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Health-care

Testosterone scripts for women rise with denials, delays

Testosterone scripts for women rise with denials, delays

  • Mrinalika Roy Reuters

Its off-label use is on the rise, primarily to treat symptoms related to menopause.

Judge denies bid to block Illinois’ medical aid-in-dying law

Judge denies bid to block Illinois’ medical aid-in-dying law

  • Jeremy Gorner Chicago Tribune

The ruling came in a federal lawsuit filed this year by two disabled patients, a doctor and several disability and patients’ rights organizations.

White House says it will send out $500 Obamacare refunds

White House says it will send out $500 Obamacare refunds

  • Ahmed Aboulenein and Yasmeen Abutaleb Reuters

It said "user fees" passed on to consumers by the Biden administration were in excess of what was needed to run the federal exchange.

Medicare GLP-1 discount has one catch: Some sick patients don’t qualify

Medicare GLP-1 discount has one catch: Some sick patients don’t qualify

  • Jackie Fortiér KFF Health News

Some patients are left in a tough spot, qualifying for Part D coverage of a GLP-1 but facing much higher cost-sharing.

Success after a century of failures: Inside Moderna and Merck's cancer vaccine breakthrough

Success after a century of failures: Inside Moderna and Merck's cancer vaccine breakthrough

  • Michael Erman and Julie Steenhuysen Reuters

Cancer experts have hailed it as the beginning of an era of custom-made vaccines that train the immune system to fight an individual patient’s cancer.

Violence against workers, staffing shortages fuel hospital strikes

Violence against workers, staffing shortages fuel hospital strikes

  • Lynn Arditi KFF Health News

Nationwide, hospital workers are seven times as likely to be injured on the job due to violent acts as members of the general working population.

US families, healthcare providers under strain after Trump crackdown on Haitian immigrants

US families, healthcare providers under strain after Trump crackdown on Haitian immigrants

  • Maria Tsvetkova Reuters

About 21,000 Haitian TPS holders worked in the U.S. as caregivers, serving roughly 77,000 patients.

Moderna, Merck breakthrough could usher in cancer vaccines

Moderna, Merck breakthrough could usher in cancer vaccines

    The companies said their vaccine helped prevent the return and spread of melanoma in a trial that involved more than 1,000 patients.

    Medicaid work rule leaves homeless people in the cold

    Medicaid work rule leaves homeless people in the cold

      The federal government finalized a rule requiring millions of people to prove they work, volunteer or go to school or they’ll lose Medicaid benefits.

      US bars federal funding of gender-affirming care for minors

      US bars federal funding of gender-affirming care for minors

        The rule does not ban the procedures but removes the federal support that makes them accessible to millions of low-income children.

        A single US measles outbreak can cost millions of dollars, study estimates

        A single US measles outbreak can cost millions of dollars, study estimates

          A single measles outbreak cost US society more than $5 million last year, according to a new study

          US FDA approves first mRNA flu shot from Moderna

          US FDA approves first mRNA flu shot from Moderna

            The FDA has approved Moderna's flu vaccine for people aged 50 and older, marking the first approval of a messenger RNA-based vaccine for seasonal flu.

            States call out big businesses with employees on Medicaid

            States call out big businesses with employees on Medicaid

              As the deadline looms for states to enforce new work requirements, some state lawmakers seek to publicly name the largest companies that have employees enrolled in the government program covering low-income and disabled people.

              Senators press UnitedHealthcare and other Medicare Advantage giants over payment denials

              Senators press UnitedHealthcare and other Medicare Advantage giants over payment denials

                Federal lawmakers are turning up the pressure on UnitedHealthcare and two rival Medicare Advantage insurers over their use of artificial intelligence and their prior authorization rules for post-hospital rehab care.

                Local News

                Dan Osborn calls U.P. merger bad for farmers after talks with workers, not company

                Dan Osborn calls U.P. merger bad for farmers after talks with workers, not company

                Registered nonpartisan U.S. Senate candidate Dan Osborn has criticized the Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern merger. His opponent, Republican U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts, supports it.

                Sue Bigg named 2026 Inspire Awards Woman of the Year

                Sue Bigg named 2026 Inspire Awards Woman of the Year

                Sue Bigg, who co-founded Horizon Designs more than 40 years ago and is now its co-president, was named the Woman of the Year at Wednesday's Inspire Awards ceremony.

                Bat caught in Two Rivers Public Health region has rabies. It had contact with humans.

                Bat caught in Two Rivers Public Health region has rabies. It had contact with humans.

                This is the third rabid bat confirmed in the Two Rivers area in the 2026 calendar year.

                Kearney's little Rhett, 14 months old, is vying for Baby of the Year

                Kearney's little Rhett, 14 months old, is vying for Baby of the Year

                Rhett Sieczkowski is entered in a Baby of the Year Contest. His parents, Thomas and Brooke, love his blue eyes, his smile and his happy demeanor.

                State & Regional

                Nebraska defends disability assessment tool as state lawmaker, advocates push change

                Nebraska defends disability assessment tool as state lawmaker, advocates push change

                The state Department of Health and Human Services defended its interRAI tool, which many families of disabled Nebraskans say has disrupted care for loved ones. 

                Expert score prediction: Nebraska vs. North Dakota

                Expert score prediction: Nebraska vs. North Dakota

                Nebraska’s final nonconference opponent of the regular season has shaped up to be a unique challenger. North Dakota is 3-0 entering Saturday and has scored 40-plus points in each contest.  

                Southeast Nebraska neighbors: Obituaries for September 19

                Southeast Nebraska neighbors: Obituaries for September 19

                Read through the obituaries published today in The Lincoln Journal Star.

                How to watch Nebraska football vs. North Dakota: Time, TV channel

                How to watch Nebraska football vs. North Dakota: Time, TV channel

                The Nebraska football team (2-0) wraps up nonconference play Saturday night, hosting North Dakota (3-0). The Huskers enter the game following a 56-7 victory over Bowling Green.

                Nation & World

                US, Denmark reach Greenland deal, Trump says

                US, Denmark reach Greenland deal, Trump says

                It will allow the U.S. to develop a significant military presence on the island and prohibit U.S. adversaries from building bases there, he said.

                Trump bans three news media outlets from White House

                Trump bans three news media outlets from White House

                The move is likely to be challenged under the U.S. Constitution's First Amendment guarantees of free speech and a free press.

                Photos: Vice President JD Vance and Iowa candidates speak at Council Bluffs rally

                Photos: Vice President JD Vance and Iowa candidates speak at Council Bluffs rally

                Vice President JD Vance visits Council Bluffs alongside Iowa gubernatorial candidate Zach Lahn and others for a rally at the Mid-America Center.

                Trump to face skeptical world leaders at UN

                Trump to face skeptical world leaders at UN

                Returning to the United Nations on Tuesday, Trump will face a deeply skeptical audience increasingly rattled by six months of war between U.S. forces and an emboldened Iran, growing regional instability and a nuclear threat that has not disappeared despite his claims.

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                How to watch Nebraska football vs. North Dakota: Time, TV channel

                How to watch Nebraska football vs. North Dakota: Time, TV channel

                She dreamed of becoming a nurse. Tuesday, a single shot killed her.

                She dreamed of becoming a nurse. Tuesday, a single shot killed her.

                Campbell’s family, workers reflect on nursery's roots, decision to close

                Campbell’s family, workers reflect on nursery's roots, decision to close

                Shopping

                5 Best THC Gummies of 2025

                5 Best THC Gummies of 2025

                Affiliate content. Find the best options for THC gummies in 2025. 

                Survey: Impulse Buys May Be Ruining Some Americans’ Finances

                Survey: Impulse Buys May Be Ruining Some Americans’ Finances

                Long gone are the days where impulse buying meant grabbing an unplanned candy bar or magazine in the checkout line. Now, social media makes it quick and easy for us to purchase just about anything with the click of a button, whether or not it’s in the budget. And for some Americans, it’s hurting them...

                Holiday Shoppers Beware: 3 Traps to Avoid as Scammers Prepare

                Holiday Shoppers Beware: 3 Traps to Avoid as Scammers Prepare

                Black Friday is fast approaching, and shoppers are gearing up. The National Retail Federation expects more than 183 million people to shop over the weekend spanning Thanksgiving to Cyber Monday this year. But fraudsters are preparing for Black Friday too, looking for opportunities to steal your money or personal information. Before you dive into holiday...

                Survey: Many Gift-Buying Parents Pressured to Overspend This Holiday Season

                Holiday shopping season is upon us, and the pressure is on, or at least it feels that way for some parents. A new NerdWallet survey, conducted by The Harris Poll, finds that 48% of parents with children under 18 feel pressure to spend more money on holiday gifts than they’re comfortable spending.According to NerdWallet’s annual...

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                Wandering Risk: Dementia Rates and the Growing Importance of GPS Monitoring

                Wandering Risk: Dementia Rates and the Growing Importance of GPS Monitoring

                Provided content. As Canada’s population ages, a quiet public safety issue is becoming harder to ignore: wandering among people living with dementia.

                Building community, one cup at a time

                Building community, one cup at a time

                Content by The Cart and Co. This winter, The Cart and Co has popped up at 423 N. Main St., transforming their mobile headquarters into a cafe experience.

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                National Pork Producers Association is all about pork and community

                Content by Power of Pork. Giving back to our communities, contributing to the health of our communities, helps ensure everyone has the opportunity to receive the nutrition they need.

                Crime

                St. Libory man faces 5 charges, including DUI, in crash that seriously injured 3 teens

                St. Libory man faces 5 charges, including DUI, in crash that seriously injured 3 teens

                "The juvenile male driver of the Jeep suffered substantial neurological injuries and was on a ventilator for several days," according to the affidavit.

                Lincoln police brief public on two suspicious deaths they are investigating

                Lincoln police brief public on two suspicious deaths they are investigating

                Lincoln police held a briefing Friday morning on two suspicious deaths this week: Amber Spencer, who died from injuries sustained in a camper fire Wednesday, and a 67-year-old Lincoln man found dead Thursday near First and M streets.

                Student brought handgun to York Middle School, police say

                Student brought handgun to York Middle School, police say

                A middle school student was found in possession of a handgun on Thursday at York Public Schools, police say.

                Omaha man accused of stealing delivery van, leading troopers on pursuit near Seward

                Omaha man accused of stealing delivery van, leading troopers on pursuit near Seward

                A 24-year-old Omaha man was arrested near Seward after allegedly stealing a delivery van, according to the Nebraska State Patrol.

                Politics

                Nebraska defends disability assessment tool as state lawmaker, advocates push change

                Nebraska defends disability assessment tool as state lawmaker, advocates push change

                The state Department of Health and Human Services defended its interRAI tool, which many families of disabled Nebraskans say has disrupted care for loved ones. 

                Powell, Harding to debate future of Nebraska CD2: Time, TV and streaming info

                Powell, Harding to debate future of Nebraska CD2: Time, TV and streaming info

                Both major-party candidates in Nebraska's most competitive congressional district will head to Lincoln next month for a live, televised debate.

                Tom Osborne makes history as first living Nebraska Hall of Fame inductee

                Tom Osborne makes history as first living Nebraska Hall of Fame inductee

                Hundreds gathered at the Capitol on Friday to watch former Husker football coach Tom Osborne make history as the first living Nebraska Hall of Fame inductee.

                Tom Osborne is honored with a sculpture as he is inducted into the Nebraska Hall of Fame.

                Tom Osborne is honored with a sculpture as he is inducted into the Nebraska Hall of Fame.

                Former Nebraska head football coach Tom Osborne and Gov. Jim Pillen unveiled a bust of Osborne during a Nebraska Hall of Fame induction ceremony at the State Capitol Rotunda on Friday.

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