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Researchers from Northwestern University, using Israel as a model, found that through June 2022 some 29,000 people would have been saved if the U.S. had moved faster to approve covid boosters. Separately, worries rise that vulnerable Americans are going unprotected against covid.
The data included some personal information, such as health details, ancestry trees, and geographic locations. 23andMe said it had not heard of any "inappropriate use" of the stolen data, but the company is requiring all users to change their logins and setup more secure two-factor protections.
The Arizona Supreme Court judge who once accused Planned Parenthood of committing genocide has stepped away from an upcoming case on abortion law. Separately, Democrats see the case as pivotal in the state's Senate race. Other abortion news is from California, Ohio, Wyoming, and elsewhere.
The complex Purdue Pharma bankruptcy case is the focus of many news outlets, with the Supreme Court's position appearing split on the matter of protecting the Sackler family. The impact of the case on payouts to victims, and future bankruptcy suits are under the legal spotlight.
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services says that states that don't comply with federal policies as they proceed with unwinding people from Medicaid rolls are at risk of reduced federal funding. The rule takes effect Wednesday, and includes helping states with the process.
The Wall Street Journal reports that CVS will move away from complex formulas and instead set prices based on the amount it pays for drugs, plus a small markup and flat fee. A change by the nation's largest drugstore chain to a "cost-plus" pricing model would likely shake up the pharmacy industry.
Today's early morning highlights from the major news organizations.
Editorial writers examine autoimmune disorders, pediatric cancer, senior care and more.
The West Virginia Pregnancy Center Coalition was chosen to run the new West Virginia Mothers and Babies Support Program to encourage people not to end their pregnancies. Also in the news, Tennessee's penalties for HIV-positive people, infant suffocation deaths in Missouri, and more.
An investigation by The Trace found that only 5 states have some form of gun ban after emergency mental health hospitalizations that are not followed by court-ordered commitments. Separately, RemArms will close a historic gun manufacturing plant in New York.
A Reuters analysis finds that Novo Nordisk spent at least $25.8 million over the past decade on U.S. medical professionals to promote its two anti-obesity drugs. They money was party of the drugmaker's campaign to convince U.S. doctors to prescribe Wegovy and persuade insurers to pay for it.
Meanwhile, in Florida, Community Health Systems sold three hospitals to Tampa General Hospital, and HCA Healthcare in Houston acquired 11 area emergency departments Friday. Also in the news: new CDC data show health care-associated infections at U.S. hospitals fell in 2022.
The strike, which NJ.com calls "bitter," began on Aug. 4 over pay, benefits, and enforceable nurse-to-patient ratios similar to those mandated in California. Personnel news is also reported for Kapiolani Medical Center, HCA in West Florida, Northwestern University, and more.
New data say that U.S. flu season is intensifying over time, but RSV may be peaking. Also: the pneumonia rate is apparently no worse than usual, but covid is picking up. Meanwhile, a study shows that your mood when receiving a flu shot may impact how your body creates antibodies.
NBC News reports that officials from national public health groups say that a ban on the flavored cigarettes may not be announced by the end of this year. Meanwhile, chemical additives are being used to replace menthol in new "fresh" alternative-flavored cigarettes.
Outside of maintaining coverage for preexisting conditions and publishing health care costs, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis did not offer specific policies of his health plan when interviewed by NBC News. The presidential candidate's comments come on the heels of his 2024 rival, former President Donald Trump, also promising to repeal the Affordable Care Act.
The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear arguments Monday about a controversial aspect of the bankruptcy plan that shields the Sackler family — the owners of Purdue Pharma which makes OxyContin — from future opioid-related lawsuits. The measure has been challenged by the Biden administration, and divides some of the families who will get a settlement from the deal.
Today's early morning highlights from the major news organizations.
Editorial writers discuss flu shot rates, China's respiratory illnesses, affirmative action in health care, and more.
Opinion writers discuss PEPFAR on World AIDS Day.
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