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Studying Autism And Alzheimer’s Together May Unlock New Treatments

April 6, 2026 Morning Briefing

Although more study needs to be done, an analysis shows that people with autism are 2.6 times more likely to be diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s, and some studies point to a higher risk of Parkinson’s disease. Plus, scientists now believe that longevity is ruled by both genes and environment equally.

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Viewpoints: For Rural Communities, Rural Health Program Could Be Their Downfall; HRT Is About Living Better

April 6, 2026 Morning Briefing

Opinion writers tackle these public health topics.

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White House Budget Would Cut HHS Funding By 12.5%, Move 340B To CMS

April 6, 2026 Morning Briefing

The proposed budget includes cuts to several other agencies, including a $5 billion cut for the National Institutes of Health, which Stat reports Congress is unlikely to support.

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Trump Admin Shifts Focus Of Title X From Contraception To Conception

April 6, 2026 Morning Briefing

The White House released the budget changes for the program, which provides reproductive and sexual health care for millions of low-income Americans. These changes would go into effect when the clinics are due to reapply for funding in January 2027.

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HHS Has A Strategy For Reinstalling RFK Jr.’s Preferred Vaccine Advisers

April 6, 2026 Morning Briefing

After a judge last month invalidated the makeup and recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, a backer of HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. floated the idea of broadening the range of expertise outlined in the committee’s charter, a change that could allow Kennedy to argue that his appointed panelists are now qualified.

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Midwest Food Pantry Network Shutters, Affecting 300,000 Families

April 6, 2026 Morning Briefing

Ruby’s Pantry served families at 87 locations across Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota, and Wisconsin. Meanwhile, Colorado has banned arrests based solely on the results of colorimetric drug tests, which are inexpensive and fast but can lead to false positives.

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Morning Briefing for Monday, April 6, 2026

April 6, 2026 Morning Briefing

No matter which app you’re into, KFF Health News has you covered: Follow along on Instagram, TikTok, Bluesky, X, Facebook, and LinkedIn as we break down health care headlines and policy.

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Científicos de Estados Unidos secuencian 1.000 genomas del sarampión, eliminado durante años gracias a las vacunas

By Amy Maxmen April 6, 2026 KFF Health News Original

Científicos familiarizados con el proceso esperan que los CDC publiquen muchos más datos en las próximas semanas, lo que permitirá ver si Estados Unidos ha perdido su estatus de país libre de sarampión, logrado con tanto esfuerzo.

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First Edition: Monday, April 6, 2026

April 6, 2026 Morning Briefing

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

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These Women Had Their Breasts Removed To Thwart Cancer. Then Came the Pain.

By Brett Kelman and Amy Maxmen April 6, 2026 KFF Health News Original

Post-mastectomy pain syndrome, or PMPS, is estimated to afflict tens of thousands of U.S. women each year. And yet it is not well understood and is inconsistently treated.

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Immigrant Seniors Lose Medicare Coverage Despite Paying for It

By Vanessa G. Sánchez, El Tímpano April 6, 2026 KFF Health News Original

Rosa María Carranza has worked and paid taxes for more than two decades, but a provision in the GOP’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act will make her and an estimated 100,000 other lawfully present immigrant seniors ineligible for Medicare. Now Carranza’s once secure retirement is in question.

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Journalists Capsulize Weight Loss News and ACA Premium Pressures

April 4, 2026 KFF Health News Original

KFF Health News journalists made the rounds on national and local media recently to discuss topical stories. Here’s a collection of their appearances.

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How Medicaid Contractors Stand To Gain From Trump’s Policy

By Samantha Liss and Rachana Pradhan April 3, 2026 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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Longer Looks: Interesting Reads You Might Have Missed

April 3, 2026 Morning Briefing

Each week, KFF Health News finds longer stories for you to enjoy. Today’s selections are on aging, radiation, mental health, and more.

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Viewpoints: Subscription Pricing Could Expand HIV Drug Access; Make Nursing Home Inspections Unpredictable

April 3, 2026 Morning Briefing

Opinion writers delve into these public health topics.

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HHS To Examine Health Effects Of Tiny Plastic Particles That Leach Into Water

April 3, 2026 Morning Briefing

A goal of the program is to find a way to remove microplastics from the human body. The announcement of the $144 million program was made in tandem with an EPA declaration that microplastics, along with pharmaceuticals, will be added to the contaminant candidate list.

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Hoping To Dodge Trump’s Tariffs, Small Drugmakers Mull Pricing Deals

April 3, 2026 Morning Briefing

Smaller pharmaceutical companies that don’t negotiate deals to lower drug costs could see the administration’s latest tariffs — set at 100% — go into effect in 180 days.

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Cicada, The Newest Covid Variant, Is Spreading Mostly Among Children 3-15

April 3, 2026 Morning Briefing

An analysis of data from New York City indicates that kids are about five times more likely to be infected by this variant compared with others, CNN reported. Cicada has been detected in 25 states.

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Anti-Abortion-Pill Legislation Awaits Signature Of Mississippi Governor

April 3, 2026 Morning Briefing

Under this newest bill, anyone who distributes, or intends to distribute, abortion medication could face criminal charges and up to 10 years in prison. Experts worry that criminalization would deter doctors from using these drugs for postpartum hemorrhage and miscarriage care. GOP Gov. Tate Reeves is expected to sign the bill.

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After 2 Years Of Talks, Allina Health, Doctors Union Reach Tentative Deal

April 3, 2026 Morning Briefing

Allina providers unionized in 2023 and have been in negotiations since February 2024. Allina Health is headquartered in Minneapolis. Plus: More people with chronic or unexplainable illnesses are turning to AI for help.

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