Rural communities brace for Medicaid cuts in Republicans' big bill

More and more people who’ve taken SSRI antidepressants for extended periods are speaking out about severe withdrawal symptoms—like emotional numbness, mood crashes, and sexual dysfunction—that they say aren’t being taken seriously. They’re pushing for better recognition of these side effects and more research into why they happen and how to manage them.

Editor’s Note: SSRIs are some of the most prescribed drugs worldwide, often seen as a lifeline for depression and anxiety. But if withdrawal effects are worse than acknowledged, it raises big questions about how patients are informed and supported when coming off them. This isn’t about scaring people away from medication—it’s about making sure the risks are transparent and that there’s real help for those who struggle when they try to stop.

The Supreme Court just gave HIV advocates a big win by upholding a rule that requires insurers to cover certain preventive treatments—like PrEP for HIV—at no cost. But there's a catch: the court also said the Health and Human Services secretary has the final say over which treatments get this coverage, leaving some uncertainty for the future.

The WHO still hasn't pinned down exactly how COVID-19 started, and they're keeping all possibilities open—whether it jumped from animals to humans, leaked from a lab, or something else. Their director-general made it clear they're not ruling anything out yet, but the lack of answers is frustrating after years of investigation.

John Robbins, the influential writer and advocate for plant-based diets best known for his groundbreaking book Diet for a New America, has passed away at 77. His work exposed the ethical and environmental costs of industrial animal agriculture, inspiring countless people to rethink their food choices. Robbins was also heir to the Baskin-Robbins ice cream empire but famously walked away from it to pursue a life aligned with his values.

Singer Tom Grennan gets real about his mental health journey in a candid chat with Roman Kemp on the You About? podcast. He opens up about going to therapy and battling imposter syndrome—something a lot of people struggle with but don’t always talk about. It’s refreshing to hear a public figure be this honest.