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To Remedy Past Bias, Black Patients Get Credit On Kidney Transplant List

March 10, 2026 Morning Briefing

Researchers reported Monday that thousands of Black kidney transplant candidates have moved up in priority on the waiting list. This comes as a remedy for a racially biased medical test that’s no longer in use. Other industry news is on infection-related cancers after transplants, shrinking health care jobs, and more.

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VA Would Fund Psychedelic Treatments For Veterans Under Proposed Bill

March 10, 2026 Morning Briefing

The bill is sponsored by Arizona Sen. Ruben Gallego, a Democrat and Marine Corps veteran. The legislation would designate the Department of Veterans Affairs’ medical facilities as “innovative therapies centers of excellence” and calls for $30 million to be appropriated each fiscal year “to support the research and education activities of the centers.”

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Study Finds Multivitamins May Delay Biological Aging In Older Adults

March 10, 2026 Morning Briefing

Meanwhile, a small study has linked wildfire smoke inhalation to a decline in mental well-being. The data show that even a few days of exposure can lead to temporary bouts of depression.

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Viewpoints: Hims & Hers Has Changed Preventive Medicine; Sports Betting Is Ruining College Students’ Lives

March 10, 2026 Morning Briefing

Opinion writers weigh in on these topics and others.

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Morning Briefing for Tuesday, March 10, 2026

March 10, 2026 Morning Briefing

First Edition: Tuesday, March 10, 2026

March 10, 2026 Morning Briefing

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

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Banks Are Becoming Bulwarks Against Scams for Vulnerable Seniors

By Paula Span March 10, 2026 KFF Health News Original

Older Americans are losing billions of dollars annually to financial exploitation. Banks and investment firms are training employees to spot red flags and stop the transactions.

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Two photos shown side by side: On the left, a young boy has a bloody gauze in his mouth. On the right, a hand holds an extracted tooth.

More Kids Are in ERs for Tooth Pain. Trump Cuts and RFK Jr.’s Anti-Fluoride Fight Aren’t Helping.

By Farrell Brenner and Angela Y. Zhang March 10, 2026 KFF Health News Original

Dentists, hygienists, and researchers say a shortage of rural dental care professionals and worsening oral hygiene since the covid-19 pandemic mean more kids are ending up in the emergency room for tooth decay.

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California governor Gavin Newsom stands before an American flag

Newsom se enfrenta a Trump y RFK Jr. por la salud pública

By Angela Hart March 9, 2026 KFF Health News Original

El gobernador de California, Gavin Newsom, se ha posicionado como un líder nacional en salud pública al impulsar políticas respaldadas por la ciencia, en contraste con el gobierno federal.

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Discord Among Oregon Lawmakers, Docs, Corporate Health Care Deepens

March 9, 2026 Morning Briefing

State lawmakers had tried to prevent national chains from moving in and replacing local physicians, but nonprofit PeaceHealth tapped an Atlanta-based company to staff its Oregon emergency rooms, STAT reports. Doctors, lawmakers, and others are pushing back on that decision.

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North Carolina Health Plan Offers Free Surgeries To State Workers

March 9, 2026 Morning Briefing

The North Carolina State Health Plan is rolling out to more than 700,000 teachers, state workers, and their families. The unusual approach is an effort to save the state money on health care in the long run. Plus, news from New Hampshire, Colorado, Illinois, Florida, and elsewhere.

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About 3 Out Of Every 4 American Teens Aren’t Getting Enough Sleep

March 9, 2026 Morning Briefing

Researchers aren’t sure what’s behind the rise in insufficient sleep, but screen time doesn’t seem to be the cause. Other wellness news is on a baby sleepsuit recall, the pandemic’s impact on the cognitive development of young children, and more.

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Viewpoints: We’re Getting Desensitized To The Overdose Crisis; Are Crop Top Medical Scrubs Unprofessional?

March 9, 2026 Morning Briefing

Opinion writers weigh in on these topics and others.

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Morning Briefing for Monday, March 9, 2026

March 9, 2026 Morning Briefing

Vinay Prasad Leaving Role As FDA’s Top Vaccine And Biotech Regulator

March 9, 2026 Morning Briefing

Prasad, who has been embroiled in recent controversial decisions at the Food and Drug Administration, will leave in late April. Separately, surgeon general nominee Casey Means is facing opposition on multiple fronts. Also, 11 more children have died from flu-related complications.

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FDA Shifts Away From Advisory Panel Meetings; Transparency Worries Grow

March 9, 2026 Morning Briefing

Industry leaders and academics are concerned that decision-making input from agency leaders, drug developers, patients, and physicians has largely been cast aside during the Trump administration. Plus, Democrats are going to drugmakers directly for information about Trump’s drug deals.

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Novo Nordisk, Hims & Hers Reportedly End Obesity Drug Feud, Aim To Partner

March 9, 2026 Morning Briefing

The potential partnership comes a month after Novo sued Hims over obesity drug knockoffs. Also: A new study finds that generic versions of Ozempic and Wegovy could be sold for less than $3 a month.

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Don Gaetz claps during the first day of the legislative session at the Florida State Capitol.

Florida no amplió Medicaid, pero igual algunos legisladores quieren imponer requisitos de trabajo

By Daniel Chang March 9, 2026 KFF Health News Original

La medida desconcierta a defensores de la atención médica y a expertos en Medicaid. Algunos dudan, incluso, que sea legal bajo la principal ley de política interna del presidente Donald Trump.

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First Edition: Monday, March 9, 2026

March 9, 2026 Morning Briefing

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

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California governor Gavin Newsom stands before an American flag

Newsom Picks a Dogfight With Trump and RFK Jr. on Public Health

By Angela Hart March 9, 2026 KFF Health News Original

Scientists are cheering California Gov. Gavin Newsom as he builds a public health bulwark against health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s anti-vaccine stance and President Donald Trump’s withdrawal from the World Health Organization. Still, federal cuts have sapped morale and left local health departments less prepared for outbreaks.

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