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Scientists recently cleared the hurdle of cloning primates, and because monkey clones can be genetically altered, one gene at a time, with techniques such as CRISPR. Researchers will be able to better study the effects of diseases such as cancer, Parkinson's, metabolic disorders and more. Some worry, however, that it takes us one step closer to cloning humans.
Although doctors have long-noticed a trend of an increase in heart attacks during flu season, a new study links an increased rick of a cardiac event with the virus. Updates on the flu come out of Illinois, Kansas and Oregon, as well.
Before doctors thought that anything after six hours was too late to do any good. But a new study found that's not the case.
Eleven companies were sent warning letters for the language they used to market their products, including “break the killer pain habit” and “relieve your symptoms . . . addiction, withdrawal, cravings.” Meanwhile, senators say they expect to funnel more money into fighting the opioid crisis, but it's not clear yet on how much that will be.
It's the latest move that shows Apple has its eye on the profitable health care landscape.
In her role as president of Planned Parenthood, Cecile Richards saw the organization through some tumultuous years, including guiding it through a scandal involving activist videos that purported to show organization officials discussing sales of fetal tissue.
Under Idaho's guidelines, insurers can offer plans that deny coverage for pre-existing conditions for up to 12 months unless the customer had continuous prior coverage. And insurers would no longer be required to cover pediatric dental or vision care, and though they would have to offer at least one plan with maternity and newborn coverage, other plans could exclude those benefits.
The report by Avalere suggests the exits could be the result of these young people gaining employer-sponsored insurance or their incomes increasing, making them ineligible. In other Medicaid news, Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback says his managed care program is being scrapped, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott asks for federal funding for family planning services to be restored and a vendor in Connecticut fails to show up for a state hearing on transportation issues.
Republican Gov. Matt Bevin has already issued the ultimatum that if the court touches the requirements, he'll roll back the Medicaid expansion entirely.
Alex Azar will take the helm of the Department of Health and Human Services after the Senate confirmed his nomination 53-43. Azar, who is replacing former Secretary Tom Price who resigned over ethical questions about his travel, is expected to make lowering drug prices one of his top priorities.
Today's early morning highlights from the major news organizations.
A selection of opinions on health care issues from around the country.
Read recent commentaries about drug-cost issues.
News outlets report on stories related to pharmaceutical pricing.
Media outlets report on news from Georgia, California, Missouri, Wisconsin, California, New York, Texas, Florida and Minnesota.
Gov. Philip D. Murphy criticized predecessor Chris Christie's tight restrictions before signing an executive order to expand access to the drug. “The system we have inherited can best be described as medical marijuana in name only,” said Murphy, who campaigned on the issue. News on marijuana comes out of Vermont, California, Texas and Wyoming as well.
The topic of whether e-cigarettes are a stepping stone to cigarettes has been hotly debated over recent years. In other public health news: PTSD, obesity, smartphones, and mental health.
Mayor Bill de Blasio is just the latest state official to try to fight the epidemic through the court system.
A new report finds that those in the pharmaceutical industry are making progress in the fight against superbugs, but "every company can do more."
Under the initiative, organizations enter into payment arrangements that include financial and performance accountability for episodes of care.
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