First Edition: Monday, April 21, 2025
Today's early morning highlights from the major news organizations.
Archives: Morning Breakouts
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Viewpoints: Cutting NIH Research Grants Is A Huge Waste; RFK Jr.’s Vaccine Hypocrisy Is Unsustainable
Opinion writers discuss these public health issues.
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CDC Layoffs Quash Plans To Help Curb Measles Spread in Texas Schools
The CDC's National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) was mostly eliminated earlier this month. They help assess hospitals' air systems in the case of outbreaks and would have expanded to do the same in schools. Plus: Measles has spread to Montana.
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Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Doesn’t Cover Catholic Employers, Judge Rules
Specifically, faith-based employers don't have to comply with the portion of the EEOC rule that says accommodations must be made for workers seeking abortion and fertility care, U.S. District Judge Daniel Traynor ruled. Separately, a study has found that Google's AI churns out anti-abortion summaries in three states.
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House Committee Investigates Health Care Union’s Funds Management
A recent Politico investigation alleged that 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East President George Gresham for years used the organization’s funds to benefit himself, his family, and political allies. Gresham has "refuted" the claims. Others in the news include: Semler Scientific, Morgan Stanley, UnitedHealth, and more.
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Potential Link Between Seed Oils And Breast Cancer, Study Shows
The study, conducted by Weill Cornell Medicine, showed the linoleic acid found in seed oils promoted growth of triple-negative breast cancer tumors in mice, Fortune Well reported. Also: hearing loss may impact dementia more than was previously thought; scientists don't know how to treat the increase in eating disorders; and more.
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Longer Looks: Interesting Reads You Might Have Missed
Each week, KFF Health News finds longer stories for you to enjoy. Today's selections are on surgical items left in patients, Alzheimer's, polio, meth, and more.
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FSU Shooting Suspect Said To Have Mental Health History, Access To Guns
Phoenix Ikner, 20, is accused in Thursday's mass shooting at Florida State University in Tallahassee that left two dead and six hurt. Authorities allege he used his stepmother's handgun during the attack. According to court documents, Ikner was involved in a custody battle in 2015 during which his father stated the need for his son to continue getting medical care for his "special needs" and ADHD.
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DOGE’s ‘Defend The Spend’ Initiative Puts Health Care Grantees In A Pinch
Tens of thousands of organizations that rely on federal funding must now justify each transaction they make before spending is approved. That longer process is leading to a backlog of requests, such as payments to doctors and nurses who treat the poor, The Washington Post reports.
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After Uproar Over Autism Comments, RFK Jr. Backpedals, Blames Media
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. went on Fox News to clarify that when he was talking about alleged limitations that people with autism encounter, he was referring only to those who are nonverbal. Autistic people, their loved ones, and lawmakers have denounced his comments.
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First Edition: Friday, April 18, 2025
Today's early morning highlights from the major news organizations.
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Viewpoints: What Autism Families Actually Need; Encouraging Results With Stem Cells And Parkinson’s
Editorial writers examine these public health issues.
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Research Roundup: The Latest Science, Discoveries, And Breakthroughs
Each week, KFF Health News compiles a selection of the latest health research and news.
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Trump Administration May Cut A Third Of HHS’ Discretionary Budget
The Washington Post reports on the release of a preliminary document for the 2026 fiscal year budget, which outlines the plan to reshape federal health agencies. Other news is on NIH staff purges' effect on minorities; accusations of censorship in the NIH; and more.
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Facing Tariffs, Abbott To Invest $500 Million In US Manufacturing Facilities
The facilities will be in Illinois and Texas. The threat of tariffs is affecting nonprofit hospitals, as well, Fierce Healthcare reports. Also in the news: Medicare data on immigrants; President Donald Trump's trans health care policies; and more.
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RFK Jr. Leans Into ‘Environmental Toxins’ As Source Of Increased Autism
The HHS chief, who has long argued that vaccines cause autism, dismissed the notion that "better diagnoses, better recognition, or changing diagnostic criteria" are driving up figures. Also, the CDC's vaccine advisory panel has recommended that the RSV shot be available to adults 50 and older.
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ACA Case At Supreme Court Next Week Likely To Profoundly Affect Health Care
Justices on Monday will hear arguments in the case of Kennedy v. Braidwood Management, which questions whether the structure of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force — which makes recommendations for preventive services that nearly all private insurances must cover without cost-sharing — violates the U.S. Constitution’s Appointments Clause.
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FDA Directs Knockoff Weight Loss Drugmakers To Halt Operations
Patients will lose access to cheaper versions of the blockbuster drugs after the agency shuts down the multibillion-dollar industry now that the drug shortage has ended. Also in the news: Eli Lilly's weight loss pill, a Semler Scientific settlement, breast cancer AI, and more.
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Arkansas Companies Now Must Choose Between PBMs And Pharmacies
In an attempt to eliminate conflicts of interest and drug price hikes, the first-in-the-nation law will prohibit pharmacy benefit managers from operating pharmacies. More news comes out of California, Missouri, Michigan, and Texas.
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First Edition: Thursday, April 17, 2025
Today's early morning highlights from the major news organizations.
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