First Edition: Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026
Today's early morning highlights from the major news organizations.
Archives: Morning Breakouts
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Viewpoints: Why Are We Still Quarreling Over SSRIs?; Politicians Must Address Dementia
Opinion writers examine these public health issues.
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21 Million US Women Need Subsidized Birth Control, Live In Counties With Limited Access
The new analysis, which produced two interactive, county-level maps, came from the Power to Decide and the Guttmacher Institute and was shared exclusively with NPR. Plus: continued coverage of the Lindsay Clancy case; a donation from Walmart heirs to lower the maternal death rate; and more.
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Calif. Judge Rules Schools Must Disclose Child’s Gender Identity If Parents Ask
On Tuesday, San Bernardino County Superior Court Judge Michael Sachs ruled that parents asking about their child's gender identity must be told. It remains illegal in California for a school district to force teachers and staff to alert parents about their child’s gender identity unprompted, the Los Angeles Times reported.
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Montana To Open Up Unapproved, Experimental Drugs To Consumers
A Montana state law will expand access to drugs that have not been deemed safe and effective by regulators and will rely on a privately run board to decide which treatments to offer. Montana will require that patients give informed consent, have the money to pay, and have a provider’s recommendation, Politico reported. Advocates of the new law worry that the FDA could penalize participating companies in the federal drug approval process.
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Census Data: Rate Of Uninsured Kids Rises In West, Remains High In South
The rate of uninsured kids has been rising since the end of the pandemic. Axios reported that policy experts aren't sure what's behind the increase in Western states seen in Census data for 2025, but one factor may be post-pandemic Medicaid eligibility redeterminations in some states.
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Fourth Pennsylvanian, An Unvaccinated Teen, Dies Of Condition Tied To Measles, Coroner Says
The 18-year-old Mifflin County resident suffered a rare and severe neurological condition that causes inflammation in the brain, NBC News reported. Meanwhile, House Democrats want the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to explain why it isn't counting the Pennsylvania deaths in its weekly tally.
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Senate Panel Set To Grill Potential Surgeon General, Other Nominees On Healthcare Topics
Dr. Nicole Saphier is President Donald Trump's third pick to guide the American public through health concerns. Confirmation hearings also are set for Chris Klomp, tapped to serve as deputy secretary of HHS, and Dr. Timothy Westlake, nominated to become assistant secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use.
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First Edition: Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026
Today's early morning highlights from the major news organizations.
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Viewpoints: Childhood Lead Exposure May Lead To Dementia; US Health Insurance Is A Business, Not A Safety Net
Opinion writers tackle these public health topics.
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Life Expectancy Is Shorter For Those With Autism, And Flu Is One Factor
Researchers looked at Medicaid data and found that life expectancy for people diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder is 14 years less than for people without the condition, CIDRAP reported. Other public health news covers a settlement related to the infant formula supply shortages of 2022, pets' antibiotic-resistant germs, and more.
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Healthcare Employers In Virginia Are Seeking Thousands Of RNs, Ads Show
In Southwest and Southside Virginia alone, employers have advertised more than 5,000 unique positions for registered nurses, according to a quarterly report from the George Mason University Center for Health Workforce. Southwest Virginia includes the city of Roanoke, widely known as healthcare hub in that part of the state. Also in the news: Doctors strike in Minnesota; a Chicago online health insurance exchange operator lays off most of its staff; and more.
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VA Awards Record $1.17B To 680 Groups Fighting Veteran Homelessness
The grants will head next year to organizations across the country to help veterans who are either homeless or at risk of becoming homeless, Military.com reported. Also: the aid-in-dying law in Illinois, "crisis respite" in Minnesota, rate hikes in Connecticut, and more.
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Rollout Of Medicare’s Pilot AI Prior Authorization Program Full of Bugs: Report
The WISeR (Wasteful and Inappropriate Service Reduction model) program was launched across six states in January and used AI to help providers approve or deny care. Stat reported that, according to documents, the technology was poorly implemented and resulted in canceled and postponed surgeries.
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Alligator Alcatraz Held Detainees In Cages Depicted As ‘Calming Areas,’ Watchdog Reports
Department of Homeland Security investigators describe the conditions immigrant detainees endured at the Florida facility, noting the use of the small cages "is highly unconventional and does not align with standards for humane treatment.” Investigators also cited "cramped conditions" and other violations.
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CDC Lists No Measles Deaths For 2026 After It Changes Its Tracking Method
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention now will draw data from the National Center for Health Statistics when it reports measles death counts. This system is “not meant to confirm an individual case"; instead, it’s “usually focused on high-quality, long-term mortality trend analysis,” a former CDC expert said. Pennsylvania health officials have confirmed two measles-associated deaths this year; another case is pending.
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First Edition: Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2026
Today's early morning highlights from the major news organizations.
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Viewpoints: Science Must Rebuild Public Trust; Ways To Mitigate The CTE Risk In Football Players
Editorial writers discuss these public health topics.
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People Who Wear Eyelash Extensions Are More Susceptible To Mite Infestation, Study Suggests
A study of young women with eyelash extensions found that almost all had some degree of infestation with Demodex folliculorum, spider-like parasites that feed on dead skin cells, MedPage Today reported. There's medicine that can help, but experts also stressed the need for regular eyelid hygiene with a hypoallergenic gel and the use of an eyelash cleansing brush.
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