November 2025 Health News
Date postedNovember 29, 2025
Topics in this News Roundup
- Bone and Joint Health
- Cancer
- Cardiology
- Caregiving and Patient Support
- Children's Health
- Chronic Health Conditions
- Consumer Safety
- COVID-19
- Criminalization of Medicine
- Dermatology
- Disabled Populations and Health Care
- Disasters and Emergencies
- Endocrinology
- Environmental Health
- Federal Autism Research
- Financial Concerns
- Flu / Respiratory Virus Season
- Food, Nutrition, and Food Safety
- Gastrointestinal Health
- Good News
- Government and Advocacy
- Health Care Systems
- Health Equity and Access to Care
- Health Technology
- Immunology and Allergies
- Infectious Disease and Infections
- Insurance
- Measles Outbreak
- Medical Care
- Medical Research
- Medical Testing
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Medications and Prescribing
- Mental and Behavioral Health
- Nephrology
- Neurology
- Physicians
- Privacy
- Public Health
- Reproductive and Sexual Health
- Respiratory Health
- Rheumatology
- Rural Populations and Health Care
- Social Factors Affecting Health
- Social Safety Nets
- Substance Use and Treatment
- Vaccination
Bone and Joint Health
- Online Unsupervised Tai Chi Program Improves Knee Pain (Journal of the American Medical Association, 11/7/25)
Cancer
- New Biomarkers Show Promise in Improving Diagnosis, Prognosis in Uterine Sarcoma (American Journal of Managed Care, 11/28/25)
- Less Than One in Five Who Are Eligible Undergo Lung Cancer Screening (HealthDay, 11/26/25)
- Louisiana Delivers Innovative Cancer Treatments, but Ensuring Access Is a Work in Progress (American Journal of Managed Care, 11/25/25)
- Missing the first mammogram linked to increased risk of breast cancer death, new study suggests (CNN, 11/25/25)
- Wearable patch could flag melanoma risk earlier than visual inspection (Managed Healthcare Executive, 11/21/25)
- COVID-19 vaccines could help tumors respond better to immune checkpoint inhibitors (Managed Healthcare Executive, 11/14/25)
- First-of-its-kind study may help explain why colorectal cancers are rising sharply in young people (CNN, 11/13/25)
- Ultra-processed foods may help explain rising bowel cancer in under-50s, study suggests (The Guardian, 11/13/25)
- Oncology Landscape Continues to Evolve With Expanded Indications, First-in-Class Therapies (American Journal of Managed Care, 11/5/25)
- Chemotherapy Drug Shortages Become Cancer-Care Reality (Medscape, 11/3/25)
- (New Hampshire) Kidney cancer rates are higher in Merrimack. Scientists say more research is warranted. (NH Public Radio, 11/3/25)
Cardiology
- Cardiac Screening Tools Fail to Identify Many Patients at Risk (HealthDay, 11/25/25)
- Cardiology groups share new recommendations for performing safe, effective cardiac ablations in ASCs (Cardiovascular Business, 11/25/25)
- Even Low-Intensity Smoking Increases Risk for Cardiovascular Disease, Death (Pulmonology Advisor, 11/25/25)
- Midlife Heart Problems Associated With Heightened Dementia Risk (Journal of the American Medical Association, 11/21/25)
- Migraine Is Associated With Hypertension in Adolescents (Endocrinology Advisor, 11/21/25)
- Risk for Developing Hypertension Elevated for Individuals With Chronic Pain (HealthDay, 11/21/25)
- Even Low-Intensity Smoking Increases Risk for Cardiovascular Disease, Death (HealthDay, 11/20/25)
- Global Prevalence of Childhood Hypertension on the Rise (HealthDay, 11/20/25)
- 2025 Hypertension Guideline Updates Presented at AHA Scientific Sessions (American Journal of Managed Care, 11/14/25)
- AHA: Grocery Support Program Yields Reductions in BP Among Black Adults (Endocrinology Advisor, 11/14/25)
- CV Risk Not Increased With Gender-Affirming Hormone Therapy Use in Transgender Women (Endocrinology Advisor, 11/14/25)
- Meta-Analysis: Viral Infections May Raise Cardiovascular Risks (Journal of the American Medical Association, 11/14/25)
- New Insights on Circadian Health and Cardiometabolic Disease—Light, Sleep, Food, Exercise, and More (Journal of the American Medical Association, 11/14/25)
- Tirzepatide Yields Neutral Effect on Heart Failure in T2D, Obesity (Endocrinology Advisor, 11/14/25)
- Long COVID Linked to Development of Cardiovascular Disease (Pulmonology Advisor, 11/13/25)
- Interventions to Advance Equity in Pediatric Cardiovascular Care (American Journal of Managed Care, 11/9/25)
- Improving Patient-Centered Cardiovascular Care for Older Adults (American Journal of Managed Care, 11/8/25)
- 3 Studies Endocrinologists and Cardiologists Should Read Before AHA 2025 (American Journal of Managed Care, 11/7/25)
- FDA Approves GLP-1 Pill for Cardiovascular Risk in Type 2 Diabetes (Journal of the American Medical Association, 11/7/25)
- Study suggests long-term melatonin use may impact heart health (The Hill, 11/4/25)
Caregiving and Patient Support
- More People Are Caring for Dying Loved Ones at Home. A New Orleans Nonprofit Is Showing Them How. (KFF Health News, 11/25/25)
- (New Hampshire) New report says NH’s caregivers need more support (NH Public Radio, 11/24/25)
Children's Health
- U.S. Faces Continuing Maternal and Infant Health Crisis (HealthDay, 11/25/25)
- (New Hampshire) Dartmouth Health offers hub for info on kids' health (NH Union Leader, 11/11/25)
Chronic Health Conditions
- General
- Trump Administration Expands Visa Denials to Include Common Chronic Illnesses (HealthDay, 11/14/25)
- State Department allows denial of immigrant visas to those with certain medical conditions (The Hill, 11/7/25)
- UnitedHealthcare rolls back remote monitoring coverage for most chronic conditions (Fierce Healthcare, 11/7/25)
- Immigrants With Health Conditions May Be Denied Visas Under New Trump Administration Guidance (KFF Health News, 11/6/25)
- Anxiety and Depression
- Pharmacologic Treatment of Perinatal Depression (Journal of the American Medical Association, 11/19/25)
- Probiotics Lower CRP Levels in Depression, More So With MetS (Medscape, 11/7/25)
- ‘Energy Insecurity’ Tied to Anxiety, Depression Risk (Medscape, 11/3/25)
- Asthma
- Severe asthma can be controlled by a monthly injection, trial finds (The Guardian, 11/27/25)
- Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
- Review Shows No Clear Link Between Maternal Acetaminophen Use and Offspring Autism, ADHD (HealthDay, 11/17/25)
- AAP: Leucovorin Not Recommended for Autism (Journal of the American Medical Association, 11/14/25)
- No Clear Evidence of Tylenol-Autism Link, Major Review Shows (Medscape, 11/11/25)
- Is Covid During Pregnancy Linked to Autism? What a New Study Shows, and What It Doesn’t (KFF Health News, 11/5/25)
- Autoimmune and Immunocompromising Conditions
- New COVID-19 Vaccination Guidelines for Immunocompromised Individuals (Journal of the American Medical Association, 11/7/25)
- Bloodstream Infections, Sepsis Frequent in Critically Ill Immunocompromised Patients (Infectious Disease Advisor, 11/4/25)
- Immunocompromised Status Alone Not Linked to Inpatient COVID-19 Mortality (Infectious Disease Advisor, 11/4/25)
- Florida’s vaccine mandate rollback stirs fear for immunocompromised (The Hill, 11/3/25)
- High Prevalence of Autoimmune Comorbidities Identified in Adults With Vitiligo (Endocrinology Advisor, 11/3/25)
- Bipolar Disorder
- Metformin Beneficial for Managing Weight in Youth With Bipolar Spectrum Disorder (HealthDay, 11/21/25)
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Global CKD Burden Nearly Doubles Since 1990, Reaching 788 Million Adults Worldwide (American Journal of Managed Care, 11/22/25)
- Concerningly Low Self-Awareness of Chronic Kidney Disease (Journal of the American Medical Association, 11/21/25)
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Appropriate Diagnosis of COPD Can Have Significant Public Health Impact (American Thoracic Society, 11/18/25)
- Chronic Pain
- Risk for Developing Hypertension Elevated for Individuals With Chronic Pain (HealthDay, 11/21/25)
- Cognitive Decline and Disability
- Common Infections Linked to Cognitive Decline in Older Adults (Infectious Disease Advisor, 11/26/25)
- Midlife Heart Problems Associated With Heightened Dementia Risk (Journal of the American Medical Association, 11/21/25)
- Telemedicine Effective for Treating Dementia, Says WHO Study (Medscape, 11/14/25)
- Texas voters approve $3B to establish Dementia Prevention and Research Institute (HealthExec, 11/5/25)
- Crohn's Disease
- Early Use of Higher-Efficacy Therapies Recommended for Moderate-to-Severe Crohn Disease (HealthDay, 11/26/25)
- American Gastroenterological Association releases new Crohn’s disease clinical practice guidelines (Managed Healthcare Executive, 11/20/25)
- New AGA guideline streamlines Crohn’s disease treatment (American Gastroenterological Association, 11/20/25)
- Diabetes and Metabolic Syndrome
- Habit-Based Lifestyle Programs Linked to Metabolic Syndrome Remission (Journal of the American Medical Association, 11/21/25)
- BPA Exposure Linked to 127 Million Global Metabolic Disease Cases (American Journal of Managed Care, 11/20/25)
- FDA Approves GLP-1 Pill for Cardiovascular Risk in Type 2 Diabetes (Journal of the American Medical Association, 11/7/25)
- Diabetes Incidence Higher in Older Adult Women After COVID-19 Infection (Endocrinology Advisor, 11/3/25)
- Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE)
- Eosinophilic Esophagitis Demands Whole-Patient Care (Medscape, 11/25/25)
- Epilepsy and Seizure Disorders
- Hepatitis
- Healey-Driscoll Administration Reaffirms Importance of Hepatitis B Vaccine for All Newborns (MA Department of Public Health, 11/25/25)
- Missed Hepatitis B Treatment Opportunities in the US Increase Health Risks (American Journal of Managed Care, 11/21/25)
- HIV/AIDS
- How health systems can integrate tobacco-cessation interventions for HIV, tuberculosis patients (Managed Healthcare Executive, 11/24/25)
- Different Communication of HIV Risk Affects PrEP Interest (American Journal of Managed Care, 11/21/25)
- PrEP access increased during Medicaid expansion, but disparities remain, study shows (Managed Healthcare Executive, 11/18/25)
- Adherence Support May Improve Viral Suppression in Incarcerated Patients With HIV (American Journal of Managed Care, 11/4/25)
- Long COVID
- Eight Trajectories of Long COVID Identified in U.S. Adults (HealthDay, 11/26/25)
- Important Long-COVID Lessons From AIDS Researchers (Medscape, 11/20/25)
- Long COVID Linked to Development of Cardiovascular Disease (Pulmonology Advisor, 11/13/25)
- Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder, and MDD Linked to Increased Risk for Developing Long COVID (Managed Healthcare Executive, 11/8/25)
- Patients With Long COVID Find Relief With Alternative Therapies (Medscape, 11/7/25)
- COVID-19 Vaccination Linked to Lower Risk of Long COVID in Adolescents (American Journal of Managed Care, 11/3/25)
- Lupus
- Epstein-Barr Virus Alters B Cells, Possibly Driving Lupus (Medscape, 11/19/25)
- Epstein-Barr virus appears to be trigger of lupus disease, say scientists (The Guardian, 11/12/25)
- New Lupus SLE Clinical Practice Guidelines Released (American College of Rheumatology, 11/3/25)
- Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatohepatitis (MASH)
- Noninvasive Test Shows Accuracy for Detecting Advanced Liver Fibrosis in MASH (American Journal of Managed Care, 11/28/25)
- Migraine and Headache Disorders
- Migraine Is Associated With Hypertension in Adolescents (Endocrinology Advisor, 11/21/25)
- Globally, Headache Disorders Affected 2.9 Billion People in 2023 (HealthDay, 11/20/25)
- Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
- Global MS analysis links disability burden to rising economic strain (Managed Healthcare Executive, 11/29/25)
- Myalgic Encephalomylitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS)
- How to Help With ME/CFS and Long COVID Disability Claims (Medscape, 11/26/25)
- Abnormal Breathing Common in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (Medscape, 11/24/25)
- Research Into ME/CFS Pathology Points to Possible Treatments (Medscape, 11/7/25)
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- Sleep Apnea Significantly Impacts Mortality Benefit of GLP-1s (American Journal of Managed Care, 11/24/25)
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
- Tirzepatide Demonstrates Real-World Effectiveness in PCOS (Endocrinology Advisor, 11/12/25)
- Medication Combo Boosts Quality of Life for Patients With PCOS (Medscape, 11/10/25)
- Four Subtypes of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Identified (Endocrinology Advisor, 11/5/25)
- Psoriasis
- Antibiotics May Reduce Biologic Therapy Persistence in Psoriasis (American Journal of Managed Care, 11/25/25)
- Schizophrenia
- A Small Area of the Brain May Be Associated with Schizophrenia Risk, New Research Finds (American Psychiatric Association, 11/3/25)
- Sjögren Syndrome
- Which Diagnostic Steps Help Spot Sjögren Syndrome Early? (Medscape, 11/20/25)
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Toxic Bacteria Spur Colon Inflammation in Ulcerative Colitis (Medscape, 11/21/25)
Consumer Safety
- ‘Just crazy’: FDA facing backlash over withdrawal of proposed rule to screen some cosmetics for asbestos (The Hill, 11/26/25)
- (New Hampshire) As winter heating season begins, NH safety officials have tips on avoiding house fires (NH Public Radio, 11/10/25)
- FDA Warns 18 Websites for Selling Fake Botox Linked to Injuries (HealthDay, 11/6/25)
- FDA Issues Safety Alert for Radiofrequency Microneedling (HealthDay, 11/3/25)
COVID-19
- Immunocompromised Status Alone Not Linked to Inpatient COVID-19 Mortality (Infectious Disease Advisor, 11/4/25)
- Diabetes Incidence Higher in Older Adult Women After COVID-19 Infection (Endocrinology Advisor, 11/3/25)
Criminalization of Medicine
- Abortion illegal in North Dakota again after state Supreme Court ruling (The Hill, 11/24/25)
- Tracking abortion laws across the United States (The Guardian, 11/24/25)
- GOP-led states challenging FDA approval of generic abortion pill (The Hill, 11/21/25)
- US Cancer Registries, Constrained by Trump Policies, To Recognize Only ‘Male’ or ‘Female’ Patients (KFF Health News, 11/21/25)
- Examining Post-Dobbs Changes in Abortion Use at 3 Southern Michigan Clinics, July 2021‒June 2023 (American Journal of Public Health, 11/20/25)
- HHS: Doctors ‘Betrayed Their Oath’ With Trans Care in Minors (Medscape, 11/20/25)
- ‘Ticking time bomb’: A pregnant mother kept getting sicker. She died after she couldn’t get an abortion in Texas (CNN, 11/19/25)
- AMA and AAP Joint Statement on Evidence-Based Health Care (American Academy of Pediatrics, 11/19/25)
- National Institutes of Health staffer put on nondisciplinary leave after criticizing NIH politicization (The Hill, 11/14/25)
- Changes in Facility-Based Abortion Care Among Texas Resident Minors and Young Adults After a 2021 Abortion Ban: September 2020–May 2022 (American Journal of Public Health, 11/13/25)
- Reproductive Autonomy Restrictions as Collective Violence (American Journal of Public Health, 11/13/25)
- ACOG Issues Contraception Access Guidance (Journal of the American Medical Association, 11/7/25)
- Senate Democrats demand answers on FDA abortion pill review (The Hill, 11/7/25)
- Judge protects New York ‘shield’ rule against Texas abortion lawsuit (HealthExec, 11/4/25)
- New York judge tosses Texas lawsuit over abortion pills shield law (The Hill, 11/1/25)
Dermatology
- Seborrheic Dermatitis Linked to Higher Risk of Epithelial Barrier Diseases (American Journal of Managed Care, 11/19/25)
- Alopecia Areata Linked to Marked Rise in Risk for Psychiatric Conditions (Medscape, 11/6/25)
- Seborrheic Dermatitis Linked to Multiple Epithelial Barrier Diseases in US Study (Medscape, 11/5/25)
- High Prevalence of Autoimmune Comorbidities Identified in Adults With Vitiligo (Endocrinology Advisor, 11/3/25)
Disabled Populations and Health Care
- Global MS analysis links disability burden to rising economic strain (Managed Healthcare Executive, 11/29/25)
- How to Help With ME/CFS and Long COVID Disability Claims (Medscape, 11/26/25)
- (New Hampshire) Disability Rights Center launches investigation into New Hampshire’s disability care system (New Hampshire Bulletin, 11/25/25)
- Why Wheelchair Users Need Fall Prevention, Too (Medscape, 11/21/25)
- (New Hampshire) Clients fear Trump moves on special education would treat them like 'animals in a zoo' (NH Union Leader, 11/17/25)
- (New Hampshire) NH’s disability system has a horrific past, and advocates say the path forward is unclear (New Hampshire Bulletin, 11/14/25)
- (New Hampshire) A man with disabilities was found dead in the woods. New Hampshire was supposed to protect him. (New Hampshire Bulletin, 11/12/25)
- (New Hampshire) A series of tragedies exposes patterns of abuse and neglect in New Hampshire’s disability system (New Hampshire Bulletin, 11/10/25)
- Special education enforcement would be up to states under Trump plan (New Hampshire Bulletin, 11/5/25)
Disasters and Emergencies
- Wildland Firefighters Could Soon Get Mandatory Respiratory Protection (HealthDay, 11/19/25)
- Trump’s FEMA council misses deadline for report on agency overhaul (New Hampshire Bulletin, 11/17/25)
- (New Hampshire) State unveils new incident response center after $1.4M upgrade (NH Union Leader, 11/13/25)
- (New Hampshire) Speare Memorial Hospital and Ammonoosuc Community Health Services Fund Lifesaving Device to Support Plymouth Fire & Rescue Services in Warren and Wentworth (Speare Memorial Hospital, 11/7/25)
- White House Calls This 9/11-Era Fund ‘Wasteful.’ Red and Blue States Rely on It. (KFF Health News, 11/6/25)
Endocrinology
- Habit-Based Lifestyle Programs Linked to Metabolic Syndrome Remission (Journal of the American Medical Association, 11/21/25)
- Majority of Women Report Not Seeking Care for Menopause Symptoms (Endocrinology Advisor, 11/6/25)
Environmental Health
- (New Hampshire) New Hampshire delegation calls for transparency on military contamination cleanup (NH Public Radio, 11/28/25)
- EPA disputes it approved pesticides with a ‘forever chemical’ (The Hill, 11/26/25)
- Reduced Arsenic Exposure in Drinking Water Linked to Lower Mortality (Endocrinology Advisor, 11/26/25)
- EPA asks court to overturn Biden-era limits on deadly soot pollution (The Hill, 11/25/25)
- Extreme Heat Raises Mortality Risk for Veterans With Cardiometabolic Disease (American Journal of Managed Care, 11/25/25)
- BPA Exposure Linked to 127 Million Global Metabolic Disease Cases (American Journal of Managed Care, 11/20/25)
- (New Hampshire) Funds from PFAS settlements are coming to New Hampshire. How will they reach affected towns? (New Hampshire Bulletin, 11/20/25)
- (New Hampshire) NH is axing vehicle inspections. To do so, it must withdraw from an agreement to limit pollution. (NH Public Radio, 11/20/25)
- A Hidden Health Crisis Following Natural Disasters: Mold Growth in Homes (KFF Health News, 11/19/25)
- Nitrogen Dioxide Exposure Linked to Increased Ovarian Cancer Risk (American Journal of Managed Care, 11/18/25)
- (New Hampshire) Officials: Road salt is contaminating drinking water in Merrimack (NH Union Leader, 11/18/25)
- Arsenic Exposure Reduction and Chronic Disease Mortality (Journal of the American Medical Association, 11/17/25)
- Low and High Temperatures Linked to Mortality in the United States (HealthDay, 11/14/25)
- The Push for Better Evidence on Microplastics and Health (Medscape, 11/12/25)
- (New Hampshire) In bid to leave ozone pact, NH says ending emissions tests won’t worsen pollution. Some have doubts. (New Hampshire Bulletin, 11/5/25)
Federal Autism Research
- American Osteopathic Association statement on CDC website changes regarding autism and vaccines (American Osteopathic Association, 11/21/25)
- Experts warn CDC’s autism page update could worsen vaccine mistrust (Managed Healthcare Executive, 11/21/25)
- Health Experts Alarmed After CDC Revises Autism Webpage (HealthDay, 11/21/25)
- Responses to CDC Language Changes on Autism and Vaccines (RI Department of Health, 11/21/25)
- RFK Jr. personally requested CDC reverse position on vaccines and autism (The Hill, 11/21/25)
- RFK Jr. says he personally directed CDC’s new guidance on vaccines and autism (AP, 11/21/25)
- What To Know About the CDC’s Baseless New Guidance on Autism (KFF Health News, 11/21/25)
- CDC adopts Kennedy's anti-vaccine views on recast website (NH Union Leader, 11/20/25)
- CDC revision on autism and vaccines triggers concern over evidence and public trust (Managed Healthcare Executive, 11/20/25)
- CDC updates website to say vaccines may cause autism without new evidence (Fierce Healthcare, 11/20/25)
- CDC website changed to contradict scientific conclusion that vaccines don’t cause autism (AP, 11/20/25)
- Debunked Vaccine-Autism Link Revived on CDC Updated Website (Medscape, 11/20/25)
- DPH Commissioner rebukes misleading assertions about vaccines and autism (MA Department of Public Health, 11/20/25)
- Joint SMFM and IDSOG Statement on CDC Website Information Update on Autism and Vaccines (Society for Maternal Fetal Medicine, 11/20/25)
- Statement by AAP President Susan J. Kressly, MD, FAAP on Changes to CDC’s Website on Autism (American Academy of Pediatrics, 11/20/25)
- Statement from Leading Medical, Health and Patient Advocacy Groups on CDC Autism Website Changes (American Academy of Pediatrics, 11/20/25)
- Statement from leading medical, health and patient advocacy groups on CDC autism website changes (American Public Health Association, 11/20/25)
- Statement on CDC’s vaccines and autism webpage (Infectious Diseases Society of America, 11/20/25)
- The Connecticut Department of Public Health stands up to claims that vaccines cause autism (CT State Department of Health, 11/20/25)
- Countries Involved in U.S. Clinical Trials Do Not Gain Timely Access to Approved Medicines (HealthDay, 11/19/25)
- AAP: Leucovorin Not Recommended for Autism (Journal of the American Medical Association, 11/14/25)
- No Clear Evidence of Tylenol-Autism Link, Major Review Shows (Medscape, 11/11/25)
Financial Concerns
- (New Hampshire) Founded by a Franklin native, software company Patriot Pay makes managing medical bills easier (Concord Monitor, 11/28/25)
- Expiring ACA Subsidies and CMS Payment Models Raise Costs for Consumers and Employers (American Journal of Managed Care, 11/25/25)
- Nearly Half of Americans Fear They Can’t Afford Care in 2026, Poll Finds (Endocrinology Advisor, 11/24/25)
- (New Hampshire) Policy Forum: Census Data Reveals Cracks in Financial Wellbeing – Business New Hampshire Magazine (NH Fiscal Policy Institute, 11/24/25)
- Nearly Half of Americans Fear They Can’t Afford Care in 2026, Poll Finds (HealthDay, 11/20/25)
- (New Hampshire) New Hampshire Insurance Department requests ground ambulance cost study (New Hampshire Bulletin, 11/18/25)
- Colorado law barring medical debt from credit reports faces federal challenge from trade lobby (HealthExec, 11/17/25)
Flu / Respiratory Virus Season
- Older Adults Drive Hospitalizations, Costs in the US 2024-2025 Influenza Season (American Journal of Managed Care, 11/24/25)
- Washington state patient dies from bird flu, marking second fatality in the U.S. this year (Fierce Healthcare, 11/24/25)
- Why ‘subclade K’ could make for a nasty flu season (The Hill, 11/23/25)
- Flu activity is low, but experts worry about a new strain and vaccination rates (AP, 11/21/25)
- Connecticut Department of Public Health announces first influenza death of the 2025-26 season (CT State Department of Health, 11/20/25)
- Healey-Driscoll Administration Takes Additional Action to Make It Easier to Get Flu Vaccines (MA Department of Public Health, 11/20/25)
- New Flu Variant Could Bring Another Severe U.S. Season (HealthDay, 11/20/25)
- Flu season could be nasty this winter (NH Public Radio, 11/19/25)
- A new virus variant and lagging vaccinations may mean the US is in for a severe flu season (CNN, 11/18/25)
- Bird Flu Is Back on the Radar (Medscape, 11/14/25)
- Strain of bird flu virus never before reported in people is behind first human case in US in nine months (CNN, 11/14/25)
- Washington resident is infected with a different type of bird flu (AP, 11/14/25)
- Bird Flu Is On the Rise Again. What Physicians Need to Know (Medscape, 11/11/25)
Food, Nutrition, and Food Safety
- Ambriola Company Recalls Selected Cheese Products (RI Department of Health, 11/28/25)
- Investigators race to find the cause of botulism contamination in ByHeart infant formula (CNN, 11/26/25)
- All ByHeart formula may be contaminated (The Hill, 11/25/25)
- Twin Sisters Cheese Recall Linked to E. Coli Infections (HealthDay, 11/24/25)
- Recalled Baby Formula Still on Store Shelves as Botulism Cases Rise (HealthDay, 11/21/25)
- As infant botulism cases climb to 31, recalled ByHeart baby formula is still on some store shelves (CNN, 11/19/25)
- Fluoride in drinking water does not negatively affect cognitive ability — and may actually provide benefit, study finds (CNN, 11/19/25)
- Maine CDC Alerts Consumers About Recall of ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula Due to Botulism Risk (ME Department of Health and Human Services, 11/18/25)
- (New Hampshire) Despite safety, liability concerns, lawmakers push to deregulate New Hampshire meat processing (New Hampshire Bulletin, 11/17/25)
- Food To Live Recalls Organic Moringa Products (RI Department of Health, 11/14/25)
- All Lots of ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula Recalled Due to Multistate Infant Botulism Outbreak (RI Department of Health, 11/12/25)
- ByHeart Expands Infant Formula Recall Nationwide as Investigation Continues (HealthDay, 11/12/25)
- ByHeart Infant Formula Recalled Amid Botulism Outbreak, Investigation Continues (Endocrinology Advisor, 11/12/25)
- Connecticut Department of Public Health alerts parents and caregivers to expanded recall of all ByHeart Powdered Infant Formula due to risk of infant botulism (CT State Department of Health, 11/12/25)
- ByHeart recalls all baby formula sold nationwide as infant botulism outbreak grows (AP, 11/11/25)
- National outbreak of infant botulism linked to ByHeart infant formula (MA Department of Public Health, 11/11/25)
- ByHeart Infant Formula Recalled Amid Botulism Outbreak, Investigation Continues (HealthDay, 11/10/25)
- (New Hampshire) DHHS Alerts Consumers About Recall of Certain Lots of ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula Due to Botulism Risk (NH Department of Health and Human Services, 11/10/25)
- Case of Infant Botulism Identified in Rhode Island (RI Department of Health, 11/9/25)
- SNAP benefits don’t cover healthier diet costs: Study (The Hill, 11/8/25)
- 1 in 10 Worldwide Report Nonceliac Gluten/Wheat Sensitivity (Medscape, 11/6/25)
Gastrointestinal Health
- Noninvasive Test Shows Accuracy for Detecting Advanced Liver Fibrosis in MASH (American Journal of Managed Care, 11/28/25)
- Toxic Bacteria Spur Colon Inflammation in Ulcerative Colitis (Medscape, 11/21/25)
- American Gastroenterological Association releases new Crohn’s disease clinical practice guidelines (Managed Healthcare Executive, 11/20/25)
- New AGA guideline streamlines Crohn’s disease treatment (American Gastroenterological Association, 11/20/25)
- Gluten Sensitivity Is Common Around the World—Explanations Are Emerging (Journal of the American Medical Association, 11/14/25)
- High Fiber Linked to Fewer Bowel Symptoms in CRC Survivors (American Journal of Managed Care, 11/10/25)
Good News
- (New Hampshire) Dartmouth Health adds 84 new providers from various disciplines across health system (Dartmouth Health, 11/25/25)
- (New Hampshire) Concord Hospital Celebrates 30 Years of the NH Dartmouth Family Medicine Residency Program at Open House (Concord Hospital, 11/24/25)
- (New Hampshire) Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Concord celebrates ribbon-cutting for new in-house hemodialysis unit (NH Union Leader, 11/23/25)
- (New Hampshire) Celebrating National Rural Health Day At Cottage Hospital (Cottage Hospital, 11/19/25)
- (New Hampshire) Frisbie Memorial Hospital earns an 'A' Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group (Frisbie Memorial Hospital, 11/19/25)
- (New Hampshire) Monadnock Community Hospital Earns National and Statewide Awards in 2025 (Mass General Brigham Wentworth-Douglass Hospital, 11/19/25)
- (New Hampshire) U.S. Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander Visits Speare Memorial Hospital (Speare Memorial Hospital, 11/19/25)
- (New Hampshire) HCA Healthcare hospitals in New Hampshire collect nearly 600 pounds of medication during "Crush the Crisis" (Portsmouth Hospital, 11/18/25)
- (New Hampshire) Monadnock Community Hospital Honored for Excellence in Outcomes (Mass General Brigham Wentworth-Douglass Hospital, 11/16/25)
- (New Hampshire) New Hampshire cardiologist champions women’s heart health (NH Union Leader, 11/16/25)
- (New Hampshire) Fall 2025 Safety Grade Is a National Recognition for Commitment to Patient Safety (Exeter Hospital, 11/13/25)
- (New Hampshire) Parkland earns an 'A' Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group (Parkland Medical Center, 11/13/25)
- (New Hampshire) Bariatric Surgery Program Receives National Accreditation (Cheshire Medical Center, 11/12/25)
- (New Hampshire) Concord Hospital Completes Emergency Department Safety and Patient Comfort Upgrades (Concord Hospital, 11/10/25)
- (New Hampshire) Catholic Medical Center breaks ground on Nashua’s first freestanding emergency room (NH Union Leader, 11/2/25)
Government and Advocacy
- General:
- RFK Jr. says he’s following ‘gold standard’ science. Here’s what to know (AP, 11/22/25)
- Cory Booker criticizes Democrats for healthcare compromise (Concord Monitor, 11/17/25)
- (New Hampshire) Shaheen defends controversial decision to end shutdown without securing ACA tax credits (New Hampshire Bulletin, 11/17/25)
- White House official promises announcement in ‘coming days’ on healthcare, as Trump preps for nationwide tour (HealthExec, 11/17/25)
- As health costs spike, a sour and divided Congress escapes one shutdown to face another (New Hampshire Bulletin, 11/13/25)
- Republicans promised health care negotiations after the shutdown, but Democrats are wary (AP, 11/13/25)
- (New Hampshire) Shaheen says ‘we are going to continue to fight’ after supporting shutdown deal (NH Public Radio, 11/10/25)
- (New Hampshire) Shaheen, Hassan defend roles in Senate deal to end shutdown (NH Union Leader, 11/10/25)
- Shutdown Has Highlighted Washington’s Retreat From Big Ideas on Health Care (KFF Health News, 11/10/25)
- (New Hampshire) Shaheen On Vote to Reopen the Government, Advance Key Democratic Priorities (InDepth NH, 11/9/25)
- Consumer Safety - View more Consumer Safety articles >>
- Disabled Populations and Health Care - View more Disabled Populations and Health Care articles >>
- How to Help With ME/CFS and Long COVID Disability Claims (Medscape, 11/26/25)
- (New Hampshire) Clients fear Trump moves on special education would treat them like 'animals in a zoo' (NH Union Leader, 11/17/25)
- (New Hampshire) NH’s disability system has a horrific past, and advocates say the path forward is unclear (New Hampshire Bulletin, 11/14/25)
- (New Hampshire) A man with disabilities was found dead in the woods. New Hampshire was supposed to protect him. (New Hampshire Bulletin, 11/12/25)
- (New Hampshire) A series of tragedies exposes patterns of abuse and neglect in New Hampshire’s disability system (New Hampshire Bulletin, 11/10/25)
- Special education enforcement would be up to states under Trump plan (New Hampshire Bulletin, 11/5/25)
- Disasters and Emergencies - View more Disasters and Emergencies articles >>
- Trump’s FEMA council misses deadline for report on agency overhaul (New Hampshire Bulletin, 11/17/25)
- (New Hampshire) State unveils new incident response center after $1.4M upgrade (NH Union Leader, 11/13/25)
- Environmental Health - View more Environmental Health articles >>
- (New Hampshire) New Hampshire delegation calls for transparency on military contamination cleanup (NH Public Radio, 11/28/25)
- EPA disputes it approved pesticides with a ‘forever chemical’ (The Hill, 11/26/25)
- EPA asks court to overturn Biden-era limits on deadly soot pollution (The Hill, 11/25/25)
- (New Hampshire) In bid to leave ozone pact, NH says ending emissions tests won’t worsen pollution. Some have doubts. (New Hampshire Bulletin, 11/5/25)
- Federal Autism Research - View more Federal Autism Research articles >>
- American Osteopathic Association statement on CDC website changes regarding autism and vaccines (American Osteopathic Association, 11/21/25)
- Experts warn CDC’s autism page update could worsen vaccine mistrust (Managed Healthcare Executive, 11/21/25)
- Health Experts Alarmed After CDC Revises Autism Webpage (HealthDay, 11/21/25)
- Responses to CDC Language Changes on Autism and Vaccines (RI Department of Health, 11/21/25)
- RFK Jr. personally requested CDC reverse position on vaccines and autism (The Hill, 11/21/25)
- RFK Jr. says he personally directed CDC’s new guidance on vaccines and autism (AP, 11/21/25)
- What To Know About the CDC’s Baseless New Guidance on Autism (KFF Health News, 11/21/25)
- CDC adopts Kennedy's anti-vaccine views on recast website (NH Union Leader, 11/20/25)
- CDC revision on autism and vaccines triggers concern over evidence and public trust (Managed Healthcare Executive, 11/20/25)
- CDC updates website to say vaccines may cause autism without new evidence (Fierce Healthcare, 11/20/25)
- CDC website changed to contradict scientific conclusion that vaccines don’t cause autism (AP, 11/20/25)
- Debunked Vaccine-Autism Link Revived on CDC Updated Website (Medscape, 11/20/25)
- DPH Commissioner rebukes misleading assertions about vaccines and autism (MA Department of Public Health, 11/20/25)
- Joint SMFM and IDSOG Statement on CDC Website Information Update on Autism and Vaccines (Society for Maternal Fetal Medicine, 11/20/25)
- Statement by AAP President Susan J. Kressly, MD, FAAP on Changes to CDC’s Website on Autism (American Academy of Pediatrics, 11/20/25)
- Statement from Leading Medical, Health and Patient Advocacy Groups on CDC Autism Website Changes (American Academy of Pediatrics, 11/20/25)
- Statement from leading medical, health and patient advocacy groups on CDC autism website changes (American Public Health Association, 11/20/25)
- Statement on CDC’s vaccines and autism webpage (Infectious Diseases Society of America, 11/20/25)
- The Connecticut Department of Public Health stands up to claims that vaccines cause autism (CT State Department of Health, 11/20/25)
- Financial Concerns - View more Financial Concerns articles >>
- Expiring ACA Subsidies and CMS Payment Models Raise Costs for Consumers and Employers (American Journal of Managed Care, 11/25/25)
- Colorado law barring medical debt from credit reports faces federal challenge from trade lobby (HealthExec, 11/17/25)
- Flu / Respiratory Virus Season - View more Flu / Respiratory Virus Season articles >>
- Healey-Driscoll Administration Takes Additional Action to Make It Easier to Get Flu Vaccines (MA Department of Public Health, 11/20/25)
- Food, Nutrition, and Food Safety - View more Food, Nutrition, and Food Safety articles >>
- (New Hampshire) Despite safety, liability concerns, lawmakers push to deregulate New Hampshire meat processing (New Hampshire Bulletin, 11/17/25)
- SNAP benefits don’t cover healthier diet costs: Study (The Hill, 11/8/25)
- Health Care Systems - View more Health Care Systems articles >>
- (New Hampshire) Work should restart on psychiatric hospital following settlement (Concord Monitor, 11/26/25)
- (New Hampshire) State, designer reach $9.9M settlement over psych hospital design flaw (NH Union Leader, 11/24/25)
- As Health Companies Get Bigger, So Do the Bills. It’s Unclear if Trump’s Team Will Intervene. (KFF Health News, 11/10/25)
- Health Equity and Access to Care - View more Health Equity and Access to Care articles >>
- US Cancer Registries, Constrained by Trump Policies, To Recognize Only ‘Male’ or ‘Female’ Patients (KFF Health News, 11/21/25)
- HHS: Doctors ‘Betrayed Their Oath’ With Trans Care in Minors (Medscape, 11/20/25)
- AMA and AAP Joint Statement on Evidence-Based Health Care (American Academy of Pediatrics, 11/19/25)
- (New Hampshire) Republicans renew effort to eliminate NH Office of Health Access and environmental justice program (New Hampshire Bulletin, 11/14/25)
- Political Boundaries, Health Care Gaps: The Link Between Gerrymandering and Federally Qualified Health Center Availability (American Journal of Public Health, 11/13/25)
- Health Technology - View more Health Technology articles >>
- Government Shutdown Ends With Legislation That Extends Medicare Telehealth Flexibilities (American College of Cardiology, 11/13/25)
- Immunology and Allergies - View more Immunology and Allergies articles >>
- Congress considers bill to equip first responders with EpiPens (The Hill, 11/21/25)
- RFK Jr. reiterates he doesn’t think peanut allergies are exposure problem (The Hill, 11/18/25)
- Infectious Disease and Infections - View more Infectious Disease and Infections articles >>
- Funding Cuts Put Advances in Tuberculosis Diagnosis and Treatment at Risk (American Thoracic Society, 11/24/25)
- Control of HIV, TB and malaria at risk after global health fund donations fall (The Guardian, 11/22/25)
- Insurance - View more Insurance articles >>
- What’s on the GOP menu for ObamaCare reform, subsidy extensions (The Hill, 11/27/25)
- After Shutdown, Federal Employees Face New Uncertainty: Affording Health Insurance (KFF Health News, 11/26/25)
- Trump says he’d ‘rather not’ extend Affordable Care Act subsidies (The Hill, 11/25/25)
- White House announcement on healthcare called off, as GOP rejects ACA subsidies (HealthExec, 11/25/25)
- Health insurers rise on report Trump considering ACA subsidy extension (NH Union Leader, 11/24/25)
- (New Hampshire) NH Insurance Dept. fines Anthem $520,000 for non-compliance issues (NH Union Leader, 11/24/25)
- Report: Trump to announce 2-year extension to ACA subsidies (HealthExec, 11/24/25)
- Bipartisan House lawmakers float two-year ACA subsidy extension (The Hill, 11/21/25)
- Spiraling health insurance costs stymie members of US Senate panel (New Hampshire Bulletin, 11/19/25)
- Trump administration urged by US House Dems to act on health insurance claim denials (New Hampshire Bulletin, 11/19/25)
- Government Shutdown Concluded but ACA Subsidies in Limbo (American Journal of Managed Care, 11/13/25)
- With government reopened, healthcare orgs press lawmakers to act swiftly on ACA subsidies (Fierce Healthcare, 11/13/25)
- Democrats introduce discharge petition to force vote on extension of ObamaCare subsidies (The Hill, 11/12/25)
- House Democrats push for last-ditch amendment to protect ACA subsidies for 3 years (HealthExec, 11/11/25)
- Medical Research - View more Medical Research articles >>
- National Institutes of Health staffer put on nondisciplinary leave after criticizing NIH politicization (The Hill, 11/14/25)
- Minority health researchers walk tightrope amid NIH funding cuts (The Hill, 11/8/25)
- Medicare and Medicaid - View more Medicare and Medicaid articles >>
- Complaints About Gaps in Medicare Advantage Networks Are Common. Federal Enforcement Is Rare. (KFF Health News, 11/20/25)
- (New Hampshire) Advocates protest new Medicaid work requirements (NH Union Leader, 11/19/25)
- (New Hampshire) NH one step closer to imposing work requirements for Medicaid expansion recipients (NH Public Radio, 11/14/25)
- (New Hampshire) New Hampshire lawmakers work to hash out specifics on Medicaid work requirements (New Hampshire Bulletin, 11/13/25)
- Medicare Policy Will Deny Coverage for Medically Necessary Treatments for Debilitating Pain and Potentially Increase Opioid Use, Misuse (American Society of Anesthesiologists, 11/12/25)
- CMS’ AI program to add prior authorizations to traditional Medicare; new bill aims to stop it (HealthExec, 11/10/25)
- Medicaid chief’s claim $1bn is spent on healthcare for ‘illegal immigrants’ is false, say experts (The Guardian, 11/10/25)
- American College of Rheumatology Disappointed in the Final Physician Medicare Payment Rule (American College of Rheumatology, 11/4/25)
- Changes to Medicare physician fee schedule include cut for ID (Infectious Diseases Society of America, 11/4/25)
- Medicaid Work Requirements Set to Leave Millions Without Insurance (American Journal of Managed Care, 11/4/25)
- New Report Outlines Steps Policymakers Can Take to Protect Medicaid Coverage for People with Mental Health Conditions (National Alliance on Mental Illness, 11/3/25)
- Report: CMS sent states lists of names for impromptu Medicaid eligibility check (HealthExec, 11/3/25)
- Trump’s HHS Orders State Medicaid Programs To Help Find Undocumented Immigrants (KFF Health News, 11/3/25)
- Medications and Prescribing - View more Medications and Prescribing articles >>
- (New Hampshire) NH among states retreating from covering drugs for weight loss (NH Union Leader, 11/29/25)
- Government announces new Medicaid drug pricing program (NH Union Leader, 11/6/25)
- Novo Nordisk, Lilly strike deal with Trump to slash weight-loss drug prices (NH Union Leader, 11/6/25)
- Trump Announces Deals With Lilly, Novo to Cut Weight Loss Drug Prices (American Journal of Managed Care, 11/6/25)
- Most Favored Nation Drug Pricing Moves Forward, but Experts Warn Details Are Still Missing (American Journal of Managed Care, 11/5/25)
- Dozens of states tackle high prescription drug costs (NH Union Leader, 11/4/25)
- Physicians - View more Physicians articles >>
- Federal Loans Among US Medical Students (Journal of the American Medical Association, 11/26/25)
- Trump administration plan to reduce access to some student loans angers nurses, health care groups (CNN, 11/25/25)
- New federal student debt rule seen as tool to enforce Trump agenda (New Hampshire Bulletin, 11/21/25)
- Privacy - View more Privacy articles >>
- Once a Patient’s in Custody, ICE Can Be at Hospital Bedsides — But Detainees Have Rights (KFF Health News, 11/17/25)
- Public Health - View more Public Health articles >>
- HHS officially rescinds shutdown layoffs (The Hill, 11/24/25)
- US Governors Are Forming a Public Health Alliance Amid Federal Funding Cuts and Shifting Guidance (Journal of the American Medical Association, 11/21/25)
- WHO to lose nearly a quarter of its workforce – 2,000 jobs – due to US withdrawing funding (The Guardian, 11/19/25)
- (New Hampshire) Anti-DEI bill narrowly clears committee; critics warn it risks loss of federal aid (NH Union Leader, 11/16/25)
- Mainers pass Question 2, enacting red-flag gun law (NH Public Radio, 11/4/25)
- Reproductive and Sexual Health - View more Reproductive and Sexual Health articles >>
- Abortion illegal in North Dakota again after state Supreme Court ruling (The Hill, 11/24/25)
- Tracking abortion laws across the United States (The Guardian, 11/24/25)
- GOP-led states challenging FDA approval of generic abortion pill (The Hill, 11/21/25)
- Examining Post-Dobbs Changes in Abortion Use at 3 Southern Michigan Clinics, July 2021‒June 2023 (American Journal of Public Health, 11/20/25)
- ‘Ticking time bomb’: A pregnant mother kept getting sicker. She died after she couldn’t get an abortion in Texas (CNN, 11/19/25)
- ACLU sues FDA over unanswered Freedom of Information Act request (HealthExec, 11/19/25)
- Changes in Facility-Based Abortion Care Among Texas Resident Minors and Young Adults After a 2021 Abortion Ban: September 2020–May 2022 (American Journal of Public Health, 11/13/25)
- Reproductive Autonomy Restrictions as Collective Violence (American Journal of Public Health, 11/13/25)
- ACOG President Says Label Change on Estrogen Will Increase Access to Hormone Therapy (American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, 11/10/25)
- FDA pulls warning labels from hormone replacement therapies (NH Union Leader, 11/10/25)
- FDA removing warnings from hormone replacement therapy products (The Hill, 11/10/25)
- FDA to remove black box warning from hormone replacement therapy drugs (New Hampshire Bulletin, 11/10/25)
- FDA to Remove Black Box Warnings From HRT, Debate Ensues (American Journal of Managed Care, 11/10/25)
- The FDA removes a long-standing warning from hormone-based menopause drugs (AP, 11/10/25)
- ACOG Issues Contraception Access Guidance (Journal of the American Medical Association, 11/7/25)
- Senate Democrats demand answers on FDA abortion pill review (The Hill, 11/7/25)
- Judge protects New York ‘shield’ rule against Texas abortion lawsuit (HealthExec, 11/4/25)
- New York judge tosses Texas lawsuit over abortion pills shield law (The Hill, 11/1/25)
- Rural Populations and Health Care - View more Rural Populations and Health Care articles >>
- What to know about the impacts Medicaid cuts are having on rural health care (AP, 11/19/25)
- All 50 states submit applications for $50B Rural Health Transformation Program (Fierce Healthcare, 11/6/25)
- (New Hampshire) New Hampshire eyes $500 million in federal grants to improve rural health care (Concord Monitor, 11/6/25)
- Social Factors Affecting Health - View more Social Factors Affecting Health articles >>
- State Department allows denial of immigrant visas to those with certain medical conditions (The Hill, 11/7/25)
- Immigrants With Health Conditions May Be Denied Visas Under New Trump Administration Guidance (KFF Health News, 11/6/25)
- Social Safety Nets - View more Social Safety Nets articles >>
- (New Hampshire) SNAP Eligibility Changed This Month for Many (InDepth NH, 11/25/25)
- The Trump administration wants everyone to reapply for food stamps. What does that mean? (New Hampshire Bulletin, 11/21/25)
- NAMI Statement About Supportive Housing Changes for People with Serious Mental Illness (National Alliance on Mental Illness, 11/19/25)
- Air travel, SNAP benefits, back pay at issue as federal government slowly reopens (New Hampshire Bulletin, 11/14/25)
- The shutdown tug-of-war over SNAP benefits: a timeline (New Hampshire Bulletin, 11/14/25)
- (New Hampshire) Ayotte praises state officials for quick distribution of full SNAP benefits amid federal turmoil (NH Public Radio, 11/12/25)
- (New Hampshire) If fed govt reopens, SNAP clinics to close Friday (NH Union Leader, 11/12/25)
- Trump administration to mostly pay full SNAP benefits ‘within 24 hours’ of shutdown end (New Hampshire Bulletin, 11/12/25)
- US Supreme Court maintains temporary freeze on full SNAP benefits for November (New Hampshire Bulletin, 11/12/25)
- Shutdown battle ebbs, but Trump won’t give up trying to withhold full SNAP benefits (New Hampshire Bulletin, 11/10/25)
- Trump administration again asks Supreme Court intervene on order for full SNAP benefits (NH Public Radio, 11/10/25)
- States told by Trump administration to ‘undo’ full SNAP benefits paid for November (New Hampshire Bulletin, 11/9/25)
- Trump administration orders states to pause paying full SNAP benefits (NH Union Leader, 11/9/25)
- (New Hampshire) November SNAP benefits paid in full to recipients in NH; USDA demands states ‘undo’ payments (Concord Monitor, 11/8/25)
- SNAP court rulings add to shutdown’s food assistance chaos (The Hill, 11/8/25)
- (New Hampshire) Ayotte: Feds extend funding for WIC until end of November (NH Union Leader, 11/7/25)
- (New Hampshire) DHHS Announces Availability of Full SNAP Benefits (NH Department of Health and Human Services, 11/7/25)
- (New Hampshire) SNAP and WIC benefits will be fully funded through November (InDepth NH, 11/7/25)
- Trump administration asks high court to halt release of SNAP funds (NH Union Leader, 11/7/25)
- Trump administration issues November SNAP benefits, then asks Supreme Court to intervene (New Hampshire Bulletin, 11/7/25)
- USDA tells states SNAP will be fully funded during appeal (The Hill, 11/7/25)
- Judge rules Trump administration must fully fund food aid benefits by Friday (NH Union Leader, 11/6/25)
- New federal funding extends WIC benefits through end of November (Concord Monitor, 11/6/25)
- (New Hampshire) New Hampshire Secures Additional Funding to Sustain WIC Benefits and Services Through November (NH Department of Health and Human Services, 11/6/25)
- (New Hampshire) State secures additional funding to feed women and children in need of assistance (NH Public Radio, 11/6/25)
- Trump administration ordered to pay full $9B in November SNAP benefits amid shutdown (New Hampshire Bulletin, 11/6/25)
- A defiant Trump vows no SNAP payments until Democrats cave on shutdown (New Hampshire Bulletin, 11/4/25)
- Spokesperson contradicts Trump comment on food stamps (NH Union Leader, 11/4/25)
- Trump says he’s withholding SNAP benefits until shutdown ends (The Hill, 11/4/25)
- (New Hampshire) Ayotte: Mobile Food Pantries Start Nov. 5; Encourages Donating To Food Bank (InDepth NH, 11/3/25)
- (New Hampshire) Home heating aid in NH is proceeding as usual, despite federal shutdown (NH Public Radio, 11/3/25)
- (New Hampshire) Mobile pantries for SNAP recipients to open this Wed. (NH Union Leader, 11/3/25)
- SNAP benefits will restart, but will be half the normal payment and delayed (NH Public Radio, 11/3/25)
- (New Hampshire) The state and NH Food Bank are offering help during the shutdown. Here’s how to find that help. (New Hampshire Bulletin, 11/3/25)
- Trump administration faces Monday deadline on use of contingency funds for SNAP (NH Public Radio, 11/3/25)
- Trump administration to pay about half of November SNAP benefits amid shutdown (New Hampshire Bulletin, 11/3/25)
- US to pay reduced food aid benefits, but warns of weeks or months of delay (NH Union Leader, 11/3/25)
- American College of Preventive Medicine Emphasizes Importance of Federal Nutrition Initiatives (American College of Preventive Medicine, 11/1/25)
- (New Hampshire) Rural Areas Likely to Feel Heavier Impact from SNAP Pause (InDepth NH, 11/1/25)
- Trump administration must restart SNAP benefits by Wednesday, judge rules (New Hampshire Bulletin, 11/1/25)
- (New Hampshire) Up to 76,000 Granite Staters, Particularly in Rural Areas, Face Food Assistance Disruptions Amid Federal Shutdown (NH Fiscal Policy Institute, 11/1/25)
- Substance Use and Treatment - View more Substance Use and Treatment articles >>
- (New Hampshire) Amid dramatic decreases in NH drug deaths, a Q&A with two addiction specialists on what’s working (New Hampshire Bulletin, 11/24/25)
- (New Hampshire) Progress on overdose deaths could be jeopardized by federal cuts, critics say (New Hampshire Bulletin, 11/20/25)
- ASAM Supports Legislation Expanding Occupational Therapy to People with SUD (American Society of Addiction Medicine, 11/6/25)
- Vaccination - View more Vaccination articles >>
- West Virginia parents can cite religious beliefs to opt out of school vaccines, judge says (AP, 11/26/25)
- Kennedy Sharpens Vaccine Attacks, Without Scientific Backing (KFF Health News, 11/24/25)
- Vaccine advisory panel set to revisit hepatitis B, other childhood shots next month (The Hill, 11/13/25)
- Providers' lawsuit against RFK Jr. now asks court to nullify ACIP's recent vaccine recommendations (Fierce Healthcare, 11/6/25)
- Florida’s vaccine mandate rollback stirs fear for immunocompromised (The Hill, 11/3/25)
Health Care Systems
- (New Hampshire) Work should restart on psychiatric hospital following settlement (Concord Monitor, 11/26/25)
- (New Hampshire) State, designer reach $9.9M settlement over psych hospital design flaw (NH Union Leader, 11/24/25)
- Rural hospitals' labor and delivery closures increased in 2025 (Fierce Healthcare, 11/11/25)
- As Health Companies Get Bigger, So Do the Bills. It’s Unclear if Trump’s Team Will Intervene. (KFF Health News, 11/10/25)
- (New Hampshire) Cheshire Medical Center launches community campaign to build a new future for care in the Greater Monadnock Region (Cheshire Medical Center, 11/7/25)
- Standardized Discharge Framework Improves Discharge Efficiency (HealthDay, 11/5/25)
- Apology letters sent to 531 patients after MaineHealth declares them dead (HealthExec, 11/3/25)
Health Equity and Access to Care
- US Cancer Registries, Constrained by Trump Policies, To Recognize Only ‘Male’ or ‘Female’ Patients (KFF Health News, 11/21/25)
- HHS: Doctors ‘Betrayed Their Oath’ With Trans Care in Minors (Medscape, 11/20/25)
- AMA and AAP Joint Statement on Evidence-Based Health Care (American Academy of Pediatrics, 11/19/25)
- Telehealth rules change again: what GI practices need to know (American Gastroenterological Association, 11/19/25)
- AAP Issues Policy Statement On Ensuring Access, Quality To Pediatric Home Health Care (American Academy of Pediatrics, 11/17/25)
- (New Hampshire) Republicans renew effort to eliminate NH Office of Health Access and environmental justice program (New Hampshire Bulletin, 11/14/25)
- “It Has Transformed Living for Me”: The Trajectory of Alignment, Comfort, and Social Connectedness After Gender-Affirming Surgery (American Journal of Public Health, 11/13/25)
- Political Boundaries, Health Care Gaps: The Link Between Gerrymandering and Federally Qualified Health Center Availability (American Journal of Public Health, 11/13/25)
- Transgender Youth Health and Joy: A Model of Evidence-Based School District Policy Change to Support Transgender and Nonbinary Youth Health (American Journal of Public Health, 11/13/25)
- Distance to Primary Care Impacts Nonurgent ED Use, Cancer Screening (Endocrinology Advisor, 11/10/25)
- Tackling Health Inequities Through Collaboration and Community-Based Care (Managed Healthcare Executive, 11/4/25)
Health Technology
- Unlocking integrated healthcare through bidirectional data exchange (Managed Healthcare Executive, 11/24/25)
- Who Takes the Blame When AI Gets It Wrong? (Medscape, 11/21/25)
- Medicare Revenue Increased With Adoption of Remote Physiologic Monitoring (HealthDay, 11/17/25)
- At some doctors’ offices, AI is listening in the exam room (NH Union Leader, 11/15/25)
- Telemedicine Effective for Treating Dementia, Says WHO Study (Medscape, 11/14/25)
- Government Shutdown Ends With Legislation That Extends Medicare Telehealth Flexibilities (American College of Cardiology, 11/13/25)
- Inside MIT's lab training robots for a future in caregiving (NH Public Radio, 11/13/25)
- Adolescents, Young Adults Use AI Chatbots for Mental Health Advice (American Journal of Managed Care, 11/7/25)
- Companion Chatbots Have Fewer Safeguards for Teens Than General-Assistant Chatbots (Endocrinology Advisor, 11/6/25)
Immunology and Allergies
- Eosinophilic Esophagitis Demands Whole-Patient Care (Medscape, 11/25/25)
- Immunotherapy Shows Long-Term Benefits in Allergic Rhinitis (Medscape, 11/25/25)
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection May Be Linked to New Allergies in Children (Medscape, 11/25/25)
- Congress considers bill to equip first responders with EpiPens (The Hill, 11/21/25)
- Which Diagnostic Steps Help Spot Sjögren Syndrome Early? (Medscape, 11/20/25)
- Why Do Caregivers Delay Early Allergenic Food Introduction? (Medscape, 11/19/25)
- RFK Jr. reiterates he doesn’t think peanut allergies are exposure problem (The Hill, 11/18/25)
- First Recorded Case of Fatal Alpha-Gal Syndrome Highlights Uncommon Anaphylaxis Symptoms (American Academy of Allergy Asthma & Immunology, 11/17/25)
- Birch Rust Spores May Trigger Allergic Airway Symptoms (Medscape, 11/14/25)
- Lifelong drugs for autoimmune diseases don’t work well. Now scientists are trying something new (AP, 11/14/25)
- Man Dies After Eating Beef in First Documented Fatal 'Meat Allergy' Case (HealthDay, 11/14/25)
- Scientists document a death from a meat allergy tied to certain ticks (AP, 11/14/25)
- New Jersey man is first known death from meat allergy triggered by tick bites (CNN, 11/13/25)
- Peanut Allergies Appear to Be on the Decline Following Early Introduction Guidelines (Journal of the American Medical Association, 11/7/25)
Infectious Disease and Infections
- Antivirals Underused for High-Risk Children With Influenza in EDs (Infectious Disease Advisor, 11/26/25)
- Common Infections Linked to Cognitive Decline in Older Adults (Infectious Disease Advisor, 11/26/25)
- Lyme Disease a Recognized Risk, But Few Engage in Protective Behaviors (Infectious Disease Advisor, 11/26/25)
- Third unvaccinated infant dies of whooping cough in Kentucky this year (The Hill, 11/25/25)
- Funding Cuts Put Advances in Tuberculosis Diagnosis and Treatment at Risk (American Thoracic Society, 11/24/25)
- GLP-1 Receptor Agonists Linked to Lower Infection Risk (Medscape, 11/24/25)
- Control of HIV, TB and malaria at risk after global health fund donations fall (The Guardian, 11/22/25)
- Different Communication of HIV Risk Affects PrEP Interest (American Journal of Managed Care, 11/21/25)
- Missed Hepatitis B Treatment Opportunities in the US Increase Health Risks (American Journal of Managed Care, 11/21/25)
- Waning Immunity and Falling Vaccination Rates Fuel Pertussis Outbreaks (KFF Health News, 11/20/25)
- WHO warns of global rise in drug-resistant gonorrhea (Managed Healthcare Executive, 11/20/25)
- Epstein-Barr Virus Alters B Cells, Possibly Driving Lupus (Medscape, 11/19/25)
- RIDOH Issues Reminder About Proper Use of Antibiotics (RI Department of Health, 11/19/25)
- Risks for Vascular, Inflammatory Diseases Increased for Children After COVID-19 (Endocrinology Advisor, 11/19/25)
- Viral infections such as COVID, HIV, can raise heart disease risk, but vaccines may help (Managed Healthcare Executive, 11/19/25)
- Infectious Diseases Update: Measles, Hand-Foot-Mouth Disease Rates Increasing (Medscape, 11/17/25)
- Global Tuberculosis Cases Hit Record High, WHO Warns (HealthDay, 11/13/25)
- 2 new malaria treatments show promise as drug resistance grows (AP, 11/12/25)
- Epstein-Barr virus appears to be trigger of lupus disease, say scientists (The Guardian, 11/12/25)
- Whooping cough cases skyrocket to record high in Texas (The Hill, 11/12/25)
- COVID-19 may increase the risk of shingles for some, Japanese study finds (Managed Healthcare Executive, 11/11/25)
- Canada loses measles elimination status after ongoing outbreaks (The Hill, 11/10/25)
- New Portable Test Detects Asymptomatic Malaria in 45 Minutes (Medscape, 11/6/25)
- Bloodstream Infections, Sepsis Frequent in Critically Ill Immunocompromised Patients (Infectious Disease Advisor, 11/4/25)
- Louisiana Took Months To Sound Alarm After Two Babies Died in Whooping Cough Outbreak (KFF Health News, 11/4/25)
- RIDOH Announces Second Human Case of West Nile Virus in 2025 (RI Department of Health, 11/4/25)
Insurance
- What’s on the GOP menu for ObamaCare reform, subsidy extensions (The Hill, 11/27/25)
- After Shutdown, Federal Employees Face New Uncertainty: Affording Health Insurance (KFF Health News, 11/26/25)
- Trump says he’d ‘rather not’ extend Affordable Care Act subsidies (The Hill, 11/25/25)
- White House announcement on healthcare called off, as GOP rejects ACA subsidies (HealthExec, 11/25/25)
- AI vs. AI: Patients deploy bots to battle health insurers that deny care (New Hampshire Bulletin, 11/24/25)
- Health insurers rise on report Trump considering ACA subsidy extension (NH Union Leader, 11/24/25)
- (New Hampshire) NH Insurance Dept. fines Anthem $520,000 for non-compliance issues (NH Union Leader, 11/24/25)
- Report: Trump to announce 2-year extension to ACA subsidies (HealthExec, 11/24/25)
- Bipartisan House lawmakers float two-year ACA subsidy extension (The Hill, 11/21/25)
- Payer audits, denial amounts rise again in 2025, vendor data show (Fierce Healthcare, 11/20/25)
- Cost of health insurance expected to exceed $18,500 per employee in 2026, survey shows (Managed Healthcare Executive, 11/19/25)
- Spiraling health insurance costs stymie members of US Senate panel (New Hampshire Bulletin, 11/19/25)
- Trump administration urged by US House Dems to act on health insurance claim denials (New Hampshire Bulletin, 11/19/25)
- Government Shutdown Concluded but ACA Subsidies in Limbo (American Journal of Managed Care, 11/13/25)
- With government reopened, healthcare orgs press lawmakers to act swiftly on ACA subsidies (Fierce Healthcare, 11/13/25)
- Democrats introduce discharge petition to force vote on extension of ObamaCare subsidies (The Hill, 11/12/25)
- House Democrats push for last-ditch amendment to protect ACA subsidies for 3 years (HealthExec, 11/11/25)
- (New Hampshire) US health care premium spikes to squeeze Main Street businesses (NH Union Leader, 11/11/25)
- (New Hampshire) In North Conway, seniors and families share concerns about future of their health insurance (NH Public Radio, 11/10/25)
- (New Hampshire) With ACA open enrollment, residents have more choices, greater cost uncertainty (NH Union Leader, 11/9/25)
- UnitedHealthcare rolls back remote monitoring coverage for most chronic conditions (Fierce Healthcare, 11/7/25)
- Nonprofit health systems unveil ACA plans amid ongoing Florida Blue contract dispute (Fierce Healthcare, 11/4/25)
Measles Outbreak
- Measles cases are surging, making global elimination a ‘distant goal,’ WHO says (CNN, 11/28/25)
- Measles cases surge as deaths decline globally: WHO (The Hill, 11/28/25)
- South Carolina’s Measles Outbreak Shows Chilling Effect of Vaccine Misinformation (KFF Health News, 11/26/25)
- New Measles Spread Across States Threatens US Elimination Status (Infectious Disease Advisor, 11/21/25)
- What Doctors in Measles Outbreak Zones Want You to Know (Medscape, 11/20/25)
- New Measles Spread Across States Threatens U.S. Elimination Status (HealthDay, 11/19/25)
Medical Care
- ACP Says Managed Care Strategies Should Focus on Improving Health Outcomes (American College of Physicians, 11/24/25)
- Family Caregivers Report Weak Coordination With Medical Professionals (American Journal of Managed Care, 11/19/25)
- Four providers, two data exchanges sued over high cost of medical record access in Maine (HealthExec, 11/18/25)
- Health care moves into the workplace (NH Union Leader, 11/16/25)
- Patients With Long COVID Find Relief With Alternative Therapies (Medscape, 11/7/25)
- Research Into ME/CFS Pathology Points to Possible Treatments (Medscape, 11/7/25)
- (New Hampshire) A five-year legal battle over New Hampshire at-home care program may come to a head soon (New Hampshire Bulletin, 11/6/25)
- Texas voters approve $3B to establish Dementia Prevention and Research Institute (HealthExec, 11/5/25)
- Remote Physiological Monitoring Improves Patient Access, Care, and Revenue (American Journal of Managed Care, 11/4/25)
- Timely Outpatient Follow-Up Reduces Hospital Readmissions (American Journal of Managed Care, 11/4/25)
Medical Research
- Eight Trajectories of Long COVID Identified in U.S. Adults (HealthDay, 11/26/25)
- Important Long-COVID Lessons From AIDS Researchers (Medscape, 11/20/25)
- NIH Grant Terminations Disrupt 1 in 30 Clinical Trials, Impacting Over 74,000 Participants (American Journal of Managed Care, 11/17/25)
- National Institutes of Health staffer put on nondisciplinary leave after criticizing NIH politicization (The Hill, 11/14/25)
- Minority health researchers walk tightrope amid NIH funding cuts (The Hill, 11/8/25)
Medical Testing
- (New Hampshire) NH Medical: At Elliot Hospital, advanced cardiac imaging is a life-saver, including for patients without symptoms (NH Union Leader, 11/11/25)
- (New Hampshire) NH Medical: Early lung cancer detection and treatment goes high tech (NH Union Leader, 11/11/25)
- (New Hampshire) NH Medical: Early lung screening saves lives and gives hope (NH Union Leader, 11/11/25)
- (New Hampshire) NH Medical: Genetic detectives on the trail of cancer risk (NH Union Leader, 11/11/25)
- (New Hampshire) NH Medical: PCR tests soared during COVID - and their uses are expanding (NH Union Leader, 11/11/25)
- (New Hampshire) NH Medical: Underground at Concord Hospital, an automated laboratory speeds up diagnosis (NH Union Leader, 11/11/25)
- (New Hampshire) NH Medical: Winding path of diagnostic test sites (NH Union Leader, 11/11/25)
Medicare and Medicaid
- Virtual care replaces, not adds, Medicare visits for health systems, analysis shows (Managed Healthcare Executive, 11/25/25)
- CMS to cover cardiac ablations performed in ASCs—cardiology group calls it a ‘tremendous victory’ (Cardiovascular Business, 11/24/25)
- Complaints About Gaps in Medicare Advantage Networks Are Common. Federal Enforcement Is Rare. (KFF Health News, 11/20/25)
- (New Hampshire) Advocates protest new Medicaid work requirements (NH Union Leader, 11/19/25)
- PrEP access increased during Medicaid expansion, but disparities remain, study shows (Managed Healthcare Executive, 11/18/25)
- Medicaid Pays for Half of All Pediatric Hospitalizations (American Journal of Managed Care, 11/17/25)
- Seniors hit with 10 percent Medicare Part B cost increase in 2026 (The Hill, 11/17/25)
- (New Hampshire) NH one step closer to imposing work requirements for Medicaid expansion recipients (NH Public Radio, 11/14/25)
- (New Hampshire) New Hampshire lawmakers work to hash out specifics on Medicaid work requirements (New Hampshire Bulletin, 11/13/25)
- Medicare Policy Will Deny Coverage for Medically Necessary Treatments for Debilitating Pain and Potentially Increase Opioid Use, Misuse (American Society of Anesthesiologists, 11/12/25)
- CMS’ AI program to add prior authorizations to traditional Medicare; new bill aims to stop it (HealthExec, 11/10/25)
- Medicaid chief’s claim $1bn is spent on healthcare for ‘illegal immigrants’ is false, say experts (The Guardian, 11/10/25)
- Introduction of Work Requirements to Medicaid Enrollment Could Destabilize Health: William Schpero, PhD, MPhil, MPH (American Journal of Managed Care, 11/8/25)
- American College of Rheumatology Disappointed in the Final Physician Medicare Payment Rule (American College of Rheumatology, 11/4/25)
- Changes to Medicare physician fee schedule include cut for ID (Infectious Diseases Society of America, 11/4/25)
- Medicaid Work Requirements Set to Leave Millions Without Insurance (American Journal of Managed Care, 11/4/25)
- New Report Outlines Steps Policymakers Can Take to Protect Medicaid Coverage for People with Mental Health Conditions (National Alliance on Mental Illness, 11/3/25)
- Report: CMS sent states lists of names for impromptu Medicaid eligibility check (HealthExec, 11/3/25)
- Trump’s HHS Orders State Medicaid Programs To Help Find Undocumented Immigrants (KFF Health News, 11/3/25)
Medications and Prescribing
- (New Hampshire) NH among states retreating from covering drugs for weight loss (NH Union Leader, 11/29/25)
- Early Use of Higher-Efficacy Therapies Recommended for Moderate-to-Severe Crohn Disease (HealthDay, 11/26/25)
- 41K bottles of Walgreens nasal spray recalled over bacterial contamination concern: FDA (The Hill, 11/25/25)
- Antibiotics May Reduce Biologic Therapy Persistence in Psoriasis (American Journal of Managed Care, 11/25/25)
- People who stop using Mounjaro suffer reversal of health benefits, says study (The Guardian, 11/24/25)
- Sleep Apnea Significantly Impacts Mortality Benefit of GLP-1s (American Journal of Managed Care, 11/24/25)
- Countries Involved in US Clinical Trials Do Not Gain Timely Access to Approved Medicines (Endocrinology Advisor, 11/21/25)
- Metformin Beneficial for Managing Weight in Youth With Bipolar Spectrum Disorder (HealthDay, 11/21/25)
- Obesity, Inflammation and Colon Cancer: The GLP‑1 Connection (Managed Healthcare Executive, 11/21/25)
- Tirzepatide May Suppress Brain Signals Tied to Food Cravings (Medscape, 11/19/25)
- How Trump’s Trade Policy Could Raise Costs, Deepen Drug Shortages (American Journal of Managed Care, 11/14/25)
- Oral Care Guidance for Patients on GLP-1s (Medscape, 11/14/25)
- Best practices for obesity medication use (American Gastroenterological Association, 11/10/25)
- Famotidine Injection Recalled in US (Medscape, 11/10/25)
- Medication Combo Boosts Quality of Life for Patients With PCOS (Medscape, 11/10/25)
- Nationwide Recall Alert: ADHD Drug May Not Dissolve Correctly (HealthDay, 11/10/25)
- Government announces new Medicaid drug pricing program (NH Union Leader, 11/6/25)
- Novo Nordisk, Lilly strike deal with Trump to slash weight-loss drug prices (NH Union Leader, 11/6/25)
- Trump Announces Deals With Lilly, Novo to Cut Weight Loss Drug Prices (American Journal of Managed Care, 11/6/25)
- Most Favored Nation Drug Pricing Moves Forward, but Experts Warn Details Are Still Missing (American Journal of Managed Care, 11/5/25)
- Adherence Support May Improve Viral Suppression in Incarcerated Patients With HIV (American Journal of Managed Care, 11/4/25)
- Dozens of states tackle high prescription drug costs (NH Union Leader, 11/4/25)
- Lilly, Novo near White House deals to cut obesity drug prices, gain Medicare access, source says (NH Union Leader, 11/4/25)
Mental and Behavioral Health
- Green Spaces Tied to Fewer Mental Health Hospitalizations (Medscape, 11/27/25)
- Emergency Department Visits for Altered Mental Status Often Receive Nonspecific Symptom Diagnoses (Medscape, 11/26/25)
- Telemental Health Now Serves 1 in 4 Outpatients (American Journal of Managed Care, 11/26/25)
- (New Hampshire) Empowering Minds Summit to tackle youth mental health and suicide prevention (Catholic Medical Center, 11/24/25)
- Adverse Physical, Mental Health Outcomes Persist With Eating Disorders (HealthDay, 11/20/25)
- NAMI Debuts New Caregiver HelpLine as Families Come Together for the Holidays (National Alliance on Mental Illness, 11/20/25)
- Local Greenness Linked to Lower Risk for Mental Health Hospital Admissions (HealthDay, 11/14/25)
- 13 Percent of U.S. Teens, Young Adults Use Generative AI for Mental Health Advice (HealthDay, 11/13/25)
- Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder, and MDD Linked to Increased Risk for Developing Long COVID (Managed Healthcare Executive, 11/8/25)
- Probiotics Lower CRP Levels in Depression, More So With MetS (Medscape, 11/7/25)
- (New Hampshire) State signs electroconvulsive therapy contract with Riverbend Mental Health Center (New Hampshire Bulletin, 11/7/25)
- Precocious Puberty Tied to Higher Risk for Psychiatric Disorders (Endocrinology Advisor, 11/5/25)
- A Small Area of the Brain May Be Associated with Schizophrenia Risk, New Research Finds (American Psychiatric Association, 11/3/25)
Nephrology
- Global CKD Burden Nearly Doubles Since 1990, Reaching 788 Million Adults Worldwide (American Journal of Managed Care, 11/22/25)
- Concerningly Low Self-Awareness of Chronic Kidney Disease (Journal of the American Medical Association, 11/21/25)
Neurology
- Fluoride in drinking water doesn’t strain children’s IQ levels: Study (The Hill, 11/26/25)
- Exposure to Recommended Levels of Fluoride Linked to Better Cognition (HealthDay, 11/24/25)
- Globally, Headache Disorders Affected 2.9 Billion People in 2023 (HealthDay, 11/20/25)
- Neighborhood Deprivation Tied to Poorer Cognition (Endocrinology Advisor, 11/12/25)
- Is Covid During Pregnancy Linked to Autism? What a New Study Shows, and What It Doesn’t (KFF Health News, 11/5/25)
Physicians
- Federal Loans Among US Medical Students (Journal of the American Medical Association, 11/26/25)
- Investing in Nurses Reduces Physician Burnout (HealthDay, 11/25/25)
- Review Compares Interventions for Burnout in Health Care Professionals (Endocrinology Advisor, 11/25/25)
- Trump administration plan to reduce access to some student loans angers nurses, health care groups (CNN, 11/25/25)
- 'Nobody wants to come': What if the U.S. can no longer attract immigrant physicians? (NH Public Radio, 11/24/25)
- Physician Mental Illness and Substance Abuse: New Findings (Medscape, 11/24/25)
- New federal student debt rule seen as tool to enforce Trump agenda (New Hampshire Bulletin, 11/21/25)
- Mental Health, Substance Use Visits Common Among Physicians (HealthDay, 11/20/25)
- While Politicos Dispense Blame, These Doctors Aim To Take Shame Out of Medicine (KFF Health News, 11/5/25)
- Medicare Physician Fee Schedule cuts cardiologist pay because CMS says doctors should be more efficient (Cardiovascular Business, 11/3/25)
Privacy
- More States Adopt Consumer Privacy Laws to Address HIPAA Gaps (Medscape, 11/18/25)
- Once a Patient’s in Custody, ICE Can Be at Hospital Bedsides — But Detainees Have Rights (KFF Health News, 11/17/25)
Public Health
- HHS officially rescinds shutdown layoffs (The Hill, 11/24/25)
- More US Adults Dying Before Realizing Medicare Benefits (Pulmonology Advisor, 11/21/25)
- Social Needs Screening Improved With Programs Focusing on Smaller Populations (Infectious Disease Advisor, 11/21/25)
- US Governors Are Forming a Public Health Alliance Amid Federal Funding Cuts and Shifting Guidance (Journal of the American Medical Association, 11/21/25)
- WHO to lose nearly a quarter of its workforce – 2,000 jobs – due to US withdrawing funding (The Guardian, 11/19/25)
- (New Hampshire) Anti-DEI bill narrowly clears committee; critics warn it risks loss of federal aid (NH Union Leader, 11/16/25)
- Mainers pass Question 2, enacting red-flag gun law (NH Public Radio, 11/4/25)
- Toward a Safer World by 2040: The JAMA Summit Report on Reducing Firearm Violence and Harms (Journal of the American Medical Association, 11/3/25)
Reproductive and Sexual Health
- Abortion illegal in North Dakota again after state Supreme Court ruling (The Hill, 11/24/25)
- Discontinuing GLP-1s Before or Early in Pregnancy Tied to Weight Gain, Pregnancy Complications (American Journal of Managed Care, 11/24/25)
- Doctors respond to ‘data-free’ decision over menopause hormone therapy: ‘It’s not true’ (The Guardian, 11/24/25)
- Gaps in Maternity Care Access Tied to High Infant Death Risk (Medscape, 11/24/25)
- Gestational Weight Gain and Pregnancy Outcomes After GLP-1 Receptor Agonist Discontinuation (Journal of the American Medical Association, 11/24/25)
- In these US groups, deaths now exceed births. What’s happening? (NH Union Leader, 11/24/25)
- Tracking abortion laws across the United States (The Guardian, 11/24/25)
- ‘Ignorant and life-threatening’: experts condemn Free Birth Society misinformation (The Guardian, 11/23/25)
- Influencers made millions pushing ‘wild’ births – now the Free Birth Society is linked to baby deaths around the world (The Guardian, 11/22/25)
- GOP-led states challenging FDA approval of generic abortion pill (The Hill, 11/21/25)
- Examining Post-Dobbs Changes in Abortion Use at 3 Southern Michigan Clinics, July 2021‒June 2023 (American Journal of Public Health, 11/20/25)
- Masturbation improves menopause symptoms for nearly 1 in 5 women, study shows (Managed Healthcare Executive, 11/20/25)
- ‘Ticking time bomb’: A pregnant mother kept getting sicker. She died after she couldn’t get an abortion in Texas (CNN, 11/19/25)
- ACLU sues FDA over unanswered Freedom of Information Act request (HealthExec, 11/19/25)
- Pharmacologic Treatment of Perinatal Depression (Journal of the American Medical Association, 11/19/25)
- Review Shows No Clear Link Between Maternal Acetaminophen Use and Offspring Autism, ADHD (HealthDay, 11/17/25)
- Changes in Facility-Based Abortion Care Among Texas Resident Minors and Young Adults After a 2021 Abortion Ban: September 2020–May 2022 (American Journal of Public Health, 11/13/25)
- Reproductive Autonomy Restrictions as Collective Violence (American Journal of Public Health, 11/13/25)
- Tirzepatide Demonstrates Real-World Effectiveness in PCOS (Endocrinology Advisor, 11/12/25)
- Epileptic Seizures During Pregnancy Linked to Higher Risks for Adverse Maternal and Foetal Outcomes (Medscape, 11/11/25)
- ACOG President Says Label Change on Estrogen Will Increase Access to Hormone Therapy (American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, 11/10/25)
- FDA pulls warning labels from hormone replacement therapies (NH Union Leader, 11/10/25)
- FDA removing warnings from hormone replacement therapy products (The Hill, 11/10/25)
- FDA to remove black box warning from hormone replacement therapy drugs (New Hampshire Bulletin, 11/10/25)
- FDA to Remove Black Box Warnings From HRT, Debate Ensues (American Journal of Managed Care, 11/10/25)
- The FDA removes a long-standing warning from hormone-based menopause drugs (AP, 11/10/25)
- ACOG Issues Contraception Access Guidance (Journal of the American Medical Association, 11/7/25)
- Senate Democrats demand answers on FDA abortion pill review (The Hill, 11/7/25)
- Four Subtypes of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Identified (Endocrinology Advisor, 11/5/25)
- Navigating Female Sexuality in Midlife Requires Provider Nuance and Patient Advocacy (Managed Healthcare Executive, 11/5/25)
- US Stillbirth Rates Higher Than Previously Reported by CDC (Endocrinology Advisor, 11/5/25)
- Judge protects New York ‘shield’ rule against Texas abortion lawsuit (HealthExec, 11/4/25)
- New York judge tosses Texas lawsuit over abortion pills shield law (The Hill, 11/1/25)
Respiratory Health
- Severe asthma can be controlled by a monthly injection, trial finds (The Guardian, 11/27/25)
- Respiratory Disease Mortality Higher in Adolescent, Young Adult Cancer Survivors (Infectious Disease Advisor, 11/26/25)
- Abnormal Breathing Common in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (Medscape, 11/24/25)
- Appropriate Diagnosis of COPD Can Have Significant Public Health Impact (American Thoracic Society, 11/18/25)
- Pneumonia Remains Leading Cause of Child Mortality (American Thoracic Society, 11/11/25)
- Treatment with Antibiotics and Steroids in Adults with Pneumonia Addressed in Latest Clinical Practice Guideline (American Thoracic Society, 11/11/25)
- Prevalence of Obstructive Sleep Apnea Increases During Nighttime Heatwaves (HealthDay, 11/4/25)
Rheumatology
- New Lupus SLE Clinical Practice Guidelines Released (American College of Rheumatology, 11/3/25)
Rural Populations and Health Care
- (New Hampshire) A health center closure in New England town reveals toll of federal cuts on rural communities (AP, 11/19/25)
- What to know about the impacts Medicaid cuts are having on rural health care (AP, 11/19/25)
- Clinician Shortages, Access Gaps Challenge Rural Primary Care (American Journal of Managed Care, 11/17/25)
- All 50 states submit applications for $50B Rural Health Transformation Program (Fierce Healthcare, 11/6/25)
- All 50 states will vie for funds from $50 billion Rural Health Transformation Program (New Hampshire Bulletin, 11/6/25)
- (New Hampshire) New Hampshire eyes $500 million in federal grants to improve rural health care (Concord Monitor, 11/6/25)
Social Factors Affecting Health
- More Americans are getting their power shut off, as unpaid bills pile up (NH Union Leader, 11/25/25)
- (New Hampshire) Building a Better New Hampshire: Panelist Solutions from NHFPI’s 10th Annual Conference (NH Fiscal Policy Institute, 11/20/25)
- Trump Administration Expands Visa Denials to Include Common Chronic Illnesses (HealthDay, 11/14/25)
- (New Hampshire) To understand poverty, they experienced it 15 minutes at a time (NH Union Leader, 11/12/25)
- State Department allows denial of immigrant visas to those with certain medical conditions (The Hill, 11/7/25)
- Study Finds 1 in 7 Children With SNAP/WIC Benefits Still Food Insecure (American Academy of Pediatrics, 11/7/25)
- Immigrants With Health Conditions May Be Denied Visas Under New Trump Administration Guidance (KFF Health News, 11/6/25)
- ‘Energy Insecurity’ Tied to Anxiety, Depression Risk (Medscape, 11/3/25)
Social Safety Nets
- (New Hampshire) SNAP Eligibility Changed This Month for Many (InDepth NH, 11/25/25)
- The Trump administration wants everyone to reapply for food stamps. What does that mean? (New Hampshire Bulletin, 11/21/25)
- (New Hampshire) AG warns NH residents about SNAP scams (NH Union Leader, 11/19/25)
- (New Hampshire) AG: Phishing Scam Targeting SNAP Participants (InDepth NH, 11/19/25)
- Child Food Insecurity in Households on Nutrition Assistance Programs: Who Is Affected the Most? (Medscape, 11/19/25)
- (New Hampshire) Consumer Alert from the NH Department of Justice: Phishing Scam Targeting SNAP Participants (NH Department of Health and Human Services, 11/19/25)
- NAMI Statement About Supportive Housing Changes for People with Serious Mental Illness (National Alliance on Mental Illness, 11/19/25)
- (New Hampshire) State alerts SNAP recipients to phishing scam involving false threats to restrict monthly benefits (Concord Monitor, 11/19/25)
- (New Hampshire) White Birch Center in Henniker breaks ground on new food pantry space ‘for everybody’ (Concord Monitor, 11/17/25)
- Air travel, SNAP benefits, back pay at issue as federal government slowly reopens (New Hampshire Bulletin, 11/14/25)
- The shutdown tug-of-war over SNAP benefits: a timeline (New Hampshire Bulletin, 11/14/25)
- (New Hampshire) Ayotte praises state officials for quick distribution of full SNAP benefits amid federal turmoil (NH Public Radio, 11/12/25)
- (New Hampshire) If fed govt reopens, SNAP clinics to close Friday (NH Union Leader, 11/12/25)
- Trump administration to mostly pay full SNAP benefits ‘within 24 hours’ of shutdown end (New Hampshire Bulletin, 11/12/25)
- US Supreme Court maintains temporary freeze on full SNAP benefits for November (New Hampshire Bulletin, 11/12/25)
- (New Hampshire) ‘The stress is tangible.’ Demand remains high at NH food pantries amid shutdown (NH Public Radio, 11/10/25)
- (New Hampshire) NH residents, advocates breathe sighs of relief after SNAP benefits go out (NH Public Radio, 11/10/25)
- Shutdown battle ebbs, but Trump won’t give up trying to withhold full SNAP benefits (New Hampshire Bulletin, 11/10/25)
- Trump administration again asks Supreme Court intervene on order for full SNAP benefits (NH Public Radio, 11/10/25)
- States told by Trump administration to ‘undo’ full SNAP benefits paid for November (New Hampshire Bulletin, 11/9/25)
- Trump administration orders states to pause paying full SNAP benefits (NH Union Leader, 11/9/25)
- (New Hampshire) November SNAP benefits paid in full to recipients in NH; USDA demands states ‘undo’ payments (Concord Monitor, 11/8/25)
- (New Hampshire) November SNAP benefits paid out in full in NH, after a week of confusion and uncertainty (NH Public Radio, 11/8/25)
- SNAP court rulings add to shutdown’s food assistance chaos (The Hill, 11/8/25)
- (New Hampshire) ‘One person at a time,’ downtown businesses provide free food to those affected by SNAP delay (Concord Monitor, 11/7/25)
- (New Hampshire) Ayotte: Feds extend funding for WIC until end of November (NH Union Leader, 11/7/25)
- (New Hampshire) DHHS Announces Availability of Full SNAP Benefits (NH Department of Health and Human Services, 11/7/25)
- Food Insecurity Reported in 13.5 Percent of U.S. Children in Homes Receiving Benefits (HealthDay, 11/7/25)
- (New Hampshire) SNAP and WIC benefits will be fully funded through November (InDepth NH, 11/7/25)
- Trump administration asks high court to halt release of SNAP funds (NH Union Leader, 11/7/25)
- Trump administration issues November SNAP benefits, then asks Supreme Court to intervene (New Hampshire Bulletin, 11/7/25)
- USDA tells states SNAP will be fully funded during appeal (The Hill, 11/7/25)
- (New Hampshire) Hundreds of Granite State SNAP Recipients Line Up for Food at LRCC in Laconia Thursday (InDepth NH, 11/6/25)
- Judge rules Trump administration must fully fund food aid benefits by Friday (NH Union Leader, 11/6/25)
- New federal funding extends WIC benefits through end of November (Concord Monitor, 11/6/25)
- (New Hampshire) New Hampshire Secures Additional Funding to Sustain WIC Benefits and Services Through November (NH Department of Health and Human Services, 11/6/25)
- (New Hampshire) State secures additional funding to feed women and children in need of assistance (NH Public Radio, 11/6/25)
- The government shutdown is delaying an assistance program families use to heat homes (NH Public Radio, 11/6/25)
- Trump administration ordered to pay full $9B in November SNAP benefits amid shutdown (New Hampshire Bulletin, 11/6/25)
- A defiant Trump vows no SNAP payments until Democrats cave on shutdown (New Hampshire Bulletin, 11/4/25)
- Spokesperson contradicts Trump comment on food stamps (NH Union Leader, 11/4/25)
- Trump says he’s withholding SNAP benefits until shutdown ends (The Hill, 11/4/25)
- (New Hampshire) Ayotte: Mobile Food Pantries Start Nov. 5; Encourages Donating To Food Bank (InDepth NH, 11/3/25)
- (New Hampshire) Home heating aid in NH is proceeding as usual, despite federal shutdown (NH Public Radio, 11/3/25)
- (New Hampshire) Mobile pantries for SNAP recipients to open this Wed. (NH Union Leader, 11/3/25)
- (New Hampshire) Mobile pantries for SNAP recipients to open this Wed. (NH Union Leader, 11/3/25)
- SNAP benefits will restart, but will be half the normal payment and delayed (NH Public Radio, 11/3/25)
- (New Hampshire) The state and NH Food Bank are offering help during the shutdown. Here’s how to find that help. (New Hampshire Bulletin, 11/3/25)
- Trump administration faces Monday deadline on use of contingency funds for SNAP (NH Public Radio, 11/3/25)
- Trump administration to pay about half of November SNAP benefits amid shutdown (New Hampshire Bulletin, 11/3/25)
- US to pay reduced food aid benefits, but warns of weeks or months of delay (NH Union Leader, 11/3/25)
- (New Hampshire) Suspension of food stamps to hit rural areas hardest (NH Union Leader, 11/2/25)
- American College of Preventive Medicine Emphasizes Importance of Federal Nutrition Initiatives (American College of Preventive Medicine, 11/1/25)
- (New Hampshire) Rural Areas Likely to Feel Heavier Impact from SNAP Pause (InDepth NH, 11/1/25)
- Trump administration must restart SNAP benefits by Wednesday, judge rules (New Hampshire Bulletin, 11/1/25)
- (New Hampshire) Up to 76,000 Granite Staters, Particularly in Rural Areas, Face Food Assistance Disruptions Amid Federal Shutdown (NH Fiscal Policy Institute, 11/1/25)
Substance Use and Treatment
- New study will examine drug use and barriers to treatment in three New England states (NH Public Radio, 11/25/25)
- (New Hampshire) Amid dramatic decreases in NH drug deaths, a Q&A with two addiction specialists on what’s working (New Hampshire Bulletin, 11/24/25)
- How health systems can integrate tobacco-cessation interventions for HIV, tuberculosis patients (Managed Healthcare Executive, 11/24/25)
- Heavy Drinking May Lead to Earlier, More Severe Stroke (Journal of the American Medical Association, 11/21/25)
- (New Hampshire) Progress on overdose deaths could be jeopardized by federal cuts, critics say (New Hampshire Bulletin, 11/20/25)
- (New Hampshire) Hope for NH Recovery looks to fill gap in services left by Farnum Center loss (NH Union Leader, 11/17/25)
- The Patients Are Ready, but the System Is Not: Closing the Gap Between Opioid Overdose Prevention and Recovery (American Journal of Public Health, 11/13/25)
- Massachusetts launches new campaign to support young adults in quitting vaping and nicotine (MA Department of Public Health, 11/10/25)
- (New Hampshire) Overdoses in Manchester, Nashua last month lowest in a decade (NH Union Leader, 11/10/25)
- Tobacco Atlas Offers Insights on Tobacco Use in the United States (HealthDay, 11/7/25)
- ASAM Supports Legislation Expanding Occupational Therapy to People with SUD (American Society of Addiction Medicine, 11/6/25)
Vaccination
- West Virginia parents can cite religious beliefs to opt out of school vaccines, judge says (AP, 11/26/25)
- Healey-Driscoll Administration Reaffirms Importance of Hepatitis B Vaccine for All Newborns (MA Department of Public Health, 11/25/25)
- Kennedy Sharpens Vaccine Attacks, Without Scientific Backing (KFF Health News, 11/24/25)
- 2024-2025 COVID-19 Vaccines Protected Against JN.1 Subvariants (Journal of the American Medical Association, 11/14/25)
- Conflicting Advice on Covid Shots Likely To Ding Already Low Vaccine Rates, Experts Warn (KFF Health News, 11/14/25)
- Early Measles Vaccination Surges in Texas Infants Amid 2025 Outbreak (American Journal of Managed Care, 11/14/25)
- Updated Flu, RSV Vaccination Recommendations for Immunocompromised People (Journal of the American Medical Association, 11/14/25)
- Vaccine advisory panel set to revisit hepatitis B, other childhood shots next month (The Hill, 11/13/25)
- New COVID-19 Vaccination Guidelines for Immunocompromised Individuals (Journal of the American Medical Association, 11/7/25)
- Providers' lawsuit against RFK Jr. now asks court to nullify ACIP's recent vaccine recommendations (Fierce Healthcare, 11/6/25)
- IDSA releases RSV and flu vaccine guidelines for people who are immunocompromised (Infectious Diseases Society of America, 11/4/25)
- COVID-19 Vaccination Linked to Lower Risk of Long COVID in Adolescents (American Journal of Managed Care, 11/3/25)
- Florida’s vaccine mandate rollback stirs fear for immunocompromised (The Hill, 11/3/25)