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  • What the Health? From KFF Health News

    Alabama Court Rules Embryos Are Children. What Now?

    Episode 335

    In a first-of-its-kind ruling, the Alabama Supreme Court has determined that embryos created for in vitro fertilization procedures are legally people. The decision has touched off massive confusion about potential ramifications, and the University of Alabama-Birmingham has paused its IVF program. Meanwhile, former President Donald Trump is reportedly planning to endorse a national 16-week abortion ban, while his former administration officials are planning further reproductive health restrictions for a possible second term. Lauren Weber of The Washington Post, Rachana Pradhan of KFF Health News, and Victoria Knight of Axios join KFF Health News’ Julie Rovner to discuss these issues and more. Plus, for “extra credit,” the panelists suggest health policy stories they read this week that they think you should read, too.

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  • Study: ‘Dozens’ Of Obstetricians Stop Practicing After Idaho Abortion Ban

    Data also show only two obstetricians moved to Idaho in the past 15 months. Also in the news: An anti-abortion group's video may soon be part of sex education classes; Georgia GOP senators seek to ban "sexually explicit" books from school libraries, reduce sex education, and force displays of the Ten Commandments; and more.

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  • Though More Health Staff Were Recruited In 2023, Shortages Remain

    Modern Healthcare reports that despite a "monumental" effort to boost health industry staffing levels back to pre-pandemic norms, the gains aren't enough to offset understaffing problems. Separately, health workers are pushing for confidential mental health treatments.

    By khnkit

  • Mississippi May Follow Georgia With Medicaid Work Requirements

    AP reports that while some Mississippi Republican lawmakers are warming to the idea of expanding Medicaid, they seem set on requiring new enrollees to have a job. Also in the news: a possible medical debt erasure in Illinois; Oklahoma's anti-trans laws in the spotlight; and more.

    By khnkit

  • Alabama Hospital Stops IVF Procedures Following Frozen Embryos Ruling

    The University of Alabama at Birmingham health system is pausing in vitro fertilization treatments while health providers across the state assess the impact of the Alabama Supreme Court's ruling that frozen embryos are "children." The change has left patients with pending appointments uncertain and fearful about future steps.

    By khnkit

  • New Study Highlights Cancer-Causing Properties Of US Food Additives

    Newsweek covers new research out of France into links between common food additives found in U.S. ultra-processed foods and certain forms of cancer. Also in the news, Johnson & Johnson's blood cancer therapy gets FDA approval; Iowa has fastest-growing rate of new cancer in the U.S.; and more.

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  • White House Announces Funding For Clean Water, Women’s Health Projects

    Vice President Kamala Harris announced on Tuesday that the federal government will distribute $5.8 billion to water infrastructure projects across the country. And the first lady, Dr. Jill Biden, will outline $100 million in planned federal spending for research and development initiatives into women's health.

    By khnkit

  • Over Half Of Antibiotics VA Dentists Prescribe Are Unnecessary: Study

    Researchers looking into the use of antibiotics in Department of Veterans Affairs dentistry found that most do not have guidelines supporting their use and were likely unnecessary. Meanwhile, other researchers say the world's leading economies have work to do against antimicrobial resistance.

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  • Teledoc Health Looks At Expanding Overseas To Offset US Costs

    Modern Healthcare explains that the startup, which grew during the pandemic's social-distancing norms, is looking for business overseas to offset the high costs of advertising in the U.S. in order to attract new customers. Also in the news: AbbVie, Yale New Haven Health, Cost Plus Drugs, and more.

    By khnkit

  • GOP Prosecutor Pushes For Fast Decision On Wisconsin Abortion Ban

    Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul, a Democrat, had filed a lawsuit arguing the 174 year-old state abortion ban is too old, but Sheboygan County District Attorney Joel Urmanski, a Republican, is pushing the state's Supreme Court to decide on the matter without waiting for a lower court ruling.

    By khnkit

  • Concerns Rise Over Vitamin B3 And Link To Heart Health Risks

    News outlets report on worrying results from a study that linked niacin — vitamin B3 — with increased risks of heart attack and stroke. The vitamin is, by law, added to cereal products. Also in the news: lab-grown testicles; inflammatory bowel disease drugs; and more.

    By khnkit

  • New Covid Vaccine Study Finds Some Potential Adverse Effects

    The Hill reports that the largest multi-country study yet into covid vaccinations linked the shots to increased risks of certain adverse effects, including myocarditis and Guillain-Barré syndrome. Separately, another study found official U.S. covid death stats are likely an undercount.

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