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View sectionYuendumu Residents Report Lack of Diphtheria Information
Residents of Yuendumu say they received little information about a diphtheria outbreak affecting remote Indigenous communities. Eugene Penhall and Julie Watson described delayed alerts, missing supplies, and no guidance on isolation or prevention.
Big Tobacco Strategies Used in Ultra-Processed Foods
Big tobacco firms applied cigarette marketing and formulation tactics to ultra-processed foods like Lunchables. Researchers say these methods targeted children’s psychological needs and increased health risks.
Covered California Sees 19% Cancellation Rate After Subsidy Expiration
Covered California reported 374,000 cancellations in early 2026, the highest in four years. Executive director Jessica Altman cited the end of federal subsidies as the cause.
New Maternity Billing Codes Take Effect in January
New fee-for-service billing codes for maternity care begin in January, replacing a decades-old bundled payment system. The change allows personalized care billing and separate reimbursement for specialists, with costs to patients depending on insurer adoption.