Health
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CDC’s acting chief promises a return to stability in a tumultuous moment
President Trump is set to nominate a permanent director for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) soon, as…
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California tests limits of ultra-processed food rules with new label bill
A new bill introduced in California aims to tackle the issue of ultra-processed foods by proposing a front-of-package seal that…
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Adults turn to AI chatbots for health information
Health and medicine enthusiasts can now get their daily dose of news and updates with STAT’s free newsletter Morning Rounds.…
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How will Trump handle the CDC and ACIP?
Laura Loomer, the controversial far-right influencer and conspiracy theorist, has once again found herself at the center of attention, this…
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Is alcohol-related liver disease being underestimated?
Spring is finally here, and I couldn’t be happier to dust off my bike and start commuting to the office…
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Match Day and impact of immigration policy
Greetings from sunny San Diego! I’m Jonathan Wosen, a reporter covering biotech and life sciences on the West Coast. Today,…
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FDA approved C. diff drugs. Access to treatment got harder
Blanca Morales found herself in a desperate situation when her son, Mundo, fell ill with a severe case of Clostridioides…
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NIH director testifies, doctors share challenges
Good morning, readers. As I just mentioned to STAT’s Executive Editor Rick Berke, I’m always up for trying new pizza…
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His chest felt like his son was lying on it. His doctor recommended a procedure that’s “crazy even to heart surgeons.”
Paul DeGeorge, a 49-year-old police officer, experienced a frightening moment when he felt pressure on his chest in the middle…
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Trump health care fraud crackdown alarms disability advocates
The Trump administration has set its sights on cracking down on health care fraud, with President Trump unveiling a task…
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