Health Headlines for Friday, September 29

Senators close to bipartisan deal on health exchanges: Schumer

Reuters

Two U.S. senators from both parties are close to finalizing a bipartisan deal to shore up the health insurance exchanges created under Obamacare, the chamber’s top Democrat said on Thursday.

Get your flu shots, US urges amid concerns about bad season

Associated Press

It’s flu shot time, and health officials are bracing for a potentially miserable fall and winter.

New York Bill would require health insurers to cover prostate cancer screenings

WVNY

Each year in New York State, almost 15,000 men are diagnosed with prostate cancer.

Makers of fast-acting opioids will have to pay for training: FDA

Reuters

Makers of fast-acting opioids will have to fund voluntary training for healthcare professionals who prescribe the drugs, including education on safe prescribing practices and non-opioid alternatives, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said on Thursday.

Mommy Mentors Help Fight The Stigma Of Postpartum Mood Disorder

NPRs

Becoming a mother is often portrayed as a magical and glorious life event. But many women don’t feel joyful after giving birth.