Some 200,000 Medicaid enrollees in the Bronx may be spared new federal work requirements because of the borough’s high unemployment rate. New York Medicaid director Amir Bassiri explains what that means for residents. healthbeat.org/newyork/2026/…

Hundreds of Americans have been hit with severe West Nile symptoms this year, with some states reporting high activity. A California patient’s ordeal shows the long road to recovery. healthbeat.org/2026/10/13/we…

Q&A: NYC’s new community safety commissioner on expanding B-HEARD and mental health crisis response healthbeat.org/newyork/2026/…

Hundreds of Americans have been hit with severe West Nile symptoms this year, with some states reporting high activity. A California patient’s ordeal shows the long road to recovery. Read more: bit.ly/4ihToLE

New York City’s bodegas are known for being good neighbors, selling everyday essentials and helping residents in a pinch. Now, the ripple effects of federal SNAP changes could threaten their survival. healthbeat.org/newyork/2026/…

The country’s anti-plague institutes have played an important role in preventing outbreaks and also have a history of supporting Soviet bioweapons programs, a biodefense expert says. healthbeat.org/2026/10/06/ru…

Medicaid cuts hit thousands of immigrants Oct. 1. What happens next varies by state. Thursday’s changes come as states warn millions of Medicaid recipients about sweeping new rules coming in January. Read more: healthbeat.beehiiv.com/p/med…

Since June, the FDA has issued seven safety alerts about hidden ingredients in weight-loss supplements, including DNP, sibutramine, and phenolphthalein. Each has a backstory. Subscribe to our free health newsletter to read more: healthbeat.beehiiv.com/p/the…

At least 475,000 New Yorkers could lose their Medicaid coverage because of new work requirements, according to the New York State Department of Health. Here’s a look at how H.R. 1 will change healthcare coverage and who is especially vulnerable: healthbeat.org/newyork/2026/…

The FDA has issued seven alerts since June about weight-loss products containing undisclosed drugs or chemicals. Some of these hidden ingredients have notorious pasts. Read more in Healthbeat National Reporter Alison Young's latest newsletter: bit.ly/3Tqflyu

NYC’s chronic absenteeism rate remains significantly higher than pre-pandemic levels. With 33.5% of students chronically absent last year, the Education Department overhauled its attendance regulations. healthbeat.org/2026/09/18/ny…

Medicaid enrollees will face new work and eligibility requirements beginning next year. Here’s what the changes could mean for their coverage. healthbeat.org/newyork/2026/…

NYC’s chronic absenteeism rate remains significantly higher than pre-pandemic levels. With 33.5% of students chronically absent last year, the Education Department overhauled its attendance regulations. healthbeat.org/2026/09/18/ny…

The issue has been known for more than a decade. Yet a key federal reform intended to expose “ghost providers” in Medicaid networks is still two years away. healthbeat.org/2026/09/15/me…

Legionnaires’ cases show up in the Bronx despite new law requiring increased cooling tower testing healthbeat.org/newyork/2026/…

As the country grapples with a maternal health crisis, federal investigators warn that problems with Medicaid managed care networks could be making it more difficult for pregnant women to get the care they need. healthbeat.org/2026/09/15/me…

How real are Medicaid’s maternal care networks? Federal investigators found “ghost providers” and other errors in lists used by patients and states. healthbeat.org/2026/09/15/me…

Legionnaires’ cases show up in the Bronx despite new law requiring increased cooling tower testing healthbeat.org/newyork/2026/…