Public Policy
Report examines barriers in transgender healthcare access
A special report from MedPage Today sheds light on the evolving landscape of transgender medicine, highlighting access barriers and policy impacts. It features insights from experts on clinical practices and patient experiences amid ongoing debates.
Transport workers threaten blockades in Mexico City over fare increase
Members of the Fuerza Amplia de Transportistas announced potential blockades on key Mexico City roads this Wednesday, October 29, 2025, if no agreement is reached on fare increases. Mexico City Government Head Clara Brugada is maintaining dialogue and hopes for a solution by Friday, without committing to public fare changes. The transport workers demand aligning the fare to 14 pesos, as in the State of Mexico, plus a fuel bonus.
Study reveals persistent THC use among fatal crash drivers
A new study presented at the American College of Surgeons Clinical Congress found that nearly 42% of drivers killed in crashes in Ohio had active THC in their blood, with levels far exceeding legal limits. The prevalence remained unchanged even after recreational cannabis legalization in 2023. Researchers urge stronger public messaging on the risks of driving after marijuana use.
Food banks brace for SNAP halt as shutdown nears Nov. 1
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As the U.S. government shutdown stretches toward a month, food banks nationwide are preparing for a surge in need if Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits stop on November 1. Leaders warn that losing support for nearly 42 million Americans could trigger a public health crisis amid already rising demand.