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Trump Administration Announces Ban On Flavored E-Cigarettes Amid Mounting Cases Of Mysterious Lung Illness

In an Oval Office meeting Wednesday that included first lady Melania Trump, HHS Secretary Alex Azar and acting FDA Commissioner Ned Sharpless, President Donald Trump said: “We can’t allow people to get sick. And we can’t have our youth be so affected.” Azar said the administration intends to “clear the market” of flavored e-cigarettes to reverse a worsening youth vaping epidemic. Anti-tobacco advocates praised the move but said it's a "long way from the finish line."

By brilabuskes

Sept. 12, 2019
First Edition: September 12, 2019

Today's early morning highlights from the major news organizations.

By brilabuskes

Sept. 12, 2019
Viewpoints: Lessons On Mental Health Issues Facing Students On Campuses; Denying Immigrants Medication, Food Is Nothing But Child Abuse

Opinion writers weigh in on these health topics and others.

By janicelkff

Sept. 11, 2019
State Highlights: California Health Official Resigns After Calling Vaccine Opponents ‘Flat-Earthers’; Judge Blocks North Dakota Law Requiring Doctors To Advise That Medication Abortions Are Reversible

Media outlets report on news from California, North Dakota, Connecticut, and Maryland.

By brilabuskes

Sept. 11, 2019
One Of Trickiest Factors In Treating Vets’ PTSD Is Diagnosing It. But A Promising Blood Test Could Change That.

Oftentimes soldiers and veterans with PTSD will try to hide the symptoms. But an accurate blood test would mean all troops who return from combat would get an objective screening. The blood test couldn't definitively diagnose PTSD, but it would alert doctors to the need for further screening. Meanwhile, some veterans are taking up beekeeping to relieve anxiety.

By brilabuskes

Sept. 11, 2019
Mayo Clinic Strikes 10-Year Partnership With Google To Store Patient Data, Explore Opportunities With Medical AI

The deal is the latest sign that Google is positioning itself to better shoulder into the health care landscape. While large portions of Mayo’s clinical data will be stored in Google’s cloud, hospital officials emphasized that Mayo will control access to that information.

By brilabuskes

Sept. 11, 2019
Providing Health Care To Undocumented Immigrants Has Become Hot Election Talk. But What Does It Mean?

Americans are divided about providing more comprehensive government-backed coverage to the roughly 11 million undocumented immigrants in the U.S., but many of the Democratic candidates have spoken in favor of doing so. CNN takes a look at what that would entail. Meanwhile, immigration and health care continue to rank high in polls of issues that voters care about.

By brilabuskes

Sept. 11, 2019
Mental Health Roundup: PTSD From 9/11, Inmate Suicides, Facebook Bans, And More

Mental health takes center stage on World Suicide Prevention Day.

By brilabuskes

Sept. 11, 2019
Verma Urges Hospitals To Get On Board With Value-Based Payments As Lesser Of Two Evils Compared To ‘Medicare For All’

CMS Administrator Seema Verma presented hospitals with a stark choice between Trump administration policies and the looming threat of a "Medicare for All" type system.

By brilabuskes

Sept. 11, 2019
Rebooting Alzheimer’s Research: Gone Are The Days When The Only Suspected Culprits Were Brain Plaques, Tangles

Since some people die with plenty of amyloid plaques and tangles and never develop dementia, research is expanding to explore the complex disease and how to care for patients. Other public health news is on sperm banks, HPV vaccines, CBD oils, longevity, neurology and more.

By brilabuskes

Sept. 11, 2019
Lasker Foundation Honors Scientists For Innovative Breast Cancer Therapy, Immune System Work

Five scientists won the prestigious awards, which have been precursors to Nobel Prizes and carry prizes of $250,000. Three researchers won for the invention of Herceptin, which transformed breast cancer care and "has already bestowed tens of thousands of women with time and quality of life,” the foundation said.

By brilabuskes

Sept. 11, 2019
‘He’s Yelling Out In Pain’: Being Forced To Taper Opioids Isn’t Working For Some Patients Who Say They Didn’t Abuse Them

While a national effort is under way to lower opioid doses, many chronic pain patients feel unfairly treated and researchers say there's been little research done on how to taper. Other news on the opioid epidemic covers pain education for doctors and helping the workforce in rural areas.

By brilabuskes

Sept. 11, 2019
To Protect Bottom Lines, Insurers Don’t Pursue Widespread Fraud–They Simply Pass Costs Off To Consumers

ProPublica looks at the industry mindset on fraud within the health insurance marketplaces. The bottom line is this: If a con artist, or a corrupt medical professional, makes off with health care dollars, those losses don't necessarily fall on the insurers. In other health industry news: a unique alliance geared toward saving members thousands on health coverage; a look at who is invested in keeping surprise medical bills; and more.

By brilabuskes

Sept. 11, 2019
California Leaders Caught Off Guard By Trump’s Potential Crackdown On State’s Homeless Encampments

President Donald Trump has publicly bickered with California leaders such as Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom over the state's homeless crisis. Following reports that the Trump administration is considering demolishing homeless encampments and moving unhoused people into government facilities, mayors were left trying to determine if they were dealing with a speculative threat or the real possibility of drastic federal action.

By brilabuskes

Sept. 11, 2019
Congressional Gun Violence Talks Rapidly Devolve Into Political Finger-Pointing, Dimming Hopes Of Quick Compromise

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is standing firm in his decision to wait and see what President Donald Trump will propose to curb gun violence. But Democrats are antsy to get the ball rolling now that Congress is back in session. “Shame on him. There are people who died," said Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) "Put the bill on the floor and stop ducking the issue. Shame on him.” In other news: how financial institutions could help stop violence, regulations even gun owners are OK with, and more.

By brilabuskes

Sept. 11, 2019
With Aggressive Drug Pricing Plan, Pelosi May Have Found Sweet Spot To Both Woo Her Left Flank, Get President On Board

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's long-awaited drug pricing proposal was far more aggressive than had been expected. The progressive proposal isn't expected to get anywhere in the GOP-controlled Senate, but since Pelosi mimicked President Donald Trump's own campaign rhetoric for some of the ideas, the plan could drive a wedge into the Republican party.

By brilabuskes

Sept. 11, 2019
‘It’s Time To Stop Vaping’: Health Officials Amp Up Warnings As Sixth Death In Lung Disease Outbreak Is Reported

The CDC now says there have been 450 possible cases of lung disease related to vaping reported in 33 states. Officials are still investigating the cause of the disease.

By brilabuskes

Sept. 11, 2019
Bloomberg Targets Vaping Epidemic With $160M Push To Ban Flavored Cigarettes In Cities, States

Matt Myers, president of the nonprofit Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids, will coordinate the effort with Bloomberg Philanthropies. By year end, he predicts that “a significant number” of major cities will consider e-cigarette prohibitions and that several state legislatures will probably follow.

By brilabuskes

Sept. 11, 2019
Number Of Americans Without Insurance Rises For First Time In A Decade Amid Political War Over Health Law

A Census Bureau report found that 8.5% of the U.S. population went without medical insurance for all of 2018, up from 7.9% in 2017. The growth in the ranks of the uninsured was particularly striking because the economy was doing well. The numbers give Democrats data to back up their pushback against Republican efforts to undermine the Affordable Care Act.

By brilabuskes

Sept. 11, 2019
First Edition: September 11, 2019

Today's early morning highlights from the major news organizations.

By brilabuskes

Sept. 11, 2019

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