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RFK Jr. Suggests Kids’ Peanut Allergies Might Be From Aluminum In Vaccines

November 19, 2025 Morning Briefing

“Those studies have never been done. We’re going to do them now,” the Health and Human Services secretary said at an event Monday. However, as USA Today notes, youth peanut allergy rates have fallen since guidelines were put into effect in 2017 that recommended introducing peanuts earlier.

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Strict Abortion Bill Fails To Advance Out Of South Carolina Subcommittee

November 19, 2025 Morning Briefing

Four Republicans abstained from voting, ensuring Democrats would block the measure that called for jailing people who get an abortion. Separately, ProPublica examines cases in which women died after they were unable to access standard reproductive care. Also, one woman’s harrowing delivery.

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Former FDA Chief Gottlieb Joins Board Of Embattled UnitedHealth Group

November 19, 2025 Morning Briefing

It’s seen as the latest effort by CEO Stephen Hemsley — who was appointed in May — to turn around the insurance giant, which has struggled since the December 2024 slaying of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.

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Morning Briefing for Wednesday, November 19, 2025

November 19, 2025 Morning Briefing

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First Edition: Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025

November 19, 2025 Morning Briefing

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

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A Small Texas Think Tank Cultivated Covid Dissidents. Now They’re Running US Health Policy.

By Rachana Pradhan November 19, 2025 KFF Health News Original

Fueled by covid backlash, a libertarian author created the Brownstone Institute in 2021. In recent months, people with ties to the group have catapulted to the highest levels of U.S. government, exercising significant authority over access to vaccines and scientific research.

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A Hidden Health Crisis Following Natural Disasters: Mold Growth in Homes

By Jonathan R.M. Charles November 19, 2025 KFF Health News Original

As extreme weather wreaks havoc, the risk of dangerous mold looms. An estimated 47% of homes already have mold or dampness, leaving their residents exposed to mold spores and associated allergens that can cause respiratory problems.

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Dysfunctional Mitochondria May Cause Onset Of Parkinson’s, Research Shows

November 18, 2025 Morning Briefing

Other news looks at a form of dementia housing that avoids locked doors; a heart disease calculator that may help predict the future risk for young adults; a test to detect fungal pathogens; and more.

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Viewpoints: US Needs To Look South To Manage Insect-Borne Disease; For Homeless, Housing Is Health Care

November 18, 2025 Morning Briefing

Editorial writers examine these public health issues.

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NIH Posts Job Openings With Short Turnaround, Worrying Experts

November 18, 2025 Morning Briefing

The 12 high-level leadership positions have a two-week timeline for remaining open. Scientists worry that the short turnaround and the lack of search committees will not allow for the best candidates to be chosen and would open the door to more political appointments.

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GOP Senator: Replace ACA Tax Credits With Prepaid Health Savings Accounts

November 18, 2025 Morning Briefing

In other news from Capitol Hill: Senators have proposed a bill to require PPE for federal firefighters, and lawmakers are calling for the release of pregnant immigrants detained in ICE facilities.

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Some Public Health Websites Haven’t Been Updated Since Shutdown Ended

November 18, 2025 Morning Briefing

In separate news, the CDC on Monday linked for the first time the measles outbreak that began in Texas with other outbreaks in Utah and Arizona, The New York Times reported. Plus: The infant botulism outbreak has grown by eight cases in just three days.

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Medical Organizations Push Back On Anthem’s Out-Of-Network Policy

November 18, 2025 Morning Briefing

Anthem’s plan would punish hospitals and outpatient facilities for using out-of-network providers. Also in health industry news: Sutter Health announces plans for a California hospital; which hospitals will take the hardest hits from the Medicaid cuts; and more.

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Novo Nordisk Knocks Price Of Wegovy, Ozempic For Cash-Paying Customers

November 18, 2025 Morning Briefing

The company faces increased market pressure from both Eli Lilly and compounding pharmacies. Meanwhile, GoodRx is launching a telehealth weight loss program. Also: the Purdue Pharma settlement; a spinal cord simulator for home use; and more.

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Backlash Grows Over Letting Pregnant Women Use Accessible Parking Spots

November 18, 2025 Morning Briefing

A Florida woman has sued over the state’s law, enacted in July, that allows any pregnant woman to get a one-year accessible parking permit. Disability advocates say spaces were already scarce.

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Morning Briefing for Tuesday, November 18, 2025

November 18, 2025 Morning Briefing

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Paciente evita la enfermedad de Lyme, pero recibe una factura sorpresa

By Lauren Sausser November 18, 2025 KFF Health News Original

El personal de una clínica de urgencias encontró otra garrapata en el cuerpo de Leah durante esa visita. Pero su aseguradora no quiso pagar por el tratamiento.

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First Edition: Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025

November 18, 2025 Morning Briefing

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

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Ticked Off Over Preauthorization: Walk-In Patient Avoided Lyme Disease but Not a Surprise Bill

By Lauren Sausser November 18, 2025 KFF Health News Original

A Maine woman sought care at a clinic for a tick bite, then paid full price after her insurer denied coverage. Its reason? She didn’t have preapproval for the walk-in visit, even though testing later detected the pathogen that causes Lyme disease.

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Breast Cancer and Birth Control: A Huge New Study Shows How Science Can Be Distorted

By Céline Gounder November 18, 2025 KFF Health News Original

The study sought to answer questions about how breast cancer risk differs by type of hormonal contraceptive. Doctors say the results won’t change how they counsel patients.

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