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Research shows that going to sleep later may have a negative impact on mental health, regardless of whether the person is a night owl or early bird. Separately, another study finds that placebo drugs can improve mental health symptoms.
Editorial writers examine issues in reproductive health care, mpox, syphilis, and more.
The hospital system is still working to restore access in other areas and on its IT systems. Other news is on DocGo, liver transplant policy, Obamacare subsidies, and more.
The popularity of diabetes drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro has led to shortages. Patients with prescriptions can now use Ro's new online tool to find supplies. Other news on the medications reports on the cost to the U.S. health care system and on users' firsthand experiences.
The Department of Justice has charged a Chinese national with operating the "world's largest botnet" that stole $5.9 billion in covid relief funds and is responsible for other crimes. With the FBI, the agency has also shut down the malware network.
Reuters points out that the synthetic, nicotine-like substances are not subject to U.S. tobacco and vaping regulations. In related news, a New York judge's ruling offers a break to Pfizer in its legal battle over the smoking-cessation drug Chantix.
Early menstruation – with early exposure to estrogen – is related to an increased risk of myriad health issues, including death. Moreover, the premature periods are more pronounced among Black and low-income girls.
Today's early morning highlights from the major news organizations.
Read recent pharmaceutical developments in KFF Health News' Prescription Drug Watch roundup.
Johnson & Johnson is paying $1.25 billion to acquire the rights to an experimental skin disorder treatment, while Merck is reportedly nearing a $1.3 billion deal to buy Eyebiotech.
Editorial writers discuss forever chemicals, female health care, RNA, and uterine fibroids.
Moreover, mothers who were younger, less educated, or belonged to a minority racial and ethnic group had an even greater chance of an adverse outcome. In other news, women infected with covid seem to have greater protection from long covid if they are pregnant.
In other cancer research, a Merus-Keytruda combination treatment is showing promise for patients with head and neck cancer, and a new transplant technique for people with lung cancer has a 100% success rate.
As a street drug, it's most often detected as an adulterant in fentanyl, KQED reports. At least one San Francisco official wants to make sure the wastewater supply is being tested for the drug. Other state news is on radiation contamination and Medicaid negotiations.
Experts warn that it is becoming more difficult for consumers to tell the difference between legitimate medical spas and "unscrupulous" practices, raising safety risks for people getting Botox injections, dermal fillers, or other cosmetic treatments.
Republican lawmakers continue their push to try to link covid's origins with U.S. research groups. Meanwhile, the United States has joined other Western unions in pressing for agreement on pandemic response rules.
At the point in the flu season when levels should be decreasing, wastewater monitoring in Northern California has found unusual spikes. Health officials are investigating if avian flu is playing a role. Meanwhile, the virus is having an impact on alpaca and chicken flocks in other parts of the country.
Republican Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee signed into law a bill that, starting July 1, would criminalize actions by a nonparental adult in transporting a minor to get an abortion or to access abortion pills. The measure is expected to face judicial challenge.
The latest study backs up previous findings that introducing peanut products during infancy and consuming them regularly to age 5 can reduce the risk of peanut allergies.
Today's early morning highlights from the major news organizations.
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