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06/15/2026 · Hayesville

Federal court blocks Trump DOJ from obtaining transgender youth medical records in California

A federal judge halted the Trump administration's effort to obtain medical records and names of young patients treated at transgender clinics in California. The Department of Justice had sought the files and information about healthcare providers.

06/16/2026

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Lupus Trial Shows Patients Halting Medications After Immune Treatment

Researchers report that patients enrolled in a trial of an experimental immune-resetting treatment have stopped taking medications to manage lupus, a chronic autoimmune disease. The approach represents a potential shift in how doctors manage the condition.

06/15/2026

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Safety inquiry finds 78 children received gender medication at Brighton clinic without required checks

An independent safety inquiry found that 78 children at a Brighton gender care clinic received medication without undergoing required medical assessments. The investigation identified gaps in clinical protocols at WellBN.

06/15/2026

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Medicare Advantage insurers denied long-term care authorizations at high rates, HHS inspector general reports

The Department of Health and Human Services inspector general found that three major Medicare Advantage insurers denied prior authorization requests for long-term care services at rates exceeding those of competitors. The report examined denial patterns across multiple plans.

06/15/2026

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Ebola cases rise in Congo and Uganda as health officials assess outbreak response

The Ebola outbreak spreading across the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda has accelerated in recent weeks. Health officials and aid organizations are now evaluating the resources and personnel dedicated to containing the virus.

06/15/2026

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Pig Kidney Transplants Gain Momentum as Organ Shortage Persists

More than 90,000 people in the U.S. live with kidney failure, according to the National Kidney Foundation. Xenotransplantation, which involves transplanting animal organs into human recipients, represents a possible solution to chronic organ shortages.

06/15/2026