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Rise In Infectious Diseases, Preventable Deaths: The Climate Forecast On Health

July 19, 2023 Morning Briefing

With 3 continents baking under heat waves, Grist and AP report on the increasing trend of climate-driven illnesses. And the World Meteorological Organization warns that nations must work to avoid preventable deaths related to the heat.

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Multiple New Alzheimer’s Drugs Show Promise; AI Will Help Prevent Drug-Related Birth Defects

July 19, 2023 Morning Briefing

Read recent pharmaceutical developments in KFF Health News’ Prescription Drug Watch roundup.

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The Painful Legacy of ‘Law and Order’ Treatment of Addiction in Jail

By Renuka Rayasam July 19, 2023 KFF Health News Original

Efforts to improve addiction care in jails and prisons are underway across the country. But a rural Alabama county with one of the nation’s highest overdose rates shows how change is slow, while law enforcement officials continue to treat addiction as a crime rather than a medical condition.

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First Edition: July 19, 2023

July 19, 2023 Morning Briefing

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

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Once the New Over-the-Counter Birth Control Pill Is Available, What About Cost and Coverage?

By Michelle Andrews July 19, 2023 KFF Health News Original

The Food and Drug Administration’s approval is viewed as groundbreaking, but many details still must be figured out.

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Viewpoints: Too Many Insured People Can’t Afford Health Care; Mandy Cohen Is Right Choice For CDC Director

July 18, 2023 Morning Briefing

Editorial writers discuss health insurance, the new CDC director, parenting with cancer and more.

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In-N-Out Burger Bans Employee Masks, Drawing Criticism

July 18, 2023 Morning Briefing

The Los Angeles Times says the fast food company is exempting California and Oregon, where employees can mask to protect from covid, but in five other states masks are banned. Leaking Texas oil wells, the closure of a mental health unit in Mississippi, and more are also in state health news.

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Allina Health Laying Off 350 Workers, Blames ‘Financial Challenges’

July 18, 2023 Morning Briefing

Allina currently employs around 28,500 people in full- and part-time positions, but the company said “unprecedented” financial problems are forcing it to cut jobs in non-direct-caregiving roles. The proliferation of digital health tech is among other industry news.

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Doctors Warn Extreme Heat May Cause Mass Casualties

July 18, 2023 Morning Briefing

Stat covers the stark warning from ER doctors, as temperatures in cities like Phoenix remain at worryingly high levels. The Washington Post says the heat wave isn’t going to fade soon. Europe’s heat woes also continue. And poor air quality remains a danger across lots of the U.S.

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Iowa’s Strict New Fetal Heartbeat Abortion Ban Is Suspended

July 18, 2023 Morning Briefing

The freshly-signed ban only went into effect days ago and now it’s been blocked by a district court judge while a large legal challenge proceeds, with a case that is deemed likely to succeed. Gov. Kim Reynolds, a Republican, condemned the ruling.

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US Excess Death Rate Returns To Normal, Signaling Waning Covid

July 18, 2023 Morning Briefing

The New York Times calls the statistic a “milestone,” since the number of excess deaths can capture the impact of covid even if the number of cases is underreported — hence covid may now be considered an “ordinary” illness. Also in public health news: lead contamination, toxic algae, childhood drownings, and more.

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Southern AGs Fight White House Move To Protect Out-Of-State Abortion Data

July 18, 2023 Morning Briefing

The Biden administration’s plans to protect abortion rights using updated HIPAA rules to shield abortion-seekers from investigation is under fire from Republicans. Regional news outlets cover objections from 19 state attorneys generals and their efforts to gather exactly this type of medical data.

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Eli Lilly’s Alzheimer’s Drug Slows Disease Progression By 35%; More When Taken Early

July 18, 2023 Morning Briefing

Eli Lilly released full clinical trial results that shows promising results for donanemab, which could slow cognitive decline by 60% in patients with mild symptoms. Plus, a first-of-its-kind study provides insight in what parts of the country Alzheimer’s is most prevalent.

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Researchers Link Brain Inflammation To High-Fat Diet, Weight Gain

July 18, 2023 Morning Briefing

Scientists have identified an inflammatory pathway in the brain linking high-fat diets to the activation of appetite-promoting neurons. Separately, a study found kids’ obesity levels worsened during the pandemic.

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Medicare Proposes Hospital Stockpiles Of Essential Drugs To Tackle Shortages

July 18, 2023 Morning Briefing

But Stat reports that some experts worry such a move could exacerbate rather than solve drug shortage issues. Other CMS news reports on PET scan coverage and physician fee schedules.

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Morning Briefing for Tuesday, July 18, 2023

July 18, 2023 Morning Briefing

RSV shot for infants, Alzheimer’s drug, extreme heat dangers, abortion law, drug shortages, covid, smallpox, and more are in the news.

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FDA OKs First RSV Preventive Shot For All Infants

July 18, 2023 Morning Briefing

The FDA approved a monoclonal antibody shot — Beyfortus, produced by Astra Zeneca and Sanofi — to help protect the youngest Americans against respiratory syncytial virus. The treatment is expected to be available by the start of the fall RSV season.

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First Edition: July 18, 2023

July 18, 2023 Morning Briefing

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

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Epidemic: The Goddess of Smallpox

July 18, 2023 Podcast

To defeat smallpox in South Asia, public health workers had to navigate the region’s layered cultural ideas about the virus. They also dreamed big. In Episode 1, host Céline Gounder wonders how the U.S. might tap into similar “moral imagination” to prepare for the next public health crisis.

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Timeline: The Final Years of the Campaign to End Smallpox

July 18, 2023 KFF Health News Original

Many people working in global health thought eradicating smallpox was impossible. They were wrong. Season 2 of the Epidemic podcast, “Eradicating Smallpox,” is a journey to South Asia during the last days of variola major smallpox. Explore the timeline to learn about significant dates in the final push to end the virus.

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