A reader wants to withhold an invitation to a family party from the sibling who did the same on her wedding day.
Viewpoints: Pro-Work Obsession Of Both Parties Overlooks The Virtue Of Rest; Remove Shame To Help Those Entrapped By The Opioid Crisis
Opinion writers focus on these and other health topics.
Longer Looks: Fentanyl’s New Victims; Short-Term Insurance; And The Science Of Drinking
Each week, KHN’s Shefali Luthra finds interesting reads from around the Web.
State Highlights: Advocates Call On New York Senate To Ban Conversion Therapy; Some Blue Cross Patients Face Paying 100% Of ER Visits In Texas
Media outlets report on news from New York, Texas, Ohio, Missouri, Illinois, Arizona, Louisiana and Pennsylvania.
As Minibrain Research Continues To Progress, Scientists Begin To Wade Through Ethical Complexities
Minibrains hold tremendous potential for unraveling the mysteries around neurological diseases, but scientists worry about creating a sentient entity in the lab. In other public health news: tuberculosis; medical research; medication to save children from pneumonia, malaria and other diseases; the immune system; and more.
E. Coli Outbreak Continues To Grow While Source Still Remains Unknown
The CDC and the Food and Drug Administration say the Yuma, Ariz., growing region is the source, but no farm has been identified.
Should Doctors Offer Immunotherapy To Terminal Cancer Patients? Some Are Rolling The Dice
The chance immunotherapy will help some patients is small — but not zero. “Under rules of desperation oncology, you engage in a different kind of oncology than the rational guideline thought,” says Dr. Oliver Sartor. Other doctors won’t even bring up the treatment though, arguing that scientists first must gather rigorous evidence about the benefits …
Frustrated By Lack Of Research On Gun Violence, Governors Plan To ‘Take Matters Into Our Own Hands’
Seven governors announce that their states will form an “unprecedented” consortium to tap into resources at universities and state agencies to help build up research on gun violence.
Trendy Startups Are Raring To Ride Telemedicine Wave, But Reality Putting Damper On Enthusiasm
Murky state regulations, patients desperate for medication who deceive doctors about their symptoms, and state-level infectious disease agencies and public health departments that have made clear they don’t accept certain information by email are just some of the problems these new startups face.
McKesson Absolves Itself Of Blame In Opioid Crisis, Claiming Managers ‘Worked In Earnest’ To Meet DEA Rules
But the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, which has accused the pharmaceutical wholesaler of exacerbating the opioid epidemic, is dismissing the company’s internal investigation findings. In other news on the crisis: Democrats are concerned lawmakers are moving too quickly on bipartisan opioid package; common pain relievers are found to be safer than opioids for controlling dental …
From Ballot Initiatives To Work Requirements: Medicaid Is Undergoing A Major Shift From Previous Years
Roll Call takes a look at all that’s in store for the program in the upcoming months. Medicaid news comes out of Idaho, New Hampshire and New York, as well.
First Edition: April 26, 2018
Today’s early morning highlights from the major news organizations.
Some L.G.B.T. Parents Reject the Names ‘Mommy’ and ‘Daddy’
For people who are not gender conforming, traditional parent names may not fit. Some are trying mash-ups like “Mather” or “Maddie.”
‘Rapid Autopsy’ Programs Seek Clues To Cancer Within Hours Of Death
After Keith Beck died of bile duct cancer last year, family members said more than 900 people showed up to pay respects to the popular athletic director at the University of Findlay in northwestern Ohio. Many were former students who recalled acts of kindness during Beck’s nearly 30-year career: $20 given to a kid who …
Hospitals Lure Diabetes Patients With Self-Care Courses, But Costs Can Weigh Heavily
When a routine physical revealed mildly elevated blood-sugar levels, Michael Phillips was strongly encouraged to sign up for a diabetes self-management class. Phillips never asked about the cost of the two half-day sessions he attended in a conference room at St. Mary’s Hospital in Athens, Ga., and doesn’t recall the instructor mentioning it. But the …
Facebook Live: Confronting Opioid Addiction
Three medications have been approved by the Food and Drug Administration to treat opioid addiction: methadone, buprenorphine and naltrexone. But access to them depends largely on where you live. Methadone and buprenorphine are the two most popular options. But many California communities, particularly rural ones, have neither a methadone clinic nor a doctor who can …
Modern Love Podcast: Abbi Jacobson Reads ‘Boy, What a Fabulous Baker’
The “Broad City” star tells the story of woman who is wooed by a bread maker.
Common Pain Relievers Beat Opioids for Dental Pain Relief
Over-the-counter drugs like Advil and Tylenol are safer and more effective than prescription opioids for easing pain following dental procedures.
Everything You Need to Know to Train for a Half Marathon
If you happened to find yourself at one of the 2,800 half marathons in the United States in 2016, you might have noticed something: a heck of a lot of ladies donning race bibs. In fact, according to a national survey by Running USA, women account for 60 percent of the nearly 2 million people racing 13.1 miles every year. And …
My Best Friend’s Worst Betrayal
A reader tries to process her sexual assault by person who supposedly knew her — and all her vulnerabilities — better than anyone.
Jennifer Garner Shows Off Ripped Arms After Getting In Shape for New Action-Packed Role
Thanks to a new movie role, Jennifer Garner is in amazing shape. While making an appearance at CinemaCon on Tuesday, the actress, 46, talked about amping up her workout routine for the upcoming action-thriller Peppermint, in which she plays a lone vigilante out to avenge the death of her family. “It actually felt really good,” she said. …
5 Celeb Trainers’ Advice to Gym Newbies
Viewpoints: Equip First Responders With Naloxone To Combat Opioid Crisis; Women In Rural Areas Hit Hard By Abortion Restrictions
Editorial pages look at these and other health issues.
Different Takes: Foot-Dragging On Ronny Jackson Hearings Is The Right Step; VA Needs A Leader: Jackson Fits The Mold
Opinion writers express views on Dr. Ronny Jackson, President Donald Trump’s nominee to run Veteran Affairs.
Perspectives: Pharmaceutical Innovation Will Become Meaningless If No One Can Afford Breakthrough Drugs
Read recent commentaries about drug-cost issues.