Journalists Shed Light on Deadly Hantavirus Outbreak and a Crisis in the Nation’s ERs
KFF Health News journalists made the rounds on national and local media recently to discuss topical stories. Here’s a collection of their appearances.
May 2026
The Make America Healthy Again Movement Comes for Hospital Food
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Withings Report Reveals Why Menopause is a Critical Cardiovascular Window
What You Should Know New Withings report, The Menopause Transition 2026 analyzes real-world data from 2.5 million women across 11 countries to identify physiological shifts during the transition. Atrial Fibrillation…
Healthcare Cybersecurity Has Become an Operational Risk, Not Just a Security Function
Healthcare cybersecurity is no longer just a technical discipline handled by IT teams. That view has changed. Cybersecurity in healthcare has grown. It now sits at the intersection of operations,…
Hantavirus on a Cruise? What Every Traveler Should Know About This Rare Disease
Recent hantavirus cases among cruise travelers have put this rare but serious virus back on the radar. The overall risk of catching it remains low, but knowing the early warning…
GLP-1 Drugs and Brain Health: Do Longer Lives Come With a Cognitive Cost
GLP-1 medicines are widely used to manage diabetes and support weight loss. Now, researchers are also exploring how these drugs may affect brain health. Scientists are asking an important question:…
Listen: A Federal Agency Is After Workers’ Health Data, and Critics Are Alarmed
The Trump administration is seeking unprecedented access to medical records of federal workers and retirees, and their families. The data could be used to implement cost-saving measures, but it would…
In California Governor Race, Single-Payer Is a Litmus Test. There’s Still No Way To Pay for It.
Single-payer healthcare is a central talking point in the chaotic race for California governor. In a crowded field, top-polling Democrats are declaring their support for a government-run health system but…
The Blurring of Consumer Brands and Healthcare – HealthConsuming Goes Mainstream, Ipsos Reports
As people have taken on self-agency for their health and health care decisions, two sides of a coin are responding to market forces to meet health-inspired consumers where they are,…
MedTech Breakthrough Announces 2026 Award Winners: Celebrating a Decade of Health Technology Innovation
What You Should Know MedTech Breakthrough has announced the winners of its 10th annual awards program, recognizing excellence in digital health and medical technology across more than 20 countries. The…