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But President Joe Biden's age (81) and physical performance at Thursday night's debate — he often struggled to find the right words — overshadowed all of the health topics the two men discussed.
The Supreme Court's ruling that preserves federal “necessary stabilizing treatment” rules in a case out of Idaho should apply nationwide, some contend. Others argue states' rights should prevail.
Following the decision to nix the bankruptcy deal, which would have shielded the Sackler family from future claims, Purdue Pharma and many of the state attorneys general who sued the company over its role in the opioid crisis pledged to restart negotiations on a new settlement agreement.
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Editorial writers discuss HIV drug Lenacapavir, addiction treatment, abortion, and more.
Health data from nearly 400,000 Americans reveals that people who take multivitamins are actually at a slightly higher risk of premature death than people who don't, a study found. Meanwhile, data show that alcohol-related health problems are surging.
ABC News says Crescent Regional Hospital near Dallas might be the first in the U.S. to use life-sized hologram imagery. Among other news: Indiana acquires lethal injection drugs, heat-related ER visits, a maternal health bill, and more.
As USA Today reports, the 988 LGBTQI+ Subnetwork received about 480,000 calls, online chats, and texts from July 2023 to May 2024. It saw a 12% month-over-month increase from July to April.
The FDA issued draft guidance that outlines steps drugmakers and device manufacturers should take to improve representation of women and people of color in clinical testing.
The retailer's virtual care platform and all 51 clinics in five states will be shut down. In other news, CMS is proposing a net 1.7% Medicare pay cut to home health agencies for 2025 — a sum arrived at after a 3.6% spending cut is offset by other factors.
Although all Americans 75 and older are recommended to get the shot, only those in the younger group with chronic heart or lung disease or other high-risk factors would need it, officials concluded.
Experts weigh in on the subjects they want to hear President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump speak about during tonight's much-anticipated presidential debate. How health care is hitting Americans' pocketbooks tops that list.
The official Supreme Court ruling in Moyle v. United States and Idaho v. United States is due any day. In another leaked document incident, it appears the Wisconsin Supreme Court will take up Planned Parenthood's lawsuit arguing that abortion is a constitutionally protected right in that state.
Today's early morning highlights from the major news organizations.
Read recent pharmaceutical developments in KFF Health News' Prescription Drug Watch roundup.
The agency criticized Bimbo Bakeries USA — the company behind Sara Lee and Entenmann’s products — and said the labeling isn't a "substitute" for working to actually prevent cross-contamination in factories.
The agency also criticized Norfolk Southern’s failure to quickly give information to emergency responders, a delay that did expose the public to hazards.
Editorial writers discuss these issues and more.
In a deal with initiatives' backers, officials agreed to tackle those policy issues in the Legislature. Other news out of California focuses on sex education, vape recall, medical debt relief, and more.
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