Teen suicides are increasing at an alarming pace, outstripping all other age groups, a new report says
The disturbing trend worries researchers who have struggled to understand its causes.
Refereeing Pete Buttigieg, Elizabeth Warren On Public Support For ‘Medicare For All’
“Americans ‘say that what they want is a choice’ to join a single-payer system like Medicare rather than ending private insurance.” South Bend, Ind., Mayor Pete Buttigieg, in comments made during the Oct. 15 Democratic presidential primary debate This fact check was produced in partnership with PolitiFact. This story can be republished for free (details). Mayor…
Surprise Settlement In Sutter Health Antitrust Case
SAN FRANCISCO – Sutter Health has reached a tentative settlement agreement in a closely watched antitrust case brought by self-funded employers, and later joined by the California Attorney General’s Office. The agreement was announced in the San Francisco Superior Court Wednesday morning, just before opening arguments were expected to begin. Details have not been made…
Psoriasis Tied to Increased Cancer Risk
Among people with psoriasis, the risk of skin, esophageal, liver and pancreatic cancer was particularly high.
Let Patients Lead – Explaining Addiction and Recovery to Families
By HANS DUVEFELT, MD We knew that the most powerful way to provide substance abuse treatment is in a group setting. Group members can offer support to each other and call out each other’s self deceptions and public excuses, oftentimes more effectively than the clinicians. They share stories and insights, car rides and job leads,…
Viewpoints: Ban Against Menthol Flavors Needs To Include Every Kind Of Cigarette; Stop Overlooking Surge Of STDS After Years Of Progress
Opinion writers weigh in on these public health issues and others.
Different Takes: When Will Warren’s Pitch For ‘Medicare For All’ Get Explicit About Costs?; Expensive Lessons On The Many Failures Of Health Care
Editorial writers focus on policies impacting rising health care costs.
State Highlights: Florida School Safety Panel Outlines Yearly Training Goals For Shooter Lockdown Drills; Missouri Appeals Court Reverses $100M Talc Verdict
Media outlets report on news from Florida, Missouri, Virginia, Maryland, Georgia, California, Pennsylvania, and Washington.
Amid All The Buzzy Health Trends, What’s A Scam And What’s Worth Paying Attention To?
The New York Times looks at trends like CBD oil and tumeric to break down the claims, the benefits, and the harm of trying them out (which sometimes is none!). In other public health news: magic mushrooms, DNA, exercise and cancer, aging and more.
Federal Judge Vacates Obama-Era Rule Banning Discrimination Against Transgender Patients
Judge Reed O’Connor for the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas is the same federal judge who last year ruled that the entire 2010 health care law was invalid. The decision is likely to be appealed, as O’Connor also ruled that the American Civil Liberties Union and River City Gender Alliance could…