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Researchers noted that the rate of actual chronic traumatic encephalopathy, or CTE, is likely higher given that not all players' brains were tested after they died. “I bet the real number is a lot bigger,” said former Tampa Bay Buccaneers center Randy Grimes, who lost two teammates who were found to have had CTE. Scientists hope this information leads to reforms to minimize the disease's occurrence.
Floridians have 21 days to comment about a proposed rule that would lift a requirement for children to be vaccinated against chickenpox, hepatitis B, Haemophilus influenzae type B (Hib), and pneumococcal disease. In the private school sector, Catholic bishops say they will stand their ground in rejecting vaccine exemptions for their students.
The NIH's updated policy requires that manuscripts be publicly available as soon as they are published. In light of this, publishers require hefty open-access payments to compensate them for lost subscriptions caused by the new policy, MedPage Today reported. But NIH specifically disallows the use of its funds to pay for submissions.
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The New York Times reported that as of Saturday evening, almost 30,000 northern Indiana residents — 56% of whom reside in Gary — were still without electricity after a derecho hammered the area on Aug. 11. Meals on Wheels is serving about 2,200 meals daily, the Post-Tribune reported, and has made some adjustments to its routine, such as delivering hot meals on the weekend instead of frozen ones for people without power.
Dr. Craig Towers' research found that detoxing was much less harmful to the fetus than feared, and it prompted changes to how doctors treat pregnant opioid users, ProPublica reported. An audit has uncovered problems with his research. Towers has defended his work and says the audit reached erroneous conclusions.
When it is up and running, the program will allow federal, state, and local authorities to “alert faster, search smarter, and save lives” when someone with autism goes missing, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said.
Eli Lilly's still-unapproved weight loss drug, retatrutide, has led to several knockoffs being sold on social media. Limited funding is hindering the FDA's ability to crack down on unapproved sellers, Axios reported.
Health systems and hospitals are issuing warnings of potential phishing scams involving Epic’s patient health information platform MyChart, Modern Healthcare reported. Also, nurse practitioners are struggling to find mentors to complete their training.
On Sunday's "Face the Nation," CMS Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz conceded that the measles, mumps, and rubella shot is not deadly, as President Donald Trump has claimed. Oz's statement was made after the CDC's latest report showing a jump in measles cases.
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New York City’s sanitation department plans to raise the fine on improperly disposed needles in household trash from $100 to $250, after pricking incidents for sanitation workers have increased this year, Gothamist reported. Needles must be sealed in a hard container (such as a laundry detergent bottle) and labeled “home sharps.” Those containers can then be thrown into household trash but are also accepted by hospitals or nursing homes, according to the sanitation department.
Noting that studies have shown that opportunistic bilateral salpingectomy can reduce lifetime ovarian cancer risk by as much as 78%, the American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists says patients should be counseled about this opportunity to reduce their risk.
Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows covid rates, though low, are rising in all states. CNN breaks down the data and offers tips to protect people from the virus and advice about what patients should do if they do get sick.
Nearly two dozen cases of either salmonella or E. coli have been linked to the Calco and Everything Sprouts brands of alfalfa sprouts in Minnesota, health officials say. Additionally, 18 people became ill in Wisconsin after reportedly eating alfalfa sprouts, AP reported. Separately, the FDA has upgraded its warning about some frozen berries sold at Publix.
The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine argues the Trump administration didn't follow protocol when it upended the food pyramid to prioritize meat and dairy. The group wants the guidelines to be rewritten to ensure the government follows transparent procedures and doesn't favor industry interests over scientific study, MedPage Today reported.
In 2027, U.S. employers are expecting to see a healthcare cost increase of 11.1% — the steepest rise in more than 20 years, The Wall Street Journal reported. As prices rise for employers, employees see their own cost rise in tandem, at a rate that some are calling unsustainable.
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