Viewpoints: FDA’s Peptide Plan Fails On Consumer Safety; Health Care Is Hindered By Constant Second-Guessing

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High Court Rebuffs Gender Transition Case But OKs Case On Religious Rights

High Court Rebuffs Gender Transition Case But OKs Case On Religious Rights Justices declined to hear a case over whether a public school violates parents' rights when it encourages their child's social gender transition without their knowledge or consent, CBS News reported. In separate news, the Supreme Court said it will decide whether Catholic preschools in Colorado that decline to enroll 4-year-olds with gay or transgender parents can participate in a publicly funded state program, The New York Times reported. https://kffhealthnews.org/morning-breakout/high-court-rebuffs-gender-transition-case-but-oks-case-on-religious-rights/

Supreme Court Rejects Lawsuit Over Covid-Era Nursing Home Policy In NY

Supreme Court Rejects Lawsuit Over Covid-Era Nursing Home Policy In NY Justices declined to hear the case of a Brooklyn man who said former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo's policy of directing nursing homes to accept covid-positive patients contributed to his father's death. Lower courts held that Cuomo was protected by qualified immunity, the New York Post reported. https://kffhealthnews.org/morning-breakout/supreme-court-rejects-lawsuit-over-covid-era-nursing-home-policy-in-ny/

Constitutionality Of Abortion Upheld In Pa.; Medicaid Fund Use Ban Is Lifted

Constitutionality Of Abortion Upheld In Pa.; Medicaid Fund Use Ban Is Lifted Although the ruling may be appealed to the state's Supreme Court, it marks a victory for Planned Parenthood, which sued Pennsylvania over its Medicaid funding restrictions in 2019. This is the first time the right to abortion has been protected by the Pennsylvania Constitution, AP reported. https://kffhealthnews.org/morning-breakout/constitutionality-of-abortion-upheld-in-pa-medicaid-fund-use-ban-is-lifted/

Diets High In Fruits, Veggies May Raise Risk Of Lung Cancer In Younger People; Exposure To Pesticides Questioned

Diets High In Fruits, Veggies May Raise Risk Of Lung Cancer In Younger People; Exposure To Pesticides Questioned Researchers at the University of Southern California found that patients with early‑onset lung cancer reported eating significantly more fruits, vegetables, and whole grains than the general population, Newsweek reported. However, experts stressed that people should not interpret this as a reason to stop eating healthily. Instead, people are advised to wash produce and buy organic when possible. https://kffhealthnews.org/morning-breakout/diets-high-in-fruits-veggies-may-raise-risk-of-lung-cancer-in-younger-people-exposure-to-pesticides-questioned/

Autism Risk Linked To Common Drugs Taken During Pregnancy, Study Finds

Autism Risk Linked To Common Drugs Taken During Pregnancy, Study Finds The authors stress that no pregnant patient should discontinue or alter medication without medical supervision, as many SBIMs (sterol biosynthesis–inhibiting medications) are essential, often lifesaving treatments. But safer alternatives for use during pregnancy should be developed, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln reports. https://kffhealthnews.org/morning-breakout/autism-risk-linked-to-common-drugs-taken-during-pregnancy-study-finds/

To Better Prevent Cyberattacks, FBI Asks Hospitals To Step Up Info-Sharing

To Better Prevent Cyberattacks, FBI Asks Hospitals To Step Up Info-Sharing In an attempt to forge a more coordinated offense, FBI deputy director Andrew Bailey has asked hospital executives to share what they know, when they know it. More health industry news is about assault reports, a nursing home workers strike, donations to children's hospitals, and more. https://kffhealthnews.org/morning-breakout/to-better-prevent-cyberattacks-fbi-asks-hospitals-to-step-up-info-sharing/