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Sperm Motility Identified As A Factor In Life Expectancy For Men

March 5, 2025 Morning Briefing

Men with a higher number of strong swimmers tend to live almost three years longer than those with lower numbers, researchers find. Meanwhile, when it comes to menopause, female patients reportedly aren’t getting the information they need.

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Justice Department Drops Biden-Era Challenge to Idaho Abortion Ban

March 5, 2025 Morning Briefing

The yearslong legal battle sought to protect women whose pregnancies pose serious health risks, granting them the right to an abortion in a medical emergency. Idaho has a near-total ban on abortions. More abortion news comes from South Carolina, Alabama, Wyoming, and Missouri.

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With A Day’s Notice, Some Fired CDC Staff Are Asked To Return To Work

March 5, 2025 Morning Briefing

Workers were notified Tuesday that their terminations had been rescinded, though emails offered no guarantee that they wouldn’t be laid off again. Also Tuesday, a federal judge has extended a block on halting funding for gender-affirming care while a lawsuit makes its way through the courts.

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North America Is On Track To Lose Measles Elimination Status

March 5, 2025 Morning Briefing

The U.S. gained that status in 2000, after both North and South America were declared measles-free in 2016, CBS News reported. Meanwhile, as the measles outbreak spreads to nine states, HHS Chief Robert F. Kennedy Jr. touts alternative treatments such as vitamin A and cod liver oil.

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CMS Rescinds Waivers For CHIP Programs, ‘Section 1115’ Medicaid

March 5, 2025 Morning Briefing

The agency said Tuesday it will consider states’ applications on a case-by-case basis, Modern Healthcare reported. The programs pay for high-risk services such as help for people transitioning from institutional care or temporary housing and meals for people who become homeless.

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Morning Briefing for Wednesday, March 5, 2025

March 5, 2025 Morning Briefing

Health Care Likely To Get Burned By Tariffs On Mexico, Canada, China

March 5, 2025 Morning Briefing

Trade groups are urging the administration to consider the impact on patient care and are pushing for exemptions to the tariffs. Also in the news: Pfizer might move production to the U.S. to combat pharmaceutical tariffs.

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First Edition: Wednesday, March 5, 2025

March 5, 2025 Morning Briefing

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

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CDC Firings Undermine Public Health Work Far Beyond Washington

By Rachana Pradhan March 5, 2025 KFF Health News Original

The Trump administration’s sudden firings have gutted training programs across the nation that bolstered state and local public health departments.

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Years Later, Centene Settlements With States Still Unfinished

By Andy Miller March 5, 2025 KFF Health News Original

At least 20 states have settled disputes with health insurance giant Centene since 2021 over allegations that its pharmacy benefit manager operation overcharged their Medicaid programs. Two holdouts appear to remain: Georgia has not yet settled, and Florida officials won’t answer questions about its Centene situation.

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Por qué los despidos en salud pública ponen en peligro a todos

By Rachana Pradhan March 5, 2025 KFF Health News Original

La decisión de la administración Trump de despedir repentinamente a empleados de los Centros para el Control y Prevención de Enfermedades destruyó los programas de capacitación a lo largo del país

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UnitedHealth Wins Ruling Over $2B in Alleged Medicare Advantage Overpayments

By Fred Schulte March 4, 2025 KFF Health News Original

A special master found the Justice Department failed to prove wrongdoing by the giant health insurer.

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Trump Vowed To End Surprise Medical Bills. The Office Working on That Just Got Slashed.

By Noam N. Levey Updated March 5, 2025 Originally Published March 4, 2025 KFF Health News Original

The Trump administration’s first round of sweeping staff cuts to federal agencies eliminated dozens of positions at the Center for Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight, which is tasked with implementing the No Surprises Act.

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Viewpoints: The Consequences Of Cutting Medicaid Would Be Dire; Yale Study Does Not Prove Vaccine Injury

March 4, 2025 Morning Briefing

Opinion writers tackle these public health issues.

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A Dose Of Upbeat And Inspiring News

March 4, 2025 Morning Briefing

Today’s stories are on the “Man with the Golden Arm”; a new bird flu detector; a stethoscope that detects heart failure early; concussion management; and more.

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Sutter Health Settles Lawsuit Alleging System Sought Monopoly In California

March 4, 2025 Morning Briefing

Northern California residents and businesses accused Sutter of leveraging all-or-nothing contracts to drive up costs. Additional news is about Walgreens, UnitedHealth Group, Mayo Clinic, the annual Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society conference, and more.

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Feds Might Withdraw Lawsuit Over Louisiana Plant’s Toxic Emissions

March 4, 2025 Morning Briefing

The Biden administration sued Japanese firm Denka in 2023 after the EPA determined the plant was releasing unsafe levels of chloroprene. Also: A look at President Donald Trump’s speech tonight to Congress, Trump’s NIH and FDA nominees, and the media’s exclusion from a health conference.

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Top HHS Spokesperson Thomas Corry Resigns Over Measles Dispute

March 4, 2025 Morning Briefing

Corry handed in his resignation after just two weeks on the job as the assistant secretary for public affairs, Politico reported. Meanwhile, Sen. Elizabeth Warren takes RFK Jr. to task regarding his vaccine policies.

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Carcinogens, Lead Found In Synthetic Hair Popular Among Black Women

March 4, 2025 Morning Briefing

Consumer Reports published its study findings related to products used in braids, extensions, and other hairstyles. Other news from the intersection of race and health is on the barriers to care faced by Black pediatric patients, high maternity costs faced by Black and Hispanic patients, and more.

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Ga. Senate Passes 2 Bills Restricting Gender Care For Minors, Prisoners

March 4, 2025 Morning Briefing

The measures advanced with some support from Democrats, AP reports. Meanwhile, a bill to restrict transgender athletes from playing in women’s and girls’ sports failed to advance in the U.S. Senate. Other news is from Florida, Arizona, Colorado, New York, Maryland, Hawaii, and California.

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