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Scientists Find 12 Genetic Variations Linked To Suicide Attempt Risks

October 20, 2023 Morning Briefing

The study included worldwide analysis of almost 1 million people and found 12 DNA changes linked to a higher risk of suicide attempts. Separately, the USS George Washington has returned to sea with more mental health care in place after a series of suicides aboard.

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By 2050, Yearly Deaths From Strokes Will Rise 50% Over Current Levels

October 20, 2023 Morning Briefing

Researchers say as many as 9.7 million people per year will die from strokes. Other reports note that strokes are more common and more serious when they strike women. Also: the unregulated status of “toddler milks”; rising numbers of young children falling ill from contact with vape liquids; and more.

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North Texas School Aims To Help Students On Medicaid With New Clinic

October 20, 2023 Morning Briefing

The goal of the Denton Independent School District is to help make health care more readily available for its students. Meanwhile, reports say 10 Republican-led states are scrambling to improve health care systems after refusing to expand Medicaid.

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Early Clinical Trials Show ‘Exciting’ Promise For Prostate Cancer Treatment

October 20, 2023 Morning Briefing

The new process targets messages that cancer uses to hijack white blood cells, and in trials it made advanced prostate cancers more treatable. In other news on cancer, researchers are looking at applying AI to help detect pancreatic cancer earlier.

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CDC Warns Tropical Flesh-Eating Parasite Is Now Endemic In Texas

October 20, 2023 Morning Briefing

Some sandflies native to the southern U.S. are spreading the Leishmania mexicana parasite, which can lead to people suffering skin sores and longer-term damage. Climate change is playing a part in the parasite’s new foothold. Also in the news: a promising trial result for a pill against Dengue fever.

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New Treatment Clinic Opens For People With Down Syndrome In Southeast

October 20, 2023 Morning Briefing

AdventHealth’s Stella Tremonti Down Syndrome Clinic is opening for specialty treatments in Orlando. In New York, the Samaritan Medical Center in Waterton is pausing some services due to a major water main break. Also: Aetna coverage cuts, money-saving from price transparency, and more.

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With Weight-Loss Drugs Soaring For Adults, Drugmakers Consider Kids

October 20, 2023 Morning Briefing

Eli Lilly & Co. is said to be planning to test its diabetes drug Mounjaro for patients ages 6 and older with obesity. Meanwhile, the soaring global demand for weight-loss drugs like Ozempic is, inevitably, fueling a surge in counterfeit versions.

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House Weighs Medicare Pay Reforms For Doctors, But Costs Not Assessed

October 20, 2023 Morning Briefing

A House Energy & Commerce health subcommittee hearing Thursday discussed 23 bills or drafts that address how Medicare pays providers. Lawmakers face an end-of-year expiration when Medicare will cut payments to doctors in certain rural areas and labs.

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CVS Pulls Some Cold Meds After Phenylephrine’s Fall From Favor

October 20, 2023 Morning Briefing

U.S. health regulators recently determined that phenylephrine doesn’t work to clear congested noses, and now the impact is being seen on pharmacy shelves. In other news: Sanofi’s Lantus insulin, its most commonly prescribed, will sell for $35 a month through GoodRx Holdings.

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Morning Briefing for Friday, October 20, 2023

October 20, 2023 Morning Briefing

Medicare, abortion access, aging, weight-loss drugs, Medicaid, candy safety, and more are in this morning’s health news. Plus, your weekend reads.

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Veterans Affairs Provided 88 Abortions Over Last Year

October 20, 2023 Morning Briefing

Under subpoena threat from the House Veterans Affairs Committee, the Department of Veterans Affairs released topline abortion data of 60 medication abortions and 28 surgical through Sept. 30. Under current VA policy, a veteran or covered dependent is eligible for an abortion in cases of rape or incest or if the health of the pregnant person is at risk.

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First Edition: Oct. 20, 2023

October 20, 2023 Morning Briefing

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

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California Moves Ahead of the FDA in Banning Common Candy Additives

By Annie Sciacca October 20, 2023 KFF Health News Original

The legislation bans the use of four additives that are already prohibited in many other countries but remain in popular U.S. foods. Advocates say states need to act because the FDA has done little.

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Let’s Have an Honest Conversation About What to Expect as You Age

By Judith Graham October 20, 2023 KFF Health News Original

A leading geriatrician says a lot of health information for older adults isn’t as useful as it should be. No person’s aging process looks exactly like another’s. So she’s written a guidebook.

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Una charla necesaria: qué le ocurre al cuerpo y la mente a medida que se envejece

By Judith Graham October 20, 2023 KFF Health News Original

El envejecimiento altera a las personas por décadas, un largo período influenciado por circunstancias sociales y económicas, conductas, el lugar en donde se vive, y otros factores. E impacta en la fisiología, pero no de manera uniforme para todos.

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Biden Pick to Lead NIH Finally Has Her Day, but Still Gets Caught Up in Drug Price Debate

By Colleen DeGuzman October 19, 2023 KFF Health News Original

Monica Bertagnolli, the president’s choice to head the National Institutes of Health, appeared before a Senate committee this week. Her confirmation has been held up by Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), who has demanded President Joe Biden work more aggressively to lower prescription drug prices.

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Senators Demand Answers From Social Security on Clawbacks Tied to Covid Relief

By David Hilzenrath and Jodie Fleischer, Cox Media Group October 19, 2023 KFF Health News Original

Covid relief payments weren’t supposed to cost people their Social Security benefits, but some recipients say they did. Senators want to know why.

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What the Health? From KFF Health News: The Open Enrollment Mixing Bowl

October 19, 2023 Podcast

Open enrollment for Medicare beneficiaries with private health plans began Oct. 15, to be followed Nov. 1 by open enrollment for Affordable Care Act plans. The selection for both is large — often too large to be navigated easily alone. And people who choose incorrectly can end up with unaffordable medical bills. Meanwhile, those on both sides of the abortion issue are looking to Ohio’s November ballot measure on abortion to see whether anti-abortion forces can break their losing streak in statewide ballot questions since the overturn of Roe v. Wade in 2022.

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Research Roundup: Lyme Disease; UTI; Arthroplasty; Mpox; HPV

October 19, 2023 Morning Briefing

Each week, KFF Health News compiles a selection of health policy studies and briefs.

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Viewpoints: Uneven Medical Care Costs Are Out Of Hand; Preventive Biologics Could Tackle Antibiotic Resistance

October 19, 2023 Morning Briefing

Editorial writers discuss health care costs, antibiotic resistance, mental health and more.

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