Tiny Love Stories: ‘We Were Wearing Identical Lederhosen’
Modern Love in miniature, featuring five reader-submitted stories of 100 words or fewer.
Viewpoints: Expanding Public Charge Policy Would Be Detrimental To Immigrants’ Health; Supreme Court’s Conservative Push Against Planned Parenthood Fails For Now
Editorial pages focus on these health care topics and others.
State Highlights: Mass. Residents Struggle To Get Mental Health Care Even With Insurance; Calif. Mental Health Workers’ Weeklong Strike Kicks Off
Media outlets report on news from Massachusetts, California, Ohio, Texas, Iowa, Maryland, Illinois, Virginia, Connecticut and Louisiana.
Number Of Cases Of Mysterious Polio-Like Illness In Children Climbs To Record High, Well Above Previous Years
What’s more, CDC officials say many children have lasting paralysis, and close to half the kids diagnosed with it this year were admitted to hospital intensive care units. In other public health news: CRISPR and gene editing ethics; screen time for kids; telemedicine; suicide; and more.
Sandy Hook Shooter’s Documents Offer No Revelations, But Experts Say They Could Offer Insights About Disturbed Minds
Under a court order, Connecticut State Police released hundreds of pages of documents that shed light on gunman Adam Lanza’s anger and fascination with mass shootings. While some in the criminology field say it could spur copy cat killer or glorify mass shooters, others see it as helpful insights about his isolation and odd behaviors.
Abortion Services Halted At Only Nashville Clinic That Offers Procedure
Another one of the city’s abortion providers was closed in August, following several significant abortion restrictions in Tennessee in recent years. In other women’s health news, Ohio lawmakers examine two abortion bans.
Women Who Have Children More At Risk For Breast Cancer For 23 Years, But Then It Flips And Becomes Protective
Experts say that women should not worry overall, though, and that the risk is small. Meanwhile, a study found that the current guidelines for genetic testing of breast cancer patients is out of date.
Sen. Markey Wants To Know Why Nurses, Other Good Samaritans Are Denied Life Insurance For Carrying Naloxone
Sen. Ed Markey (D-Mass.) wants to know how insurers determine if an applicant is prescribed naloxone because they are at risk for an overdose, or to save others; how often have applicants been denied life insurance for carrying naloxone; and whether there are guidelines to prevent wrongful denials. Other news on the national drug epidemic …
NIH Interested In Investing Up To $20M To Develop Alternatives To Using Fetal Tissue In Research
The notice comes in the wake of news reports that in September the Trump administration ordered NIH scientists, including one team researching a treatment for HIV, to stop buying new human fetal tissue.
Proposed ‘Public Charge’ Policy Would Have ‘Deleterious Impact’ On Dallas’ Economy And Public Health, Mayor Says
The city is the latest to take a stand against the Trump administration’s proposed policy that would penalize legal immigrants who are seeking green cards for accepting government aid such as Medicaid. Meanwhile, Democratic lawmakers at the national level are coming out against the proposal.
Obama Strikes Serious Tone As He Implores People To Sign Up For Health Law Coverage Before Deadline
“No jump shots. No ferns. No memes. Not this time. I’m going to give it to you straight: If you need health insurance for 2019, the deadline to get covered is December 15,” tweeted former President Barack Obama, who in the past has taken more light-hearted approaches. “Pass this on — you just might save …
Health Industry Groups: Congress Must Act To Protect Patients From Surprise Medical Billing
“When doctors, hospitals or care specialists choose not to participate in networks, or if they do not meet the standards for inclusion in a network, they charge whatever rates they like,” wrote the groups, which include powerful lobbyists like the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association, America’s Health Insurance Plans, the National Business Group on …
First Edition: December 11, 2018
Today’s early morning highlights from the major news organizations.
Can We Ever Be Truly Fearless?
We’ve needed fear to survive as a species. But how do you not let the emotional response of the fear reflex run wild?
One Implant, Two Prices. It Depends On Who’s Paying.
Kim Daniels didn’t have to pay a penny for her double mastectomy or the reconstructive surgery she had after treatment for breast cancer in June 2018. Her health insurance, PennCare, administered through Independence Blue Cross in Pennsylvania, fully covered both procedures. Knowing that, cost wasn’t an issue for Daniels when selecting the type of breast …
2018: The Year in Dissonance
We dare you to live through 2018 — again.
7 Small Changes You Can Make Every Day for Flatter Abs
Habits for Flatter Abs Whether the goal is to trim down for bikini season or just feel healthier in your own skin, it can be frustrating when you hit a road block. Fortunately, we’ve found small tweaks you can change in your daily routine to help push you past that flat-abs plateau. (Also try these …
Planned Parenthood’s State Funding Protected With Supreme Court’s Decision Not To Hear Case
Five Supreme Court justices rejected an appeals case from Kansas and Louisiana in their effort to withhold Medicaid money from Planned Parenthood. As a result, two lower court rulings stay in place that block the states from stripping funds from the women’s reproductive health organization. Justice Clarence Thomas, one of the three dissenting judges, accused …
What We Know About Diet and Weight Loss
After decades of research, there are shockingly few firm conclusions.
Viewpoints: Lessons on How Robots, Wearable Devices Can Lower Health Costs; Gun Trauma Takes Big Toll On Caregivers, Too
Editorial pages focus on these health care topics and others.
Viewpoints: Lessons on How Robots, Wearable Devices Can Lower Health Costs; Gun Trauma Takes Big Toll On Caregivers, Too
Editorial pages focus on these health care topics and others.
Perspectives: Until Fentanyl Flow From China Ceases, Deaths Will Mount; Enforce Laws To Help Kids In Foster Care
Opinion writers weigh in on issues stemming from the opioid crisis.
Perspectives: Until Fentanyl Flow From China Ceases, Deaths Will Mount; Enforce Laws To Help Kids In Foster Care
Opinion writers weigh in on issues stemming from the opioid crisis.
State Highlights: Flames From California Wildfire Are Banked, But Not The Trauma For Survivors; ‘Supported Housing’ Deaths In New York Questioned By Judge
Media outlets report on news from California, New York, Michigan, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Maryland, Kansas, Georgia, Wisconsin, Florida and Minnesota.