September 2026 Health News Roundup
Date postedSeptember 18, 2026
Topics in this News Roundup
- Spotlight: AI, Health, and Healthcare
- Spotlight: Cyclosporiasis Outbreaks
- Spotlight: Data Centers and Environmental Health
- Spotlight: Ebola Outbreak
- Spotlight: Gender
- Spotlight: Immigration
- Spotlight: Measles Outbreaks
- Spotlight: Medicaid Work Requirements
- Spotlight: Reproductive Healthcare Access
- Spotlight: Respiratory Virus Season
- Spotlight: Rural Health Grants
- Spotlight: Vaccine Policy and Access
- Antibiotics and Antibiotic Resistance
- Cancer
- Cardiology
- Care and Insurance Costs
- Caregiving and Patient Support
- Children's Health
- Chronic Health Conditions
- Consumer and Patient Safety
- Criminalization of Medicine
- Dermatology
- Disabled Populations and Health Care
- Disasters and Emergencies
- Endocrinology
- Environmental Health
- Food, Nutrition, and Food Safety
- Gastrointestinal Health
- General Health
- Good News
- Government and Advocacy
- Health Care Systems and Facilities
- Health Equity and Access to Care
- Health Information and Privacy
- Health Technology
- Immunology and Allergies
- Infectious Diseases and Infections
- Insurance Coverage
- Medical Care
- Medical Research
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Medications, Prescribing, and Supplements
- Mental and Behavioral Health
- Neurology
- Physicians, Health Care Workers, and Workforce
- Public Health
- Public Safety
- Reproductive and Sexual Health
- Respiratory Health
- Rheumatology
- Rural Populations and Health Care
- Sleep Medicine
- Social Factors Affecting Health
- Social Safety Nets
- Substance Use and Treatment
- Vaccination
Spotlight: AI, Health, and Healthcare
- What AI can and cannot do in biosecurity (Your Local Epidemiologist, 9/16/26)
- Delays, tech failures abound in CMS' WISeR AI prior auth pilot, documents show (Fierce Healthcare, 9/15/26)
- Oversight, standards needed for ethical integration of AI into public health systems, physicians say (The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota, 9/10/26)
- AJPH Highlights the Need for Stronger Governance for Ethical Implementation of Artificial Intelligence in Public Health (American Public Health Association, 9/9/26)
Spotlight: Cyclosporiasis Outbreaks
- Massive cyclospora outbreak linked to lettuce declared over (NH Union Leader, 9/11/26)
- Cyclosporiasis outbreak Exposes a Weakened US public Health System (Medscape, 9/4/26)
- Public Health Alerts: Cyclosporiasis outbreak in Michigan, May–July 2026—an interim report (The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota, 9/2/26)
Spotlight: Data Centers and Environmental Health
- (New Hampshire) In policy shift, Republicans say they’ll pursue a moratorium on AI data centers in NH (NH Public Radio, 9/18/26)
- (New Hampshire) ‘Small dogs still bite’: Proposed micro data center elicits resistance as development advances through application process (Concord Monitor, 9/17/26)
- (New Hampshire) ‘Micro data center’ proposed for blighted Locke Road property to be considered by Concord Planning Board (Concord Monitor, 9/14/26)
- Former EPA Officials: Trump Is Letting Data Centers Make People Sick (Mother Jones, 9/13/26)
- Data Centers Now Facing Backlash Over Contaminated Wastewater (Mother Jones, 9/9/26)
- (New Hampshire) Nottingham voters overwhelmingly approve moratorium on data centers (NH Public Radio, 9/9/26)
- Developers eye Native nations, tribal communities for new data center projects (New Hampshire Bulletin, 9/4/26)
- (New Hampshire) Ayotte opposes potential Bow data center, plans to propose statewide moratorium (NH Public Radio, 9/2/26)
- (New Hampshire) Ayotte To Seek Moratorium on AI Data Centers; Questions About Chief Justice Raised (InDepth NH, 9/2/26)
- (New Hampshire) Politicians Pile On Calls for Moratorium as Data Centers Talks In Bow Confirmed (InDepth NH, 9/2/26)
- (New Hampshire) Possible hyperscale data center eyed for Bow (New Hampshire Bulletin, 9/1/26)
Spotlight: Ebola Outbreak
- UN says it’s too early to say Ebola in DR Congo has peaked (The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota, 9/15/26)
- Ebola outbreak in DR Congo grows to 7,200 cases as government officials suggest transmission has peaked (The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota, 9/14/26)
- DR Congo’s Ebola outbreak spreads to 7th province as cases, deaths mount (The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota, 9/11/26)
- Ebola outbreak in DR Congo tops 6,600 cases (The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota, 9/8/26)
- WHO Says Staff Shortage, Funding Challenges Hamper Congo Ebola Response (Medscape, 9/8/26)
- Ebola case counts reach 6,250 in DR Congo outbreak (The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota, 9/3/26)
- Ebola kills 3,000 in DR Congo as control efforts aren’t measuring up (The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota, 9/2/26)
- WHO's Tedros Says Ebola Response Must Be Scaled Up to Tackle Congo Outbreak (Medscape, 9/2/26)
Spotlight: Gender
- The Pentagon is moving forward with mandatory testosterone testing for most male troops (AP, 9/18/26)
- VA Gov. Spanberger Kills Youngkin-Era Rule That Would Have Banned Trans Students From Bathrooms (Erin In The Morning, 9/16/26)
- "The Decision Ought To Be Between A Patient And Their Doctor," Says Michigan Senate Candidate El-Sayed On Trans Care (Erin In The Morning, 9/14/26)
- Canada First Nation Leaders Announce They Won’t Comply With Alberta Trans Care Ban (Erin In The Morning, 9/11/26)
- The Pentagon Is Digging Through Medical Records To Find Trans Troops Before A Court Can Stop It (Erin In The Morning, 9/10/26)
- ‘Nakedly political’: US attempts to link trans support to authoritarianism in new health department report (The Guardian, 9/7/26)
- Pentagon searching medical records to identify transgender troops (, 9/7/26)
- Even in safe-haven Massachusetts, trans care is at risk. Young people are fighting to protect it (The Guardian, 9/5/26)
- 21 States Sue Federal Government To Block Anti-Trans Under-19 Medicaid Ban (Erin In The Morning, 9/3/26)
- Federal Judge Rules Trump Cannot Force Schools To Exclude Trans Athletes In California (Erin In The Morning, 9/3/26)
- Pentagon temporarily rescinds guidance on testosterone screening for US troops (NH Union Leader, 9/3/26)
- Pentagon temporarily rescinds mandatory testosterone testing guidance (The Hill, 9/3/26)
- "They Will Not Comply": Maryland Teachers Refuse To Out Trans Students After Their District Pivots For Trump (Erin In The Morning, 9/2/26)
- US Pentagon Issues Clinical Guidelines on Troop Testosterone Screening to Start Immediately (Medscape, 9/2/26)
- Wales Gender Clinic In The UK Pauses Surgeries Over Accusations That They Help Too Many Trans Patients (Erin In The Morning, 9/1/26)
Spotlight: Immigration
- Pediatricians Report Immigrant Families Avoiding Care for Their Children (HealthDay, 9/18/26)
- Trump administration faces second lawsuit to block ICE agents at polls (New Hampshire Bulletin, 9/18/26)
- Doctors say children of immigrants are missing healthcare (New Hampshire Bulletin, 9/16/26)
- The Trump Administration Is Imprisoning Somali Immigrants at Gitmo (Mother Jones, 9/16/26)
- “A Sword of Damocles”: Salvadoran TPS Holders Are in Limbo as DHS Does Nothing (Mother Jones, 9/15/26)
- US pediatricians report seeing fewer patients because of immigration enforcement worries (The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota, 9/15/26)
- A Generation of Kids Suffer as Trump Destabilizes Immigrant Families (KFF Health News, 9/14/26)
- A New DHS Report Proves Alligator Alcatraz Detainees Were Right All Along (Mother Jones, 9/14/26)
- (New Hampshire) NH police departments contributing to surge in ICE arrests (NH Public Radio, 9/14/26)
- States and cities sue over ‘public charge’ green card restrictions (The Hill, 9/14/26)
- States, cities sue to block Trump immigration rule on public benefits (NH Union Leader, 9/14/26)
- Salvadorans await word on protected status as midnight deadline approaches (New Hampshire Bulletin, 9/9/26)
- As the Trump administration dismantles Temporary Protected Status, Salvadorans may be next (New Hampshire Bulletin, 9/4/26)
- The White House Made an Arcade Game Out of Deporting People (Mother Jones, 9/4/26)
- Immigration activity is taking a toll on children’s health, doctors say (New Hampshire Bulletin, 9/3/26)
- Trump’s newest order on birthright citizenship blocked in federal court (New Hampshire Bulletin, 9/3/26)
- Immigrant rights group seeks to block use of federal databases it says could purge legal voters (InDepth NH, 9/2/26)
- Lawmakers Push DHS to Cancel Its Shock Gloves Contract (Mother Jones, 9/1/26)
- Legal aid for immigrant kids remains in question after Trump administration pulls contract (New Hampshire Bulletin, 9/1/26)
Spotlight: Measles Outbreaks
- CDC adds 177 cases to US measles total but has yet to confirm deaths in Pennsylvania (The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota, 9/18/26)
- Possible measles exposure reported at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (The Hill, 9/18/26)
- New York launches tracker as measles cases hit 57 (The Hill, 9/17/26)
- Pennsylvania asks for CDC measles help amid Kennedy dispute (NH Union Leader, 9/17/26)
- With US measles deaths on the rise, local officials are stepping in where RFK Jr won’t (The Guardian, 9/17/26)
- Maine CDC Confirms Case of Measles in Maine (ME Department of Health and Human Services, 9/16/26)
- CDC’s new tracking method for measles deaths puzzles experts (The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota, 9/15/26)
- Fourth measles-associated death reported in Pennsylvania (The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota, 9/15/26)
- Pennsylvania measles-associated deaths climb to four as outbreak grows (NH Union Leader, 9/15/26)
- Pennsylvania woman dies of measles complications, the state's third such fatality this year (The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota, 9/14/26)
- US measles cases approach 3,300—over 1,000 more than all of last year (The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota, 9/11/26)
- Coroner releases details of infants who died amid growing Pennsylvania measles outbreak (AP, 9/9/26)
- Pediatrics group publishes FAQ on congenital measles (The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota, 9/9/26)
- RFK Jr. accepts Pa. child died of measles, says Shapiro hastily ‘politicized’ death (The Hill, 9/5/26)
- Lancaster County coroner says measles caused second infant death as US cases soar past 3,100 (The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota, 9/4/26)
- Lancaster County infant confirmed to have died from measles in Pennsylvania (The Hill, 9/4/26)
- Exclusive-Kennedy Asked to Remove Pennsylvania Measles Death From CDC Tally, Sources Say (Medscape, 9/3/26)
- Lancaster County coroner confirms that second measles death also involves a child (The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota, 9/3/26)
Spotlight: Medicaid Work Requirements
- Work requirements to kick 2.3M young adults off Medicaid, reduce enrollment by 48%, report shows (HealthExec, 9/16/26)
- A Cancer Survivor Hoped To Work — Then She Lost Her Medicaid Disability Coverage (KFF Health News, 9/15/26)
- Indigenous Groups Are Exempt From Medicaid Work Rules, but Native Hawaiians Aren’t (KFF Health News, 9/11/26)
- Public Health Leaders and 169 Scholars File Amicus Brief Challenging CMS Medicaid Work Requirement Rule (American Public Health Association, 9/10/26)
- (New Hampshire) Nearly 300 in NH will lose Medicaid, this 86-year-old Ukrainian woman among them (NH Public Radio, 9/6/26)
- (New Hampshire) As eligibility shifts, nearly 300 in N.H. will lose Medicaid coverage. An 86-year-old Ukrainian woman is among them. (Concord Monitor, 9/4/26)
- Rheumatologists Seek Changes to Looming Medicaid Work Rules (Medscape, 9/3/26)
Spotlight: Reproductive Healthcare Access
- Abortion bans make ‘evidence-based medicine’ impossible in some cases, new report says (The Guardian, 9/16/26)
- Family of pregnant woman who died sues Ken Paxton for wrongful death (The Guardian, 9/16/26)
- Hawley to push GOP officeholders, candidates to sign ‘Declaration for Life’ (The Hill, 9/16/26)
- Appeals court hears bid to curtail access to medication abortion (The Hill, 9/9/26)
- Ectopic Pregnancy Deaths Have Nearly Doubled. It’s Worse in States With Abortion Bans. (ProPublica, 9/9/26)
Spotlight: Respiratory Virus Season
- RIDOH Issues Vaccination Recommendations for Respiratory Virus Season / El Departamento de Salud de RI (RIDOH) emite recomendaciones de vacunación para la temporada de virus respiratorios (RI Department of Health, 9/16/26)
- AAP Expands RSV Vaccine Recommendations for Vulnerable Children Entering Second Season (Medscape, 9/4/26)
- COVID-19 (2019 novel coronavirus) resource center for physicians (American Medical Association, 9/4/26)
- (New Hampshire) DHHS Reminds Granite Staters to Get Vaccinated for Respiratory Viruses as Fall Approaches (NH Department of Health and Human Services, 9/4/26)
- Influenza virus (flu) resources (American Medical Association, 9/4/26)
- COVID-19 Vaccine Effectiveness and Safety for the 2026-2027 Respiratory Season (Journal of the American Medical Association, 9/2/26)
- Influenza Vaccine Effectiveness and Safety for the 2026-2027 Respiratory Season (Journal of the American Medical Association, 9/2/26)
- Leading medical groups release flu, COVID vaccine recommendations as CDC guidance lags (Fierce Healthcare, 9/2/26)
- RSV Immunization Effectiveness and Safety for the 2026-2027 Respiratory Season (Journal of the American Medical Association, 9/2/26)
- Top US doctors offer updated flu and COVID vaccine recommendations, aiming to ease confusion (AP, 9/2/26)
- Vaccine Integrity Project, American Medical Association review COVID, flu, and RSV vaccines (The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota, 9/2/26)
Spotlight: Rural Health Grants
- (New Hampshire) Council approves 2nd year of GO-NORTH spending (NH Union Leader, 9/16/26)
- States Bet Big on Rural Health Startups, With a Silicon Valley Twist (KFF Health News, 9/16/26)
- Federal Rural Health Transformation Funds to Support the Rural Workforce (VT Department of Health, 9/10/26)
- Rural Health Transformation Program funding tracker: CMS awards New York $76M; Indiana receives $120M (Fierce Healthcare, 9/10/26)
- Trump Admin Awards $106M to Expand Rural Health Care in NY, RI, MI (American Journal of Managed Care, 9/8/26)
- Rural health is ailing. Is $50 billion enough to heal it? (Managed Healthcare Executive, 9/1/26)
- Rural Health Transformation Program funding tracker: CMS awards Arkansas $149.3M; Hawaii receives $58M (Fierce Healthcare, 9/1/26)
Spotlight: Vaccine Policy and Access
- Kennedy questions vaccine safety at Children’s Health Defense event (The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota, 9/18/26)
- CDC delay holds up children's COVID vaccine orders, WSJ reports (NH Union Leader, 9/16/26)
- Vaccine recommendations and access, plus measles deaths: 3 questions, zero consensus: The State of US Vaccine Policy (The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota, 9/3/26)
Antibiotics and Antibiotic Resistance
- Study suggests carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter may spread through the air (The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota, 9/16/26)
- Analysis bolsters case for using azithromycin for unscheduled C-sections (The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota, 9/14/26)
Cancer
- Northwell sees 75% jump in 9/11-linked cancer cases 25 years later (Managed Healthcare Executive, 9/11/26)
- Millions of Adults With Disabilities Have Lower Screening Rates for Breast, Cervical, Colorectal Cancer, Study Shows (Medscape, 9/10/26)
- New AGA Guidance on Surveillance of Premalignant Conditions in Seniors (Medscape, 9/10/26)
- Drinking very hot drinks could triple risk of oesophageal cancer, study finds (The Guardian, 9/9/26)
- Cancer Pain Remains a Major Clinical Challenge (Medscape, 9/8/26)
- Colorectal Cancer Deaths Increase Among Younger Adults (Journal of the American Medical Association, 9/4/26)
- Talc Powder Not Linked to Lung Cancer in Women (Medscape, 9/4/26)
- Alcohol-Attributable Cancer Mortality Has Increased Significantly in the U.S. (HealthDay, 9/3/26)
- Women in Rural Areas Less Likely to Report Recent Cervical Cancer Screening (Medscape, 9/1/26)
Cardiology
- Caffeine and Cardiovascular Health: What the Science Says (Journal of the American Medical Association, 9/18/26)
- U.S. Adults May Not Understand Their Risk for Vascular Disease (HealthDay, 9/15/26)
- More Microplastics and Nanoplastics Detected in Patients With Heart Attacks (Journal of the American Medical Association, 9/11/26)
- Nighttime Light Exposure May Weaken the Heart, Raise CVD Risk (American Journal of Managed Care, 9/11/26)
- Recombinant shingles vaccine linked to lower cardiovascular disease risk (Managed Healthcare Executive, 9/2/26)
Care and Insurance Costs
- Trump touts Medicaid drug savings (The Hill, 9/18/26)
- White House set to tout Medicaid ‘most favored nation’ drug pricing deals (The Hill, 9/18/26)
- (New Hampshire) ACA health coverage enrollment in NH declined by an estimated 4.8K after tax credits expired (New Hampshire Bulletin, 9/17/26)
- Outcome of Suit Against Department of Labor Could Boost Skimpy Employer Health Plans (KFF Health News, 9/16/26)
- ‘It’s Triage’: California’s Next Governor Will Face Destabilizing Surge in Uninsured (KFF Health News, 9/8/26)
- The Market Forces Quietly Adding Thousands to Patient Bills (KFF Health News, 9/8/26)
Caregiving and Patient Support
- Trump administration looks to tap childcare funds to pay stay-at-home parents (New Hampshire Bulletin, 9/18/26)
- (New Hampshire) New report explores barriers and possible improvements to state childcare assistance program (New Hampshire Bulletin, 9/14/26)
- (New Hampshire) Faith-based programs help fill the state’s childcare access void. They have their own challenges. (New Hampshire Bulletin, 9/11/26)
- Disparities Identified in Home Health Care After Hip, Knee Replacement (HealthDay, 9/10/26)
Children's Health
- Study: Nearly 4% of publicly insured US kids with sepsis die, with some at higher risk (The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota, 9/15/26)
- GLP-1 Prescribing in Young Children With Obesity Rises 310-Fold (American Journal of Managed Care, 9/10/26)
- Exclusive-US Refusals Of Crucial Newborn Vitamin Spike, Raising Risk Of Dangerous Bleeding (Medscape, 9/1/26)
- Multistrain probiotic tied to reduced risk of severe GI disease in preterm newborns (The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota, 9/1/26)
Chronic Health Conditions
- (general)
- ‘It’s a huge concern’: Families of kids with complex medical needs worry about frequent measles outbreaks (The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota, 9/18/26)
- Repeat COVID infections tied to higher odds of new health conditions (The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota, 9/10/26)
- The Relentless Work of Being Sick (Mother Jones, 9/1/26)
- Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD)
- Some adult vaccines are linked to lower dementia risk. Can they promote brain health? (The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota, 9/8/26)
- Dementia, Stroke Risk Elevated for Those With Severe Mental Illness (HealthDay, 9/4/26)
- Nearly Half of Dementia Cases May Be Preventable—Here’s What the Research Says So Far (Journal of the American Medical Association, 9/4/26)
- Depression May Mask Early Cognitive Decline (Medscape, 9/2/26)
- Does the shingles vaccine prevent dementia? (Your Local Epidemiologist, 9/2/26)
- Asthma
- Patient safety at the heart of forthcoming WHO asthma guidelines (World Health Organization, 9/17/26)
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- As More Adults Seek ADHD Care, Primary Care Clinicians Are Tasked With Getting the Diagnosis Right (Journal of the American Medical Association, 9/18/26)
- People With ADHD Experience 50 Percent More GI Symptoms (HealthDay, 9/17/26)
- Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
- Study uncovers no evidence of autism epidemic, despite claims (The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota, 9/18/26)
- Study: Autism shaves an average of 14 years from life expectancy, with flu the leading contributor (The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota, 9/14/26)
- Autism Spectrum Disorder Diagnoses Increased for Females Since 2020 (HealthDay, 9/8/26)
- Autoimmune, Immune-Mediated, and Immunocompromising Conditions
- Updated COVID-19 Shot Beneficial for Those With Autoimmune Rheumatic Disease (HealthDay, 9/14/26)
- Celiac Disease
- Blood Test Could Spot Gut Damage in Celiac Disease (Medscape, 9/1/26)
- Cerebral Palsy (CP)
- Women With Cerebral Palsy Receive Less Preventive Gynecological Care (HealthDay, 9/18/26)
- Diabetes and Metabolic Syndrome
- New Guidance Addresses Diabetes and Smoking Cessation (Medscape, 9/11/26)
- Grocery Assistance Shows Potential in Diabetes Care and Beyond (American Journal of Managed Care, 9/3/26)
- Endometriosis
- Endometriosis Linked to Persistent Rise in Mental Health Medication Use (American Journal of Managed Care, 9/18/26)
- Distinct Risk Factor and Comorbidity Profiles Tied to Endometriosis Subtypes (Medscape, 9/7/26)
- Endometriosis can elude diagnosis for years. What to know about the disease and new ways to find it (AP, 9/5/26)
- Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS)
- Review calls for combining outcome measures for hidradenitis suppurativa treatment (Managed Healthcare Executive, 9/9/26)
- Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (IBD)
- Researchers hope powerful new microscope will reveal ‘root cause’ of incurable bowel disease (The Guardian, 9/13/26)
- GLP-1 Meds Linked to Symptomatic Remission in Ulcerative Colitis (Medscape, 9/4/26)
- Lipedema
- Lipedema: Liposuction Cuts Pain, but at What Cost? (Medscape, 9/18/26)
- Long COVID
- Longer Paxlovid treatment shows no benefit for long-COVID symptoms, study suggests (The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota, 9/1/26)
- Lupus
- COVID-19 may trigger the same immune pathway as lupus (The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota, 9/3/26)
- Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS)
- Migraine and Headache Disorders
- New Migraine Prevention Guidelines Released (Medscape, 9/4/26)
- Updated Recommendations Address Medications to Prevent Migraine in Adults (HealthDay, 9/2/26)
- Narcolepsy
- Employment Masks Work Burden of Narcolepsy and Hypersomnia (American Journal of Managed Care, 9/17/26)
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Other Sleep Disorders
- Higher CPAP Adherence Linked With Lower Mortality Risk in OSA (American Journal of Managed Care, 9/18/26)
- GLP-1 Therapy and OSA: Promise, But Limits (Medscape, 9/16/26)
- JAMA Insights: Narcolepsy (Journal of the American Medical Association, 9/9/26)
- Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
- Rheumatoid Arthritis in Adults: A Review (Journal of the American Medical Association, 9/10/26)
Consumer and Patient Safety
- The Drugs and Devices Have Been on the Market for Years. But FDA-Ordered Studies Still Aren’t Done. (KFF Health News, 9/18/26)
- Epinephrine injection recalled over potentially fatal health risks (The Hill, 9/4/26)
Criminalization of Medicine
- Hawley to push GOP officeholders, candidates to sign ‘Declaration for Life’ (The Hill, 9/16/26)
- Ectopic Pregnancy Deaths Have Nearly Doubled. It’s Worse in States With Abortion Bans. (ProPublica, 9/9/26)
- 21 States Sue Federal Government To Block Anti-Trans Under-19 Medicaid Ban (Erin In The Morning, 9/3/26)
- Wales Gender Clinic In The UK Pauses Surgeries Over Accusations That They Help Too Many Trans Patients (Erin In The Morning, 9/1/26)
Dermatology
- Review calls for combining outcome measures for hidradenitis suppurativa treatment (Managed Healthcare Executive, 9/9/26)
Disabled Populations and Health Care
- (New Hampshire) State records show abuse and neglect continues in New Hampshire’s disability system in 2026 (New Hampshire Bulletin, 9/1/26)
Disasters and Emergencies
- How EMS Is Evolving Through State Policy (Association of State and Territorial Health Officials, 9/14/26)
- Judge rules that Trump plan to halve FEMA workforce violated law (NH Union Leader, 9/12/26)
- (New Hampshire) Get Ready, New Hampshire: September Is National Preparedness Month (NH Public Health Association, 9/8/26)
- America’s 911 System Is Facing Its Own Emergency (Mother Jones, 9/4/26)
Endocrinology
- Regulators urge more research on testosterone therapy for women as experts debate benefits, risks (NH Union Leader, 9/17/26)
- New Guidance Addresses Diabetes and Smoking Cessation (Medscape, 9/11/26)
- FDA is working with manufacturers to boost estrogen patch supply amid access concerns (NH Union Leader, 9/3/26)
- Estrogen Hormone Treatment May Be Beneficial for Brain Fog Symptoms in Menopausal Women (HealthDay, 9/1/26)
Environmental Health
See Spotlight: Data Centers and Environmental Health
- Air Pollution Tied to Higher Risk for Suicide (HealthDay, 9/17/26)
- California Eyes Prison Heat Protections That Fall Short of Workplace Standards (KFF Health News, 9/17/26)
- EPA Sued Over Repeal of Power Plant Carbon Reduction Rules (American Public Health Association, 9/17/26)
- Microplastics in Soil Act Like a Tiny “Trojan Horse” for Delivering Toxins (Mother Jones, 9/17/26)
- With EPA’s Latest Move, Trump Topples the Last Pillar of Biden’s Climate Legacy (Mother Jones, 9/16/26)
- Trump EPA to strip greenhouse gas limits for power plants, a key Biden climate policy (New Hampshire Bulletin, 9/14/26)
- Mamdani: NYC leaders ‘lied’ about post-9/11 air quality (The Hill, 9/8/26)
- Study: Almost Half the World’s Farmers Are Poisoned by Pesticides Each Year (Mother Jones, 9/7/26)
- You Don’t Have a Right to Safe Drinking Water, US Court Rules (Mother Jones, 9/5/26)
- A Federal Judge Just Killed New York’s $75 Billion Climate Bill for Polluters (Mother Jones, 9/1/26)
Food, Nutrition, and Food Safety
- Cost-Saving Medicaid Meal Deliveries Threatened by Cuts, Policy Uncertainty (KFF Health News, 9/18/26)
- Cyclospora outbreak followed years of declining FDA foreign inspections (AP, 9/8/26)
- More Than 1,200 Food Packaging Chemicals Can Pose Serious Health Risks (Mother Jones, 9/5/26)
- Doctors’ Group Sues to Force Withdrawal of Federal Dietary Guidelines (Medscape, 9/1/26)
Gastrointestinal Health
- High-Dose Probiotic Helps Patients With Chronic Diarrhea (Medscape, 9/18/26)
- People With ADHD Experience 50 Percent More GI Symptoms (HealthDay, 9/17/26)
- Researchers hope powerful new microscope will reveal ‘root cause’ of incurable bowel disease (The Guardian, 9/13/26)
- GLP-1 Meds Linked to Symptomatic Remission in Ulcerative Colitis (Medscape, 9/4/26)
- How No Burp Syndrome Went From Mystery to Diagnosis (Medscape, 9/2/26)
- Blood Test Could Spot Gut Damage in Celiac Disease (Medscape, 9/1/26)
General Health
- Combo of Step Count and Step Pace Tied to Lower Risk for Early Death (HealthDay, 9/11/26)
- Muscle Loss on GLP-1s: Data and Debate (Medscape, 9/11/26)
- The Relentless Work of Being Sick (Mother Jones, 9/1/26)
Good News
- (New Hampshire) New Partnership Strengthens Orthopedic and Musculoskeletal Care in the Seacoast (Exeter Hospital, 9/16/26)
- (New Hampshire) MaineHealth Memorial Hospital Offers a Quick Stop for Fall Vaccines (MaineHealth, 9/15/26)
- (New Hampshire) Androscoggin Valley Hospital and North Country Ophthalmology launch first-of-its-kind program to expand eye care access in the North Country (NCH Androscoggin Valley Hospital, 9/14/26)
- (New Hampshire) Cheshire Medical Center Announces Fall 2026 Flu Vaccine Clinics (Cheshire Medical Center, 9/14/26)
- (New Hampshire) CMC invests $300,000 expands dental and health care access for Manchester's most vulnerable residents (Catholic Medical Center, 9/10/26)
- (New Hampshire) Hospital Update: CT Scanner Project Is Underway (Cottage Hospital, 9/10/26)
- (New Hampshire) CMC invests $50,000 in HOPE for NH Recovery to expand substance use recovery support (Catholic Medical Center, 9/9/26)
- (New Hampshire) Elliot Expands Access to Care with New South Main Street Primary Care Location (Elliot Hospital, 9/9/26)
- (New Hampshire) Dartmouth Cancer Center Keene Opens New Expanded Cancer Treatment Space (Cheshire Medical Center, 9/8/26)
- (New Hampshire) Concord Endoscopy Center Earns Full DNV Accreditation (Concord Hospital, 9/3/26)
- (New Hampshire) Dartmouth Health infectious disease doctor joins CDC tuberculosis council at invitation of HHS secretary (Dartmouth Health, 9/3/26)
- (New Hampshire) Concord Hospital Medical Group Expands Local Primary Care Access for Franklin Residents (Concord Hospital, 9/2/26)
- (New Hampshire) St. Joseph Hospital Earns American College of Surgeons Trauma Verification with Zero Deficiencies (St. Joseph Hospital, 9/1/26)
Government and Advocacy
- General:
- CDC director says RFK Jr. has final say (The Hill, 9/18/26)
- (New Hampshire) Notice of Opportunity for Public Comment Thursday, September 10, 2026, until Friday, October 16, 2026 (NH Department of Health and Human Services, 9/10/26)
- (New Hampshire) Planned Parenthood wades into New Hampshire’s Executive Council election (New Hampshire Bulletin, 9/10/26)
- Trump surgeon general nominee discloses tobacco, pharma investments (The Hill, 9/10/26)
- FDA fills four senior roles, including top officials for drugs, vaccines and tobacco (AP, 9/8/26)
- (New Hampshire) From climate change to the economy to healthcare, NH voters seek solutions with their ballots (New Hampshire Bulletin, 9/8/26)
- Care and Insurance Costs - View more Care and Insurance Costs articles >>
- Trump touts Medicaid drug savings (The Hill, 9/18/26)
- Outcome of Suit Against Department of Labor Could Boost Skimpy Employer Health Plans (KFF Health News, 9/16/26)
- ‘It’s Triage’: California’s Next Governor Will Face Destabilizing Surge in Uninsured (KFF Health News, 9/8/26)
- Caregiving and Patient Support - View more Caregiving and Patient Support articles >>
- Trump administration looks to tap childcare funds to pay stay-at-home parents (New Hampshire Bulletin, 9/18/26)
- Consumer and Patient Safety - View more Consumer and Patient Safety articles >>
- The Drugs and Devices Have Been on the Market for Years. But FDA-Ordered Studies Still Aren’t Done. (KFF Health News, 9/18/26)
- Disabled Populations and Health Care - View more Disabled Populations and Health Care articles >>
- (New Hampshire) State records show abuse and neglect continues in New Hampshire’s disability system in 2026 (New Hampshire Bulletin, 9/1/26)
- Disasters and Emergencies - View more Disasters and Emergencies articles >>
- Judge rules that Trump plan to halve FEMA workforce violated law (NH Union Leader, 9/12/26)
- Environmental Health - View more Environmental Health articles >>
- California Eyes Prison Heat Protections That Fall Short of Workplace Standards (KFF Health News, 9/17/26)
- EPA Sued Over Repeal of Power Plant Carbon Reduction Rules (American Public Health Association, 9/17/26)
- Trump EPA to strip greenhouse gas limits for power plants, a key Biden climate policy (New Hampshire Bulletin, 9/14/26)
- You Don’t Have a Right to Safe Drinking Water, US Court Rules (Mother Jones, 9/5/26)
- A Federal Judge Just Killed New York’s $75 Billion Climate Bill for Polluters (Mother Jones, 9/1/26)
- Food, Nutrition, and Food Safety - View more Food, Nutrition, and Food Safety articles >>
- Cost-Saving Medicaid Meal Deliveries Threatened by Cuts, Policy Uncertainty (KFF Health News, 9/18/26)
- Doctors’ Group Sues to Force Withdrawal of Federal Dietary Guidelines (Medscape, 9/1/26)
- Health Equity and Access to Care - View more Health Equity and Access to Care articles >>
- Rural Americans Wait After Judge Delivers Mixed Ruling on Digital Equity Dollars (KFF Health News, 9/10/26)
- Infectious Diseases and Infections - View more Infectious Diseases and Infections articles >>
- CDC merges its flu, COVID divisions to ‘strengthen operational efficiency’ (The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota, 9/9/26)
- Trump administration ends $45M support for Namibia HIV program (The Hill, 9/5/26)
- Insurance Coverage - View more Insurance Coverage articles >>
- Kennedy names 8 new members to preventive services task force (The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota, 9/18/26)
- Kennedy appoints new members to Preventive Services Task Force, as committee departs from primary care emphasis (HealthExec, 9/17/26)
- Medical Research - View more Medical Research articles >>
- Congress passes stopgap funding bill, blocks political approvals for science funding (Fierce Healthcare, 9/2/26)
- Medicare and Medicaid - View more Medicare and Medicaid articles >>
- CMS restores $12B in frozen supplemental Medicaid funds (Fierce Healthcare, 9/18/26)
- Texas Hospitals Lose $27 Million a Day in Medicaid Funding Dispute (American Journal of Managed Care, 9/9/26)
- Medications, Prescribing, and Supplements - View more Medications, Prescribing, and Supplements articles >>
- “A Clear Watering Down”: Drug Transparency Bill Stripped of Critical Provisions Ahead of Senate Vote (ProPublica, 9/18/26)
- FDA acknowledges estrogen patch shortage, says it’s working to increase supply (New Hampshire Bulletin, 9/17/26)
- Meant to cut US prescription drug prices, proposed Medicare policies may do the opposite—with global implications (The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota, 9/16/26)
- Mental and Behavioral Health - View more Mental and Behavioral Health articles >>
- HHS announces $383.4M in behavioral health, crisis response services grants (Fierce Healthcare, 9/8/26)
- Physicians, Health Care Workers, and Workforce - View more Physicians, Health Care Workers, and Workforce articles >>
- Judge blocks DHS rule ending 'duration of status' for international students (Fierce Healthcare, 9/14/26)
- Public Health - View more Public Health articles >>
- Advocates, lawmakers call for release of congressionally approved global health funds (The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota, 9/17/26)
- Aid Cuts Hit Disease Prevention Harder Than Treatment, Global Fund Chief Says (Medscape, 9/16/26)
- Polls show Americans have lost confidence in federal government, public health leaders (The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota, 9/9/26)
- Lawmakers criticize deal that would send NIH funds to Department of Defense (The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota, 9/8/26)
- Pentagon sought to divert NIH funds for defense use, top House Appropriations Democrat says (The Hill, 9/3/26)
- Community Health Grants Spared For Now After Judge Finds HHS Used Fake Sources (HealthDay, 9/2/26)
- Social Factors Affecting Health - View more Social Factors Affecting Health articles >>
- (New Hampshire) VA awards $10.27 million in grants to fight veteran homelessness (NH Union Leader, 9/16/26)
- Census proposes to stop counting undocumented immigrants for House seats (NH Union Leader, 9/9/26)
- Trump administration aims to exclude many noncitizens from the census (New Hampshire Bulletin, 9/9/26)
- Social Safety Nets - View more Social Safety Nets articles >>
- Kim introduces bill to eliminate long waiting periods for disability benefits (The Hill, 9/17/26)
- New report shows that cuts to SNAP and WIC are fueling a hunger and public health crisis (American Public Health Association, 9/16/26)
- Substance Use and Treatment - View more Substance Use and Treatment articles >>
- (New Hampshire) Hassan introduces bill meant to streamline addiction-related grant funding (New Hampshire Bulletin, 9/17/26)
- HHS announces $77M in grants to curb drug addiction, prevent suicide (HealthExec, 9/2/26)
- Trump names pastor as tobacco health adviser at CDC (The Hill, 9/1/26)
- Vaccination - View more Vaccination articles >>
- At Senate hearing, US surgeon general nominee says she believes vaccines are safe (The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota, 9/16/26)
- Republican senator faults Trump vaccine policy for measles deaths as panel weighs health nominees (NH Union Leader, 9/16/26)
- As SCOTUS rejects emergency appeal for religious exemption to vaccines, thorny First Amendment issues persist (The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota, 9/11/26)
- Supreme Court declines to intervene in New York religious vaccine exemption case (The Hill, 9/8/26)
Health Care Systems and Facilities
- (New Hampshire) NCH Listening Session on September 29 (NCH Androscoggin Valley Hospital, 9/10/26)
- (New Hampshire) Notice: Emergency Department/Main Entrance Changes (Littleton Regional Hospital, 9/9/26)
- Public health leaders explore how traditional medicine can support health system transformation (World Health Organization, 9/9/26)
- (New Hampshire) Brattleboro VA Outpatient Clinic resumes normal operations (NH Union Leader, 9/2/26)
Health Equity and Access to Care
- (New Hampshire) NH nonprofit expands to make reproductive, gender-affirming care accessible to more (NH Public Radio, 9/16/26)
- Rural Americans Wait After Judge Delivers Mixed Ruling on Digital Equity Dollars (KFF Health News, 9/10/26)
- A NY Hospital Tried To Close Its Birthing Center. This City United To Fight Back. (KFF Health News, 9/9/26)
Health Information and Privacy
- Democrats Demand Trump Administration Halt Collection of Patients’ ER Records (KFF Health News, 9/8/26)
Health Technology
See Spotlight: AI, Health, and Healthcare
- Smartwatches Significantly Overestimate How Many Calories Are Burned (HealthDay, 9/8/26)
Immunology and Allergies
- New Pollen Dashboards Give Mainers a Clearer Look at Local Conditions (ME Department of Health and Human Services, 9/17/26)
- Mast Cell Activation Syndrome Diagnosis Divides Experts as Patients Look for Answers (Medscape, 9/15/26)
- Cholinergic urticaria: Hives caused by heat and what can be done about it (Managed Healthcare Executive, 9/9/26)
- We Might Have Been Wrong About How the Immune System Ages (Medscape, 9/8/26)
- Lipid-Lowering Drugs Linked to Worse Venom Anaphylaxis Outcomes (Medscape, 9/3/26)
- Study details deaths, anaphylaxis linked to antibiotic injections (The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota, 9/3/26)
Infectious Diseases and Infections
See Spotlight: Cyclosporiasis Outbreaks
See Spotlight: Measles Outbreaks
See Spotlight: Respiratory Virus Season
- (general)
- Member States advance negotiations on pathogen access and benefit-sharing ahead of UN General Assembly meeting on pandemics (World Health Organization, 9/18/26)
- New Control of Communicable Diseases Manual includes info on a potentially first climate-driven disease (American Public Health Association, 9/14/26)
- Flushing the toilet may release germ plume at adult face height (The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota, 9/9/26)
- Bacterial infections
- High-flying superbugs: Bouncy castles tied to MRSA skin infections (The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota, 9/14/26)
- Study highlights role of climate in rising US incidence of legionellosis (The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota, 9/11/26)
- Educational Quality Improvement Program Linked to 65% Drop in Hospital-Onset MRSA Bacteremia (Medscape, 9/8/26)
- Foodborne Disease
- CDC warns of new Salmonella outbreak linked to broccoli sprouts (The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota, 9/10/26)
- Multistate salmonella outbreak linked to broccoli sprouts: FDA (The Hill, 9/10/26)
- A summer of recalls exposes holes in the nation’s food safety net (New Hampshire Bulletin, 9/1/26)
- Here’s Why We’ve Been Seeing So Much Food-Borne Illness (Mother Jones, 9/1/26)
- Mangoes recalled in 4 states over salmonella risk (The Hill, 9/1/26)
- Fungal Infections
- Study: Candida auris often spreads from patients to gloves, gowns of healthcare workers (The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota, 9/9/26)
- Drug-resistant ringworm fungus has spread to 29 countries: Study (The Hill, 9/8/26)
- Hemorrhagic fevers
- Ebola Outbreak Is Spreading Faster Than Before: Why? (Medscape, 9/15/26)
- HIV/AIDS
- Analysis finds that teens who receive injectable HIV treatment manage the condition better (The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota, 9/18/26)
- Two More HIV Cure Cases Include Complex Virology and Youngest Cured Patient (Medscape, 9/16/26)
- Trump administration ends $45M support for Namibia HIV program (The Hill, 9/5/26)
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV)
- HPV vaccine uptake in US teens hasn’t increased in 4 years (The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota, 9/4/26)
- HPV infection may confer slightly higher risk of new-onset heart disease and death (The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota, 9/2/26)
- Legionnaires' Disease
- Second death confirmed in Bronx Legionnaires’ disease cluster (The Hill, 9/18/26)
- Legionnaires’ disease outbreak kills one and infects others in the South Bronx (The Guardian, 9/11/26)
- Measles
- ‘It’s a huge concern’: Families of kids with complex medical needs worry about frequent measles outbreaks (The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota, 9/18/26)
- Clinicians Should Be on Alert for Measles in Adults, Say Experts (Medscape, 9/15/26)
- Mosquito-Borne Diseases
- Florida confirms a death from dengue as the state struggles with one of its worst recent outbreaks (AP, 9/18/26)
- (New Hampshire) Mosquitos seem less active this year, but state still urges caution to avoid illness (New Hampshire Bulletin, 9/18/26)
- State Health Officials Announce Season’s Eighth Human Case of West Nile Virus in Massachusetts (MA Department of Public Health, 9/18/26)
- Most Americans know mosquitoes cause disease, but few know how to use bug spray properly, survey finds (The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota, 9/11/26)
- State Health Officials Announce Season’s Seventh Human Case of West Nile Virus in Massachusetts (MA Department of Public Health, 9/11/26)
- State health officials announce season’s sixth human case of West Nile virus in Massachusetts (MA Department of Public Health, 9/4/26)
- Monoclonal antibody shows promise against dengue viremia, fever in phase 2 trial (The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota, 9/2/26)
- MPox
- Mpox Virus Transitions Toward Endemicity (Journal of the American Medical Association, 9/18/26)
- Parasites and Amoebas
- First US Horse Case Of Screwworm Detected in Texas Border County (Medscape, 9/10/26)
- Rabies
- Feds fight rabies amid concerning rise in animal cases, human exposures (The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota, 9/18/26)
- CDC Issues Alert on Rabies Exposure, Appropriate Treatment (Medscape, 9/14/26)
- Potentially Rabid Bat Observed in Roger Williams Park Zoo (RI Department of Health, 9/11/26)
- USDA Distributes Oral Rabies Vaccine for Wildlife in Northern Maine (ME Department of Health and Human Services, 9/11/26)
- Human rabies exposure cases on the rise, CDC warns (The Hill, 9/10/26)
- Raccoons in Warwick Test Positive for Rabies (RI Department of Health, 9/2/26)
- Respiratory viruses
- Airport air sampling captures COVID, influenza viruses (The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota, 9/17/26)
- Avian flu detected in Minnesota turkeys, US waterfowl (The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota, 9/17/26)
- US program sped delivery of 1.2 billion personal protective equipment items during pandemic, report says (The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota, 9/17/26)
- COVID, 6 Years on: The Pandemic’s Long Clinical Shadow (Medscape, 9/16/26)
- Few people with the flu isolate for the recommended period (The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota, 9/16/26)
- RSV infections linked to higher rates of air sample positivity in hospitalized patients (The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota, 9/14/26)
- Study: Autism shaves an average of 14 years from life expectancy, with flu the leading contributor (The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota, 9/14/26)
- AAP Issues Recommendations for Pediatric RSV Vaccination in 2026-2027 Season (HealthDay, 9/10/26)
- Repeat COVID infections tied to higher odds of new health conditions (The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota, 9/10/26)
- Turkey farms in Dakotas, Minnesota hit with H5N1 avian flu (The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota, 9/10/26)
- WHO approves multi-dose maternal RSV vaccine to protect more infants (The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota, 9/10/26)
- CDC merges its flu, COVID divisions to ‘strengthen operational efficiency’ (The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota, 9/9/26)
- In utero COVID exposure not tied to higher risk of most brain disorders, data suggest (The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota, 9/9/26)
- WHO prequalifies multi-dose RSV vaccine vial, paving the way to protecting more infants globally (World Health Organization, 9/9/26)
- Lingering respiratory virus symptoms aren’t limited to COVID, new review shows (The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota, 9/8/26)
- Recombinant Influenza Vaccine Reduces Outbreak Risk in Nursing Homes (Medscape, 9/4/26)
- Regular exercise before COVID infection linked to better daily function 2 years later (The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota, 9/4/26)
- COVID-19 may trigger the same immune pathway as lupus (The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota, 9/3/26)
- Massachusetts, most of New England seeing summer surge of COVID-19 infections (NH Union Leader, 9/3/26)
- RSV vaccine effective against hospitalization, death in nursing home residents, study finds (The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota, 9/2/26)
- Antiviral drug remdesivir may cut risk of death in adults with severe COVID and kidney or liver disease (The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota, 9/1/26)
- Rotavirus vaccine shows strong global results in preschoolers (The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota, 9/1/26)
- Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)
- Denmark hasn't identified a single case of congenital syphilis since 2016 (The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota, 9/14/26)
- Tick-Borne Diseases
- Scientists in China discover new tick-borne virus that causes flu-like illness (The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota, 9/3/26)
Insurance Coverage
- Kennedy names 8 new members to preventive services task force (The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota, 9/18/26)
- Kennedy appoints new members to Preventive Services Task Force, as committee departs from primary care emphasis (HealthExec, 9/17/26)
Medical Care
- Lipedema: Liposuction Cuts Pain, but at What Cost? (Medscape, 9/18/26)
- 10 Medical Myths: How Many Do You Still Believe? (Medscape, 9/11/26)
- How Can Pain Be Recognized When Words Fail? (Medscape, 9/11/26)
- Real-Time Ultrasound Boosts First-Pass Success Rate in Lower Thoracic Epidural Puncture (Medscape, 9/11/26)
- Long-Term Primary Care Linked to Fewer Emergency Admissions (Medscape, 9/3/26)
- Longer Paxlovid treatment shows no benefit for long-COVID symptoms, study suggests (The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota, 9/1/26)
Medical Research
- Congress passes stopgap funding bill, blocks political approvals for science funding (Fierce Healthcare, 9/2/26)
Medicare and Medicaid
See Spotlight: Medicaid Work Requirements
- CMS restores $12B in frozen supplemental Medicaid funds (Fierce Healthcare, 9/18/26)
- AMGA Warns Stacked Medicare Cuts Could Force Practices to Scale Back Care, Reduce Access (American Medical Group Association, 9/15/26)
- Texas Hospitals Lose $27 Million a Day in Medicaid Funding Dispute (American Journal of Managed Care, 9/9/26)
Medications, Prescribing, and Supplements
- “A Clear Watering Down”: Drug Transparency Bill Stripped of Critical Provisions Ahead of Senate Vote (ProPublica, 9/18/26)
- FDA acknowledges estrogen patch shortage, says it’s working to increase supply (New Hampshire Bulletin, 9/17/26)
- Meant to cut US prescription drug prices, proposed Medicare policies may do the opposite—with global implications (The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota, 9/16/26)
- Use of untested 'Wolverine' peptide backed by US Health Secretary Kennedy on the rise, study finds (NH Union Leader, 9/16/26)
- Cancer Drug Shortages Persist at All Cancer Centers (HealthDay, 9/15/26)
- Addressing and managing drug shortages (American Medical Association, 9/14/26)
- Inappropriate Prescribing Cascades Put Older Adults at Risk (Medscape, 9/11/26)
- JAMA Insights: Psilocybin (Journal of the American Medical Association, 9/10/26)
- Another Severe Chemo Shortage Hits: Why Is the US Still So Vulnerable? (Medscape, 9/3/26)
Mental and Behavioral Health
- As More Adults Seek ADHD Care, Primary Care Clinicians Are Tasked With Getting the Diagnosis Right (Journal of the American Medical Association, 9/18/26)
- Endometriosis Linked to Persistent Rise in Mental Health Medication Use (American Journal of Managed Care, 9/18/26)
- (New Hampshire) Suicide prevention requires a community-wide approach, Dartmouth Health psychiatrist says (Dartmouth Health, 9/18/26)
- Youth Suicide Risk Linked to Community Firearm Violence (HealthDay, 9/15/26)
- Weight regain after diet pill use linked to rise in suicidal thoughts: Study (The Hill, 9/11/26)
- 60% of US Women Face Barriers to Postpartum, Mental Health Care (American Journal of Managed Care, 9/10/26)
- JAMA Revisited: Medicine’s Role in Mental Health Promotion (Journal of the American Medical Association, 9/10/26)
- One year on, PAHO regional initiative advances suicide prevention efforts in the Americas (Pan American Health Organization, 9/10/26)
- HHS announces $383.4M in behavioral health, crisis response services grants (Fierce Healthcare, 9/8/26)
- Lindsay Clancy trial highlights gaps in postpartum psychosis research, experts say (The Guardian, 9/4/26)
- With jury deadlocked, judge declares a mistrial in Lindsay Clancy's murder case (NH Public Radio, 9/4/26)
- (New Hampshire) Governor, NH Suicide Prevention Community Gather To Send Message of Hope, Review Progress (InDepth NH, 9/3/26)
- (New Hampshire) September is Suicide Prevention Month in New Hampshire (NH Office of the Governor, 9/3/26)
- (New Hampshire) National Suicide Awareness and Prevention Month: A Call to Care and Advocacy in New Hampshire (NH Medical Society, 9/2/26)
- (New Hampshire) A nonprofit offered 5 NH school districts free counseling for students. Saying yes was ‘a no-brainer.’ (NH Public Radio, 9/1/26)
Neurology
- Study uncovers no evidence of autism epidemic, despite claims (The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota, 9/18/26)
- Updated Stroke Guideline Emphasizes Early, Holistic Intervention (Journal of the American Medical Association, 9/18/26)
- GLP-1-driven vitamin deficiency linked to rare brain disorder: Study (The Hill, 9/14/26)
- Risk for Ischemic Stroke Increased After Cancer Diagnosis (HealthDay, 9/11/26)
- Autism Spectrum Disorder Diagnoses Increased for Females Since 2020 (HealthDay, 9/8/26)
- Dementia, Stroke Risk Elevated for Those With Severe Mental Illness (HealthDay, 9/4/26)
- Nearly Half of Dementia Cases May Be Preventable—Here’s What the Research Says So Far (Journal of the American Medical Association, 9/4/26)
- New Migraine Prevention Guidelines Released (Medscape, 9/4/26)
- Depression May Mask Early Cognitive Decline (Medscape, 9/2/26)
- Does the shingles vaccine prevent dementia? (Your Local Epidemiologist, 9/2/26)
- Stuttering: New Consensus Statement Highlights Neurobiology, Calls for Greater Physician Involvement in Care (Medscape, 9/2/26)
- Updated Recommendations Address Medications to Prevent Migraine in Adults (HealthDay, 9/2/26)
Physicians, Health Care Workers, and Workforce
- WHO Flags Growing Health Workforce Gap as Workers and Patients Age (Medscape, 9/18/26)
- (New Hampshire) Dartmouth Health announces staff reductions (InDepth NH, 9/15/26)
- Judge blocks DHS rule ending 'duration of status' for international students (Fierce Healthcare, 9/14/26)
- 5 networking tips for job-seeking residents, fellows (American Medical Association, 9/8/26)
- Pediatricians experiencing less burnout than during COVID pandemic peak, survey shows (The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota, 9/3/26)
- (New Hampshire) The New Hampshire Medical Society Pulse: Inside the Reality of Practicing Medicine in the Granite State (NH Medical Society, 9/1/26)
Public Health
- Quick takes: DR Congo Ebola emergency, malaria deaths in Germany, 7 new polio cases (The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota, 9/18/26)
- Advocates, lawmakers call for release of congressionally approved global health funds (The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota, 9/17/26)
- Quick takes: Cautious optimism on Ebola, rare New World screwworm in a horse, HIV alert in Fiji (The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota, 9/17/26)
- Aid Cuts Hit Disease Prevention Harder Than Treatment, Global Fund Chief Says (Medscape, 9/16/26)
- Quick takes: More sprouts recalled in Salmonella outbreak, Cyclospora slows, Klomp touts MMR shot in hearing (The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota, 9/16/26)
- The Dose: Respiratory increasing, while Covid-19 peaking? Also, the air after 9/11 killed more than the actual attack (Your Local Epidemiologist, 9/15/26)
- Outbreak Outlook - Sep 13 (Force of Infection, 9/13/26)
- Quick takes: Cyclospora outbreak over, possible dengue death in Florida, US rabies alert, new polio cases (The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota, 9/11/26)
- Polls show Americans have lost confidence in federal government, public health leaders (The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota, 9/9/26)
- Lawmakers criticize deal that would send NIH funds to Department of Defense (The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota, 9/8/26)
- Quick takes: Dengue rise in Florida, South Dakota anthrax detection, drop in foreign food inspections (The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota, 9/8/26)
- People's CDC, COVID-19, Weather Report, September 7, 2026 (People's CDC, 9/7/26)
- Outbreak Outlook - Sep 6 (Force of Infection, 9/6/26)
- Quick takes: Cyclosporiasis in Michigan, Aedes mosquitoes in the UK, new NYC Legionnaires measures (The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota, 9/4/26)
- Pentagon sought to divert NIH funds for defense use, top House Appropriations Democrat says (The Hill, 9/3/26)
- Community Health Grants Spared For Now After Judge Finds HHS Used Fake Sources (HealthDay, 9/2/26)
- Quick takes: Schools resume in DR Congo; sprouts, mangos recalled; 2 H9N2 avian flu cases in China (The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota, 9/1/26)
- The Dose: Measles deaths debacle, Covid-19 protection for immunocompromised, and more (Your Local Epidemiologist, 9/1/26)
Public Safety
- New brief highlights gaps and recommendations for improving violence data on women (World Health Organization, 9/18/26)
- (New Hampshire) NH DHHS Announces Progress in Addressing Long-Standing Challenges and Ensuring Safety of Staff and Youth at SYSC (NH Department of Health and Human Services, 9/1/26)
- (New Hampshire) Three reported wild animal attacks in Lebanon, police say (NH Union Leader, 9/1/26)
Reproductive and Sexual Health
See Spotlight: Reproductive Healthcare Access
- Bed Rest Remains Common in US Pregnancy Care Despite a Decade of Guidance Against It (Medscape, 9/18/26)
- Women With Cerebral Palsy Receive Less Preventive Gynecological Care (HealthDay, 9/18/26)
- Characteristics of Patients Choosing Intravenous Moderate Sedation for IUD Placement (Journal of the American Medical Association, 9/17/26)
- Rural hospitals are losing maternal health services at an accelerating rate, with 58% now lacking obstetrics (HealthExec, 9/16/26)
- WHO report warns of link between smoking and infertility (The Hill, 9/9/26)
- Tobacco smoking may be harming your chances of having a baby (World Health Organization, 9/8/26)
- Distinct Risk Factor and Comorbidity Profiles Tied to Endometriosis Subtypes (Medscape, 9/7/26)
- Endometriosis can elude diagnosis for years. What to know about the disease and new ways to find it (AP, 9/5/26)
Respiratory Health
- Patient safety at the heart of forthcoming WHO asthma guidelines (World Health Organization, 9/17/26)
- Bacteria in classroom dust may contribute to slightly lower lung function in kids (The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota, 9/8/26)
- Primary Care Capacity Gaps Threaten Respiratory Prevention (American Journal of Managed Care, 9/7/26)
Rheumatology
- Updated COVID-19 Shot Beneficial for Those With Autoimmune Rheumatic Disease (HealthDay, 9/14/26)
- Rheumatoid Arthritis in Adults: A Review (Journal of the American Medical Association, 9/10/26)
Rural Populations and Health Care
See Spotlight: Rural Health Grants
- (New Hampshire) Senator Jeanne Shaheen Visits Cottage Hospital To Discuss Facility Improvements And Rural Healthcare (Cottage Hospital, 9/3/26)
Sleep Medicine
- Higher CPAP Adherence Linked With Lower Mortality Risk in OSA (American Journal of Managed Care, 9/18/26)
- Employment Masks Work Burden of Narcolepsy and Hypersomnia (American Journal of Managed Care, 9/17/26)
- GLP-1 Therapy and OSA: Promise, But Limits (Medscape, 9/16/26)
- JAMA Insights: Narcolepsy (Journal of the American Medical Association, 9/9/26)
Social Factors Affecting Health
- (New Hampshire) ‘Give people a chance’: For adults with developmental disabilities, the job market can be tough to navigate (Concord Monitor, 9/18/26)
- (New Hampshire) VA awards $10.27 million in grants to fight veteran homelessness (NH Union Leader, 9/16/26)
- (New Hampshire) A new nonprofit aims to keep families housed in the Lakes Region (NH Public Radio, 9/14/26)
- (New Hampshire) Christ the King Food Pantry more than doubled its reach since inaugurating new facility (Concord Monitor, 9/14/26)
- (New Hampshire) 'Mission accomplished' - Ruais says Manchester has 'effectively ended' veteran homelessness (NH Union Leader, 9/10/26)
- Census proposes to stop counting undocumented immigrants for House seats (NH Union Leader, 9/9/26)
- Trump administration aims to exclude many noncitizens from the census (New Hampshire Bulletin, 9/9/26)
- (New Hampshire) Manchester airport joins Hidden Disabilities Sunflower network (Concord Monitor, 9/5/26)
Social Safety Nets
- Kim introduces bill to eliminate long waiting periods for disability benefits (The Hill, 9/17/26)
- New report shows that cuts to SNAP and WIC are fueling a hunger and public health crisis (American Public Health Association, 9/16/26)
- Grocery Assistance Shows Potential in Diabetes Care and Beyond (American Journal of Managed Care, 9/3/26)
- SNAP cuts could lead to kids losing free school breakfast and lunch (New Hampshire Bulletin, 9/2/26)
Substance Use and Treatment
- (New Hampshire) Hassan introduces bill meant to streamline addiction-related grant funding (New Hampshire Bulletin, 9/17/26)
- (New Hampshire) Teen's death sparks warning over opioid stronger than fentanyl found in 10 states, including NH (NH Union Leader, 9/16/26)
- Hospitals need better SUD care. Team-based approaches are bringing results (Fierce Healthcare, 9/8/26)
- Substance Use Screening Variation Noted at Provider and Clinic Levels (Medscape, 9/4/26)
- Cannabis Edibles Impair Driving Below Legal THC Thresholds, Trial Finds (American Journal of Managed Care, 9/2/26)
- HHS announces $77M in grants to curb drug addiction, prevent suicide (HealthExec, 9/2/26)
- Trump names pastor as tobacco health adviser at CDC (The Hill, 9/1/26)
Vaccination
See Spotlight: Vaccine Policy and Access
- Four measles deaths, a looming policy comment deadline, and how to read a study: The State of US Vaccine Policy (The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota, 9/17/26)
- At Senate hearing, US surgeon general nominee says she believes vaccines are safe (The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota, 9/16/26)
- Republican senator faults Trump vaccine policy for measles deaths as panel weighs health nominees (NH Union Leader, 9/16/26)
- Vaccine Integrity Project turns its eye to meningococcal and pneumococcal vaccines (The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota, 9/16/26)
- New polls highlight tumbling trust in measles vaccine safety, advice from doctors (The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota, 9/15/26)
- As SCOTUS rejects emergency appeal for religious exemption to vaccines, thorny First Amendment issues persist (The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota, 9/11/26)
- Trends Reported in Vaccination Coverage for Adolescents for 2025 (HealthDay, 9/10/26)
- People who say they’ll get vaccinated against COVID and flu often don’t. Why not? (The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota, 9/9/26)
- Mom’s Tdap vaccination doesn’t affect baby’s growth, analysis finds (The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota, 9/8/26)
- Some adult vaccines are linked to lower dementia risk. Can they promote brain health? (The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota, 9/8/26)
- Supreme Court declines to intervene in New York religious vaccine exemption case (The Hill, 9/8/26)
- A New School Year, A Time-Tested Way to Protect Children (MA Department of Public Health, 9/3/26)
- Maternal vaccination protects mothers and newborns, but coverage gaps persist across the Americas (Pan American Health Organization, 9/1/26)