Research Roundup: The Latest Science, Discoveries, And Breakthroughs
Each week, KFF Health News compiles a selection of health policy studies and briefs.
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Trump Ready To Levy 100% Tariffs On Some Imported Name-Brand Drugs
The tariffs would apply to pharmaceutical companies that haven't struck most-favored-nation deals or that aren't negotiating with the administration to bring down drug prices in the U.S. Plus, the latest on the partial government shutdown and the birthright citizenship case before the Supreme Court.
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CDC Puts Rabies And Pox Virus Testing On Hold As Staff Dwindles
As part of an agency-wide review, the CDC has been reevaluating what pathogen tests it offers to help states that are not equipped to conduct them. Experts are worried about the shortage of clinical expertise and testing offered. By July, the rabies team will have only one person equipped to advise state and local officials, and the pox virus team will have none.
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Bill Would Limit Insulin Costs At $35 For Patients With Private Insurance
About 57% of people with private health insurance plans don't get any relief from state measures to cap costs. The bipartisan bill also calls for a program to provide more affordable insulin to uninsured Americans in 10 states, AP reported. Previous attempts to cap insulin costs have failed in Congress.
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First Edition: Thursday, April 2, 2026
Today's early morning highlights from the major news organizations.
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Viewpoints: Health Care System Is Woefully Unprepared For Boomers; Compounded GLP-1s Can Be Dangerous
Opinion writers tackle these public health topics.
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Colorado Law Banning Conversion Therapy For LGBTQ+ Kids Struck Down
Eight Supreme Court justices concurred that the First Amendment prohibits states from using their licensing power to prevent therapists from sharing particular views with patients, Politico reported. The ruling could have implications for other states.
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Health Clinics Fret Title X Grants Won’t Be Renewed By Today’s Deadline
The Trump administration, which delayed — and then rushed — the Title X application process, is being mum about whether the funds will be distributed on time. Clinics are making contingency plans to continue reproductive health care. Plus, updates about the surgeon general nomination, peptide restrictions, blood donations, Americans' health care concerns, and more.
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Suicides In Military Fell 11% In 2024
Despite the decline, suicide rates among active-duty troops overall still have gradually increased from 2011 to 2024, AP reported. In other mental health news, ARMR Sciences Inc. is testing whether its anti-fentanyl vaccine could prevent overdoses.
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Novo Nordisk Ups Ante Against Lilly, Offers GLP-1 Cash Subscription Plans
Starting Tuesday, the Danish drugmaker will offer subscriptions for three months, six months, or 12 months through select telehealth partners, including Ro, Weight Watchers, and LifeMD. Meanwhile, Novo Nordisk has cut 400 jobs at its Bloomington, Indiana, facility.
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Judge Orders Trump Admin To Scrap New Criteria For Homelessness Funding
Plaintiffs in the case had argued against new political considerations for receiving funds that included whether jurisdictions “support sanctuary protections, harm reduction practices, or inclusive policies for transgender people.” Other state news is from California, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Maryland, and Alabama.
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Surveys Of 20,000 Family Doctors Find Nearly Half Of Them Are Burned Out
An analysis of data collected from 2016 to 2020 showed that 44% felt burned out, leading to higher instances of job changes or quitting medicine altogether. Young or female physicians experienced more burnout, according to the first national-level analysis.
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First Edition: Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Today's early morning highlights from the major news organizations.
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Viewpoints: Will A New CDC Director Be Able To Regain Public Trust?; US Needs More Clinics Of Last Resort
Editorial writers examine these public health issues.
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CMS Calls On Hospitals To Swap Out Junk Food For Wholesome Options
In line with MAHA messaging, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has asked facilities to prioritize whole grains, get rid of sugary drinks, and provide meals that have fewer than 10 grams of added sugar. Plus, the American Heart Association's new dietary guidelines buck those issued by the government.
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CVS To Open More Stores This Year Than It Closes, Signaling Comeback
Over the past four years, as health insurers have cut drug reimbursements and consumers have increasingly turned to discount chains or online shopping, CVS has closed more than 1,100 locations while only opening 200. This year the company is predicting opening about 60 stores, including nearly 20 pharmacy-only sites, Bloomberg reported.
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After 1-Year Delay, Montana Governor Signs Bill Defining Sex As Binary
The bill — which defines sex as either male or female, depending on a person's reproductive system — technically passed the Legislature in April 2025, but it appears to have been delayed from the governor intentionally to prevent it from becoming entangled in litigation. Still, the new law likely will be challenged in court.
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Mexico Decries ICE Facility Conditions, Vows Action After 14th National Dies
Mexico President Claudia Sheinbaum said the country will file a brief in support of a federal lawsuit over detention conditions at U.S. ICE centers and raise the matter with the Organization of American States, which promotes human rights. Plus, California alleges the government is still sharing private health data with immigration officials despite a court order to stop.
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Seattle Sees Dramatic Decline In Syphilis Cases After DoxyPEP Rollout
Using public data from January 2017 to June 2025, researchers saw a 52% relative reduction in overall syphilis cases after the post-exposure prophylaxis was introduced in March 2023 compared with the pre-implementation period. The process involves taking a dose of the antibiotic doxycycline within 72 hours of unprotected sex and is recommended for men who have sex with men (MSM) and transgender women who have sex with men.
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