Young People Are Having Less Sex Than Their Parents Did at Their Age. Researchers Explore Why.
By Phillip Reese
May 22, 2023
KFF Health News Original
The percentage of young adults not having sex was rising even before covid made dating harder. Data and research suggest economic precarity, technology, and the warping effects of porn on sexual attitudes may play a role.
A Striking Gap Between Deaths of Black and White Babies Plagues the South
By Lauren Sausser
May 22, 2023
KFF Health News Original
Infant mortality rates across the South are by far the worst in the U.S. A look at South Carolina — where multimillion-dollar programs aimed at improving rates over the past 10 years have failed to move the needle — drives home the challenge of finding solutions, especially in rural communities.
Journalists Unpack Facility School Closures and Federal Investment in Crisis Hotlines
May 20, 2023
KFF Health News Original
KFF Health News and California Healthline staff made the rounds on national and local media this week to discuss their stories. Here’s a collection of their appearances.
Are US Prescription Drug Prices 10 Times Those of Other Nations? Only Sometimes
By Michelle Andrews
May 19, 2023
KFF Health News Original
Sen. Bernie Sanders’ broad statement that some U.S. drug prices are 10 times those of other nations doesn’t paint the full picture. Studies we examined generally found that U.S. prices were two to four times those in other countries, not 10.
Longer Looks: Interesting Reads You Might Have Missed
May 19, 2023
Morning Briefing
Each week, KFF Health News finds longer stories for you to enjoy. This week’s selections include stories on CTE, bird songs, motherhood after 40, living underwater, the American Dream’s connection to loneliness.
Texas Moves Toward Providing More Postpartum Care
May 19, 2023
Morning Briefing
The bill would raise the time allowed on Medicaid to 12 months from the current two months. And Minnesota is close to becoming the latest state to legalize recreational pot.
Morning Briefing for Friday, May 19, 2023
May 19, 2023
Morning Briefing
KFF Health News is on Instagram! Follow along here as we break down health care headlines and policy.
As Weight Loss Drugs Become Scarce, Some Patients Turn To Risky Sources
May 19, 2023
Morning Briefing
CIDRAP reports that with limited access to products like Ozempic and Wegovy, some people seeking the injectable drugs are turning to ordering from TikTok, medical spas, and questionable pharmacies. Meanwhile, The Washington Post says weight loss drugs reversed obesity for nearly half of teens.
A Fake Nurse Diploma Mill Uncovered
May 19, 2023
Morning Briefing
In other news, Mount Sinai in New York City is fined for staff shortages in its neonatal intensive care unit. And Mayo Clinic wants to be exempt from a nurse staffing law in Minnesota.
WHO: This Year’s Covid Boosters Should Include XBB Variant
May 19, 2023
Morning Briefing
A World Health Organization advisory group said Thursday that covid vaccines should be updated to target the new variant that’s dominant. In other news, transplant patients who receive a heart from a covid-infected donor may be at increased risk of death.
CDC Recommends Two Shots Of Mpox Vaccine
May 19, 2023
Morning Briefing
People at high risk for mpox should get two doses of the Jynneos vaccine, the CDC says. Separately, an FDA advisory committee has recommended an RSV vaccine for babies. And bon voyage: Norovirus is back on cruise ships after a pandemic respite, the CDC reports.
Investigation Into Navy Suicides Says Leadership Failed To Spot Signs
May 19, 2023
Morning Briefing
News outlets report on an investigation into a string of suicides among sailors assigned to the USS George Washington that turned up a number of failures. In other news, a bill to deliver cheaper health care to some vets who retire early and high injury rates among female army recruits.
Debt Fight Has Public Health Consequences
May 19, 2023
Morning Briefing
Clawing back unspent covid money to make a deal on the debt ceiling has public health consequences, like tracking sexually transmitted diseases. Also more information about the serious complications of Sen. Diane Feinstein’s shingles.
Newly-Approved Abortion Ban Temporarily Blocked In Montana
May 19, 2023
Morning Briefing
Pending a hearing, a Montana judge issued a restraining order against a law recently signed by Republican Gov. Greg Gianforte that bans dilation and evacuation abortions. Meanwhile, in Rhode Island, the governor signed a bill for the state to pay for some abortions.
First Edition: May 19, 2023
May 19, 2023
Morning Briefing
Today’s early morning highlights from the major news organizations.
Tips para ayudar a los padres mayores que se resisten a recibir ayuda o consejos
By Judith Graham
May 19, 2023
KFF Health News Original
Lidiar con un padre mayor que se resiste obstinadamente a aceptar ayuda no es fácil. Pero la solución no es que los padres sientan que se está pasando por encima de ellos, tomando el control de sus asuntos.
When Older Parents Resist Help or Advice, Use These Tips to Cope
By Judith Graham
May 19, 2023
KFF Health News Original
Dealing with a stubborn or resistant older parent can be a difficult problem for adult children. Family caregivers and professionals have some hard-won lessons on how to manage these evolving relationships.
Remote Work: An Underestimated Benefit for Family Caregivers
By Joanne Kenen
May 19, 2023
KFF Health News Original
The debate about whether employees should be required to return to the workplace has generally focused on commuting, convenience, and child care. A fourth C, caregiving, has rarely been mentioned.
KFF Health News' 'What the Health?': The Abortion Pill Goes Back to Court
May 18, 2023
Podcast
A three-judge appeals court panel heard testimony this week about revoking the FDA’s 22-year-old approval of a key pill used in medication abortion and miscarriage management. The judges all have track records of siding with abortion foes. Meanwhile, as the standoff over raising the federal debt ceiling continues in Washington, a major sticking point is whether to impose work requirements on recipients of Medicaid coverage. Victoria Knight of Axios, Rachel Roubein of The Washington Post, and Sandhya Raman of CQ Roll Call join KFF Health News chief Washington correspondent Julie Rovner to discuss these issues and more.