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News outlets cover a decision by a Californian jury that hit Johnson & Johnson with a $18.8 million compensation bill to a man who said in a lawsuit he developed cancer after exposure to baby powder. More access for a TB drug, big investments into drug discovery and more are also in the news.
The latest detection of malaria spreading in Florida brings the national total to 8 cases. A Florida dengue infection was also reported. Meanwhile, in San Francisco worries over a new, more dangerous strain of illegal fentanyl. Also in the news: toxic algal blooms, and more.
Johnson & Johnson becomes the latest drug maker suing the government, saying that the Inflation Reduction Act "breaks the agreement at the heart of the patent and regulatory laws." Meanwhile, the Biden administration is asking CVS and Walmart to help promote the law intended to lower drug costs.
The telehealth provider plans to add Microsoft's voice-enabled generative artificial intelligence tool in order to help its clinicians document visits with patients. Also in the news: two senators propose studying potential biosecurity risks created by artificial intelligence.
The coming FDA restrictions on menthol cigarettes and high bar for menthol e-cigarettes, paired with little federal action on smoking cessation programs, has some experts worried that progress on reducing smoking could reverse.
The District of Columbia is suing the companies because low levels of PFAS "forever chemicals" have been detected in the district's drinking water. Meanwhile, a new study links forever chemicals with a higher risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes.
News outlets report on the controversy over how much authority officials have over the initiative ballot petition process in Missouri — prompted by a new initiative to enshrine abortion rights into the state constitution, following a ban. Separately, gender and LGBTQ+ issues are also in the news.
With 3 continents baking under heat waves, Grist and AP report on the increasing trend of climate-driven illnesses. And the World Meteorological Organization warns that nations must work to avoid preventable deaths related to the heat.
Read recent pharmaceutical developments in KFF Health News' Prescription Drug Watch roundup.
Today's early morning highlights from the major news organizations.
The Biden administration's plans to protect abortion rights using updated HIPAA rules to shield abortion-seekers from investigation is under fire from Republicans. Regional news outlets cover objections from 19 state attorneys generals and their efforts to gather exactly this type of medical data.
Editorial writers discuss health insurance, the new CDC director, parenting with cancer and more.
The Los Angeles Times says the fast food company is exempting California and Oregon, where employees can mask to protect from covid, but in five other states masks are banned. Leaking Texas oil wells, the closure of a mental health unit in Mississippi, and more are also in state health news.
Allina currently employs around 28,500 people in full- and part-time positions, but the company said "unprecedented" financial problems are forcing it to cut jobs in non-direct-caregiving roles. The proliferation of digital health tech is among other industry news.
Scientists have identified an inflammatory pathway in the brain linking high-fat diets to the activation of appetite-promoting neurons. Separately, a study found kids' obesity levels worsened during the pandemic.
The New York Times calls the statistic a "milestone," since the number of excess deaths can capture the impact of covid even if the number of cases is underreported — hence covid may now be considered an "ordinary" illness. Also in public health news: lead contamination, toxic algae, childhood drownings, and more.
But Stat reports that some experts worry such a move could exacerbate rather than solve drug shortage issues. Other CMS news reports on PET scan coverage and physician fee schedules.
Stat covers the stark warning from ER doctors, as temperatures in cities like Phoenix remain at worryingly high levels. The Washington Post says the heat wave isn't going to fade soon. Europe's heat woes also continue. And poor air quality remains a danger across lots of the U.S.
The freshly-signed ban only went into effect days ago and now it's been blocked by a district court judge while a large legal challenge proceeds, with a case that is deemed likely to succeed. Gov. Kim Reynolds, a Republican, condemned the ruling.
Eli Lilly released full clinical trial results that shows promising results for donanemab, which could slow cognitive decline by 60% in patients with mild symptoms. Plus, a first-of-its-kind study provides insight in what parts of the country Alzheimer's is most prevalent.
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