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.
Archives: Morning Breakouts
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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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Racing Legend Kyle Busch, 41, Dies Suddenly From ‘Severe Illness’ After Collapsing In Simulator A Day Earlier
The death of Busch, who won more NASCAR races than anyone else, sent a shockwave through the racing community. AP reported that Busch had become unresponsive while inside a racing simulator Wednesday; his family announced Thursday morning that he had been hospitalized. Just hours later, they announced that he had died.
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Meta, Kentucky School District Will Settle Lawsuit Over Allegedly Addictive Social Media
The company, which owns Facebook and Instagram, did not disclose the terms of the settlement, The Guardian reported. Also in the news: Colorado is now prohibited from buying sugary drinks for official state functions.
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Abortion Pill Combo Available To Keep On Hand ‘Just In Case’ In Washington, Hawaii
Planned Parenthood is now offering advance prescribing of mifepristone and misoprostol for patients who find it hard to get care quickly enough. Although critics pan the practice of advance prescribing as "stockpiling," reproductive health experts note the drugs are considered a safe and effective method for ending a pregnancy.
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Rates Of Mental Health Disorders Are Up Nearly 96% Worldwide Since 1990, Study Finds
The study, published in The Lancet, examined 204 countries from 1990-2023. The largest increases were in anxiety and depression, with personality disorders coming in third.
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US Diverts All Travelers From Ebola-Affected Region To Dulles For Health Checks
CDC staffers will screen and monitor passengers from Congo, Uganda, or South Sudan in an effort to prevent the virus from taking hold in the United States. Meanwhile, the Trump administration has paused deportation flights to Congo.
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Taubenberger Has Reportedly Stepped Down As NIAID Acting Chief
A senator revealed the news during a hearing Thursday, Stat reported. Jeffery Taubenberger had been serving in the role at the National Institute for Allergy and Infectious Diseases since April 2025. Other news from the Trump administration is on refrigeration superpollutants, daylight saving time, Medicaid fraud, and more.
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First Edition: Friday, May 22, 2026
Today's early morning highlights from the major news organizations. Note to readers: First Edition won't be published Monday because of the Memorial Day holiday. Look for us in your email inbox on Tuesday, May 26.
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Research Roundup: The Latest Science, Discoveries, And Breakthroughs
Each week, KFF Health News compiles a selection of health policy studies and briefs.
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Investigators Focus On Mental Health Of Gunmen After Manifesto Found In San Diego Mosque Attack
The LA Times reports on the FBI's investigation into the online radicalization of the two teenagers in the run-up to the shooting. Plus: SNAP participation falls in Texas; expired drugs might be used at a Tennessee execution this week; and more.
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