop the state from joining a program to force drugmakers to sell medicines at a discount. .
A new report highlights what Tennessee could focus on to improve the health of its residents. The latest America s Health Rankings report ranks Tennessee 44th among states for overall health outcomes. The report found nationwide, diabetes prevalence has increased to 11.5%, affecting nearly 32 million adults. .