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The approvals were for several tobacco-flavored products, on the basis they may work as an alternative to traditional cigarettes. Decisions on bigger brands, plus menthol-flavored items are still pending. Separately, the AP reports on another Alzheimer's drug approval process.
The threat of Russian cyberattacks damaging health infrastructure is at the heart of a new bill from Nevada Sen. Jacky Rosen (Democrat) and Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy (Republican). A planned psychiatric hospital in Tampa, a new autism center in Bangor, and more are also in the news.
After the Arizona Legislature approved aggressive anti-abortion restrictions Thursday, voting along party lines, the bill is headed to the desk of Republican Gov. Doug Ducey. Meanwhile, in Houston a lawmaker is threatening legislation against companies that cover out-of-state abortion travel costs.
Leaders of both parties tell The Washington Post that Democrats still seem to be fairly united in support of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, President Joe Biden's nominee for the Supreme Court, and she may get some Republican votes, too. Meanwhile, the court is releasing little information about the health of Justice Clarence Thomas, who was hospitalized last week.
President Joe Biden said he did speak with G-7 leaders about the potential for the risk of global food shortages raised by financial sanctions levied over Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Back home, Americans face additional financial pressures as well.
Over two years into the pandemic, children under five remain unvaccinated in the U.S., making life difficult for their families, caretakers and educators. Moderna's announcement that it will apply for FDA authorization to vaccinate this age group was met with eagerness by many of those parents.
Throughout the pandemic, anti-vaccine demonstrators and conspiracy theorists have threatened violence against public health officials, school boards, doctors, nurses, and others who "followed the science." Now, a survey finds that covid researchers, too, have been consistently harassed, with 3.5% of respondents receiving death threats.
Some public health experts question whether the U.S. has all the needed surveillance systems to detect surges before they become a hazard. Also, news outlets look at efforts to stop covid transmission among asylum seekers crossing the border with Mexico and lessons learned from the Navaho Nation's attempt to battle the pandemic.
A blog post Thursday was the first time the White House formally acknowledged that aerosol transmission has been the primary driver of the covid pandemic, CIDRAP reports. That position goes further than the CDC has so far. Some epidemiologists hope the pivot will refocus mitigation efforts on air filtration and better quality masks. Separately, the CDC has changed its policy allowing hospital visitors to wear N95s, not just surgical masks.
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News outlets cover concerns over mental health in Ukraine under traumatic circumstances, stresses experienced by refugees, and a lack of medical staff in the country. Separately, the European Society of Cardiology bans Russian doctors.
Each week, KHN compiles a selection of recently released health policy studies and briefs.
Gay men can donate only if they have abstained from sex with other men for 90 days, according to a revised 2020 policy. The state's leading advocacy group for physicians says scientific advances that have improved blood screening — and the ongoing national blood shortage — should not be ignored.
Media outlets cover Census Bureau data that shows that 2021 was the slowest year of population growth in U.S. history, and that nearly 75% of U.S. counties actually lost population numbers. Separately, a study links low cholesterol and glucose levels at 35 to later lowered Alzheimer's risks. And the CDC is monitoring bird flu cases.
United Behavioral Health had been required to reconsider tens of thousands of denied claims for mental health, drug and alcohol care but an appeals court has now overturned the earlier rulings. Mount Sinai, the American Hospital Association, the NIH, and more are also in the news.
Pandemic restrictions continue to fall, including in New York City where the mayor is set to exempt athletes and performers from vaccine mandates. Vaccine requirements are also withdrawn at Los Angeles restaurants. Separately, L.A. terminates 24 city employees for violating shot requirements.
Health officials in Washington state say the "stealth omicron" subvariant now accounts for 25% of local covid cases. The Fresno Bee covers the rise of BA.2 in California. Covid in children, safe organ transplants from covid patients, sewage surveillance, and more are also in the news.
And CNN reports that some low-income Americans are now eligible for special enrollment with $0 premiums through healthcare.gov. Marking the 12th anniversary of the Affordable Care Act becoming law, President Joe Biden also announced that over 18.7 million people across 39 states are now insured under Medicaid expansion criteria set by Obamacare.
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