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Experts say the risk of any such jump of H5N1 from birds to humans is low, Axios notes. But the global spread of the illness, plus the fact it's jumped to some other species, is raising concern. Meanwhile, a new study into rising sleep medication use highlights which groups are using the meds.
Stat says the experimental drug, called simufilam, has long been claimed to be capable of improving patients' cognition. But a mid-stage study shows its results only compare with a placebo. Separately, the FDA denied marketing orders for two menthol vape products.
The new office for data, surveillance, and technology, Bloomberg reports, is aimed at boosting monitoring for potential public health threats. Another new office, set to be part of a CDC shake-up, will tackle equity in health care. Meanwhile, the WHO criticizes U.S. plans for yearly covid shots.
In the legal to-and-fro battle concerning Florida's abortion ban, the state Supreme Court just declined requests from seven abortion clinics and a doctor to halt the ban. Meanwhile in New York, the state Assembly and Senate voted to codify abortion rights in the state constitution.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom "angrily" denounced Republican opposition to such changes. As news outlets release more data on the suspects, research show such shootings can be contagious.
HHS estimates that 6.8 million who qualify for Medicaid may soon lose coverage because of paperwork hurdles or a lack of awareness about the end of a pandemic-era policy on March 31 that will lead states to require re-enrollment. The FCC is allowing states and managed care plans to text beneficiaries in order to spread the word.
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Following Harvard University, three more top-10 medical schools — at the University of Pennsylvania and at Columbia and Stanford universities — have now also withdrawn their data from the U.S. News list. Audits of Medicare Advantage insurers, clawbacks, and price transparency are also in the news.
As health programs remain in the negotiation mix of the debt ceiling debate, a group of Republican lawmakers are also calling for greater changes to entitlement programs like Medicare and Social Security.
The FDA estimates that its proposed limits could result in a 24% to 27% reduction in lead exposure for children 2 and under — a key developmental period when lead can contribute to learning disabilities, lowered IQ, and behavioral problems.
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Editorial writers tackle gun violence, covid, suicide, and other public health topics.
To lower victims' burdens, the new bill would require all hospitals in the state with an emergency room to always have trained staff available to conduct forensic rape kit evaluations. Meanwhile, in Connecticut, a shortage of health care workers lends legal urgency to recruitment efforts.
Axios reports that the cost of treating opioid misuse amounts to about 8% of all hospital expenditures, according to data from Premier Inc. AI Applied Sciences. In Kentucky, the governor promoted a program to help fight the drug epidemic. Meanwhile, USA Today covers the rise of xylazine in the illicit drug supply.
News outlets cover research that highlights how physical inactivity is linked to a slight decline in memory and thinking activities, and that even six to nine minutes of movement can help. Also: weight loss, the body positivity movement, breast density, heavy metals in dark chocolate, and more.
A report from the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living shows that there are 210,000 fewer workers than before the pandemic — the lowest level since 1994. Dollar General, CVS Health executives, Elevance Health, and more are also in the news.
The Florida Supreme Court agreed to hear a lawsuit filed against the state's new law. The 15-week restriction will remain in place while the legal challenges play out.
The gun used in Saturday's Monterey Park shooting — CNN reported that it was a Cobray M11 9mm semi-automatic weapon compatible with 30-round magazines — was likely illegal to possess in California. However, the shooter could have legally obtained it in another state. As gun rights advocates point out, gun control only truly works if every state does it.
As residents in California's Half Moon Bay cope with the immediate aftermath of a shooting that killed seven people, other communities that are still paying the mental health toll of similar tragedies encourage seeking help from trained counselors.
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