Longer Looks (And Listens): Interesting Stories You Might’ve Missed
This week's roundup of features you can catch up on over the weekend cover the RSV vaccine history, masks, bird flu, gender views, and more.
Archives: Morning Breakouts
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West Virginia Reaches Opioid Settlement With Kroger For $68 Million
The deal, announced Thursday, brings West Virginia's total opioid litigation to over $1 billion, AP says, which is more than any other state when measured per capita. Anti-trans laws in Texas and Florida are also in the news, alongside California loaning money to ailing hospitals, and more.
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Viewpoints: We Must Find A Middle Ground On Abortion; How Much Misery Is A Normal Part Of Life?
Editorial writers take on abortion, mental health, 9/11 responders' health, and Alzheimer's disease.
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A Focus On Generics, As Thousands Of Diseases Lack Treatments
Stat reports on how some in the health industry are considering if generic drugs could yield cures to the 12,000 or so diseases that currently lack treatments. Other news includes: dialysis; rankings for large pharma firms by R&D; rivals for Wegovy think the market could reach $100 billion; and more.
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Study Finds Schizophrenia Risk In Men Worsened By Heavy Marijuana Use
A new study, reported by Bloomberg, says that as many as 30% of cases of schizophrenia in men ages 21 to 30 could have been prevented if they avoided cannabis use disorder. Meanwhile, other research casts doubt on the supposed link between long telomeres and longer life.
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Missouri May Join States That Ensure Medicaid Support After Pregnancy
Separately, New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella has joined a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general across the country asking for Medicare coverage for Alzheimer's treatments. Also in the news: advocates press for relief from air pollution; naloxone in Minnesota schools; and more.
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Study: Texas Is Worst Among All States For Mental Health Care
A Forbes Advisor study finds more than 1 in 5 adults with mental illness are uninsured in Texas. It's also where the highest percentage of adults with a cognitive disability couldn't see a doctor because of cost. Also: the youth mental health crisis, remote work, and more are in the news.
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Not If, But When: FDA And CDC Chiefs Warn Of Future Pandemics
CDC Director Rochelle Walensky told lawmakers on the Senate health committee that the U.S. must do more to prepare for future outbreaks. And FDA Commissioner Robert Califf said that pandemic powers to track device shortages should be extended when the covid emergency ends.
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Medicare, Medicaid Payments On The Line As Debt Default Nears
With only a handful of congressional working days remaining before it's estimated the U.S. would default on its debt for the first time, experts speaking to Axios warn that the health care system and patients would be rocked by such a failure.
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As Research Monkey Supply Dwindles In US, Worries Over Future Research
Animal research is in the news because the U.S. medical research system is running out of monkeys. The Wall Street Journal says a continuing supply crunch was worsened by covid, and AP reports a panel advised expanding U.S. breeding programs. Elon Musk's brain chip research is also in the news.
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Abortion Ban After 12 Weeks Passes NC Senate, Setting Up Likely Veto Fight
Abortion access in the Southeast would shrink further with legislation fast tracked through North Carolina's legislature that reduces the window from 20 weeks to 12 in which the procedure can be performed in the state. Republicans have enough votes to override a likely veto from Gov. Roy Cooper, a Democrat.
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Covid Fatalities Dropped In 2022 But Still 4th Leading Cause Of Death In US
CDC data shows that covid accounted for 500 deaths a day last year, but those numbers represent a 47% drop from 2021. Death rates from heart disease and cancer increased during the pandemic.
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First Edition: May 5, 2023
Today's early morning highlights from the major news organizations.
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Florida Moves To Tighten Restrictions On Pharmacy Benefit Managers
The News Service of Florida reminds us that PBMs are "an important — and controversial" part of the health care system, as part of a report on lawmakers' plans to increase restrictions on the work of PBMs. Separately, Florida lawmakers advanced higher consequences for assaults on medical staff.
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So Many Americans Want Obesity Drug Wegovy, Its Maker Is Cutting Supplies
The weight loss drug, currently in the spotlight, comes from Danish maker Novo Nordisk. Nordisk just reported strong first-quarter finances, but said high demand from the U.S. will cause it to reduce supplies of some dose strengths. In related news, employers tackle requests to cover the drug and states combat unauthorized versions.
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Novel Procedure Treats Fetus’ Blood Vessel Malformation In The Womb
Stat reports on a first-of-its-kind procedure carried out at the Boston Children's Hospital to treat the rare vein of Galen malformation. Separately, researchers say hormone therapy after breast cancer can be safely paused to allow for pregnancies. Also: beta blockers, CAR-T research, health tech, and more.
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Research Roundup: HIV; Mpox; E.Coli; Long Covid
Each week, KFF Health News compiles a selection of recently released health policy studies and briefs.
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Your Bottles Of Shampoo, Lotion? They May Contain Multiple Toxic Chemicals
News outlets cover a study giving a detailed look at potential indoor air quality effects from common household products, many of which contain at least one chemical linked to cancer or reproductive problems. Other research shows more American women are avoiding unwanted pregnancies.
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Pandemic-Era Telehealth Prescribing Powers Will Stay In Place A Bit Longer
Doctors will be able to continue to prescribe some drugs without in-person visits while the Drug Enforcement Administration finalizes new telemedicine rules. The agency received a record 38,000 comments on its earlier plan to roll back permission with next week's end to the federal covid emergency.
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Viewpoints: Economic Status Is Linked To Chronic Pain In Americans; How Should ADHD Be Classified?
Editorial writers weigh in on chronic pain, ADHD, covid and more.
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