Viewpoints: Life Before The Measles Vaccine; Cruise Ship Outbreak Proves We Learned Nothing From Covid
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Wearables Using AI To Predict Future Health Events
The makers of these heath trackers hope to incorporate AI to predict future ailments such as heart attack, stroke, and dementia, Bloomberg reports. Also: GLP-1s might reduce risk of macular degeneration; NAD+ supplement use is booming; and more.
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Coalition For Health AI Suggests Safeguards On AI Use In Medicaid Programs
Some states are contemplating the use of AI to determine eligibility of Medicaid work requirements under President Donald Trump’s tax law. More than 40 health organizations have participated in the feedback process to establish CHAI's proposed standards and guardrails for AI use, Modern Healthcare reports.
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White House: Trump Is Scheduled For A Medical Exam This Month
President Donald Trump will head to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center on May 26, the AP reports, for what the White House says is an annual physical and regular preventive care. Also in the news: vaccines, FDA leadership, and fruit-flavored vapes.
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AMA Guides Doctors On How To Protect Against AI Deepfakes
Fierce Healthcare reports on the American Medical Association's new framework for doctor identity protections. Also in public health news: alcohol addiction, suicide prevention, tick bites, and more.
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Justice Alito Extends Supreme Court’s Deadline For Mifepristone Ruling
The court has until Thursday to determine the legality of telemedicine access to the abortion pill mifepristone. In the meantime, mifepristone may still be prescribed online and distributed by mail, NPR reports. Also in the news: fertility treatment coverage rules; PCOS' renaming; and more.
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US Hantavirus Cruisegoer Is Moved To Atlanta After Showing Symptoms
MedPage Today reports on the relocation of the American passenger and their partner from quarantine at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha to Emory University in Atlanta after the person developed symptoms. The Trump administration's response to the virus and the search for treatments are also in the news.
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First Edition: Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Today's early morning highlights from the major news organizations.
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Viewpoints: Can GLP-1s Trigger Eating Disorders In Older Adults?; RFK Jr. Vs. Hospital Jell-O
Opinion writers discuss these public health topics.
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Pediatricians Say Recess Is Vital To Students’ Health And Academic Success
New guidance from the American Academy of Pediatrics touts the physical, emotional, and academic benefits of recess for kids of all ages, the AP reports. The group also recommends that recess should not only be protected but also not withheld for academic or punitive reasons, as sometimes happens.
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Medicare Spending, Uptake Remain Low For New Alzheimer’s Drugs
STAT reports how Leqembi and Kisunla, the recently approved Alzheimer's drugs, have had low uptake from those in need due to how hard they are to administer and their potential for severe side effects like brain bleeding. Also in the news: a pacemaker recall; a new cancer treatment; miniature therapy horses; and more.
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Cuts To Medicaid, ACA Put Latinos At Risk Of Losing A Decade Of Gains, Group Warns
WLRN Public Media covers findings from the UnidosUS report, including that more than 4 million Latinos are projected to lose health insurance in the coming decade because of the cuts.
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White House Unveils Moms.gov Website With Resources For Pregnancy, More
The site, which launched on Mother's Day, is aimed at assisting women who find themselves experiencing an unexpected pregnancy. Also: estrogen patch shortages; Florida's six-week abortion ban; and more.
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1 American Tests Positive For Hantavirus As US Passengers From Cruise Ship Arrive In Nebraska
A plane carrying 17 Americans and one British national who lives in the U.S. landed in Omaha early Monday. The passengers were taken to the University of Nebraska Medical Center; the person who tested "weak positive" will be taken to the biocontainment unit, CNN reported. A second U.S. passenger was showing mild symptoms but tested negative, health officials said.
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If Makary Is Out At FDA, ‘Less Disruptive’ Candidate May Replace Him
On Friday, news outlets reported that FDA commissioner Marty Makary was about to be fired. President Donald Trump said, "I know nothing about it," and the White House did not comment. While Makary's fate is up in the air, Axios reports that a potential replacement would likely be a more traditional pick than the current MAHA advocate.
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First Edition: Monday, May 11, 2026
Today's early morning highlights from the major news organizations.
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Viewpoints: Hantavirus Cruise Ship Outbreak Is A Global Warning; Should Everyone Be On A GLP-1?
Opinion writers discuss these public health topics.
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Longer Looks: Interesting Reads You Might Have Missed
Each week, KFF Health News finds longer stories for you to read. Today's selections are on veterans' healthcare, drug detox, longevity, Parkinson's disease, and more.
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Management Consultants For Nonprofit Hospitals Might Not Be Worth The Price: Study
According to a study published on the JAMA Network, nonprofit hospitals are emulating their for-profit counterparts and outsourcing management services. The study's findings show no statistical evidence of management consultants' effectiveness.
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NC Abortion Clinic Closure Highlights Growing Strain On Providers
The closure of A Woman's Choice clinic in Greensboro leaves 17 clinics in North Carolina, spread across nine counties, North Carolina Health News reports. Amber Gavin, the clinic's vice president of advocacy and operations, stated that the closure was the result of increased restrictions, financial strain, and a “hostile political environment."
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