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Kennedy Sharpens Vaccine Attacks, Without Scientific Backing - KFF Health News HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. claims that the aluminum ingredients in vaccines cause a variety of harmful reactions, from allergies to autism. Scientists say that’s wrong and warn of risks if th...

The aluminum in vaccines isn’t foil or metal. It’s a compound of aluminum salts. Rather than doing harm, these adjuvants help shots work better.

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“America is aging. Fast”

Opinion | The People Holding Everyone Together Are Coming Apart

The People Holding Everyone Together Are Coming Apart www.nytimes.com/2025/11/24/o...
Good article—Caregiving is like playing Whac-A-Mole. You shift and react as much as you can. You just hope you have the reflexes, knowledge, funds, and skills to do a good job.

#health #healthcare #caregiving

I don’t think I realised that male Mallards have purple on their heads as well as green. I love the subtle vermiculations on the feathers. You might have to click to see full photo. Always something special in the common. #birds #birdphotography #birdsseenin2025 #canonphotography

Sleepy #caturday

What To Know About the CDC’s Baseless New Guidance on Autism - KFF Health News A reshaped CDC website suggesting that vaccines cause autism has appalled the medical community.

A reshaped CDC website suggesting that vaccines cause autism has appalled the medical community.

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Complaints About Gaps in Medicare Advantage Networks Are Common. Federal Enforcement Is Rare. - KFF Health News Health systems drop out of Medicare Advantage plans all the time. Yet government documents obtained by KFF Health News show that federal regulators rarely warn plans that their networks of health prov...

Federal requirements limit how long and how far Medicare Advantage members have to travel to see doctors. But when doctors and hospitals leave the plans, Medicare officials rarely check if enough remain.

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Is a bad flu season on the way? Experts see reason to be anxious There are early indications that this flu season could be a bad one.

There are early indications that this flu season could be a bad one. Experts see reason to be anxious.
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Social Security not planning major disability overhaul amid criticism A reported plan would've reduced the number of people who qualified for disability, panicking advocates.

Social Security backed off a change to the way disability insurance works — a huge relief to advocates and the many people who rely on it — after a raft of criticism. They don't call Social Security the third-rail of politics for no reason.. www.axios.com/2025/11/20/s...

Every doctor needs a basic level of AI literacy Every physician needs to have a basic level of AI literacy now. That might require some sort of licensing exam.

Every physician needs to have a basic level of AI literacy now. That might require some sort of licensing exam.
www.statnews.com/2025/11/19/d...

Ticked Off Over Preauthorization: Walk-In Patient Avoided Lyme Disease but Not a Surprise Bill - KFF Health News A Maine woman sought care at a clinic for a tick bite, then paid full price after her insurer denied coverage. Its reason? She didn't have preapproval for the walk-in visit, even though testing later ...

A tiny tick bite exposes a big flaw in the health care system: Insurance companies invoke prior authorization to avoid paying for services of all kinds, even when they are minor and medically necessary. kffhealthnews.org/news/article...

A “D+ for cost”… this is a failing grade.

50% feel that healthcare is out of reach!
Why? Many factors….
And this feeling is not new.
Read on for more…. Thank you @semafor.com for digging into the details.
#health #healthcare #provider #insurance #care #science

This cardinal makes a statement!
#birds #bird

Medicare premiums to jump 10% heading into 2026 Most Medicare enrollees will face premiums that are 10% higher next year, creating budget anxiety for millions of seniors.

Most Medicare enrollees will face premiums that are 10% higher next year, creating budget anxiety for millions of seniors. www.statnews.com/2025/11/14/m...

Join us on Wednesday, 19 November 12pm - 1pm for a free webinar with @denpru-qm.bsky.social on "Shaping the future for brain health, dementia prevention and future care needs, including quality and measurement". Find out more and register here: tinyurl.com/y3nzw3c4

This is a good breakdown of how clinical trials are set up.
#health #science #medicine

What Are Clinical Trials, and How Do They Work?

What Are Clinical Trials, and How Do They Work? www.nytimes.com/2025/11/13/w...

Powerful.

Lazy #cat day on a Sunday!
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Happy #caturday!

Yes! You have a right to see your file. They may call this an “episode” of care for all the related activities needed for a specific condition or event.
#insurance #healthcare #health #payer

Digital-first SNAP food assistance leaves behind seniors who struggle with technology Rural seniors face reduced digital access that impedes use of online-first assistance systems.

Rural seniors face reduced digital access that impedes use of online-first assistance systems. www.statnews.com/2025/11/13/s...

New patent office polices may make it harder for lower-cost medicines to reach consumers New policies rolled out by the U.S. patent office polices may make it harder for lower-cost medicines to reach consumers, critics contend.

New patent office polices may make it harder for lower-cost medicines to reach consumers. Critics say the moves would undercut a valuable process for confirming whether patents remain valid. www.statnews.com/pharmalot/20...

Are Turkeys at Risk of Bird Flu This Thanksgiving? Nearly two million U.S. turkeys have died from bird flu in recent months. An agricultural economist explains what ongoing outbreaks could mean for Thanksgiving meals

Will bird flu cause turkey turmoil this Thanksgiving? Here's what you need to know: 🧪 www.scientificamerican.com/article/are-...

What Kennedy's saturated fat guidelines would mean for American health RFK Jr.'s new dietary guidelines are set to encourage consumption of more saturated fat, but some nutrition experts say that could cause long-term, widespread harm.

RFK Jr.'s new dietary guidelines are set to encourage consumption of more saturated fat, but some nutrition experts say that could cause long-term, widespread harm. www.statnews.com/2025/11/12/i...

Texas Whooping Cough Cases Rocket as Vaccination Rates Plunge The vast majority of the sick patients are children.

Children in Texas are becoming infected with whooping cough at an alarmingly high rate, coinciding with a noticeable decline in childhood vaccinations across the Lone Star State.

This Annoying Fall Chore Is Surprisingly Harmful For The Environment — And We Are Shocked It turns out this activity can actually harm your soil, plants and the insects that inhabit your area.

It turns out this activity can actually harm your soil, plants and the insects that inhabit your area.

Fate of ACA subsidies still clouded after deal to reopen the government Democrats negotiated a future vote on Affordable Care Act tax credits in return for reopening the government, but there's no guarantee of passage.

Fate of ACA subsidies still clouded after deal to reopen the government
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Kennedy, a longtime pharma critic, embraces Trump deal to expand access to obesity drugs RFK Jr. has railed against drugmakers but he struck a different tone in commenting on President Trump's deal to expand access to obesity drugs

RFK Jr. has railed against drugmakers but he struck a different tone in commenting on President Trump's deal to expand access to obesity drugs
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