Morning Briefing: Today's News Summaries Wednesday, Mar 25 2026 UPDATED 9:51 AM ++++++ +

Morning Briefing: Today's News Summaries Wednesday, Mar 25 2026 UPDATED 9:51 AM Children's Mental Health Suffered On Meta's Platforms, N.M. Jury Determines https://kffhealthnews.org/morning-breakout/childrens-mental-health-suffered-on-metas-platforms-n-m-jury-determines/ Jurors in New Mexico concluded that Meta violated parts of the state's Unfair Practices Act and engaged in “unconscionable” trade practices that compromised children's safety, the AP reported. ACIP Vice Chair Resigns After Judge Questions Advisers' Qualifications https://kffhealthnews.org/morning-breakout/acip-vice-chair-resigns-after-judge-questions-advisers-qualifications/ A federal judge said last week that Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices panelists do not have the expertise needed to make vaccine recommendations. Dr. Robert Malone cited "uncompensated labor, incredible hate from many quarters" as some of the reasons for why he quit the panel. Experts Worry 'Hib,' A Deadly Pediatric Illness, Could Make A Comeback https://kffhealthnews.org/morning-breakout/experts-worry-hib-a-deadly-pediatric-illness-could-make-a-comeback/ Pediatricians are expressing alarm that Haemophilus influenzae type b, or Hib, could be making a return as vaccine hesitancy rises. According to MedPage Today, serious cases are being reported in California, New York, Florida, and elsewhere. Also in the news: measles, alpha-gal syndrome, RSV, and more. Belgian Drugmaker UCB To Build Factory Outside Atlanta, Add 330 Jobs https://kffhealthnews.org/morning-breakout/belgian-drugmaker-ucb-to-build-factory-outside-atlanta-add-330-jobs/ The rapidly growing company will spend $2 billion on the suburban Atlanta plant, marking a major expansion into the U.S. Other industry news is on insulin pricing, doctors' drug kickbacks, and more. Isolation Linked To Lower Uptake Of Preventive Care, Higher Death Rates https://kffhealthnews.org/morning-breakout/isolation-linked-to-lower-uptake-of-preventive-care-higher-death-rates/ A lack of social connections has been linked to higher all-cause death rates. Physical and social isolation were also tied to financial difficulty, including food insecurity and problems paying bills. Iowa Abortions Drop 22% In 2025, New Data Shows https://kffhealthnews.org/morning-breakout/iowa-abortions-drop-22-in-2025-new-data-shows/ During the first year of an Iowa law severely restricting abortion, a 22% drop was observed, according to the Guttmacher Institute. Also: Dietary changes may holistically help manage endometriosis. Viewpoints: ASPIRE Would Streamline High-Risk Youth Care; How To Ease ER Visits For Dementia Patients https://kffhealthnews.org/morning-breakout/viewpoints-aspire-would-streamline-high-risk-youth-care-how-to-ease-er-visits-for-dementia-patients/