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- Remember This Acronym Next Time You’re Facing a Big Medical Decision: B.R.A.I.N.
by Blake Farmer, Nashville Public Radio, Cara Anthony and Emily Siner, Nashville Public Radio on October 27, 2026 at 9:00 amIf your doctor recommends a big test or procedure, this tool can help you talk through options collaboratively. It works at a routine checkup or in high-stakes medical situations like childbirth.
- Fears About Kids’ Online Safety Unite Democrats and Republicans
by Darius Tahir on October 13, 2026 at 9:00 amAmid a decline in youth mental health, momentum builds for a federal crackdown on social media companies over protections for kids.
- Patient Dies by Suicide After ‘Insurance Issue’ Delayed Medicine for Lung Disease Flare-Ups
by Lauren Sausser on October 2, 2026 at 9:00 amHours after experiencing a flare-up related to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, Kenney Blewett of Kyle, Texas, died by suicide in June. A medication his doctor prescribed days earlier to ease his breathing problems hadn’t been filled due to an “insurance issue,” his pharmacy explained via email.
- It’s Hard To Predict Who Will Be Suicidal. It’s Easier To Ensure People Can’t Shoot Themselves.
by Aneri Pattani on September 21, 2026 at 9:00 amSome mental health experts favor suicide prevention steps that are applied broadly, with protections that aren’t tied to an individual’s specific risk.
- 3 Common Drugs Older Adults Might Be Overusing
by Paula Span on September 17, 2026 at 9:00 amNot all older people need benzodiazepines, antibiotics, or daily aspirin — and taking them can carry increased risks.
- A Generation of Kids Suffer as Trump Destabilizes Immigrant Families
by Claudia Boyd-Barrett on September 14, 2026 at 9:00 amChildren in immigrant families are facing health threats from President Donald Trump’s policies: separation from parents detained or deported by Immigration and Customs Enforcement, economic and housing instability, withdrawal from health and nutrition programs, and an overarching environment of fear.
- Journalists Detail Data on Suicide, Primary Care Shortages, and Gun Violence
on September 12, 2026 at 9:00 amKFF Health News journalists made the rounds on national and local media recently to discuss topical stories. Here’s a collection of their appearances.
- When a Friend Becomes a Caregiver
by Paula Span on September 10, 2026 at 9:00 amPeople outside the family frequently step into helping roles when older adults need assistance.
- Summer’s Health Policy Themes
on August 27, 2026 at 7:10 pmAs summer wanes, some of the season’s major health policy stories continue to simmer, including declining insurance coverage, increasing measles cases, and cuts to federal health programs. Shefali Luthra of The 19th, Rachel Roubein of The Washington Post, and Margot Sanger-Katz of The New York Times join KFF Health News’ Julie Rovner to discuss these stories and more. Also this week, Rovner interviews Dean Rosen about his work for former Sen. Nancy Landon Kassebaum, who died last week at 94.
- A State Gave Sheriffs 20% of Its Opioid Settlement Cash. We Followed the Money.
by Aneri Pattani on August 27, 2026 at 9:00 amOpioid settlement cash was meant to abate the addiction crisis. But a new investigation reveals millions in Louisiana was spent on law enforcement gear and police technology instead of lifesaving treatment.
