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The New York Times By Emily Baumgaertner April 19, 2024 The News For parents struggling with mental health or substance use disorders, access to treatment can often mean the difference between keeping and losing their children. But a new analysis of health and child welfare records found that a significant portion of those who were... read more
Complications From Alcohol Use Are Rising Among Women
New research shows that alcohol-related liver disease and other health problems increased even more than expected among women ages 40 to 64 during the pandemic. The New York Times By Dani Blum April 12, 2024 The Latest A new study adds to a mounting body of evidence showing that rising alcohol consumption among women is... read more
The Washington Post By David Ovalle April 5, 2024 A group of public health experts and scientists is calling on the Food and Drug Administration to rescind its controversial approval of a DNA test that promises to predict genetic risk of opioid addiction. In a letter sent to the agency on Thursday, 31 experts in genetics, addiction,... read more
The Washington Post By Caren Chesler March 28, 2024 Young to middle-aged women who drink more than one alcoholic beverage a day, on average, were more likely to develop coronary heart disease than people who drink less, according to new research by Kaiser Permanente Northern California. Women in the study who reported drinking eight or more alcoholic... read more
Voters approve Proposition 1, Newsom’s overhaul of the California mental health system
Los Angeles Times By Taryn Luna March 20, 2024 The close contest over Gov. Gavin Newsom’s $6.4-billion bond measure to transform California’s mental health system finally ended Wednesday, more than two weeks after the primary election. Though election officials have until April 12 to officially certify the results, Proposition 1 led with 50.2% of the vote... read more
The Washington Post By Elisabeth Rosenthal March 11, 2024 Elisabeth Rosenthal is senior contributing editor at KFF Health News and author of “An American Sickness: How Healthcare Became Big Business and How You Can Take It Back.” Sarah Feldman, 35, received the first ominous letters from Mount Sinai Medical in November. The New York hospital... read more
The New York Times By Alexander Stockton March 14, 2024 Should your insurance company be allowed to stop you from getting a treatment — even if your doctor says it’s necessary? Doctors are often required to get insurance permission before providing medical care. This process is called prior authorization and it can be used by... read more
A large study of “discordant twins,” in which only one suffered abuse or neglect, adds to evidence linking childhood trauma to adult illness. The New York Times By Ellen Barry March 6, 2024 Twins are a bonanza for research psychologists. In a field perpetually seeking to tease out the effects of genetics, environment and life... read more
Physicians and nonphysicians: What are the differences?
American Medical Association By Kevin B. O’Reilly March 4, 2024 Nonphysician providers such as nurse practitioners and physician assistants are an essential part of the physician-led care team and can help health care organizations and physician practices deliver high-quality care. But it is easier than ever for patients and the public to get confused about... read more
Millions of Americans have been affected by delays in obtaining medicine or having to foot the bill without insurance The Washington Post By Joseph Menn and Daniel Gilbert March 1, 2024 A ransomware gang once thought to have been crippled by law enforcement has snarled prescription processing for millions of Americans over the past week, forcing some... read more