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Changes In Brain Shape Linked To Aging Might Indicate Dementia Risk

October 3, 2025 Morning Briefing

A recent study shows how substantial alterations in brain shape are closely associated with declines in memory, reasoning, and other cognitive functions. Plus: Poor sleep contributes to brain aging; covid infections are linked to new-onset dementia; and more.

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Longer Looks: Interesting Reads You Might Have Missed

October 3, 2025 Morning Briefing

Each week, KFF Health News finds longer stories for you to read. Today’s selections are on national food aid, cancer, Jimmy Carter, and more.

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Viewpoints: Telemedicine Is Essential And Must Be Covered; FDA Is Risking Our Health By Limiting Vaccine Choices

October 3, 2025 Morning Briefing

Editorial writers examine these public health issues.

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Morning Briefing for Friday, October 3, 2025

October 3, 2025 Morning Briefing

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Second Generic Mifepristone Approved, Prompting Conservative Backlash

October 3, 2025 Morning Briefing

The FDA’s authorization of Evita Solutions’ abortion pill marks the second time a Trump administration has signed off on a generic option, this time coming just hours ahead of the federal shutdown. Plus, news outlets unpack the risks of a prolonged government closure.

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RFK Jr. Ousts NIH Scientist Who Raised Alarm On Public Health Policies

October 3, 2025 Morning Briefing

Dr. Jeanne Marrazzo had filed a whistleblower complaint against the administration for actions she said had jeopardized research subjects, defied court orders, and undermined vaccine research, The New York Times reports. She is one of three scientists who was recently fired.

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EPA To Again Allow Use Of Refrigerants Known To Cause Climate Change

October 3, 2025 Morning Briefing

Biden-era rules were phasing out hydrofluorocarbons — a family of chemicals used in cooling — that the EPA says lead to increased costs for consumers. Also in the news: ambient trichloroethylene’s link to Parkinson’s; wildfire smoke’s effect on sperm quality; and more.

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Nebraska GOP Trying To Weaken Law On Voter-Approved Medical Marijuana

October 3, 2025 Morning Briefing

Following in the footsteps of other red states, Nebraska Republicans are pushing back by postponing licensing of marijuana growers, despite overwhelming support at the ballot box. Other news is on firearm injury costs, midwifery clinics, whooping cough, and more.

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First Edition: Friday, Oct. 3, 2025

October 3, 2025 Morning Briefing

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

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Centros de salud enfrentan riesgos por la caída de la financiación del gobierno

By Paula Andalo October 3, 2025 KFF Health News Original

Algunos de estos centros de salud comunitarios podrían verse obligados a reducir personal médico y administrativo o servicios. Incluso podrían llegar a cerrar.

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Nuclear Missile Workers Are Contracting Cancer. They Blame the Bases.

By Patricia Kime October 3, 2025 KFF Health News Original

People who maintained the nation’s land-based nuclear missile arsenal are coming down with similar cancers. The Air Force is wrapping up a large study of the health risks they may have faced.

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Health Centers Face Risks as Government Funding Lapses

By Paula Andalo October 3, 2025 KFF Health News Original

Community health centers are key to delivering care in underserved communities around the country, but their services could be disrupted or scaled back after governments did not renew their funding.

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What the Health? From KFF Health News: Democrats Make This Shutdown About the ACA

October 2, 2025 Podcast

The foreshadowed federal shutdown came after Congress failed to pass required spending bills, with Democrats demanding Republicans renew the expiring Affordable Care Act subsidies in exchange for their votes. While a shutdown does not affect Medicare and Medicaid, it could eventually hinder activities from every corner of the Department of Health and Human Services. Meanwhile, as Democrats and Republicans point fingers, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. pursues policies and personnel that would undermine vaccines. Lauren Weber of The Washington Post, Shefali Luthra of The 19th, and Rachel Cohrs Zhang of Bloomberg News join KFF Health News’ Julie Rovner to discuss the news. Also this week, Rovner interviews KFF Health News’ Cara Anthony, who wrote a recent “Bill of the Month” feature about an out-of-network eye surgery that left one kindergartner’s family with a big bill.

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Many Minnesotans Are Losing Their Sober Housing Due To New State Law

October 2, 2025 Morning Briefing

An anti-kickback law went into effect in August, part of Minnesota’s attempt to address concerns over fraud in social service programs, but critics warn of a disastrous effect on addiction treatment in the state. Other health news from across the nation comes from Virginia, Georgia, Idaho, Iowa, and Illinois.

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Viewpoints: A Bipartisan Reform Package Would End The Shutdown; Yes, There Are Autistic Amish People

October 2, 2025 Morning Briefing

Opinion writers tackle these public health topics.

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Maine Family Planning Clinics End Primary Care Amid Medicaid Cuts

October 2, 2025 Morning Briefing

The clinics, with 18 locations and a mobile unit, provide birth control, sexually transmitted disease testing, cancer screenings, and routine OB-GYN visits, as well as primary care to nearly 1,000 patients. Also, a Texas judge transfers the abortion pill battle to Missouri; and more.

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Summa Health Is First Health System Wholly Owned By Venture Capital Firm

October 2, 2025 Morning Briefing

General Catalyst’s Health Assurance Transformation Co. finalized the acquisition Wednesday and hopes to boost Summa’s efficiency by using AI to improve diagnoses and document patient visits. Also in the news: Johns Hopkins, CommonSpirit, Florida Blue, BayCare, and more.

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White House Hedges Research Funds On Colleges’ Support For Trump Goals

October 2, 2025 Morning Briefing

Nine initial universities would enjoy “multiple positive benefits” if they agree to commit to strict definitions of gender, among other conditions. Plus, pharma tariffs have been delayed.

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Genetic Analysis Finds Different Forms Of Autism, Study Shows

October 2, 2025 Morning Briefing

The study found that rather than being one single genetic condition, autism is instead a cluster of conditions with similar features. In other autism news: folate supplements vs. leucovorin; the dementia drug memantine may help a small subset of ASD youth with social functioning; and more.

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HHS Declares Coalition For Health AI Won’t Squeeze Out The Startups

October 2, 2025 Morning Briefing

Health and tech giants involved in the group evaluate artificial intelligence tools and then advise physicians and hospitals on how they work. The administration claims CHAI could become a “cartel,” but CEO Brian Anderson says the coalition’s 3,000 members include startups and smaller providers.

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