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Longer Looks: Interesting Reads You Might Have Missed

October 17, 2025 Morning Briefing

Each week, KFF Health News finds longer stories for you to read. Today’s selections are on autism, gene therapy, lead exposure, sunshine, and more.

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Viewpoints: Autism Spectrum Needs Subtypes; Perimenopause Is More Than Hot Flashes And Mood Swings

October 17, 2025 Morning Briefing

Editorial writers discuss these public health issues.

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Cook County, Ill., Sees Highest Decline In Fatal ODs Among Largest Counties

October 17, 2025 Morning Briefing

The county — home to Chicago — had a 37% reduction in 2023, The Guardian reported. The success is due to rapidly increasing Chicago’s overdose surveillance and strong grassroots efforts. Second on the list was Queens County, New York.

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Morning Briefing for Friday, October 17, 2025

October 17, 2025 Morning Briefing

It’s almost hereeee: Sunday is the deadline to enter this year’s Halloween health care haiku contest! Don’t be haunted by regret 👻 … Click here for the rules and how to enter. 

Trump Touts Pledge To Sell IVF Drugs At 70% Discount On His Branded Site

October 17, 2025 Morning Briefing

In exchange, drugmaker EMD Serono would get a reprieve from certain tariffs if it also invests in research and manufacturing in the U.S. The government also might consider a speedier FDA review for another fertility medicine the company wants to bring to the U.S. market.

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USDA Secretary Warns Funds For Food Stamps Will Run Out In Two Weeks

October 17, 2025 Morning Briefing

Nearly 42 million Americans will feel the effects of losing their monthly benefits after Congress couldn’t reach an agreement on funding the government. November SNAP benefits also have been paused. Meanwhile, Congress has missed its window to extend the Affordable Care Act subsidies without causing issues for states.

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Ex-NIH Workers Detail Grim Reality Of Crippled Agency In ‘Constant Chaos’

October 17, 2025 Morning Briefing

The former leaders and a researcher tracking the effects of funding cuts lament the loss of research critical to their mission and fear up-and-coming scientists won’t seek government work. They also fear things haven’t “bottomed out” yet. Plus: The Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report is on hiatus, despite being published during previous shutdowns.

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After Chiding Democrats on Transgender Politics, Newsom Vetoes a Key Health Measure

By Christine Mai-Duc October 17, 2025 KFF Health News Original

California Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill that would have expanded access to hormone therapy, a top priority for the trans community. Advocates say it would have ensured continuity in gender-affirming care amid Trump administration attacks. Analysts say it’s another sign of the Democrat’s move to the center.

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States Jostle Over $50B Rural Health Fund as Trump’s Medicaid Cuts Trigger Scramble

By Sarah Jane Tribble October 17, 2025 KFF Health News Original

States are battling for their piece of $50 billion in federal rural health funding, but it’s not just hospitals vying for the money. Tech startups and policy demands are raising the stakes as Medicaid cuts loom.

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What the Health? From KFF Health News: Schrödinger’s Government Shutdown

October 16, 2025 Podcast

Democrats and Republicans remain stalled over funding the federal government as Republicans launch a new attack on the Affordable Care Act. Meanwhile, the Trump administration is taking advantage of the shutdown to lay off workers from programs supported mostly by Democrats. Anna Edney of Bloomberg News, Lauren Weber of The Washington Post, and Joanne Kenen of the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and Politico Magazine join KFF Health News’ Julie Rovner to discuss those stories and more. Also this week, Rovner interviews health insurance analyst Louise Norris about Medicare open enrollment.

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Error-Ridden Medicare Advantage Directory May Confuse Seniors: Report

October 16, 2025 Morning Briefing

The Washington Post reports that the directory, originally part of the “Make Health Tech Great Again” push by the White House, could lead millions of seniors to make ill-informed choices ahead of the open enrollment period. Also, Humana lays out a plan to improve its Medicare Advantage star rating.

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Deportation Fears Spread To Military After Marine’s Dad Is Deported in Calif.

October 16, 2025 Morning Briefing

Both parents — who were from Mexico and had pending green card applications — were taken into custody last month while visiting family members at Camp Pendleton, AP reported. The father was deported Friday. In other news about race and health, California’s Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom has vetoed bills on slavery reparations.

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Alcohol Consumption, Even In Small Amounts, Increases Dementia Risk

October 16, 2025 Morning Briefing

The research counters long-held beliefs that light intake of alcohol could be beneficial for health and instead suggests that it can increase the risk of dementia and cancer. Other news is on the improving obesity epidemic, food recalls, and more.

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Research Roundup: The Latest Science, Discoveries, And Breakthroughs

October 16, 2025 Morning Briefing

Each week, KFF Health News compiles a selection of the latest health research and news.

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Viewpoints: Evidence Doesn’t Back Changes To Childhood Vax Schedule; Medicare Rating System Needs Clarity

October 16, 2025 Morning Briefing

Opinion writers tackle these public health topics.

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CVS To Take Over Select Rite Aid Assets Amid Bankruptcy Breakup

October 16, 2025 Morning Briefing

Among the assets acquired were stores in Idaho, Oregon, and Washington and prescriptions in 15 states. Also in the news: how America is reliant on China’s raw materials for key medicine production; a look at cancer treatments at risk from funding cuts; and more.

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Morning Briefing for Thursday, October 16, 2025

October 16, 2025 Morning Briefing

Something wicked this way comes: It’s nearly the deadline for our Halloween haiku contest! Send us your brew-tiful haikus by 11:59 p.m. ET Oct. 19. (That's Sunday!) 🧙🏻‍♀️ Click here for the rules and how to enter. 

HHS Family Planning Office Staffers Axed During Ongoing Shutdown

October 16, 2025 Morning Briefing

Almost everyone who worked for the Office of Population Affairs was emailed a reduction-in-force notice — after they had logged off for the weekend. The Title X program, in place for more than 50 years, had already been targeted for elimination under the administration’s 2026 budget proposal.

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Trump’s Request To Remove Aluminum From Vaccines Is Risky, Experts Warn

October 16, 2025 Morning Briefing

An effort to remove the trace of metal from childhood inoculations would compromise the nation’s shot supplies, leaving Americans vulnerable to infectious diseases, health officials say. The president acknowledged the case against aluminum is limited.

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First Edition: Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025

October 16, 2025 Morning Briefing

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

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