First Edition: April 12, 2022
Today's early morning highlights from the major news organizations.
Archives: Morning Breakouts
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Viewpoints: Cancel Culture Is Destroying Self-Esteem; How Governors Can Protect Abortion Rights
Editorial writers weigh in on these public health issues.
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Different Takes: Other Nations Can Learn From Japan’s Covid Response; Congress Must Help ACA Do Most Good
Opinion writers examine covid topics as well as health care issues.
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Global Health Leadership Positions Still Mostly A Rich Man’s Game: Report
A report looked into 2,000 board positions in more than 146 health organizations. Among the findings, only 1% of members were women from low-income countries. In other news, Queen Elizabeth visited covid patients, Hong Kong's outbreak is fading, and India tackles malnutrition.
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Meningococcal Disease Outbreak Alert Issued For Florida
The warning came from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which noted the outbreak so far has mainly affected gay and bisexual men and recommended vaccination. Asbestos in a California women's prison, Alaska withholding pay from doctors fired by the governor, and more are also in the news.
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Nearly 30% Of Popular Baby Formula Brands Sold Out
The shortage is higher than other products at the moment, partly driven by a recall of Abbot Similac products. Meanwhile, the Washington Post reports that despite decades of effort, babies are still dying of sudden infant death syndrome.
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Kentucky, Idaho Abortion Bans Halted Temporarily
In Kentucky, Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear vetoed the strict 15-week anti-abortion bill, calling the law "likely unconstitutional." In Idaho, the state Supreme Court temporary blocked a strict anti-abortion law modeled after Texas' controversial one amid debates over its constitutionality.
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FDA Could Get 30-Day Mandate To Tackle Opening Hearing Aid Access
Seemingly dissatisfied with the Food and Drug Administration's slow pace toward allowing over-the-counter hearing aid purchases, two senators are threatening the FDA with a mandate bill. Meanwhile, costs and supply chain problems are turning people toward refurbished walkers and wheelchairs.
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Cyberattacks And Ransomware Hit Smaller, Rural Hospitals
Stat highlights that it's not just larger urban health systems that are targeted by hackers — smaller, rural venues are also being affected, and the impact on patients, staff and others is just as serious. The Montana State Hospital, Wellstar Health Systems, BayCare and more are also in the news.
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Lawmaker Calls For Investigation Of Nursing Home Covid Deaths
In a letter to the chair of the House Oversight Committee, Rep. Bobby Rush, a Democrat from Illinois, singled out large ownership webs of nursing homes: "It is Congress’s job to stand in-between greedy corporations and those who are the most defenseless."
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Truckers Join Crowd In LA Protesting Vaccine Mandates
More than a thousand people opposed to vaccine mandates rallied in front of Los Angeles City Hall on Sunday. A slew of featured speakers was interspersed with musical acts, and the streets were lined with big rigs that were part of the “People’s Convoy” that had traveled to Los Angeles for the rally after a nationwide tour that included protests in Washington, D.C.
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As DC’s Covid Outbreak Grows, Concerns Rise For Biden
Over the past two weeks, people close to President Joe Biden have contracted covid as the virus spreads among some of Washington's most powerful figures. The White House approach to keeping the president safe appears somewhat haphazard.
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Covid Is On The Rise, Yet Infections Are Likely Undercounted
Other indicators, like wastewater surveillance, hint that the U.S. is in the midst of another covid surge. But a drop in lab-based testing is leaving a big data gap in the overall picture. And some public health experts question the usefulness of covid case counts at this point in the pandemic.
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First Edition: April 11, 2022
Today's early morning highlights from the major news organizations.
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Viewpoints: Autism Looks Different In Girls; Qualified Immigrants Could Help Nursing Shortage
Editorial writers weigh in on these various public health topics.
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Different Takes: How To Manage Our New Covid Normal; Will China Ever Stop Its Zero-Covid Policy?
Opinion writers weigh in on these covid and health insurance issues.
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Longer Looks: Interesting Reads You Might Have Missed
Each week, KHN finds longer stories for you to enjoy. This week's picks include stories on emotional support animals, Down syndrome, trans health care, plus-sized exercise gear, covid, and more.
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Nearly 2 In 3 People In Africa Have Had Covid: WHO
The U.N.'s health agency's analysis of covid in Africa also suggests the number of cases is around 100 times what has been officially reported. Meanwhile in Shanghai, where the city has been locked down to control a covid outbreak, reports say the health system is overwhelmed.
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New Michigan Law Aims To Cut Health Care Delays
Where preapproval to providers covering treatment is required by Michigan insurers, the new law means insurers must react quickly to doctor's requests or face automatic approval. Meanwhile, Alabama lawmakers pass an anti-trans youth health care ban.
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US Life Expectancy Falls Further To 76.6 Years
In a clear sign of a public health failure, the life expectancy of an American dropped for the second year in a row. In other news: opioids, food safety, mental health and a better way to measure BMI.
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