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CVS Health Sues Tennessee Pharmacy Board Over New Law Targeting PBMs
The new law will prohibit pharmacy benefit managers from owning pharmacies in Tennessee, Modern Healthcare reports. CVS Health alleges in the lawsuit that it unfairly favors independent, local pharmacies and is unconstitutional.
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1 Dead, 9 Missing After Hazardous Chemical Tank Implodes In Washington State; Authorities Say There’s No Threat To Public
Another nine people were hurt, some of them severely, at the paper mill in Longview, AP reported. The tank was holding a liquid consisting of mainly sodium hydroxide and sodium sulfide, which is used with heat to break down wood to make kraft paper. The effort to stabilize the tank will continue during daylight today.
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FDA Approves New Treatments For Triple-Negative Breast Cancer And Chronic Hepatitis D
Datopotamab deruxtecan gained approval as a first-line option for triple-negative breast cancer patients ineligible for immunotherapy, MedPage Today reports, while the bulevirtide injection became the first FDA-approved treatment for chronic hepatitis delta virus. Also: Researchers have identified a protein that facilitates the spread of Parkinson’s disease in the brain.
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Trump’s Frequent Medical Exams Aren’t Unusual For An Elderly Person, Former White House Doc Says
Dr. Jeffrey Kuhlman, who served under three presidents, told PBS NewsHour that most 80-year-olds go to the doctor frequently. President Donald Trump, who turns 80 next month, spent more than three hours at Walter Reed medical facility on Tuesday. Kuhlman explained that Walter Reed is usually used for performing more advanced checkups, such as colonoscopies and CT scans.
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Suicide Surge Among ICE Detainees Reveals A Broken System, AP Probe Finds
The increase in detainee suicides “reflects failures in how the system’s being operated," one jail expert noted. An AP investigation found that detention center staff ignored signs of distress, delayed mental health treatment, and did not monitor at-risk detainees.
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FDA Panel Zeroing In On XFG Strain For Inclusion In Covid Vaccine
The Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee will meet Thursday to discuss the composition of the next covid shot. XFG is considered a variant under monitoring, The Hill reports. Other news outlets report on the surge in dengue cases in the U.S., the latest news on the hantavirus outbreak, and more.
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White House To Set Up Ebola Treatment Facility In Kenya For Americans
The New York Times reports that U.S. citizens exposed to the Ebola virus will be taken to Kenya for observation and treatment. Public health experts say the plan to treat U.S. citizens in foreign lands is surprising, given the U.S. has multiple facilities with state-of-the-art resources for monitoring and treating dangerous diseases, including Ebola.
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First Edition: Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Today's early morning highlights from the major news organizations.
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Viewpoints: Are Smartphones Behind The Birth Rate Decline?; Lilly’s New GLP-1 Could Be Game-Changer For Those With Severely High BMI
Opinion writers discuss these public health topics.
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Kyle Busch Had Pneumonia And Sepsis, Family Says; Symptoms Of Sepsis Can Be Hard To Spot
Especially among younger people, the onset of sepsis can be sudden and the symptoms difficult to recognize, says Dr. Todd Rice of Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Rice, who is not connected to Busch's treatment, explained to People how pneumonia can cause sepsis. Plus: Your household dust might hold secrets that could affect your health.
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Powdered Fentanyl Blamed After Dozens Sickened Last Week In New Mexico
More than a dozen first responders were put in quarantine after arriving at a home to investigate an overdose incident that left three people dead. Elsewhere in the U.S.: California residents are returning home after a chemical tank scare; Pennsylvania dental patients are urged to test for hepatitis and HIV; and more.
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Experimental Gene-Editing Treatment Could Prevent Heart Disease In One Infusion
The New York Times reports on a small study that shows an experimental gene-editing drug could dramatically lower cholesterol levels permanently and might lead to a one-and-done way to prevent heart disease if confirmed in a larger study. More news covers STI treatments, weight loss drugs, and more.
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No Child Deaths Conclusively Linked To Covid Vaccine, FDA Says In Quietly Released Report
The FDA looked into 96 claims made on the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System and concluded that none of the deaths reported could be definitively linked to the covid vaccine. The analysis contradicts a claim made by former FDA vaccine chief Dr. Vinay Prasad nearly six months before.
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PacificSource Health Plans Will Exit Some ACA, Medicare Exchanges For 2027
“The healthcare system is unsustainable. Costs continue to rise, access is inconsistent, and the experience often falls short of what people need and deserve," a spokesperson for the nonprofit insurer said. Also, Politico reports on how many are dropping their Obamacare coverage this year.
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CDC Suspends US Entry To Lawful Residents Traveling From Ebola-Affected Region
Green Card holders who have been to the Congo, Uganda, or South Sudan within the past 21 days are prohibited from entering the United States through mid-June, according to an interim final rule issued Friday. Public health specialists warn that travel restrictions offer no guarantee that the U.S. will be protected from Ebola.
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US Will Shield Drugmakers Who Make Hantavirus Treatment; Patient In Quarantine Tests Positive
Axios reported that HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. extended legal protections through July 18 to develop favipiravir, an experimental antiviral used to manage flu and other infections, according to a Federal Register filing. The move drew criticism from MAHA supporters. Meanwhile, a passenger on the MV Hondius who was in quarantine in Spain has tested positive.
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First Edition: Tuesday, May 26, 2026
Today's early morning highlights from the major news organizations.
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Viewpoints: FDA’s Flavored-Vape Reversal Will Harm Teens; The War On Seed Oils Is Making People Sick
Opinion writers discuss these public health issues.
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Longer Looks: Interesting Reads You Might Have Missed
Each week, KFF Health News finds longer stories for you to enjoy. Today's selections are on organ donation, "forever chemicals," Neanderthal dentistry, and more.
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