Viewpoints: Rural America’s Maternal Health Crisis Is Far From Over; Letting Go Of Medicare Part D Subsidies Is The Right Move
Opinion writers delve into these public health topics.
Archives: Morning Breakouts
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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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Cyclosporiasis Cases Top 18,000 Across 45 States As CDC Looks For Additional Culprits
Since the beginning of May, at least 6,707 cases have been laboratory-confirmed, according to the CDC, with an additional 11,500 cases that require further investigation and analysis, ABC News reported. Health officials tied one multistate outbreak to shredded iceberg lettuce and are investigating whether other sources might be at play, AP reported. Meanwhile, consumers remain cautious as the diarrhea-causing parasite grips the nation.
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Women’s Shelter Struggles Under Trump’s Crusade Against ‘Gender Ideology,’ Immigration
San Francisco’s Asian Women’s Shelter, which helps people whose needs are unmet by other service providers, had a $500,000 grant revoked for no longer aligning with the priorities of the Trump administration. What happened to SFAWS may soon become more commonplace, The 19th reported.
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Report: ICE Failing To Provide Adequate Healthcare At California Detention Center
“The facility lacks a reliable system to consistently provide adequate health care, placing individuals at serious risk of both immediate and long-term harm,” judge-appointed monitor Dr. Muthusamy Anandkumar wrote in his report about the California City Immigration Processing Center.
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In Lawsuit, FTC Alleges Hims & Hers Misled Consumers On Privacy, Billing
The Federal Trade Commission's case against telehealth company Hims & Hers was joined by officials in Utah and Los Angeles County, Fierce Healthcare reported. Other industry news is on a $47 million program aimed at boosting career opportunities in academic science; a look at the patient impact of for-profit hospital operators; and more.
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In Wake Of Work Requirements, Missouri Sees 7.5% Drop In Food Stamp Use
A year after the "One Big Beautiful Bill" imposed work requirements, nearly 50,000 low-income Missourians have stopped using food stamps. Meanwhile, starting next week, Nebraskans will need to prove that they work, volunteer, or attend school for 80 hours per month, or they will risk losing their Medicaid healthcare coverage, Stat reported.
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Fauci Invokes Fifth Amendment During Covid Senate Committee Hearing
During a heated Senate hearing Wednesday, Dr. Anthony Fauci invoked his constitutional right not to incriminate himself, reported The New York Times. Republicans, led by Sen. Rand Paul, accused him of causing the coronavirus pandemic, making him personally responsible for every covid death and adverse vaccine reaction. The Senate will decide next week whether to hold Dr. Fauci in contempt.
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First Edition: Thursday, July 30, 2026
Today's early morning highlights from the major news organizations.
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Viewpoints: Can Too Much Health Tracking Lead To Anxiety?; The No Surprises Act Has A Dark Side
Editorial writers discuss these public health issues.
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Ovarian Cancer Is A Misnomer And Could Be Easily Prevented
According to experts, 80% of all ovarian cancer cases — including most fatal cases — are actually cancer of the fallopian tubes. The risk of getting ovarian cancer can be reduced by nearly 80% when the tubes are removed — a five-minute procedure that can be done as part of many abdominal surgeries, The New York Times reported. The American Cancer Society plans to launch a national awareness campaign next year.
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American Diabetes Association Members Call For Resignation Of Top Officials
STAT reported on an open letter signed by more than 200 ADA members imploring the CEO and the chief scientific and medical officer to resign. This followed an incident where five physicians and scientists were removed from the organization's annual meeting for sharing copies of an opinion piece published in Diabetes Care that highlighted the threat the U.S. administration poses to national healthcare.
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State Department Will Distribute $600M To Vaccine Alliance Stalled By RFK Jr.
Gavi provides shots for 20 diseases to more than 50 low-income countries. It estimates that it has vaccinated more than 1.2 billion children in the world’s poorest countries, preventing more than 20.6 million potential deaths, Politico reported. Gavi “plays a critical role in averting the spread of preventable diseases globally and stopping outbreaks before they reach U.S. borders,” Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) said.
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American Red Cross Urges Donations Amid National Blood Supply Crisis
The nonprofit, which supplies about 40% of the nation's blood, has less than a one-day national supply of type O positive blood, Fierce Healthcare reported, but all blood types are needed. Extreme heat, poor air quality, and foodborne illnesses are among the factors contributing to low blood donations, according to the Red Cross.
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Florida, Connecticut Brace For Caregiver Shortages As Haitian TPS Ends
As Haitian temporary protected status (TPS) ended this week, so did the employment authorization for those immigrants. Healthcare leaders and state officials express concern over the loss of vital healthcare industry workers, Central Florida Public Media and the CT Mirror reported.
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Cyclosporiasis Cases Reach 11,000, But FDA Declares Food Supply Is Safe
News outlets cover various aspects of the outbreaks, including the difficulty of tracing the parasite, public health missteps, and signs of improvement in Michigan. Also: RSV, Ebola, babesiosis, and more.
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Millions On Medicare May Soon See Higher Drug Costs As Trump Ends Subsidy Program
CMS Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz said Tuesday in a post on social media that the subsidies had been ended because the insurers no longer needed them, The New York Times reported.
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First Edition: Wednesday, July 29, 2026
Today's early morning highlights from the major news organizations.
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Viewpoints: Meet The Teen Challenging The Ultra-Processed Food Industry; Our Obsession With Mental Health Is Backfiring
Opinion writers tackle these public health topics.
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10,000 Attending Physicians In University Of California System Could Form A Union
Doctors United spokesperson Kayla Blado said the unionization effort is "in early stages" and is in the process of gathering representation cards from physicians who attest, "I want SEIU Doctors United to represent me," MedPage Today reported.
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