Viewpoints: Can GLP-1s Trigger Eating Disorders In Older Adults?; RFK Jr. Vs. Hospital Jell-O
Opinion writers discuss these public health topics.
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Pediatricians Say Recess Is Vital To Students’ Health And Academic Success
New guidance from the American Academy of Pediatrics touts the physical, emotional, and academic benefits of recess for kids of all ages, the AP reports. The group also recommends that recess should not only be protected but also not withheld for academic or punitive reasons, as sometimes happens.
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Medicare Spending, Uptake Remain Low For New Alzheimer’s Drugs
STAT reports how Leqembi and Kisunla, the recently approved Alzheimer's drugs, have had low uptake from those in need due to how hard they are to administer and their potential for severe side effects like brain bleeding. Also in the news: a pacemaker recall; a new cancer treatment; miniature therapy horses; and more.
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Cuts To Medicaid, ACA Put Latinos At Risk Of Losing A Decade Of Gains, Group Warns
WLRN Public Media covers findings from the UnidosUS report, including that more than 4 million Latinos are projected to lose health insurance in the coming decade because of the cuts.
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White House Unveils Moms.gov Website With Resources For Pregnancy, More
The site, which launched on Mother's Day, is aimed at assisting women who find themselves experiencing an unexpected pregnancy. Also: estrogen patch shortages; Florida's six-week abortion ban; and more.
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1 American Tests Positive For Hantavirus As US Passengers From Cruise Ship Arrive In Nebraska
A plane carrying 17 Americans and one British national who lives in the U.S. landed in Omaha early Monday. The passengers were taken to the University of Nebraska Medical Center; the person who tested "weak positive" will be taken to the biocontainment unit, CNN reported. A second U.S. passenger was showing mild symptoms but tested negative, health officials said.
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If Makary Is Out At FDA, ‘Less Disruptive’ Candidate May Replace Him
On Friday, news outlets reported that FDA commissioner Marty Makary was about to be fired. President Donald Trump said, "I know nothing about it," and the White House did not comment. While Makary's fate is up in the air, Axios reports that a potential replacement would likely be a more traditional pick than the current MAHA advocate.
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First Edition: Monday, May 11, 2026
Today's early morning highlights from the major news organizations.
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Viewpoints: Hantavirus Cruise Ship Outbreak Is A Global Warning; Should Everyone Be On A GLP-1?
Opinion writers discuss these public health topics.
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Longer Looks: Interesting Reads You Might Have Missed
Each week, KFF Health News finds longer stories for you to read. Today's selections are on veterans' healthcare, drug detox, longevity, Parkinson's disease, and more.
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Management Consultants For Nonprofit Hospitals Might Not Be Worth The Price: Study
According to a study published on the JAMA Network, nonprofit hospitals are emulating their for-profit counterparts and outsourcing management services. The study's findings show no statistical evidence of management consultants' effectiveness.
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NC Abortion Clinic Closure Highlights Growing Strain On Providers
The closure of A Woman's Choice clinic in Greensboro leaves 17 clinics in North Carolina, spread across nine counties, North Carolina Health News reports. Amber Gavin, the clinic's vice president of advocacy and operations, stated that the closure was the result of increased restrictions, financial strain, and a “hostile political environment."
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RFK Jr. Defends Decision To Roll Back Hepatitis B Vaccine For Infants
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was challenged over his most controversial policy reversal during a Cleveland Summit he attended. Kennedy defended the policy change, arguing it was driven by concerns about inadequate safety testing. The vaccine has not been taken off the market or removed from insurance coverage, The (Cleveland) Plain Dealer reports.
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Medicare To Launch Pilot GLP-1 Drug Program For $50 A Month
FDA-approved GLP-1 medications, in both injectable and pill form, will be available with a $50 monthly co-pay to beneficiaries enrolled in Medicare Part D or a Medicare Advantage plan with drug coverage. The pilot program will start in July and run through 2027.
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US Starts To Revoke Passports For Some People Who Owe Child Support
AP reported that the State Department program to revoke passports for about 2,700 Americans who owe $100,000 or more in child support will begin today. That figure will soon expand to include those who owe $2,500 or more.
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More States, Countries On Alert For Hantavirus; WHO Tells People To Remain Calm: ‘This Is Not Covid’
The cruise ship MV Hondius is scheduled to arrive in the Canary Islands on Sunday, where it will anchor offshore and allow passengers wearing hazmat gear to transfer by boat to the port, ABC News reported. Back in the U.S., two more states — Virginia and Texas — are monitoring former passengers from the ship. Plus: The CDC official in charge of monitoring public health on cruise ships has stepped down.
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First Edition: Friday, May 8, 2026
Today's early morning highlights from the major news organizations.
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Viewpoints: Maternity Deserts Are Failing US Families; Are Abortion Pill Reversal Claims Free Speech Or Medical Misinformation?
Editorial writers delve into these public health issues.
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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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Georgia Knew About PFAS In Water Near Carpet Mills But Didn’t Warn Residents, Investigation Finds
People who live in and around Calhoun, Georgia, say the levels of "forever chemicals" in their bodies are higher than what national health guidelines consider safe. Some have been diagnosed with liver and thyroid conditions or cancer. Scientists have warned for decades about the risks, but Georgia’s Environmental Protection Division did little to confront the problem, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, AP, and FRONTLINE (PBS) found.
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