Research Roundup: The Latest Science, Discoveries, And Breakthroughs
Each week, KFF Health News compiles a selection of health policy studies and briefs.
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363 Pregnant, Postpartum Immigrants Deported In 13 Months Of Crackdown
The 19th breaks down the data from the Trump administration's crackdown on immigration from January 1, 2025, through Feb. 16, 2026, noting an uptick from previous years of immigrants who were deported. It also offers a picture of what is happening with prenatal care in immigration facilities.
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Covid Killed 155,000 More Americans In 2020-21 Than Thought, Study Finds
Scientists dug into the death certificates of people who died of the virus in hospitals and compared the symptomology with those who died outside of care. They estimate the U.S. death toll was undercounted by 16%. Plus, "medical freedom" is putting public health at risk.
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Medicare Issues Nationwide Enrollment Moratorium On New Medical Suppliers
As part of an ongoing Texas Medicare fraud case, the federal government has imposed a six‑month nationwide block for most new medical supply companies to prevent high‑risk suppliers from entering the system. Plus: AI delays care for some seniors; Stryker cyberattack disrupts surgery schedule; and more.
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Senate Dems Unveil Framework To Try To Make Health Insurance Affordable
The three goals of the Democrats' plan, Stat reports, are to make insurance affordable, make it simple, and end “corporate greed.” Meanwhile, a new survey finds that almost 1 in 10 Americans who had ACA plans last year dropped health insurance entirely, after federal subsidies expired and costs spiked.
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First Edition: Thursday, March 19, 2026
Today's early morning highlights from the major news organizations.
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Viewpoints: ER Patients Deserve Better Than A Hallway Bed; Why Is There A ‘Culture Of Silence’ Around Ozempic?
Editorial writers delve into these public health issues.
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VA Worker Hospitalized After Shooting At Outpatient Clinic In Rural Georgia
The injuries suffered by the unidentified employee, as well as their condition, are unclear. USA Today reported that police officers killed the shooter after confronting them at the clinic in Jasper, about 60 miles north of downtown Atlanta.
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Health Care Workers Might Get Relief From Trump’s $100K H-1B Visa Fee
The bipartisan Physicians and the Healthcare Workforce Act, intended to stem the clinician shortage, also would restrict other fees beyond what is stipulated in immigration law. Plus, President Trump has been mostly mum about his housing affordability proposal that is stalled in Congress.
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Bill Targeting ‘Forever Chemicals’ Awaits Wisconsin Governor’s Signature
On Tuesday, Wisconsin's Legislature sent the $133 million package to Gov. Tony Evers, a Democrat, who has said he will sign it.
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Study Links PFAS ‘Forever Chemicals’ To Decreased Bone Density In Kids
Researchers found that the chemicals, particularly PFOA, may interfere with children developing their full potential for bone density, possibly raising the risk of fractures and osteoporosis later in life. Also: Eating more ultra-processed foods raises the risk of heart attacks, strokes, and dying from heart disease.
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In A First, Smoking Rates Fell Below 10%; CDC Missed It Due To Cuts
Only 9.9% of U.S. adults reported smoking cigarettes in 2024 — a historic low — down from 10.8% in 2023. But federal cuts put an end to the CDC's Office of Smoking and Health last year, leaving them short on experts to analyze the data they had collected.
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Order To Restore Prior Vaccine Policy Leaves 20 States, Clinicians In Limbo
The CDC has not updated its guidance on the childhood vaccine schedule, putting the states that signed onto Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s pared-down recommendations in a tough spot. The ruling also inadvertently blocks the use of a free monoclonal antibody that protects against RSV.
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First Edition: Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Today's early morning highlights from the major news organizations.
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People Taking GLP-1s Might Be Forced To Delay Certain Medical Procedures
In a trial, some patients who took their GLP-1 drug while prepping for an endoscopy were found to have "clinically significant" content in their stomachs. Researchers suggested that patients should be advised to hold at least one dose of the medication or to reschedule the procedure in order to avoid the risks of aspiration or unplanned intubation.
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NYC Reports Case Of ‘Life-Threatening’ Clade I Mpox That Spreads By Touching
The patient, who recently traveled internationally, tested positive for mpox clade I, which presents with more severe symptoms and can be fatal. It is spread through direct or close contact, "not over longer distances by respiratory spread," a medical analyst told Fox News Digital.
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Marijuana Doesn’t Help Mental Health Conditions, Analyses Find
Two new reviews published Monday in the Lancet Psychiatry journal looked at data from 54 randomized controlled trials and found no evidence that any form of cannabis is effective in treating anxiety, depression, or post-traumatic stress disorder. About 27% of people between 16 and 65 in the U.S. and Canada have used marijuana for medical purposes, with about half being for mental health purposes.
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Raw Cheddar Tied To California E. Coli Outbreak, But Dairy Declines A Recall
The FDA has said that Raw Farm cheddar is the likely source of an outbreak that has sickened at least five in California, one in Florida, and one in Texas. Other public health news is on vitamin D3 supplements, blood pressure guidelines, and more.
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Viewpoints: California Governor Blasts Trump’s Handling Of Drug Crisis; How Nutrition Education Falls Short
Writers examine these public health issues and others.
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