Kansas' biggest school district is required to overhaul its discipline system under a settlement with the Department of Justice (DOJ) following an investigation into disability and race discrimination.
The big picture: Wichita Pubic Schools agreed to eliminate seclusion, restrict restraint and reduce law enforcement's involvement in student discipline. The settlement is a part of a larger DOJ effort to combat improper isolation of students.
Diagnostic tests are starting to spot diseases far earlier with the help of artificial intelligence.
Why it matters: Many of today's diagnostics are limited by whether there is a known biological marker for a disease or a clinician knows precisely what to look for.
The Food and Drug Administration will no longer allow the use of brominated vegetable oil (BVO) in food products and sodas due to concerns it poses a threat to people's health, the FDA announced Tuesday.
The big picture: The ban follows similar action in California against the food additive that's modified with bromine, which has been used in small quantities as a stabilizer in some citrus-flavored drinks and which is also found in fire retardants.
Why it matters: Without a sufficient number of pediatricians throughout the country, kids may miss out on necessary health care that is key to improving overall health in the country and ultimately lowering the cost of care.
The Food and Drug Administration granted approval to Eli Lilly's Alzheimer's drug, which was found to slow progression of the disease by about a third, the company announced Tuesday.
Why it matters: The approval of donanemab, which will be sold under the brand name Kisunla, makes the antibody the second drug of its kind to win Food and Drug Administration approval.
The U.S. government has awarded vaccine makerModerna a $176 million federal contract to help create a vaccine against pandemic influenza for people as concerns rise about a bird flu outbreak in cattle on U.S. dairy farms.
Why it matters: There is no evidence the virus is spreading from human to human and the risk for the general public is still considered low, but that could change if the virus were to evolve.
The Biden administration is investing hundreds of millions of dollars to train primary care clinicians to better serve older adults, officials announced Monday.
Why it matters: America faces a shortage of geriatricians, who specialize in health care for patients over 65 years old. Training primary care providers in geriatrics will make it easier for older adults to get the care they need, the Health Resources and Services Administration said in a news release.
The rise in hoarding disorder as America ages requires a national response, a new Senate report shared first with Axios says.
Why it matters: The prevalence and severity of hoarding disorder increases with age — and the U.S. population is growing older, making this a crucial moment for policymakers to address the condition.
Americans are turning to social media and certified color analysts to find out whether they're a muted autumn or more of a cool summer.
Why it matters: Having an expert determine which color "season" you are could offer a confidence boost when you shop and get dressed, but color analyses can be pricey and come with limitations.
