The big picture: The ruling throws into flux the IVF process for many families in the state who are hoping, or are in the process of, using the treatment to have children, and launches concerns in a post-Roe landscape.
Most Americans who've heard of Ozempic and other new GLP-1 drugs think they can help people with severe weight problems, a new Pew Research Center survey finds.
Why it matters: The public recognizes the injectable treatments' potential to help on the individual level, but they're less convinced that drugs being touted as a major breakthrough — and already upending markets — will put a major dent in America's obesity problem.
Why it matters: It's further evidence of a youth mental health crisis characterized by depression and anxiety brought on by social isolation, concern about the future and financial and other stressors.
A cyberattack that's made it harder for patients nationwide to get their prescriptions filled exposed a major vulnerability facing health care: consolidation.
Why it matters: The attack against a UnitedHealth Group subsidiary that's a major player in how the industry processes payments underscores how a well-targeted strike can reverberate across the entire industry and jeopardize patient access to needed treatment, experts said.
More children have come down with measles in Florida after the state's surgeon general defied federal guidelines by not urging parents to vaccinate their children against the highly contagious virus or to keep unvaccinated students at home.
Why it matters: Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo's stand is an escalation of how conservative officials are flouting public health norms as measles cases surge worldwide, with 15 states reporting cases this year.
Need a sick note from the doctor? Or have them OK a refill? It might cost you.
Why it matters: From signing patient documents to emailing responses to patient questions, doctors are increasingly charging fees for administrative tasks.
