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US Alcohol-Associated Cancer Deaths Doubled Over Last Three Decades

May 23, 2025 Morning Briefing

The new analysis looks at data from 1990 to 2021. Meanwhile, in some areas with water sources known to have high levels of PFAS, beer was found to be contaminated. Other cancer news explores the link between taurine and leukemia growth, GLP-1 use and lower cancer risks, and more.

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RFK Jr.’s MAHA Commission Draws Dark Picture Of Kids’ Health In Report

May 23, 2025 Morning Briefing

The Trump administration released a 72-page report Thursday outlining its take on what’s driving “a chronic disease crisis” among children in the U.S. Among the culprits cited are ultra-processed foods, excessive use of prescriptions drugs, and lifestyle factors.

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Alarm Bells Sound Over Deep Health Care Cuts In House-Passed Tax Bill

May 23, 2025 Morning Briefing

Health groups and news outlets dive into the nitty-gritty of the legislation — provisions related to food stamps, insurance for low-income immigrants, and transgender health care — as well as the big changes to Medicaid. Meanwhile, Republican senators say some of those deep cuts won’t survive their chamber.

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Inspection Of VA In Fla. Finds Expired Equipment, Unsecured Medications

May 23, 2025 Morning Briefing

Health News Florida reports on the Department of Veterans Affairs’ investigation into the Gainesville Veterans Health System, which was given seven recommendations for improvement. Other states making news include Texas, Arizona, Wyoming, North Carolina, Missouri, New Hampshire, and Wisconsin.

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First Edition: Friday, May 23, 2025

May 23, 2025 Morning Briefing

Today’s early morning highlights from the major news organizations. Note to readers: KFF Health News’ First Edition will not be published Monday in observance of Memorial Day. Look for it in your inbox Tuesday.

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Republicanos buscan castigar a estados que ofrecen seguro de salud a inmigrantes sin papeles

By Phil Galewitz and Christine Mai-Duc May 23, 2025 KFF Health News Original

Estos estados, la mayoría liderados por demócratas, dan seguro médico a algunos inmigrantes de bajos ingresos —a menudo niños—, independientemente de su estatus migratorio.

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Trump’s Team Cited Safety in Limiting Covid Shots. Patients, Health Advocates See More Risk.

By Stephanie Armour May 23, 2025 KFF Health News Original

The FDA will encourage new clinical trials on the widely used vaccines before approving them for children and healthy adults. The requirements could cost drugmakers tens of millions of dollars and are likely to leave boosters largely out of reach for hundreds of millions of Americans this fall.

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Republicans Aim To Punish States That Insure Unauthorized Immigrants

By Phil Galewitz and Christine Mai-Duc May 23, 2025 KFF Health News Original

A GOP tax-and-spending bill the House approved Thursday would slash federal Medicaid reimbursement for states that offer health coverage to immigrants without legal status.

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Research Roundup: The Latest Science, Discoveries, And Breakthroughs

May 22, 2025 Morning Briefing

Each week, KFF Health News compiles a selection of the latest health research and news.

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Viewpoints: Climate Change Intensifies Fungal Infections; GOP Plan To Make Medicaid Eligibility Needlessly Difficult

May 22, 2025 Morning Briefing

Editorial writers delve into these public health topics.

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Moderna Pulls Combo Flu-Covid MRNA Vaccine Licensing Request For Now

May 22, 2025 Morning Briefing

Moderna voluntarily pressed pause on its request to license its vaccine candidate, mRNA-1083 — which combines vaccines for seasonal influenza and covid and is intended for people over 50 — until it can submit further efficacy data. Other news relates to chickenpox and measles shots.

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Federal Judge Declares AI Does Not Have First Amendment Rights

May 22, 2025 Morning Briefing

The lawsuit, filed by a Florida mother, claims her 14 year old’s use of Character.AI led to his suicide. The parent company, Character Technologies wants the lawsuit dismissed, claiming chatbots have free speech protections. The ruling means the lawsuit can proceed.

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Report: UnitedHealth Paid Off Nursing Homes To Avoid Hospital Transfers

May 22, 2025 Morning Briefing

An investigation by The Guardian finds the insurance giant UnitedHealth Group quietly paid thousands in bonuses to nursing home facilities that helped it gain Medicare enrollees and reduce hospitalization charges. Whistleblowers allege that the practice harmed some patients.

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Lawmakers Push Bill Clarifying Exceptions To Texas Abortion Ban

May 22, 2025 Morning Briefing

The bill states that doctors cannot face criminal charges for performing an abortion in a medical emergency that could cause death to the mother. Other news comes from Ohio, Pennsylvania, Colorado, and Missouri.

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Morning Briefing for Thursday, May 22, 2025

May 22, 2025 Morning Briefing

Medicaid changes in tax bill; AI’s impact on health care; vaccines; Texas abortion law; UnitedHealth investigation; GLP-1 drugs; and more.

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FDA Expands Heart Risk Warning Labels On Covid Shots

May 22, 2025 Morning Briefing

Covid vaccines from Pfizer and Moderna must carry expanded warning labels informing patients of the risk of rare heart inflammation. The FDA is also cracking down on off-brand GLP-1 drugs. Other administration news reports on RFK Jr. and the fallout from health funding cuts.

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House Passes Trump’s Big Tax Bill Promising Changes For Medicaid, HSAs

May 22, 2025 Morning Briefing

Last-minute revisions to the multitrillion-dollar economic package, like speeding up Medicaid work requirement timelines, pushed President Donald Trump’s “big beautiful bill” to House passage during an overnight session. News outlets examine the latest provisions inside the legislation, which now moves to the Senate.

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Volunteers Help Tornado-Hit St. Louis Amid Wait for Federal Aid

By Cara Anthony and Bram Sable-Smith May 22, 2025 KFF Health News Original

As St. Louis deals with more than $1.6 billion in estimated property damage from the May 16 tornado, locals are pouring in to help the hard-hit area of North St. Louis. It’s unclear if residents can count on federal support as they rebuild.

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First Edition: Thursday, May 22, 2025

May 22, 2025 Morning Briefing

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

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Call Centers Replaced Many Doctors’ Receptionists. Now, AI Is Coming for Call Centers.

By Darius Tahir May 22, 2025 KFF Health News Original

Artificial intelligence products with lifelike voices are being marketed to schedule or cancel medical visits, refill prescriptions, and help triage patients. Soon, many patients might initiate contact with the health system by speaking not with a human but with AI.

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