Morning Briefing: Today's News Summaries Wednesday, Feb 11 2026 +++ +++ +

Morning Briefing: Today's News Summaries Wednesday, Feb 11 2026 FDA Rebuffs Moderna's Application For mRNA Flu Vaccine For Those 50 And Up The Food and Drug Administration said Moderna's study was not “adequate and well-controlled.” The company says it will protest the decision. Separately, the American Medical Association will have its own vaccine safety review system. https://kffhealthnews.org/morning-breakout/fda-rebuffs-modernas-application-for-mrna-flu-vaccine-for-those-50-and-up/ Bipartisan 'Break Up Big Medicine' Bill Aims To End Health Care Consolidation The measure would force the separation of insurers, PBMs, and providers. “There’s no question that massive health care companies have created layers of complexity to jack up the price of everything," said Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., one of the bill's sponsors. "This bipartisan legislation is a massive step towards making health care affordable for every American,” added Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., the other sponsor. https://kffhealthnews.org/morning-breakout/bipartisan-break-up-big-medicine-bill-aims-to-end-health-care-consolidation/ FDA Considers Banning BHA, An Additive In Many Processed Foods In announcing its review of BHA — which is used in some breads, cereals, cookies, and other processed foods — the FDA pointed toward long-standing concerns that the additive may be carcinogenic. Also: a look at President Donald Trump’s nominee for surgeon general. https://kffhealthnews.org/morning-breakout/fda-considers-banning-bha-an-additive-in-many-processed-foods/ American Academy Of Pediatrics Under Investigation Over Trans Youth Care The AAP and the nonprofit World Professional Association of Transgender Health are being asked to turn over documents looking into whether they made false or unsubstantiated claims related to the marketing or advertising of pediatric gender dysphoria treatment, Bloomberg reported. https://kffhealthnews.org/morning-breakout/american-academy-of-pediatrics-under-investigation-over-trans-youth-care/ Meta, TikTok, And Snap Agree To Teen Safety Ratings The voluntary agreement comes amid pressure from lawmakers and a slew of lawsuits alleging that the social media giants have made their platforms addictive. Other news on mental health covers the benefits of exercise on mild depression, divergent criteria in Alzheimer’s diagnoses, and more. https://kffhealthnews.org/morning-breakout/meta-tiktok-and-snap-agree-to-teen-safety-ratings/ Washington Case May Set Precedent For Addiction Harm-Reduction Services A potentially landmark settlement in Lewis County, Washington, could set a precedent in federal law, applying the Americans with Disabilities Act to harm-reduction services, which aim to help drug users preserve their health without demanding abstinence. The ruling pointed out that denying access to syringe exchange would constitute a violation of the ADA. https://kffhealthnews.org/morning-breakout/washington-case-may-set-precedent-for-addiction-harm-reduction-services/ Viewpoints: Social Security’s ‘Disabled Adult Child’ Cutoff At 22 Doesn’t Make Sense; How AI Can Help Psychologists https://kffhealthnews.org/morning-breakout/viewpoints-social-securitys-disabled-adult-child-cutoff-at-22-doesnt-make-sense-how-ai-can-help-psychologists/