Health
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STAT+: Exit of CDC’s acting director highlights agency’s lack of leader
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) faced a tumultuous period last summer when Susan Monarez, the director appointed…
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Ivermectin for cancer? National Cancer Institute is ‘taking it seriously’
The National Cancer Institute, a pivotal research agency in the fight against cancer, is currently exploring the potential of ivermectin…
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What statements from medical societies mean for trans care for kids
The debate surrounding gender-affirming care for minors has once again arisen following a recent statement by the American Medical Association…
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Needle exchanges protected under the ADA in Washington state case
A groundbreaking legal settlement in Washington state has paved the way for new protections for harm reduction services for individuals…
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Moderna flu shot, vaccine confidence, baby food: Morning Rounds
The FDA recently made headlines by refusing to review Moderna’s application for a new flu vaccine, a decision that has…
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Low carb or low fat? New study says the key is good carbs and fats
The debate between low-carbohydrate diets and low-fat diets in the realm of heart health may be missing the mark, according…
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Leadership shakeup at RFK Jr.’s health department ahead of midterms
The Department of Health and Human Services is undergoing a shakeup as two top health officials, Deputy Secretary Jim O’Neill…
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Menopause, HHS staff, AIDS global health: Morning Rounds
The field of pediatrics is currently facing a challenging situation as the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the Department…
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How the American Academy of Pediatrics became a MAHA foil
The ongoing battle between the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Department of Health and Human Services has brought about…
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Pregnancy and antidepressants, Moderna: Morning Rounds
The latest news on Moderna’s rejected vaccine application has caused quite a stir in the medical community. Top FDA official…
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