Status of State Medicaid Expansion Decisions Published: May 21, 2026

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Viewpoints: FDA's Flavored-Vape Reversal Will Harm Teens; The War On Seed Oils Is Making People Sick

https://kffhealthnews.org/morning-breakout/viewpoints-fdas-flavored-vape-reversal-will-harm-teens-the-war-on-seed-oils-is-making-people-sick/

Longer Looks: Interesting Reads You Might Have Missed

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Racing Legend Kyle Busch, 41, Dies Suddenly From 'Severe Illness' After Collapsing In Simulator A Day Earlier

Racing Legend Kyle Busch, 41, Dies Suddenly From 'Severe Illness' After Collapsing In Simulator A Day Earlier The death of Busch, who won more NASCAR races than anyone else, sent a shockwave through the racing community. AP reported that Busch had become unresponsive while inside a racing simulator Wednesday; his family announced Thursday morning that he had been hospitalized. Just hours later, they announced that he had died. https://kffhealthnews.org/morning-breakout/racing-legend-kyle-busch-41-dies-suddenly-from-severe-illness-after-collapsing-in-simulator-a-day-earlier/

Meta, Kentucky School District Will Settle Lawsuit Over Allegedly Addictive Social Media

Meta, Kentucky School District Will Settle Lawsuit Over Allegedly Addictive Social Media The company, which owns Facebook and Instagram, did not disclose the terms of the settlement, The Guardian reported. Also in the news: Colorado is now prohibited from buying sugary drinks for official state functions. https://kffhealthnews.org/morning-breakout/states-123/

Abortion Pill Combo Available To Keep On Hand 'Just In Case' In Washington, Hawaii

Abortion Pill Combo Available To Keep On Hand 'Just In Case' In Washington, Hawaii Planned Parenthood is now offering advance prescribing of mifepristone and misoprostol for patients who find it hard to get care quickly enough. Although critics pan the practice of advance prescribing as "stockpiling," reproductive health experts note the drugs are considered a safe and effective method for ending a pregnancy. https://kffhealthnews.org/morning-breakout/top-3-reprod-health/

Rates Of Mental Health Disorders Are Up Nearly 96% Worldwide Since 1990, Study Finds

Rates Of Mental Health Disorders Are Up Nearly 96% Worldwide Since 1990, Study Finds The study, published in The Lancet, examined 204 countries from 1990-2023. The largest increases were in anxiety and depression, with personality disorders coming in third. https://kffhealthnews.org/morning-breakout/mental-health-17/