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Viewpoints: Should Kidney Donors Be Paid?; New Weight-Loss Drugs Could Treat Many More Ailments

April 26, 2024 Morning Briefing

Editorial writers examine organ donation, weight-loss drugs, gender-affirming care, and more.

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Covid Vaccines Violated Patent Rights, GlaxoSmithKline Contends In Lawsuit

April 26, 2024 Morning Briefing

Meanwhile, Acuitas Therapeutics and CureVac reach an agreement in another patent lawsuit regarding technology used in mRNA-based Covid shots. Also, Maine’s high court lets stand a mandate that EMS workers must be vaccinated against Covid.

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Longer Looks: Interesting Reads You Might Have Missed

April 26, 2024 Morning Briefing

Each week, KFF Health News finds longer stories for you to enjoy. This week’s selections include stories on eyesight, postpartum care, nutrition labels, mosquito nets, and more.

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New York’s Ban On Selling Weight Loss Supplements To Minors Takes Effect

April 26, 2024 Morning Briefing

Muscle-building supplements are also subject to the new legislation. Separately, Colorado lawmakers advanced efforts to require state-regulated insurers and Medicaid to cover weight loss drugs for some people. TikTok, facing a ban, is also cutting down on posts highlighting disordered eating.

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Study: Breast Cancer Diagnosis Linked To High Risk Of Second Cancers

April 26, 2024 Morning Briefing

People with breast cancer are also found to be at higher risk for developing cancer in unaffected breast tissue, plus ovarian cancer and a form of leukemia. Also in the news: high levels of food recalls, salmonella in some frozen chicken products, sugar in school meals, and more.

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Inactive Bird Flu Virus Pieces Detected In 1 in 5 Pasteurized Milk Samples

April 26, 2024 Morning Briefing

The findings suggest the spread of the disease is greater than what it being reported. Meanwhile, the USDA, FDA and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention maintain the nation’s “commercial milk supply is safe.” Also, a bird flu explainer.

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Kaiser Permanente Entity Reports Breach Of Data For 13 Million

April 26, 2024 Morning Briefing

Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, a nonprofit company that is part of insurance giant Kaiser Permanente, told HHS that data on over 13 million individuals could have been exposed by a technical vulnerability.

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Cigna Will Sell Humira Biosimilar Via Its Specialty Pharmacy For $0 Copay

April 26, 2024 Morning Briefing

Also in pharmaceutical news: ongoing effects from the bankruptcy of drug maker Mallinckrodt; J&J spinoff Kenvue plans global headquarters in New Jersey; the study of millions of small drug candidates in a University of Washington lab; and more.

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Morning Briefing for Friday, April 26, 2024

April 26, 2024 Morning Briefing

Youth mental health, bird flu, HIV, a data breach, drug prices and shortages, cancer, covid vaccines, and more are in the news. Plus, weekend reads.

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CDC: ‘Vampire Facials’ Are Likely Source Of 3 Cases Of HIV Transmission

April 26, 2024 Morning Briefing

The CDC says the first known cases of HIV transmission likely due to cosmetic injections happened at a New Mexico spa during a procedure known as a “vampire facial.” Alert for graphic photos.

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17 States File Suit Against Rules Protecting Abortion-Seeking Workers

April 26, 2024 Morning Briefing

The suit against new federal abortion rights protections was filed by 17 Republican state attorneys general. Meanwhile, Texas doctors worry over plans for more oversight of treatment before medically-necessary abortions, including whether patients were transferred to other facilities.

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First Edition: April 26, 2024

April 26, 2024 Morning Briefing

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

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California Is Investing $500M in Therapy Apps for Youth. Advocates Fear It Won’t Pay Off.

By Molly Castle Work Illustration by Lydia Zuraw Updated April 26, 2024 Originally Published April 26, 2024 KFF Health News Original

California launched two teletherapy apps as part of the governor’s $500 million foray into health technology with private companies. But the rollout has been so slow that one company has yet to make its app available on Android, and social workers worry youths who need clinical care won’t get referrals.

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Biden’s Election-Year Play to Further Expand Obamacare

By Julie Rovner April 25, 2024 KFF Health News Original

The Biden administration wants to make it easier for Americans to get dental care. But don’t try booking an appointment just yet. A new regulation out this month allows states to include adult dental care as a benefit that health insurers must cover under the Affordable Care Act. Following record ACA enrollment this year, the proposal represents an […]

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Research Roundup: Salmonella; Immunotherapy; CRISPR; And More

April 25, 2024 Morning Briefing

Each week, KFF Health News compiles a selection of health policy studies and briefs.

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Viewpoints: We’re Running Out Of Time To Contain H5N1; Supreme Court Ignoring Reality In Idaho EMTALA Case

April 25, 2024 Morning Briefing

Editorial writers tackle bird flu, emergency abortion care, “Havana Syndrome,” and weight-loss drugs.

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Dairy Cows Must Be Tested For Bird Flu Before Moving States: USDA

April 25, 2024 Morning Briefing

Transporting dairy cattle across state lines now requires the animals be tested for bird flu, under new Department of Agriculture rules. Meanwhile, the FDA stressed that pasteurization is “very likely” to inactivate any H5N1 in milk because, like other viruses, it’s heat-sensitive.

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Repeal Of Controversial 1864 Abortion Ban Approved By Arizona House

April 25, 2024 Morning Briefing

On a third attempt, Arizona House lawmakers voted 32-38 to repeal the Civil War-era law that the Arizona Supreme Court previously upheld. The bill next goes to the state Senate for consideration. Separately, California is considering a bill that would make it easier for Arizona abortion providers to practice in the state.

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Starting Next Year, California Will Cap Annual Health Care Cost Increases

April 25, 2024 Morning Briefing

The new rule, approved Wednesday, will limit increases to 3% each year and will be phased in over five years, beginning in 2025 with a 3.5% limit. In other news, Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) has launched an investigation into the price of weight loss drugs.

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Doctors Get New Weapon To Battle UTIs

April 25, 2024 Morning Briefing

It’s the first time in two decades a new antibiotic — Pivya, as it will be marketed in the U.S. — has been approved to treat urinary tract infections. Also in the news: risks of antipsychotics for people with dementia, how “dallying” delayed the menthol tobacco ban, and more.

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