Viewpoints: Wildfires, Air Pollution Are Only Going To Get Worse; Covid Proved US Needs New Insurance System
Editorial writers delve into these health issues and more.
Archives: Morning Breakouts
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Oklahoma Governor Vetoes Bill That Tried To Limit Medical Marijuana
The bill would have added restrictions on who can get patient cards and the amount of THC in a serving; it now cannot become law this year. Also: safe and healthy housing for Navy and Marine Corps personnel, environmentalists bringing a climate case to trial in Montana, and more.
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Being Obese Changes Your Brain, Even If You Lose Weight Later
A new study that examines how the brain recognizes the sensations of fullness and satisfaction after eating fats and sugars, and how this facility is changed by obesity. Separately, data show Americans are drinking as much alcohol now as during the Civil War.
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Generic Drugmaker Indicates It May Back Out Of Making Opioid Payment
Financially troubled Mallinckrodt is due to make a $200 million payment this week as part of its pre-agreed $1.7 billion settlement, but may not do so, NPR reports. Meanwhile, the Washington Post covers a clash in Congress over fentanyl analogue overdoses.
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FDA Approves OTC Sales Of New Topical Erectile Dysfunction Gel
Eroxon is a first-of-its-kind topical treatment, CNN says. The product was given a "de novo" approval Friday. In other news, a drug for treating gastrointestinal issues was also cleared for use in patients ages 6 to 17. Meanwhile, telehealth company Ro paused advertising for Wegovy amid shortages.
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Ohio Supreme Court: Ballot Measure Key To Abortion Rights Fight Must Be Modified
The state court ruled that partial changes should be made to the ballot measure, but mostly upheld it. At the heart of the matter is how easy it should be for voters to pass state constitutional amendments — impacting future efforts on enshrining abortion rights.
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Nearly 15% Of US Kids Sought Mental Health Care In 2021: Study
New research by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows how common mental health disorders are among youngsters in the U.S. Separate data show that Southern states may have carried the main brunt of mental health issues during covid.
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Next Covid Shots Should Target XBB Subvariants, Says FDA
FDA staff said new covid shots this fall should be a monovalent vaccine targeting either XBB.1.5, XBB.1.16, or XBB.2.3 which currently dominate U.S. infections by varying percentages. Rochelle Walensky, Greg Abbott, and New Jersey's health worker covid shot mandate are also in the news.
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Want To Work In A Pediatric Specialty? The Biden Admin Will Pay You $100K
The new Pediatric Specialty Loan Repayment Program will give $100,000 to eligible clinicians who agree to work for at least three years in a health professional shortage area or provide care for a medically underserved population. In other news, Sen. Bernie Sanders says he will oppose all health nominees until the Biden administration shows him a comprehensive plan for lowering drug prices.
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HHS Alarmed By Rapid Pace Of States Dropping People From Medicaid
HHS is offering states more flexibility to help with Medicaid renewals, as a KFF analysis finds that 1 million people have already lost coverage since pandemic protections expired. And CMS data obtained by AP shows that a primary reason for rejection is "procedural," not eligibility.
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Preventive Care Coverage Preserved While Case Plays Out In Courts
Pending approval by the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, a deal finalized between the Biden administration and Texas conservatives challenging the ACA's preventive care provision would guarantee that it remains in place while the case makes its way through the courts.
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First Edition: June 13, 2023
Today's early morning highlights from the major news organizations.
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Viewpoints: Border Wall Injuries Are Alarming; Red Cross Makes Needed Changes To Donation Policy
Editorial writers tackle these public health issues.
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Blue Cross Allowed To Restructure In North Carolina
A new law, signed by Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper, permits Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina and a dental insurance provider to transfer assets into a parent holding company. Also in the news: the closure of a mental health unit in Mississippi, air quality on the East coast, and more.
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Experts Advise Exams For Siblings Of Suspected Abused, Neglected Children
A group of 26 pediatricians and radiologists with experience working with cases of suspected child abuse called for expanded medical exams for siblings of kids who are brought to a doctor with suspected injuries. Also: the health effects of loud noise, a salad mix recall, milk allergies, and more.
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Health Officials Push For Maximizing Potential Of Fentanyl Test Strips
The government's top addiction scientists and key public health officials are asking for more research into how fentanyl test strips could be better used, for clinical purposes as well as overdose prevention. Separately, a $17 billion opioid settlement was reached.
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Insurers Are Warning Doctors Who Prescribe Ozempic For Weight Loss
The Washington Post covers efforts by insurers to clamp down on doctors prescribing Ozempic, now popular as a weight loss drug, for patients who don't evidently present with diabetes. Separately, CBS News covers warnings that some side effects of Ozempic could lead to hospitalization.
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Allina Health Halts Policy Of Withholding Care For Patients In Debt
The Minnesota nonprofit health system is reexamining its controversial policy of cutting off care for patients with a certain amount of medical debt. However, it is not reinstating care for people already impacted by the policy. Telemedicine visits, the role of nonprofits in hospice care, and more are also in the news.
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Analysis: Around $400 Billion In Covid Aid Was Stolen, Wasted, Misspent
An Associated Press analysis suggests that fraudsters potentially stole over $280 billion in covid relief funding. Overall about 10% of the government's relief cash may have been lost or not properly used. Meanwhile, the Texas Medical Board has filed a formal complaint alleging covid care violations.
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Unabomber’s Death Brings Closure For Some With Physical, Emotional Scars
Convicted terrorist Ted Kaczynski, 81 and suffering from late-stage cancer, died Saturday after being found unresponsive in his prison cell in North Carolina. A relative of one of his mail-bombing victims said, "I was glad to hear the news." Kaczynski sowed fear for two decades, admitting to 16 bombings from 1978 and 1995 that killed three people and injured 23 others.
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