Viewpoints: US Needs Indian Pharma Despite Trump’s Tariff Threats; Why Do Women Fear Telling Doctors The Truth?
Opinion writers examine these public health issues.
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Meals On Wheels Steps Up To The Plate As Indiana Residents Suffer Nearly 2 Weeks Without Power
The New York Times reported that as of Saturday evening, almost 30,000 northern Indiana residents — 56% of whom reside in Gary — were still without electricity after a derecho hammered the area on Aug. 11. Meals on Wheels is serving about 2,200 meals daily, the Post-Tribune reported, and has made some adjustments to its routine, such as delivering hot meals on the weekend instead of frozen ones for people without power.
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Experts Find Flaws With Groundbreaking 2020 Study On Pregnant Women Addicted To Opioids
Dr. Craig Towers' research found that detoxing was much less harmful to the fetus than feared, and it prompted changes to how doctors treat pregnant opioid users, ProPublica reported. An audit has uncovered problems with his research. Towers has defended his work and says the audit reached erroneous conclusions.
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National Autistic Missing Persons Alert In The Works, HHS Announces
When it is up and running, the program will allow federal, state, and local authorities to “alert faster, search smarter, and save lives” when someone with autism goes missing, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said.
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FDA Struggles To Rein In GLP-1s On The Black Market
Eli Lilly's still-unapproved weight loss drug, retatrutide, has led to several knockoffs being sold on social media. Limited funding is hindering the FDA's ability to crack down on unapproved sellers, Axios reported.
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Hospitals Warn Patients Of Phishing Scam Involving Epic’s MyChart
Health systems and hospitals are issuing warnings of potential phishing scams involving Epic’s patient health information platform MyChart, Modern Healthcare reported. Also, nurse practitioners are struggling to find mentors to complete their training.
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Pressed For Clarification, Oz Rebuts Trump’s Claim That Combo MMR Vaccine Is ‘Lethal’
On Sunday's "Face the Nation," CMS Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz conceded that the measles, mumps, and rubella shot is not deadly, as President Donald Trump has claimed. Oz's statement was made after the CDC's latest report showing a jump in measles cases.
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First Edition: Monday, Aug. 24, 2026
Today's early morning highlights from the major news organizations.
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Viewpoints: Without Restructuring, HIV Cure May Harm Survivors; Melanoma Vaccine Trials Spark Hope For Other Cancers
Editorial writers examine these public health issues.
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Longer Looks: Interesting Reads You Might Have Missed
Each week, KFF Health News finds longer stories for you to enjoy. Today's selections are on surrogacy, aging, ticks, and more.
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Improperly Throwing Away Your GLP-1 Needles In NYC Will Cost You Big
New York City’s sanitation department plans to raise the fine on improperly disposed needles in household trash from $100 to $250, after pricking incidents for sanitation workers have increased this year, Gothamist reported. Needles must be sealed in a hard container (such as a laundry detergent bottle) and labeled “home sharps.” Those containers can then be thrown into household trash but are also accepted by hospitals or nursing homes, according to the sanitation department.
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Women Should Be Offered Fallopian Tube Removal During Nongynecologic Surgeries, OB-GYN Group Says
Noting that studies have shown that opportunistic bilateral salpingectomy can reduce lifetime ovarian cancer risk by as much as 78%, the American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists says patients should be counseled about this opportunity to reduce their risk.
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‘August Is Solidly Covid Season’: Public Health Experts Say It’s Time To Take Precautions
Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows covid rates, though low, are rising in all states. CNN breaks down the data and offers tips to protect people from the virus and advice about what patients should do if they do get sick.
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People Warned To Avoid Some Brands Of Alfalfa Sprouts, Frozen Berries
Nearly two dozen cases of either salmonella or E. coli have been linked to the Calco and Everything Sprouts brands of alfalfa sprouts in Minnesota, health officials say. Additionally, 18 people became ill in Wisconsin after reportedly eating alfalfa sprouts, AP reported. Separately, the FDA has upgraded its warning about some frozen berries sold at Publix.
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Physician Group Sues HHS, USDA To Squash Meat-Rich Dietary Guidelines
The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine argues the Trump administration didn't follow protocol when it upended the food pyramid to prioritize meat and dairy. The group wants the guidelines to be rewritten to ensure the government follows transparent procedures and doesn't favor industry interests over scientific study, MedPage Today reported.
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Healthcare Costs Likely To Get Much Worse For Employers Next Year: Report
In 2027, U.S. employers are expecting to see a healthcare cost increase of 11.1% — the steepest rise in more than 20 years, The Wall Street Journal reported. As prices rise for employers, employees see their own cost rise in tandem, at a rate that some are calling unsustainable.
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First Edition: Friday, Aug. 21, 2026
Today's early morning highlights from the major news organizations.
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Viewpoints: Small Decisions Change The Fate Of Rare-Disease Studies; Climate Change Is Causing Food Insecurity
Opinion writers tackle these public health topics.
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Research Roundup: The Latest Science, Discoveries, And Breakthroughs
Each week, KFF Health News compiles a selection of health policy studies and briefs.
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When It Came To Users’ Mental Health, ‘Safety Was An Afterthought,’ Former Meta Worker Testifies
A former engineering director at Meta said that employees were compensated, in part, based on user numbers and user time spent with the products. He also testified to what he called a “don’t ask, don’t tell” approach toward kids under 13 on Meta's platforms. The company has rejected the claims, AP reported.
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