Viewpoints: Fetterman's Stroke Raises Questions About Brain Health In Politics; Should US Follow Europe And Ban Surrogacy?

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Research Roundup: The Latest Science, Discoveries, And Breakthroughs

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Secondhand Smoke Contributed To Nearly 1.7M Deaths Globally In 2023

Secondhand Smoke Contributed To Nearly 1.7M Deaths Globally In 2023 According to a study published Tuesday, of the 8 million people who died in 2023 of smoking-related illnesses, almost 1.7 million were from secondhand exposure. The study stressed that there is no safe level of smoke inhalation, and that tobacco is a leading cause of disease globally. https://kffhealthnews.org/morning-breakout/public-health-091026/

FDNY Union Officials Demand Answers On 9/11 Toxic Air Report

FDNY Union Officials Demand Answers On 9/11 Toxic Air Report New York City's fire unions call the lack of transparency over the health threats posed by the air quality a shocking betrayal, 6ABC Philadelphia reported. On Sept. 11, 2001, 343 firefighters died. Since then, 453 FDNY members have died from World Trade Center-related illnesses, and more than 12,000 others have been diagnosed with at least one illness linked to their exposure at Ground Zero. https://kffhealthnews.org/morning-breakout/state-watch-091026/

2 Minnesota-Connected Doctors Among The Missing After Nepal Floods

2 Minnesota-Connected Doctors Among The Missing After Nepal Floods MPR News reported that Dr. Ishan Patel and his wife, Dr. Akanksha Patel, were on a pilgrimage after he graduated from a fellowship with the University of Minnesota’s Department of Orthopedic Surgery. Also: striking doctors in Minnesota, hospital executives' pay, fake doctor reviews, and more. https://kffhealthnews.org/morning-breakout/healthcare-workers-091026/

As AI Expands In Healthcare, Ex-Anthropic Researcher Warns We're 'Gambling With Our Lives'

As AI Expands In Healthcare, Ex-Anthropic Researcher Warns We're 'Gambling With Our Lives' The researcher, Jacob Coxon, quit his job Tuesday at Anthropic and accused the company — as well as its chief rival, OpenAI, where he previously worked — of acting irresponsibly with human life. Artificial intelligence "could kill us all by the end of the decade," he warned in a social media post. https://kffhealthnews.org/morning-breakout/artificial-intelligence-091026/

Report: Medicare Spent $380M On Organs Never Used In Medicare-Covered Transplants

Report: Medicare Spent $380M On Organs Never Used In Medicare-Covered Transplants The report from the HHS Office of Inspector General found that some organs were used in transplants that were not covered by Medicare and still others were not transplanted at all, MedPage Today reported. Also: Medicare Advantage plans may be headed for benefit cuts in 2027, Axios reported. https://kffhealthnews.org/morning-breakout/health-industry-091026/