Wednesday, November 4, 2026
The top medical stories of the day, as they ran.
Morning edition
10 stories
- 1New York reports first measles-associated child death in more than 30 yearsInfectious disease · 6 outlets
- 2Democrats are projected to take control of both chambers of CongressHealth policy · 3 outlets
- 3Washington resident dies after bird flu exposure at dairy farmInfectious disease · 2 outlets
- 4Servier’s $1.55 billion muscular dystrophy drug fails first major testResearch · 2 outlets
- 5Rachel Apa, 24, dies of rhabdomyolysis during NYC MarathonPublic health · 3 outlets
- 6PROGRESS trial finds early TAVR reduced events in selected moderate aortic stenosis patientsHeart health · 2 outlets
- 7KFF finds Part D premiums could rise 50% in 2027 without plan changesMedicare and Medicaid · 2 outlets
- 8Humana and athenahealth expand electronic prior authorization nationwideInsurance · 2 outlets
- 9Compact Medical recalls certain ButterflyBVM resuscitators over bellows holesRecalls · 1 outlet
- 10Houston Rx recalls compounded sermorelin and tirzepatide productsDrug safety · 1 outlet