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Longer Looks: A Lawsuit Against A Pediatrician; Keeping A Community Healthy; Breast Cancer Research; And More
Each week, KHN finds interesting reads from around the Web.
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State Highlights: Strict Abortion Ban Divides Voters In Louisiana Governor’s Race; NYC Public Hospital Back In Step With Surplus of $36M
Media outlets report on news from Louisiana, New York, Massachusetts, Virginia, Georgia, Texas, Arizona, Michigan, Oregon, North Carolina, Florida, and California.
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Americans Are Internalizing Political Rhetoric About Link Between Mental Health And Violence
New research reveals that Americans' fear about the dangers of those suffering with mental health problems is increasing as leaders and politicians continue to emphasize those myths. On World Mental Health Day, media outlets examined this and other topics relevant to the global conversation.
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Letting Your Child Smoke And Letting Him Play Tackle Football Are Similar Dangers, Advocates Warn
Why does a new public service announcement warning about the dangers concussions have on young brains spotlight smoking? "The younger I start, the longer I'm exposed to danger," a voiceover says. Public health news looks at men's breast cancer, research on koala viruses, and warnings about an STD epidemic, as well.
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For Vulnerable, Sick Californians Who Rely On Medical Equipment, Power Outages Stoke Fear And Resentment
“For people with disabilities it can be life or death,” said Sunday Parker, who uses a wheelchair and lives in Oakland, parts of which were affected by the historic, sweeping shutdowns. Gov. Gavin Newsom slammed PG&E for the decision, calling the outages "unacceptable."
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Some Experts Optimistic As Obesity Levels In Children Hold Steady Instead Of Increasing
A new Robert Wood Johnson Foundation report found that nearly 5 million American kids could fall into the obese category. But not everyone is discouraged by the numbers. “It’s definitely positive. You have to stop [obesity] first in order to reverse it,” said Laina Fullum, director of nutrition services for Columbia Public Schools. “Since we’ve been on an uptick, for it to just halt is amazing.”
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Head Of PhRMA Says It Would Be Mistake To Think Pelosi’s Aggressive Drug Pricing Bill Won’t Become Reality
Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America CEO Steve Ubl is treating House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's drug pricing bill like a threat despite doubts that it could make it through the GOP-controlled Senate. “We would like to see a balanced package emerge from the legislative process this year and we’re working both sides of the aisle towards that end," Ubl said.
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Social Security Recipients To Get Modest Boost, But Advocates Say It’s Not Enough To Cover Health Care, Other Costs
While the annual cost-of-living increase is based on the Consumer Price Index for working-age residents of urban areas, it’s widely accepted that this figure fails to account for seniors’ higher spending on health care and housing.
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As Deaths From Vaping-Related Illness Continue To Rise, Health Officials To Release New Guidance For Doctors
Health officials want to help doctors catch any early symptoms of the disease in their patients. The CDC reported Thursday that 1,299 people have confirmed or probable cases of lung injuries linked to vaping, and 26 have died.
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HHS Warns Doctors To Not Swing Too Far On Pendulum Away From Opioids For Chronic Pain Patients
As the country grapples with the opioid epidemic, there's been a broad crackdown on opioids in general. Now, HHS is urging doctors not to go too far in cutting off prescriptions. Other news on the crisis focuses on the court challenges to Purdue Pharma and other drugmakers.
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EPA Updates Lead Standards For Drinking Water But Stops Short Of Pricey Safety Measures Advocates Want
The new proposal extends the timetable for replacing lead pipes, but it also includes new requirements that schools and day care centers be tested for lead. And, if elevated lead levels are found, customers must be told within 24 hours, not the current standard of 30 days. Environmental activists, however, say the moves would not make up for the relaxation of standards in other areas.
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Sanders Opens Up About Heart Attack As He Prepares To Return To Trail: ‘I Hope That People Learn From My Mistake’
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) spoke with CNN's Dr. Sanjay Gupta about ignoring the warning signs of his heart attack and about what he was feeling when it occurred. He also promised "full disclosure" of his medical records, saying, "The people do have a right to know about the health of a senator, somebody who's running for president of the United States."
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‘We Are Hunted’: At LGBTQ Forum Protesters Demand Dem Candidates Address Violence Against Black Transgender Women
The 2020 Democratic candidates appeared at an LGBTQ forum on Thursday and pledged to fight for non-discrimination protections in federal law, ban harmful practices such as conversion therapy and lift restrictions on gay men donating blood. Protesters took the spotlight for some of the night, compelling the candidates to acknowledge the danger facing black transgender women.
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CMS Faulted By Government Watchdog For Approving Medicaid Work Requirements Without Considering Costs
“Without requiring states to submit projections of administrative costs in their demonstration applications, and by not considering the implications of these costs for federal spending, CMS puts its goals of transparency and budget neutrality at risk,” the Government Accountability Office said in the report. The GAO, a nonpartisan agency that works for Congress, found in its report that costs to administer the work requirements range from about $6 million in New Hampshire to $271 million in Kentucky.
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Senate Democrats To Target Trump’s Expansion Of ‘Junk Insurance’ Plans
The effort is part of Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer’s efforts to hit Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell for ignoring legislation passed by the Democratic House on health care, guns and other issues. Meanwhile, a new report finds that more states are taking control of their health law marketplaces.
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First Edition: October 11, 2019
Today's early morning highlights from the major news organizations.
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Viewpoints: It’s Not Just One Person Behind A Mass Shooting. We’re All In On This; Banning Abortions For Low-Income Women Is Just Wrong
Opinion writers weigh in on these health topics and others.
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Research Roundup: Food Insecurity; Preexisting Conditions; Bone Health; And More
Each week, KHN compiles a selection of recently released health policy studies and briefs.
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State Highlights: Florida Community Still Struggles With 5,000 Homeless One Year After Hurricane; Troubled VA Medical Center Once Again Infested With Flies
Media outlets report on news from Florida, New Hampshire, Wyoming, North Carolina, Tennessee, California, Massachusetts, Iowa and Louisiana.
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