Latest KFF Health News Stories
White House: It Could Take $7B To Combat Monkeypox
The nearly $7 billion estimate was presented to President Joe Biden as one of a number of different options to fund federal mitigation efforts. Meanwhile, the U.S. now has more monkeypox cases than anywhere else, and the first case in a pregnant woman has been reported.
Vice President Calls Doctor At Heart Of Ohio Rape Victim Abortion Case
Vice President Kamala Harris called Dr. Caitlin Bernard to thank her for her “courage, professionalism, and dedication to her patients.” Dr. Bernard has also been speaking to news outlets about the real-world implications of anti-abortion laws. Meanwhile, Indiana’s attorney general, a Republican, is reported to be carrying through with his threat of investigating Bernard.
Seattle Votes To Become Sanctuary City For Abortion Doctors, Patients
As some states see an influx of patients, most others have become legal and political battlegrounds over existing and new legislation. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court files its official judgment in the Dobbs case, starting a countdown on some states’ trigger laws.
Pregnancy Dangers Almost Doubled For Texans Since Abortion Ban Took Effect
Researchers find that the risks of serious complications have increased sharply since laws that all-but ban abortion in Texas were enacted. Doctors’ uncertainty in the new legal landscape about what constitutes a danger to the health of a mother is a large factor.
FDA May Aim To Speed The Availability Of Updated Fall Covid Boosters
NPR reports that the FDA may shift focus away from second boosters for those under 50 and toward a faster delivery of the “next generation of boosters.” Additional news on covid includes the omicron surge, misinformation, mask mandates and more.
Future Vision Of Covid Vaccines Charted At White House Summit
Cheap, accessible vaccines. And ones delivered by nasal spray or patch. Those are among the possible future paths for covid vaccinations discussed. New outlets note the absence though of FDA and CDC officials on the panels and that the question of funding was largely avoided.
Today’s early morning highlights from the major news organizations.
Viewpoints: Herd Immunity Looks Unachievable; How Worried Should We Be About Monkeypox?
Editorial writers discuss covid, monkeypox, abortion rights and veteran disability.
Extreme Heat Worries Shift To Pacific Northwest As Northeast Cools
Temperatures above 110 degrees are expected. Meanwhile, in Texas a covid masking mandate ban is upheld by a federal appeals court, and a key piece of the Affordable Care Act is on trial due to challenges from Texans over provisions covering preventative measures, like STD screenings.
Special Report: In New Mexico, AlcohoI Kills Many More Than Is Typical
In a series of articles, New Mexico In Depth shines the light on alcohol abuse in the state, with deaths from alcohol-related causes running at three times the national average. Alcohol myths, violence and abuse, intoxicated driving, and more issues are examined.
Americans Say Pharma Deserves More Credit Than CDC For Covid Drugs, Vaccines
Of those surveyed by a Harris Poll, 71% said the pharmaceutical industry should get credit, beating approval stats for the CDC, FDA or the White House. Other health industry matters include plaudits for Houston hospitals, worries triggered by Cerner’s VA electronic health care rollout, and more.
Concerns That Data In Key Alzheimer’s Study May Have Been Falsified
News outlets cover unsettling developments in Alzheimer’s research, with reports saying an influential 2006 paper on some proteins’ role in the disease may have used fabricated data. Covid research, hepatitis in kids, napping, new highly potent weed strains and more are also in the news.
White House May Bolster Gay, Transgender Protection In ACA Rules
Media outlets report on words from the Biden administration on reinforced anti-discrimination protections for people in the LGBTQ+ community in the Affordable Care Act. Separately, a federal lawsuit is challenging parts of the ACA related to coverage for contraception.
Biden’s Covid Symptoms Almost Gone; Manchin Tests Positive
Media outlets report on news from the White House on President Joe Biden’s condition: he’s said to be mostly symptom-free after four days on Paxlovid. Meanwhile, Sen. Joe Manchin, who is 74 years old, has also tested positive. As have several other lawmakers.
43% Of Parents Of Children Under 5 Won’t Get Their Kids Covid Shots
As of last week, just 2.8% of U.S. children under age 5 who are eligible to receive a covid vaccine had gotten one. Other news on the covid pandemic covers boosters for the fall, long covid, therapeutics in prisons and more.
WHO Underlines Monkeypox Could Easily Spread To Other Social Groups
The World Health Organization has taken pains to point out that while the monkeypox outbreak is predominantly affecting men who have sex with men, it can easily spread into other social cohorts. Meanwhile, the Biden administration is said to be considering a health emergency declaration.
Tennessee, West Virginia Legislatures Consider Updates To Abortion Trigger Laws
With West Virginia’s 19th century law on judicial hold, Republican state House members advance an updated bill banning abortion, except in cases of miscarriage or stillbirth. Tennessee’s trigger law is still pending, but in the meantime, abortion rights advocates urge lawmakers to add exceptions for victims of rape or incest.
Harris Suggests Lawmakers Enacting Abortion Bans Should ‘Learn How A Woman’s Body Works’
Speaking before abortion-rights supporters at an Indiana statehouse protest, Vice President Kamala Harris spoke out against the Supreme Court’s decision overturning Roe v. Wade and state laws like one being considered in Indiana.
Today’s early morning highlights from the major news organizations.
Viewpoints: Can Pelosi Save Women’s Reproductive Rights?; Doctors Are Afraid To Treat Miscarriages
Editorial writers tackle abortion rights issues.
