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Medical Journals Accused Of Left Tilt, Told To Verify Publication Standards

April 21, 2025 Morning Briefing

Interim U.S. attorney Edward Martin Jr. sent letters to three journals demanding details about how research articles are selected and the role the NIH plays “in the development of submitted articles.” Meanwhile, as Harvard researchers and others grapple with lost funding, France woos U.S. scientists.

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Federal Websites Amplify Lab Leak Theory Of How Covid-19 Started

April 21, 2025 Morning Briefing

Two sites — Covid.gov, which offered information about the virus, and Covidtests.gov, where people could order tests — now promote the Trump administration’s view on the “true origins” of the virus.

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Amid Tariff Threats, Lilly Vows To Make New Weight Loss Pill In US

April 21, 2025 Morning Briefing

Meanwhile, Stat reports that in Ireland — a global pharmaceutical hub — potential U.S. tariffs are raising concerns. Also in the news: Novo Nordisk, PBM legislation in statehouses, same-day prescription deliveries, and more.

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Trump Administration Asks For Ideas To Boost Birth Rate

April 21, 2025 Morning Briefing

The administration is trying to incentivize women to have more children through scholarships, “baby bonuses,” or a “National Medal of Motherhood,” The New York Times reports. In other news, recent CDC cuts may exacerbate reproductive disparities; expectant and new mothers are struggling to access their military insurance Tricare; and more.

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Heavy Drinking Associated With Brain Damage, Linked To Alzheimer’s

April 21, 2025 Morning Briefing

Having more than eight drinks a week is considered “heavy drinking,” and a new study suggests there may be links between it and cognitive decline. Separately, a new study shows a link between regular use of marijuana and dementia.

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NIH Research Funding Cuts Could Negatively Impact Physician Shortage

April 21, 2025 Morning Briefing

Clinicians have not yet been affected by hiring freezes, but layoffs may lead to limits on physician training and fewer doctors in the long term. Other news is on strategies to curb nursing shortages; clinical documentation AI tools; and more.

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Colorado Sees 90% Rise In Unhoused Population Since 2020

April 21, 2025 Morning Briefing

A report calls into question whether a “housing first” or “work first” approach is better, as Colorado becomes the state with the fourth-largest increase in unhoused individuals since 2020. Meanwhile, Vermont — the state that saw the greatest rise in unhoused population — introduces a bill to end motel shelter vouchers.

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Morning Briefing for Monday, April 21, 2025

April 21, 2025 Morning Briefing

Supreme Court Hears ‘Crucial’ Case Today On Free Preventive Health Care

April 21, 2025 Morning Briefing

The lawsuit, Kennedy v. Braidwood Management, could have far-reaching consequences for the health coverage of tens of millions of Americans. A ruling is expected in June.

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First Edition: Monday, April 21, 2025

April 21, 2025 Morning Briefing

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

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California Halts Medical Parole, Sends Several Critically Ill Patients Back to Prison

By Don Thompson April 21, 2025 KFF Health News Original

California has unilaterally halted a court-ordered medical parole program. Instead, it’s sending its most incapacitated prisoners back to state lockups or releasing them early. The change is drawing protests from attorneys representing prisoners and the author of the medical parole law, who argue prisoners’ health may be compromised.

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Why Cameras Are Popping Up in Eldercare Facilities

By Paula Span April 21, 2025 KFF Health News Original

Roughly 20 states now have laws permitting families to place cameras in the rooms of loved ones. Facility operators are often opposed.

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On Autism, Kennedy Turns Against Science and Reality

By Tarena Lofton April 18, 2025 KFF Health News Original

During his first news conference as Health and Human Services secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on April 16 ticked off things he thinks kids with autism will never do, including paying taxes, holding a job, and going on a date. Kennedy’s comments go against science and reality.

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‘MAHA’ Faithful Impatient With RFK Jr. as He Leads Trump’s HHS

By Stephanie Armour April 18, 2025 KFF Health News Original

Get our weekly newsletter, The Week in Brief, featuring a roundup of our original coverage, Fridays at 2 p.m. ET.

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CDC Layoffs Quash Plans To Help Curb Measles Spread in Texas Schools

April 18, 2025 Morning Briefing

The CDC’s National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) was mostly eliminated earlier this month. They help assess hospitals’ air systems in the case of outbreaks and would have expanded to do the same in schools. Plus: Measles has spread to Montana.

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Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Doesn’t Cover Catholic Employers, Judge Rules

April 18, 2025 Morning Briefing

Specifically, faith-based employers don’t have to comply with the portion of the EEOC rule that says accommodations must be made for workers seeking abortion and fertility care, U.S. District Judge Daniel Traynor ruled. Separately, a study has found that Google’s AI churns out anti-abortion summaries in three states.

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House Committee Investigates Health Care Union’s Funds Management

April 18, 2025 Morning Briefing

A recent Politico investigation alleged that 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East President George Gresham for years used the organization’s funds to benefit himself, his family, and political allies. Gresham has “refuted” the claims. Others in the news include: Semler Scientific, Morgan Stanley, UnitedHealth, and more.

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Potential Link Between Seed Oils And Breast Cancer, Study Shows

April 18, 2025 Morning Briefing

The study, conducted by Weill Cornell Medicine, showed the linoleic acid found in seed oils promoted growth of triple-negative breast cancer tumors in mice, Fortune Well reported. Also: hearing loss may impact dementia more than was previously thought; scientists don’t know how to treat the increase in eating disorders; and more.

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Longer Looks: Interesting Reads You Might Have Missed

April 18, 2025 Morning Briefing

Each week, KFF Health News finds longer stories for you to enjoy. Today’s selections are on surgical items left in patients, Alzheimer’s, polio, meth, and more.

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Viewpoints: Cutting NIH Research Grants Is A Huge Waste; RFK Jr.’s Vaccine Hypocrisy Is Unsustainable

April 18, 2025 Morning Briefing

Opinion writers discuss these public health issues.

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