House Passes Bill Banning Tricare From Providing Gender-Affirming Care
Meanwhile, Montana protects health care for transgender minors; Florida prison reverses care for transgender inmates; and more.
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Meanwhile, Montana protects health care for transgender minors; Florida prison reverses care for transgender inmates; and more.
Officials are monitoring the U.S. outbreak but say a vaccine isn't yet warranted. The incoming Trump administration will decide how to proceed. In related news, The New York Times explores whether cats could help the H5N1 virus evolve into a more dangerous form.
As the Biden administration winds down, the FDA proposes nicotine limits on tobacco products to help people quit. Also: progress in women's health research; a large drop in overdose deaths; and more.
Police now have possession of a notebook that reportedly describes the alleged suspect's rationale. Plus, more of the latest details in the shooting death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
Today's early morning highlights from the major news organizations.
CNN reports that worries over consumers' financial well-being loomed over the potential merger of Kroger and Albertsons. Also in the news: a potential Walgreens sale, how AI can cut hospital expenses, and more.
Opinion writers delve into these public health issues.
Many cancer deaths are caused by the spread of the cancer to other areas and not by the original tumor. Researchers found that some patients have a greater genetic predisposition to the disease spreading. Meanwhile, new data on immunotherapy drugs targeting cancer proteins show promising results.
Meanwhile, Michigan looks to ban flavored vapes; Colorado pushes to cut payments for autism therapy; New Hampshire still allowed to board mental health patients in ER; and more.
Measures at state and national levels would ban brokers from selling health and location data that could be used to track patients seeking abortion care, The 19th reports. Also, despite broad abortion restrictions, most U.S. women aren't seeking family planning services, the CDC has found.
Since Luigi Mangione was arrested Monday, people have taken to social media and the streets to vent frustration about the health insurance industry -- and in some corners to express support for him. Meanwhile, what to do if your insurance claims are denied.
Senate Democrats want answers from Dr. Mehmet Oz — who has been tapped to lead the agency that manages Medicare and Medicaid — on his previous support for eliminating traditional Medicare in favor of privatization. Also, Republican swing votes remain uncommitted on the nomination of vaccine skeptic Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to run HHS.
The H5N1 case, confirmed by the CDC, is still perplexing as the child was not known to have been exposed to sick livestock or infected animals. Additional public health news is about listeria, norovirus, heart disease, dengue, and more.
A report, published Tuesday, suggests eating less red and processed meats, and consuming less added sugars, sodium and saturated fat, to promote health and prevent disease. Also in the news: inflammatory foods may be linked to rise in colon cancer; not all sugar consumption is equal; and more.
Today's early morning highlights from the major news organizations.
Editorial writers tackle these public health issues.
The drug industry's application for a hearing was declined by the Supreme Court Monday. Arkansas' law allows hospitals to use contract third-party pharmacies while participating in the federal 340B discount program. Other states have similar laws.
Other public health news is on: food safety tips amidst outbreaks; fentanyl in dolphins in the Gulf of Mexico; and more.
Johnson & Johnson submitted to the FDA trial data that it hopes will lead to the first approved treatment for smoldering myeloma. Also in the news: 3D mammograms gain popularity; companies want to study GLP-1s for use in Parkinson's treatment; and more.
The Miami-based senior care provider filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection last month and has entered an agreement to sell to an affiliate of Revere Medical. If the deal goes through, 530 employees may be looking for new jobs. Other industry news includes: cancer therapy startup; AI in medicine; and more.
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