Health
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Trump’s $50 billion rural health fund rewards states with MAHA ideas
The Trump administration has announced the distribution of the first payments from a new $50 billion rural health fund, with…
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3 ways Kennedy’s MAHA vision on chronic disease will be tested in 2026
In 2025, chronic diseases took the spotlight in America, with Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. making significant strides in…
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The best stories of 2025 in health, science, and medicine
2025 has been a monumental year for us at STAT. As we celebrated our 10th anniversary, we were also inundated…
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3 issues to watch in public health in 2026
The year 2025 has proven to be a tumultuous one, with unexpected challenges and changes in the field of public…
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How safe is food in the U.S. after FoodNet, funding cuts?
The recent infant botulism outbreak linked to ByHeart formula serves as a stark reminder of the vulnerability we all face…
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Unpopular diet for cancer patients gets another look
Oncologists have been reevaluating the use of the traditional neutropenic diet for cancer patients undergoing intensive treatments. This diet, which…
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Topical steroid withdrawal community feels sting of NIH turmoil
On May 23, 2023, Kelly Barta made her way to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to seek answers about…
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Baby defies all odds after growing outside his mom’s womb
When Suze Lopez holds her baby boy, Ryu, in her arms, she can’t help but marvel at the extraordinary journey…
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FDA, roiled by layoffs and political turmoil, faces 3 key issues in 2026| STAT
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is facing a tumultuous period as it approaches the year 2026. The agency is…
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3 questions about addiction and drug policy in 2026
Drug policy was largely a backburner issue in 2025. Despite the ambitions of some moderate or right-leaning activists, and an…
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