Infants and toddlers should not be given soda, chocolate milk or other sweetened drinks, according to strict new guidelines.
I Didn’t Want to Like Vanessa Hudgens’s $40 Workout Class, But I Did—And I Might Go Back
This probably isn’t a “newsflash” moment, but it needs to be said: Vanessa Hudgens has an incredible body—which isn’t terribly surprising given the access to personal trainers, chefs, nutritionists, etc., that most celebs have. (It’s definitely easier to achieve your #fitnessgoals if you’re surrounded by people who help you do that 24/7.) But back to V-Hug’s bod …
Issa Rae Reads ‘Even in Real Life, There Were Screens Between Us’
The Modern Love podcast revisits an essay about love in the digital age.
This Is What Happened When I Stopped Using Exercise as a Way to Lose Weight
For most of my adult life, my relationship with exercise existed on a cycle. After I finished high school and no longer played competitive basketball, I found myself in college trying to figure out fitness outside of the context of team sports. For most people, this would mean discovering the type of exercise that made them feel best, …
Early Inflammation May Portend Early Death
Even in apparently healthy adolescents, signs of inflammation may portend premature death in adulthood.
Viewpoints: Hospitals Deserve Large Share Of Settlement From Opioid Lawsuits; If Young People Want To Vape, They Should Be Allowed To Do So
Opinion writers weigh in on these public health issues and others.
Parsing Policy: Lessons On Dangerous Problems With Private Health Insurance; Maybe It’s Time To Consider Caps On Costs
Editorial pages focus on the quality and high cost of health care.
State Highlights: North Carolina Children’s Hospital Set To Resume Heart Surgeries After High Death Rates; California Anti-Vaccine Protesters Co-Opt Civil Rights Mantle
Media outlets report on news from North Carolina, California, Massachusetts, Iowa, Ohio, Missouri, Georgia, and Minnesota.
Despite Clamoring From Democrats, McConnell Says Once Again That He’s In Wait-And-See Mode Over Gun Plan
“I still await guidance from the White House as to what [Trump] thinks he’s comfortable signing,” said Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.).
Majority Of Voters In 3 Battleground States Think Insurers Should Be On Hook For Surprise Medical Bills, Poll Finds
There are several options that lawmakers are considering when it comes to surprise medical bills, including a bipartisan measure that would put a federally mandated rate cap on the amount that insurers have to pay doctors for out-of-network emergency care.
Abortion Rate Hits Record Low, But Experts Say It’s Not State Restrictions That Are Responsible For The Dip
Experts say that because rates have also dropped in states that haven’t enacted strict regulations, the decrease is more likely due to increase contraception use and fewer pregnancies over all. “If restrictions were the main driver across the board, we’d expect birthrates to increase,” said Elizabeth Nash, senior state policy manager at the Guttmacher Institute.
VA Makes Major Leadership Changes In Atlanta After Reports That Nursing Home Patient Was Bitten By Ants
The VA placed the regional leader, chief medical officer and seven staff members on administrative leave while launching an investigation into the nursing home. “His room had ants, the ceiling, the walls, the beds. They were everywhere,” said Laquna Ross the patient’s daughter.
Tennessee Reveals $7.9B Plan To Shift Medicaid Into Controversial Block Grant System
The plan’s likelihood of ever being implemented, however, remains largely unknown. To date, no state has been given permission to rely solely on block grants to cover Medicaid expenses. Gov. Bill Lee, however, remains hopeful, pointing to the fact that the Trump administration has been encouraging states to take more control of their programs.
Judge Sides With Hospitals Over Medicare Payments For Clinic Visits
U.S. District Judge Rosemary Collyer said in her ruling that the Trump administration overstepped its authority when issuing its so-called site-neutral pay policy. The decision is a big win for hospitals, who in their original complaint led by the American Hospital Association projected cuts of about $380 million this year and $760 million in 2020. …
‘World Is Not Ready’: WHO Report Issues Warning About Growing Likelihood Of Next Global Pandemic That Could Kill Millions
The report highlights a “lack of continued political will” from national leaders who aren’t devoting enough energy and resources to disaster preparation. Other public health news looks at declining childhood mortality, online recruiting by white supremacists, fetuses harmed by pollution, caring physicians on the border, food safety at pork plants, additional treatment for Alex Trebek, …
First Edition: September 18, 2019
Today’s early morning highlights from the major news organizations.
Voices: How Should California Address The Needs Of Its Aging Population?
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Demographers, gerontologists and government officials are counting down to 2030. That’s the year America’s youngest baby boomers will reach retirement age. The country already is feeling the effects of an aging population, but its most populous state is bracing for a hard hit as retirement collides with increasing poverty and the high …
As Texas Cracks Down On Abortion, Austin Votes To Help Women Defray Costs
Austin is about to become the nation’s first city to fund groups that help women seeking abortions pay for related logistical costs, such as a babysitter, a hotel room or transportation. The move pushes back against a Texas law that took effect Sept. 1. The state law bans local governments from giving money to organizations …
Taking Up Running After 50? It’s Never Too Late to Shine
People who start running competitively in their 50s can become as swift and well-muscled as older runners who have trained lifelong.
What to Do When Your Tween Is Trash-Talking You
Your child no longer likes your taste in clothes? Four tips for keeping your cool.
Virtual Reality Video Games That Double as Exercise
Virtual reality is still niche, but a growing crop of VR games with a fitness element may inspire people to pick up a headset. Here’s what to know before you get started.
How a ‘Horrible Situation’ Turned Into a ‘Wonderful Blessing’
Joel Klein proposed to Cathy Quon while she was on a hospital gurney. They married three weeks later, just before her pancreatic cancer surgery.
Tiny Love Stories: ‘It Wasn’t the Sex That Hurt, but the Lying’
Modern Love in miniature, featuring reader-submitted stories of no more than 100 words.
The Awkward but Essential Art of Office Chitchat
We regret to inform you that you need to make small talk with your co-workers. Here’s how to master it.
Antibiotics Tied to Heart Valve Problems
The class of antibiotics called fluoroquinolones (Cipro, Levaquin and others) may increase the risk of heart valve problems.