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A new method transforms a patient's own cells by changing them into stem cells and adding "nanoflower" particles, resulting in increased mitochondria production that can target aging cells. Also: Researchers find reading is good for the aging brain; diabetes is linked to sudden cardiac death; and more.
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California officials have reported one fatality and nearly two dozen cases of amatoxin poisoning, possibly caused by death cap mushrooms. The toxin can lead to severe liver damage and death. Other states in the news include Massachusetts, Illinois, Nebraska, and Maine.
In ordering the review of vaccine recommendations, the president said he thinks the United States' core childhood vaccine schedule should be updated "to align with such scientific evidence and best practices from peer, developed countries." Plus, insurers will still cover the hepatitis B shot.
President Trump "made a promise to the American people to address pesticides and reduce childhood chronic illnesses," one influencer said. Lee Zeldin instead has weakened protections against toxic chemicals, activists contend. Plus, ProPublica examines the EPA's revision of how the health dangers posed by formaldehyde are assessed.
Congress' docket this week includes the introduction of a House leadership-endorsed health care plan and a potential Senate vote on Democrats’ three-year subsidies' extension. Other news on health care costs is on a charge for pre-visit questionnaires, a rise in spending on prescription drugs, and more.
In a bid to get a larger piece of the funding, several states also vowed to change their own laws, Politico reported — making promises, for example, to restrict low-income people from using SNAP to buy junk food or to expand telehealth.
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Each week, KFF Health News finds longer stories for you to enjoy. Today's selections are on relationships, mental health, Parkinson's, rabies, and more.
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The two are in talks to explore how they can lower prescription drug prices with a direct-to-employer model. Plus: A look at why turning human blood into medications is big business; CMS wants to encourage technology-supported care through wearable reimbursements; and more.
North Star Health Alliance in Ogdensburg, New York, is "facing imminent closure," according to CEO Richard Duvall. Plus, news from California, Florida, and Missouri.
Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices panelists are taking a closer look at the recommendation, which was revised three times just before the meeting. They could vote today on whether newborns should get the shot. Plus, ACIP's trustworthiness is under the scope.
It's a five-year, $2.5 billion deal that focuses on preventing and treating diseases such as HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis with an emphasis on faith-based medical providers, AP reported. Previously, there was a patchwork of health agreements run by the U.S. Agency for International Development before it was dismantled this year.
The updated recommendations were released Thursday and include new guidance on when women can stop being screened for cervical cancer. In other news, a new Texas law allows residents to sue those suspected of making, distributing, or mailing abortion pills in or out of the state.
A vote for a straightforward, three-year extension of the Affordable Care Act subsidies is expected in the Senate next week, Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer announced Thursday. The GOP still has not settled on an alternate plan.
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Senate Bill 8 restricts the kind of bathrooms in public spaces that are available to transgender people and holds institutions liable for violations of the law. Meanwhile, the University of Texas San Antonio is forcing students to change dorms to comply with the new law. Also in the news: California, North Carolina, Georgia, Minnesota, Missouri, and Ohio.
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No major overhaul seems possible before the end of the year, but optimism remained for an extension. Other news from Capitol Hill is on fraudulent Obamacare signups, President Donald Trump's role in any potential health care deal, health insurance affordability, and more.
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