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Updated 2026-08-12 09:25 UTC 1 source Neutral

KFF Health News reports on two healthcare stories: a lung cancer screening success story and the use of wristbands to reduce childbirth risks in postpartum care.

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KFF Health News
Lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States, and older adults are at higher risk. But only about a quarter of patients eligible for screening are up to date.
2026-08-12 09:00 UTC
KFF Health News
North Carolina and other states have embraced “I Gave Birth” wristbands as a way to encourage women to seek help when they have postpartum complications. They’re gaining steam as the Trump administration’s cuts to Medicaid threaten postpartum care.
2026-08-12 09:00 UTC
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