Health Headlines for Thursday, September 1
Obamacare Premiums Set to Rise, Even for Savvy Shoppers
New York Times
In the last few years, even though premiums in the Affordable Care Act’s health insurance marketplaces were rising, most customers could avoid a big price rise by shopping for a cheaper plan.
New York to require meningitis vaccine for students in grades 7 and 12
Crain’s New York
As of Thursday all students entering the 7th or 12th grades in New York state will be required to be vaccinated against meningitis.
New York to spend $75M to boost senior nutrition, health
WCAX
New York state will invest $74.6 million in community efforts to improve senior nutrition.
F.D.A. Orders Stronger Warning on Common Painkiller-Sedative Mix
New York Times
The Food and Drug Administration announced on Wednesday that it would require its toughest warning labels to caution patients against taking opioid painkillers together with benzodiazepines, like Xanax and Valium.
Study Finds Increase in Temporary Paralysis Accompanied Zika Outbreaks
New York Times
In seven countries that recently experienced Zika outbreaks, there were also sharp increases in the numbers of people suffering from a form of temporary paralysis, researchers reported Wednesday.