Viewpoints: FDA Nominee Danced Around Abortion Questions, But There's No Doubt Where She Stands; What Did We Learn From The 2001 Anthrax Attacks?

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Newsom Signs Package Of Gun Control Bills Into California Law

Newsom Signs Package Of Gun Control Bills Into California Law Among the 10 gun safety laws that Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Saturday is one that would require some gun owners to take a four-hour safety class, CalMatters reported. Some of the measures are expected to face legal challenges. Also: California's wealth tax, healthcare premiums in Maryland, and more. https://kffhealthnews.org/morning-breakout/state-watch-092826/

Absent A Contract Agreement, Brigham And Women's RNs Will Walk The Picket Line

Absent A Contract Agreement, Brigham And Women's RNs Will Walk The Picket Line The Massachusetts Nurses Association has voted for an open-ended strike if a deal can't be reached. Nurses want a limit on the hospital's use of temporary nurses, better pay, and affordable health insurance with plan choice. https://kffhealthnews.org/morning-breakout/health-industry-092826/

The CDC, Once A Guiding Force For Healthcare, Toils Under Administration's Heavy Hand

The CDC, Once A Guiding Force For Healthcare, Toils Under Administration's Heavy Hand Staff reductions, gutted programs, leadership vacancies, red tape, political interference, and dysfunction have made it difficult for those who remain to maintain the level of competence that defined the agency, current and former staff told The New York Times. Health and Human Services responded that the “CDC continues to protect the health and safety of the American people." https://kffhealthnews.org/morning-breakout/administration-news-092826/

US Rejects UN Pledge For International Collaboration In Future Pandemics

US Rejects UN Pledge For International Collaboration In Future Pandemics At a high-level United Nations meeting last week, the United States rejected a proposed pandemic preparedness document mostly on ideological grounds. The European Union also expressed strong disagreements over intellectual property protections, The New York Times reported. The declaration will be revisited at a future meeting of the General Assembly. https://kffhealthnews.org/morning-breakout/outbreaks-and-health-threats-092826/

Using A Smartphone By Age 12 Increased Likelihood Of Disordered Eating By Age 14, Study Finds

Using A Smartphone By Age 12 Increased Likelihood Of Disordered Eating By Age 14, Study Finds The research used data from the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development Study, a long-term inspection that looked at brain development and health in American children. The study showed that 24% of 12 year olds who owned their own phones reported at least one eating disorder symptom at age 14, CNN reported. https://kffhealthnews.org/morning-breakout/mental-health-092826/

'So Alarming': Sudden Infant Deaths Among Black Newborns Are Rising

'So Alarming': Sudden Infant Deaths Among Black Newborns Are Rising Sudden unexpected infant death rates have increased since 2020 for Black infants while they’ve stayed relatively stable for white infants, CIDRAP reported. Preterm birth was the No. 1 reason for the difference in infant mortality rates between the two groups, CIDRAP reported. https://kffhealthnews.org/morning-breakout/public-health-092826/