First Edition: Thursday, April 10, 2025
Today's early morning highlights from the major news organizations.
Archives: Morning Breakouts
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Scientists ID Mixture Of Food Additives That May Increase Diabetes Risk
A study suggests that when some ingredients are consumed together, the risk of Type 2 diabetes may increase, irrespective of how healthy a diet the subject had overall. Also, a separate study suggests that Type 2 diabetes can mimic early-onset Alzheimer’s disease.
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Alabama Lawmakers Pass PBM Rules To Help Curb Small Pharmacy Closures
The new regulations would require pharmacy benefit managers to reimburse independent pharmacists at least at the state Medicaid rate for prescription drugs. More news comes from Arizona, California, and Maine.
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Viewpoints: FDA Firings Cause Concern Over Food Safety Inspections; GLP-1 Drugs Need To Be More Accessible
Opinion writers break down these public health issues.
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Pennsylvania’s Crozer Health Will Close Unless It Receives $9M By Today
A deal must be made by 4 p.m., said an attorney for Prospect Medical Holdings, which owns Taylor Hospital and Crozer-Chester Medical Center. If not, Prospect will pursue a closure motion in court and the hospitals will go on diversion — sending ambulances to other hospitals — starting Thursday.
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As RFK Jr. Touts Flattening Of Measles Curve, Texas Reports Uptick In Cases
More than 500 infections have been confirmed in the Lone Star State, and public health experts suspect more are going unreported. ABC News has asked for data demonstrating a plateau, but HHS has not provided it. Also, concern is growing for those too young to be vaccinated against measles.
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Trump Freezes Nearly $2B In Funding For 2 More Research Universities
Cornell could lose more than $1 billion and Northwestern about $790 million if they don't take more action to prevent antisemitism, the Trump administration warned. Cornell confirmed it received more than 75 "stop work" orders Tuesday on research “profoundly significant to American national defense, cybersecurity, and health," AP reported. Plus: The latest on the HHS layoffs.
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‘Major’ Tariffs On Pharmaceutical Products Are Coming, Trump Vows
In an effort to bring manufacturing back to the U.S., the president signaled that the pharmaceutical industry won't be spared from tariffs. Meanwhile, concern is growing in the pharmaceutical sector that drug reviews and other key functions of the FDA may be slowed in light of cuts at the agency.
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First Edition: Wednesday, April 9, 2025
Today's early morning highlights from the major news organizations.
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Strict Abortion Laws In Louisiana, North Carolina Could Get More Severe
In Louisiana, where abortion is banned without any exceptions, a Republican bill would expand the definition of "coerced abortion." In North Carolina, where abortion is legal only up to 12 weeks of pregnancy and has exceptions for rape and incest, a Republican bill would make abortion illegal after conception and eliminate those exceptions.
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CDC Again Sends Team To Texas To Assess Growing Measles Outbreak
The three staff members are in the Lone Star State at the request of the governor. Meanwhile, public health experts weigh in on Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s mixed messaging about the MMR vaccine after the HHS secretary touted treatments that have not been proved to be effective.
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Viewpoints: CMS Should Reconsider Covering GLP-1 Drugs; Cuts To HIV Care Terrify Vulnerable Patients
Opinion writers tackle these public health issues.
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Federal Judge Blocks Nursing Home Staffing Mandate
U.S. District Court Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk said the Department of Health and Human Services lacked the authority to issue the mandate. Also in health care industry news: CVS; Envision Healthcare; the “Zero Suicide Model;" and more.
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Trump Administration Bumps Payment Rates For Medicare Insurers By 5%
The boost is double the one proposed in January by the Biden administration. Meanwhile, a study shows how UnitedHealth Group used certain strategies to get more money from Medicare Advantage.
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HHS Chief RFK Jr. Urges More States To Outlaw Fluoride In Drinking Water
He spoke Monday in Utah, where a ban goes into effect in May. Meanwhile, the fallout continues from layoffs at the Department of Health and Human Services.
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Invasive Group A Strep Infections Are Rising In US, CDC Study Shows
The rising rates of diabetes, obesity, and other health conditions make people more vulnerable to invasive strep, which can trigger flesh-eating disease and be life-threatening. Other news is on toxic metals left in the body after MRI scans, how marathon running can damage the brain, and more.
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First Edition: Tuesday, April 8, 2025
Today's early morning highlights from the major news organizations.
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A Dose Of Upbeat And Inspiring News
Today's stories are on paralysis, pacemakers, Alzheimer's, mental health, and more.
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More Trouble In The Egg Aisle: 2 Liquid Substitutes Recalled Over Bleach Risk
Egg Beaters and Bob Evans liquid eggs may contain a cleaning solution with sodium hypochlorite, also known as bleach. In other health and wellness news: decreased number of heart attacks in long-distance-running events; cancer research; and more.
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NY Bucks White House, Says Public Schools Won’t Eliminate DEI programs
The New York State Education Department says it is “unaware of any authority” the U.S. government has to demand that states end DEI programs or to rescind federal funding if they do not comply, The Washington Post reports. Other national news is out of California, Texas, Idaho, and Virginia.
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