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Viewpoints: The Link Between ‘The Odyssey’ And Testosterone Screenings; Capping Healthcare Costs Won’t Fix The Crisis
Opinion writers examine these public health topics.
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GLP-1 Use Linked To Fewer Long-Term Sick Days From Work, Study Finds
According to a study by the National Bureau of Economic Research, researchers noted a 17% decrease in long-term sick leave among Danish workers who used GLP-1s compared with those who didn't use the medications. Also: Novo Nordisk sues Eli Lilly; and more.
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Delaware Takes Aim At Hospital Costs And Private Equity
Delaware Gov. Matt Meyer enacted healthcare legislation that tackles hospital price caps and private equity's hospital purchases. More news from around the nation comes from Colorado, Ohio, California, Minnesota, Illinois, and Hawaii.
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Death Toll In NYC Legionnaires’ Outbreak Climbs To 5
Health officials said eight people who contracted the disease remain hospitalized, and no new cases have been diagnosed in six days, Gothamist reported. Plus: The country hasn't recorded this many measles cases — 2,295, per a Johns Hopkins University tracker — in decades; and the cyclosporiasis case count hits a record high despite Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. 's claim that the outbreak is “under control."
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In Court Filing, Trump Admin Says It Gutted Research Grants Based On Keywords For DEI, Vaccines
It's a major development in a lawsuit filed by University of California researchers against the Trump administration to permanently get their grants back, CalMatters explained. The White House is accused of repeatedly violating the Constitution. Meanwhile, the Trump administration launched investigations Tuesday into five medical schools over diversity in admissions.
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Trump Intends To Penalize Generic Drug Companies That Don’t Make Products In US
Manufacturers will have two years to move production to the United States ahead of planned tariffs of up to 200%, President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social. Plus, news outlets examine health threats at ICE facilities.
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Feds Freeze $1 Billion In Medicaid Payments To California And Minnesota
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and CMS Administrator Mehmet Oz announced the funding is being withheld over suspicions of fraud. State officials deny the allegations. Plus, more than 4 million people, including 1.5 million children, lost SNAP benefits from July 2025 through March, the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities revealed.
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First Edition: Wednesday, July 22, 2026
Today's early morning highlights from the major news organizations.
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Viewpoints: FDA Results Create Cyclosporiasis Confusion; State Lines Shouldn’t Restrict Medical Care
Editorial writers tackle these public health topics.
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WHO Advises Healthy Lifestyle, Cognitive Activity To Reduce Dementia Risk
Updated guidance released by the World Health Organization does not recommend vitamins B and E, omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid, or multivitamin and mineral supplements unless a patient has a deficiency, MedPage Today reported.
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Children’s Hospital Colorado Puts Blame On Doctors For Refusing Trans Care To Minors
The state Supreme Court had ruled that the hospital must resume providing the prescriptions for hormones or puberty blockers while a lawsuit alleging antidiscrimination plays out in court. But the hospital says it's caught in a legal tug-of-war because the doctors who work there — the ones writing the prescriptions — are employed by an outside practice and thus don't fall under its purview. A trial on the contempt charge is set for September.
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Red Tape And Lots Of Paperwork: Arizona’s SNAP Troubles Could Be A Nationwide Preview
Arizona has dropped 440,000 people from SNAP benefits, though many of them remain eligible. Facing large federal penalties for errors, the state has added paperwork requirements while cutting the staff to process it.
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Some Compounding Pharmacies Are Tweaking GLP-1 Recipes To Sidestep FDA Ban, Study Finds
The FDA has prohibited compounders from producing exact copies of brand-name weight loss drugs. Becker's Hospital Review reported that nearly 59% of the businesses involved in the research have confirmed that their compounded products contained an extra ingredient, such as B vitamins (56%), levocarnitine (6.7%) and glycine (5.3%).
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FDA Again Homes In On Taylor Farms’ Lettuce As Source Of Large Cyclosporiasis Outbreak
The Food and Drug Administration cautions against consuming iceberg lettuce, especially if it has been pre-washed, bagged or mixed into salad kits. Plus, as the Ebola death toll in Congo rises, Kenyan activists contend officials are ignoring a court order to halt work on a quarantine center for Americans.
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New Rule Will Push Some Foreign Medical Trainees Out Of US After 4 Years
The policy change for F, J, and I nonimmigrant visas was finalized last week with a Sept. 15 effective date, Fierce Healthcare reported. At issue is the so-called system of "duration of status," which allows nonimmigrant students to stay for the length of their schooling. The new rule will allow students to stay for up to four years, based on their specific program. Hospitals and educators say the system will likely disrupt physician training and contribute to healthcare worker shortages.
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First Edition: Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Today's early morning highlights from the major news organizations.
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Viewpoints: Roundup Decision Deserves A Closer Look; National Security Hinges On Pandemic Preparedness
Opinion writers weigh in on these topics and others.
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Fueling Your Day With Coffee Is OK — If You Brew It The Right Way, American Heart Association Says
A study has found that paper-filtered or instant coffee have heart-healthy benefits, even if you consume up to five cups a day. The same cannot be said of unfiltered options or synthetic caffeine products, which do pose cardiovascular harms, the American Heart Association said.
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Survey: Healthcare Discrimination Is A Barrier To Care For Many Minnesotans
According to a 2024 survey, almost half of participants felt discriminated against in a Minnesota healthcare setting. As a result, one in three delayed or avoided care. Also: PBMs, poisoned water, rural hospitals, and Planned Parenthood.
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