First Edition: Tuesday, July 14, 2026
Today's early morning highlights from the major news organizations.
Archives: Morning Breakouts
321 - 340 of 112,876 Results
-
-
‘A Concerning Trend’: More Adults Ages 65-74 Aren’t Having Their Care Needs Met, Study Finds
The San Francisco Chronicle reported that older groups of people — ages 75 to 84, and 85 and over — did not experience the same worsening trends. The findings could have a major effect on family caregiving. Also: weight loss drugs, the medical technology used in "The Pitt," and more.
By khnlaureno -
Abortion Is Protected In Maine, But It’s A Hot-Button Issue In US Senate Race
When it comes to reproductive health, Democrats contend Sen. Susan Collins' actions differ from what she tells the voting public. Many point to her vote to confirm Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh, who then voted to overturn Roe v. Wade, as evidence that she doesn't have voters' interests in mind, The 19th explains. In Maine, a majority of voters think abortion should be legal in most or all cases.
By khnlaureno -
Graham’s Death, McConnell’s Absence Renew Concerns Over An Aging Senate
Sen. Lindsey Graham, 71, a Republican from South Carolina, died unexpectedly Saturday of an aortic dissection, news outlets reported. Meanwhile, after weeks of speculation about his whereabouts, Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell, 84, of Kentucky disclosed Sunday that he is recovering from a fall. In the Senate, there are no age limits, no term limits, and no rules requiring members to disclose health problems.
By khnlaureno -
In Landmark Move, NC To Reopen Martin General As Rural Emergency Hospital
North Carolina Health News reports on the plan for ECU Health to reopen the shuttered Martin General facility in Williamston, thanks in part to $40 million in help from the state. It would become North Carolina’s first Rural Emergency Hospital — and the first closed facility in the nation to be reopened through the federal designation, aimed at preserving access to care in communities that can't support a traditional hospital.
By khnlaureno -
Nominee To Oversee Public Health Emergencies Has Questioned Vaccine Safety
Stat reported that Sean Kaufman, nominated to be Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response, has questioned the use of the hepatitis B vaccine in infants and raised the disproven link between vaccines and autism in past comments reviewed by the news outlet. Also: The EPA has quietly approved the use of three new PFAS pesticides, CNN reports.
By khnlaureno -
US Aid Worker Contracts Ebola Amid Ongoing Outbreak In Congo
The humanitarian aid worker is with the disaster relief organization Samaritan’s Purse and is the second American to catch the deadly virus. The patient is receiving care in Germany. The outbreak has killed more than 600 people, The New York Times reported. As of yet, no licensed vaccine or treatment are available.
By khnlaureno -
Viewpoints: Extreme Heat Is Our Reality, But Fatalities Don’t Have To Be; America Has A Real Tick Problem
Opinion writers tackle these public health topics.
By khnelysiag -
First Edition: Monday, July 13, 2026
Today's early morning highlights from the major news organizations.
By khnlaureno -
Viewpoints: ACA Premiums Rise, Affordability Falls; As Extreme Heat Increases, So Does The Death Toll
Opinion writers take on these public health topics.
By khnelysiag -
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 death, smoking, fertility, and more.
By khnlaureno -
Parents’ Device Devotion Is Unsettling To Their Children, Study Finds
In a study of 600 U.S. children ages 12 to 17, researchers noted that "parental attention to screens during bids for connection left them feeling devalued, dismissed, or unimportant.” Phone use “could really unfavorably impact their attachment security, which they will carry for life,” said Don Grant, the lead author of the study.
-
$1B Program To Boost Glove Supply Exposes Challenges Of Bringing Manufacturing Back To US
Bloomberg explores the practical difficulties of making medical products in the U.S. American-made medical gloves are still more expensive than those made elsewhere, and the few U.S. companies that make them without federal help struggle to scale as hospitals and the government aren’t buying them in bulk.
-
ACA Coverage In Texas, Connecticut Shrinks After Federal Enhanced Subsidies Expire
February data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services showed that year-over-year effectuated enrollment declined in 49 states after the expiration of federal Obamacare subsidies, but the drop was less steep in Texas than in most other states, The Texas Tribune reports. In Connecticut, the CT Mirror reports that more than 22,000 ACA enrollees lost coverage during the first six months of this year after failing to make premium payments — a 75% increase over the same period last year.
-
Medical Journal Retracts Liver Transplant Studies Over Concern Organs Were ‘Procured Unethically’
The two Chinese studies were published more than a decade ago in the Journal of Hepatology, MedPage Today reports. Other research news is on diabetes drugs and autoimmunity risk; long covid and heart-related fitness; and more.
-
ARPA-H To Spend $160M On Gene Editing Drug Development
The U.S.’ “moonshot” agency for health research will support seven teams across the country pursuing custom gene editing treatments for a spate of rare diseases that affect different organ systems, Stat reports. Also in the news: the Trump administration’s proposed overhaul of federal grantmaking; a look ahead toward the midterm elections; and more.
-
As Cyclosporiasis Cases Top 1,250, Tracking That Pathogen Remains Optional For CDC
It has been a year since FoodNet, the main foodborne-illness surveillance arm of the CDC, made tracking Cyclospora optional. Michigan and Ohio are among the states experiencing an outbreak, CIDRAP reports.
-
First Edition: Friday, July 10, 2026
Today's early morning highlights from the major news organizations.
By khnkit -
Viewpoints: Grandma’s Using Cannabis. Doctors Can Help; GLP-1s Fuel Our Unhealthy Culture
Editorial writers delve into these public health topics.
By khnelysiag -
Research Roundup: The Latest Science, Discoveries, And Breakthroughs
Each week, KFF Health News compiles a selection of health policy studies and briefs.
By khnlaureno