After reviewing the cases, the FDA reported that no cases were “certain” to be linked to Covid vaccination. The conclusions differ from Prasad’s characterization of the deaths, who said in a November memo that the children died “after and because of receiving” the vaccine. @berkeleyjr.bsky.social

He pitched military service with a promise of lifetime healthcare. When he needed it, the system failed. really proud of this one. @berkeleyjr.bsky.social @nbcnews.com

Most Alzheimer’s blood tests work by measuring levels of proteins that build up in the brain and are thought to play key roles in the disease. But it’s still an ongoing debate how well the tests can predict who will go on to develop Alzheimer’s disease, doctors say.

NEW - The FDA approved Regeneron’s Otarmeni, the first gene therapy for genetic hearing loss. The drugmaker said it will offer the drug for **free** to U.S. patients. www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...

Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., clashed with Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. during a Senate hearing Wednesday afternoon, criticizing the secretary over his vaccine policy and abortion medications and debunking a scientific study. www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...

NEW - New rules approved by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. could blunt the impact of a federal judge’s order freezing the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s vaccine advisory committee and putting many of its decisions on hold, experts say. www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...

Exclusive: The White House said it’s adding three drugs for diabetes and lung disease to the self-pay platform TrumpRx, as the administration works to expand the site as part of its push to lower drug prices. www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...

Reliable sources within HHS and CDC tell us this tweet is inaccurate and no decision has been made.

NEW: 💊TrumpRx isn't doing much for drug prices. What would it take to change that? www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...

NEW: In a phone interview, Dr. Mehmet Oz told me Obamacare enrollment may be “too high” and predicts it could fall to around 19 million, arguing some people in ACA plans shouldn’t be enrolled. www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...

HHS confirms the March USPSTF meeting has been postponed and says “will be rescheduled in the coming months.”

The federal task force that shapes recommendations for cancer screenings, heart disease prevention and other preventive services has not convened in almost a year — and it’s unclear whether the panel will convene again.

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, which crafts evidence-based recommendations for cancer screenings and other preventive care hasn't met for almost a year under RFK Jr. by @berkeleyjr.bsky.social @nbcnews.com

The independent panel that guides no-cost cancer screenings and other preventive care hasn’t met in nearly a year. What’s going on with the USPSTF? www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...

FDA grants full approval to Pfizer’s Braftovi combo therapy as a first-line treatment for advanced colon cancer. In trials, patients lived about 30 months on average — vs. 15 months with standard care. investors.pfizer.com/Investors/Ne...

Hospital-insurer contract fights are increasingly going public nationwide, and patients are feeling the fallout.

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The FDA issued an unusual defense of its decision to not review Moderna's mRNA flu shot. by @berkeleyjr.bsky.social @nbcnews.com

NEW: Hospital-insurer contract fights are increasingly going public nationwide, and patients are feeling the fallout. One breast cancer survivor in NYC says she may have to switch doctors mid-treatment after Mount Sinai’s physicians left Anthem’s network. www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...

NEW: Hospital-insurer contract fights are increasingly going public nationwide, and patients are feeling the fallout. One breast cancer survivor in NYC says she may have to switch doctors mid-treatment after Mount Sinai’s physicians left Anthem’s network. www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...

💊TrumpRx goes live this evening: What to know www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...

TrumpRx, the new federal self-pay platform for prescription drugs, launches tonight, the White House says. The site currently shows a countdown clock.

💊 Novo Nordisk says demand for the Wegovy pill is off to a strong start. •~50K prescriptions per week •~170K patients total in the U.S. •~9 in 10 prescriptions paid in cash. www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...

Insurance trade group AHIP says the figure likely refers to insurers’ pledge to give real-time answers to most prior authorization requests beginning in 2027.

During Trump’s cabinet meeting, Health Secretary RFK Jr. claimed 80% of the insurance industry has agreed to eliminate prior authorization in almost all of their procedures.

New federal ACA open enrollment numbers are out today. Sign-ups are down roughly 1.2 million to 1.3 million compared with last year. State officials say coverage losses are likely to grow in the coming months as more people struggle to make premium payments and plans get terminated.

Predicting a substantial bump in uncompensated care for ER docs this year

New federal ACA open enrollment numbers are out today. Sign-ups are down roughly 1.2 million to 1.3 million compared with last year. State officials say coverage losses are likely to grow in the coming months as more people struggle to make premium payments and plans get terminated.

💉Per a CMS official, this does not include Botox for cosmetic use. Medicare doesn't cover cosmetic Botox, but the drug has several medical uses, including treatment for chronic migraines, overactive bladder, muscle stiffness and lazy eye.

A closer look at state-level ACA sign-up data shows that many enrollees are choosing the cheapest plans, with high deductibles, raising concerns among health experts that more people could delay or skip care. www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...

The Trump administration on Tuesday announced the next round of prescription drugs up for Medicare price negotiations. The list includes Botox and the GLP-1 drug Trulicity.

NEW: The Trump administration on Tuesday announced the next round of prescription drugs up for Medicare price negotiations. The list includes Botox and the GLP-1 drug Trulicity. www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...

A closer look at state-level ACA sign-up data shows that many enrollees are choosing the cheapest plans, with high deductibles, raising concerns among health experts that more people could delay or skip care. www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...

NEW: Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle pressed health insurance CEOs on premium hikes, prior authorization rules and claim denials in back-to-back House committee hearings Thursday, zeroing in on how the insurers’ decisions are affecting patients right now. www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...

A large Southern California study suggests breathing wildfire smoke while pregnant — particularly late in pregnancy — may be linked to a slightly higher autism risk in kids. The strongest links showed up during stretches of smoky days. www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...

The Trump administration just announced a plan aimed at lowering health care costs in the U.S. The plan, however, lacks key details and largely restates proposals President Donald Trump has previously outlined. www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...

Today is the final day of ACA open enrollment in most states. Sign-ups are running more than 800,000 lower than last year, based on national data. States report many people who are enrolling are opting for Bronze plans — lower premiums, but higher deductibles. www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...

Today is the final day of ACA open enrollment in most states. Sign-ups are running more than 800,000 lower than last year, based on national data. States report many people who are enrolling are opting for Bronze plans — lower premiums, but higher deductibles. www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...

NEW: As open enrollment for Affordable Care Act insurance comes to an end, people are moving to cheaper plans or dropping their coverage entirely, according to state and federal data. www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...

What lies ahead for health care in 2026 by @berkeleyjr.bsky.social @nbcnews.com

LATEST: Rebelling against their leaders, four House Republicans sign onto a “discharge petition,” giving Democrats the 218 signatures needed to force a vote on a three-year extension of the Obamacare subsidies that are set to expire for millions of Americans on Dec. 31.

FDA says it may relax warning label rule for dietary supplements by @berkeleyjr.bsky.social

NEW: More people appear to be walking away from Obamacare coverage or switching to cheaper plans for 2026 compared to this time last year, according to early enrollment data from several states. www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...

CDC advisory panel rolls back universal hepatitis B vaccine recommendation www.nbcnews.com/health/kids-...

NEW: Novo Nordisk says it still thinks GLP-1 drugs could be a promising treatment for Alzheimer’s, despite two major trials last month that found an older drug similar to Ozempic had no effect in slowing early-stage disease. www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...

NEW: Hopes fade in Congress for a health care deal before premiums soar in January Two weeks before recess, they're nowhere close. Senate to vote on a bill of Dems' choosing; expected to fail. Enhanced ACA funds set to expire, as many Republicans want. www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...

NEW: The FDA is claiming the Covid vaccine killed at least 10 children. Vaccine experts said the memo was irresponsible and omits key details about how officials arrived at the conclusion. www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...

NEW: The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services on Tuesday announced lower prices on 15 costly prescription drugs under Medicare, including Ozempic and Wegovy. www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...

What the government shutdown's end means for Obamacare subsidies Story with @berkeleyjr.bsky.social: www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...

NEW: The government shutdown has ended, but ACA subsidies are still set to expire. Premiums could double or triple for millions next year, and Congress has only weeks left to prevent it. ⏰💰 Reporting with @sahilkapur.bsky.social www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...