Adriel Bettelheim
@abettel.bsky.social
Senior health care editor at Axios. Politics and policy with some music and sports sprinkled in. Signal: oradea.10
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ICYMI: Robert Kennedy Jr. claimed that he had nothing to do with Children’s Health Defense during his confirmation hearings.
His wife just headlined the group’s annual conference.
www.importantcontext.news/p/kennedy-sa...
His wife just headlined the group’s annual conference.
www.importantcontext.news/p/kennedy-sa...
Kennedy Said He Was Done With Children’s Health Defense; His Wife Headlined Its Annual Conference
Actress Cheryl Hines spoke at the anti-vax star-studded affair this weekend.
www.importantcontext.news
November 10, 2025 at 10:40 PM
ICYMI: Robert Kennedy Jr. claimed that he had nothing to do with Children’s Health Defense during his confirmation hearings.
His wife just headlined the group’s annual conference.
www.importantcontext.news/p/kennedy-sa...
His wife just headlined the group’s annual conference.
www.importantcontext.news/p/kennedy-sa...
FDA scraps "black box" warning for menopause hormone therapy. www.axios.com/2025/11/10/f...
FDA scraps "black box" warning from menopause hormone therapy
The change could make women more willing to take hormone treatments for menopause.
www.axios.com
November 10, 2025 at 6:18 PM
FDA scraps "black box" warning for menopause hormone therapy. www.axios.com/2025/11/10/f...
Dems agree to end shutdown without a guarantee on extending ACA subsidies. www.axios.com/2025/11/10/s...
Democrats accept shutdown deal without ACA guarantee
It could be a major letdown for many Democrats who made ACA financial assistance a centerpiece of the shutdown fight.
www.axios.com
November 10, 2025 at 12:37 PM
Dems agree to end shutdown without a guarantee on extending ACA subsidies. www.axios.com/2025/11/10/s...
Enough Senate Democrats are willing to take a deal to end the govt shutdown that would include a December vote on extending ACA subsidies. www.axios.com/2025/11/09/d...
Deal to end government shutdown in reach
At least 10 Senate Democrats are expected to support a key procedural motion.
www.axios.com
November 9, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Enough Senate Democrats are willing to take a deal to end the govt shutdown that would include a December vote on extending ACA subsidies. www.axios.com/2025/11/09/d...
Trump calls for ACA subsidies to be sent to consumers. www.axios.com/2025/11/08/t...
Trump calls for Obamacare subsidies to be sent to consumers
His statement puts more pressure on Republicans to reject Democratic demands to renew the subsidies.
www.axios.com
November 9, 2025 at 1:55 AM
Trump calls for ACA subsidies to be sent to consumers. www.axios.com/2025/11/08/t...
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When DNA’s structure was in doubt & suspecting his competitor Rosalind Franklin knew more, James Watson goaded her, and Watson’s own memoir describes this in unbelievable condescension (he called her “Rosy” “Medusa” “Loathely Lady” “Wicked Witch of the West”, criticized her clothes as unattractive)
November 7, 2025 at 8:20 PM
When DNA’s structure was in doubt & suspecting his competitor Rosalind Franklin knew more, James Watson goaded her, and Watson’s own memoir describes this in unbelievable condescension (he called her “Rosy” “Medusa” “Loathely Lady” “Wicked Witch of the West”, criticized her clothes as unattractive)
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"Most Americans (76%) say they would want to live until at least 80, including 29% who say they would want to make it to 100. On average, Americans say they want to live to be 91 years old."
How Americans Are Thinking About Aging
From how well they think they’re aging to how they rate their physical and mental health and financial security, older adults with upper incomes are doing better than those with middle or lower income...
www.pewresearch.org
November 7, 2025 at 12:09 PM
"Most Americans (76%) say they would want to live until at least 80, including 29% who say they would want to make it to 100. On average, Americans say they want to live to be 91 years old."
A future of more accessible anti-obesity drugs. www.axios.com/newsletters/...
Axios Future of Health Care - 1 big thing: A future of more accessible anti-obesity drugs
www.axios.com
November 7, 2025 at 11:43 AM
A future of more accessible anti-obesity drugs. www.axios.com/newsletters/...
Medicare will cover weight-loss drugs from Novo, Lilly. www.axios.com/2025/11/06/m...
Trump says Medicare can now cover weight loss drugs like Ozempic
The pilot program could make it easier for seniors to use drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound.
www.axios.com
November 6, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Medicare will cover weight-loss drugs from Novo, Lilly. www.axios.com/2025/11/06/m...
Shutdown watch: Liberal Dems dig in on health care push while moderates stay silent. www.axios.com/2025/11/06/s...
Democrats split on ACA tax credit fight after big election night wins
Progressive Democrats are digging in. Moderates are getting quiet.
www.axios.com
November 6, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Shutdown watch: Liberal Dems dig in on health care push while moderates stay silent. www.axios.com/2025/11/06/s...
Hospitals alarmed by Trump-backed drug rebate program. www.axios.com/2025/11/06/t...
Hospitals sound alarm on new rebate program backed by Trump
The new system is a win for drugmakers, but it could be a big hassle for providers.
www.axios.com
November 6, 2025 at 11:40 AM
Hospitals alarmed by Trump-backed drug rebate program. www.axios.com/2025/11/06/t...
Supreme Court sounds skeptical of Trump’s wide-ranging tariffs. www.axios.com/2025/11/05/t...
Supreme Court sounds skeptical of Trump's wide-ranging tariffs
A ruling against Trump could be devastating to one of his signature second-term priorities.
www.axios.com
November 5, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Supreme Court sounds skeptical of Trump’s wide-ranging tariffs. www.axios.com/2025/11/05/t...
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NEW: Inside Trump's "uncomfortable" breakfast with Republican senators
Inside Trump's "uncomfortable" breakfast with Republican senators
Trump warned the party would "get killed" and be viewed as "do-nothing Republicans."
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November 5, 2025 at 4:00 PM
NEW: Inside Trump's "uncomfortable" breakfast with Republican senators
Novo Nordisk and Pfizer blend dealmaking with political narratives aimed at Trump. www.axios.com/2025/11/05/n...
Novo and Pfizer make their America First case in their fight over an anti-obesity biotech
The fight illustrates the drug industry's new imperative to appeal to President Trump.
www.axios.com
November 5, 2025 at 12:14 PM
Novo Nordisk and Pfizer blend dealmaking with political narratives aimed at Trump. www.axios.com/2025/11/05/n...
House Dems bend on demand for “ironclad” shutdown deal on health subsidies. www.axios.com/2025/11/04/g...
House Democrats bend on demand for "ironclad" shutdown deal as talks ramp up
"We will evaluate in good faith any bipartisan agreement that emerges from the Senate," Hakeem Jeffries said.
www.axios.com
November 5, 2025 at 2:02 AM
House Dems bend on demand for “ironclad” shutdown deal on health subsidies. www.axios.com/2025/11/04/g...
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NEW: Common Crawl, the massive archiver of the web, has gotten cozy with AI companies and is providing paywalled articles for training data. They’re also lying to publishers who have asked for material to be removed. “The robots are people too,” CC’s exec director told us when we asked about this.
The Nonprofit Feeding the Entire Internet to AI Companies
Common Crawl claims to provide a public benefit, but it lies to publishers about its activities.
www.theatlantic.com
November 4, 2025 at 12:15 PM
NEW: Common Crawl, the massive archiver of the web, has gotten cozy with AI companies and is providing paywalled articles for training data. They’re also lying to publishers who have asked for material to be removed. “The robots are people too,” CC’s exec director told us when we asked about this.
As federal data becomes less available, Walgreens launches flu and COVID tracker. www.axios.com/2025/11/04/w...
Exclusive: Walgreens launches expanded flu, COVID tracker
Commercial and academic tools are becoming more important as federal data becomes less available.
www.axios.com
November 4, 2025 at 12:54 PM
As federal data becomes less available, Walgreens launches flu and COVID tracker. www.axios.com/2025/11/04/w...
FDA turmoil turns the agency’s reliability into question. www.axios.com/2025/11/04/f...
Chaos at the FDA leaves staffers disturbed, ready to leave
Questions over reliability have risen over the underperforming and dysfunctional FDA.
www.axios.com
November 4, 2025 at 11:19 AM
FDA turmoil turns the agency’s reliability into question. www.axios.com/2025/11/04/f...
Centrist House members float health plan to end shutdown. www.axios.com/2025/11/03/s...
A group of House Democrats and Republicans is floating a plan to end the shutdown
The two-year ACA tax credit extension would include an income cap and reforms to prevent waste and fraud.
www.axios.com
November 4, 2025 at 6:55 AM
Centrist House members float health plan to end shutdown. www.axios.com/2025/11/03/s...
Why November SNAP benefits may not be available for weeks or months. www.axios.com/2025/11/03/n...
Why November SNAP benefits may not be available for several weeks or months
The USDA says that state systems which distribute benefits are different, which could cause delays.
www.axios.com
November 3, 2025 at 11:28 PM
Why November SNAP benefits may not be available for weeks or months. www.axios.com/2025/11/03/n...
Rural health providers worry about losing money race for $50B fund. www.axios.com/2025/11/03/r...
Rural health providers worry about losing money race
Many are concerned they could get squeezed out in the competition for a $50 billion rural health fund.
www.axios.com
November 3, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Rural health providers worry about losing money race for $50B fund. www.axios.com/2025/11/03/r...
Kimberly Clark to buy Tylenol maker Kenvue for $40 billion www.axios.com/2025/11/03/k...
Huggies maker Kimberly-Clark to buy Tylenol maker Kenvue for $40 billion
The deal will unite some of the world's best-known consumer health and wellness brands.
www.axios.com
November 3, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Kimberly Clark to buy Tylenol maker Kenvue for $40 billion www.axios.com/2025/11/03/k...
FDA restricts use of kids’ fluoride supplements citing emerging health risks. apnews.com/article/fluo...
FDA restricts use of kids' fluoride supplements citing emerging health risks
The Food and Drug Administration is restricting the use of fluoride supplements used to strengthen children’s teeth.
apnews.com
November 2, 2025 at 1:50 PM
FDA restricts use of kids’ fluoride supplements citing emerging health risks. apnews.com/article/fluo...
Paying for value doesn’t work when it comes to obesity drugs. www.axios.com/newsletters/...
Axios Future of Health Care - 1 big thing: Paying for value doesn't work for obesity drugs
Today's word count is 1,018 or a 4-minute read.
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October 31, 2025 at 11:21 AM
Paying for value doesn’t work when it comes to obesity drugs. www.axios.com/newsletters/...
USDA quietly deleted its contingency plan for funding SNAP. via Notus www.notus.org/trump-white-...
USDA Quietly Deletes Its Contingency Plan for Funding SNAP
The 55-page “lapse of funding” document for USDA is no longer available online.
www.notus.org
October 30, 2025 at 6:32 PM
USDA quietly deleted its contingency plan for funding SNAP. via Notus www.notus.org/trump-white-...