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Thalidomide Survivors and Medicaid Cuts
The U.S. has more thalidomide survivors than the government admits, and federal budget cuts may lead some states to cancel meal delivery programs for Medicaid patients.
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NPR
In the 1950s and 1960s, doctors gave the drug thalidomide to pregnant patients without telling them — and without FDA approval. Now those patients' children want recognition.
2026-09-26 09:00 UTC
NPR
Some states deliver meals to Medicaid patients that address their dietary needs. Evidence shows it aids recovery and saves healthcare costs, but federal budget cuts may lead some states to cancel it.
2026-09-26 09:00 UTC