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Nearly two-thirds of children ages 2-19 have an average of 19.4 milligrams of caffeine in their diet, according to a CDC report. Soda and baked goodies are two of the big culprits. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that children consume no caffeine.
Medicaid managed care organizations are trying to reassure investors that Medicaid margins will rise in 2027, marking a trend reversal. But, as Modern Healthcare explained, investors remain skeptical due to looming policy changes and persistently high costs.
Despite some shifting reservations, the Senate health committee voted Thursday to advance the nominations of Erica Schwartz as CDC director and Sean Kaufman as assistant secretary for preparedness and response, Stat reported.
Health officials are trying to identify the sources of five other outbreaks caused by cyclospora — a parasite that causes diarrhea, among other symptoms — as the peak season for this foodborne illness continues, The Hill reported. Other outbreak news is on measles, chronic wasting disease, and Ebola.
According to officials at the state Department of Social Services, SNAP enrollments in Connecticut have dropped by about 35,000 since December, tied in part to new federal work requirements. The CT Mirror reported on the stark reversal in resettlement policies demonstrated by the new federal policy affecting refugee food assistance, as an estimated 1,745 refugees and asylum seekers are expected to lose food aid in Connecticut.
A federal judge denied without prejudice a request filed by Democratic state officials to stop the Trump administration's requirement that chronically ill Medicaid patients prove that they are physically unable to work in order to keep their coverage.
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Since the beginning of May, at least 6,707 cases have been laboratory-confirmed, according to the CDC, with an additional 11,500 cases that require further investigation and analysis, ABC News reported. Health officials tied one multistate outbreak to shredded iceberg lettuce and are investigating whether other sources might be at play, AP reported. Meanwhile, consumers remain cautious as the diarrhea-causing parasite grips the nation.
San Francisco’s Asian Women’s Shelter, which helps people whose needs are unmet by other service providers, had a $500,000 grant revoked for no longer aligning with the priorities of the Trump administration. What happened to SFAWS may soon become more commonplace, The 19th reported.
“The facility lacks a reliable system to consistently provide adequate health care, placing individuals at serious risk of both immediate and long-term harm,” judge-appointed monitor Dr. Muthusamy Anandkumar wrote in his report about the California City Immigration Processing Center.
The Federal Trade Commission's case against telehealth company Hims & Hers was joined by officials in Utah and Los Angeles County, Fierce Healthcare reported. Other industry news is on a $47 million program aimed at boosting career opportunities in academic science; a look at the patient impact of for-profit hospital operators; and more.
A year after the "One Big Beautiful Bill" imposed work requirements, nearly 50,000 low-income Missourians have stopped using food stamps. Meanwhile, starting next week, Nebraskans will need to prove that they work, volunteer, or attend school for 80 hours per month, or they will risk losing their Medicaid healthcare coverage, Stat reported.
During a heated Senate hearing Wednesday, Dr. Anthony Fauci invoked his constitutional right not to incriminate himself, reported The New York Times. Republicans, led by Sen. Rand Paul, accused him of causing the coronavirus pandemic, making him personally responsible for every covid death and adverse vaccine reaction. The Senate will decide next week whether to hold Dr. Fauci in contempt.
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According to experts, 80% of all ovarian cancer cases — including most fatal cases — are actually cancer of the fallopian tubes. The risk of getting ovarian cancer can be reduced by nearly 80% when the tubes are removed — a five-minute procedure that can be done as part of many abdominal surgeries, The New York Times reported. The American Cancer Society plans to launch a national awareness campaign next year.
STAT reported on an open letter signed by more than 200 ADA members imploring the CEO and the chief scientific and medical officer to resign. This followed an incident where five physicians and scientists were removed from the organization's annual meeting for sharing copies of an opinion piece published in Diabetes Care that highlighted the threat the U.S. administration poses to national healthcare.
Gavi provides shots for 20 diseases to more than 50 low-income countries. It estimates that it has vaccinated more than 1.2 billion children in the world’s poorest countries, preventing more than 20.6 million potential deaths, Politico reported. Gavi “plays a critical role in averting the spread of preventable diseases globally and stopping outbreaks before they reach U.S. borders,” Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) said.
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