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More patients are ordering lab tests online, frustrating some doctors
A decade ago, 48-year-old Darren Sidaway began experiencing health concerns that he felt uncomfortable discussing with his doctor. Living in…
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Scientist on Baby KJ team launches new CRISPR startup
In the midst of savoring slices of mouth-watering pizza at Pizzeria da Laura in Berkeley, gene editing expert Fyodor Urnov…
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New food pyramid, Affordable Care Act: Morning Rounds
Get your daily dose of health and medicine every weekday with STAT’s free newsletter Morning Rounds. Sign up here. Greetings…
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Discarded U.S. kids’ vaccine schedule aligned with other nations
Kennedy Jr., had recommended that the U.S. schedule include vaccines against all 18 diseases. But the Biden administration disagreed, arguing…
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Falling fentanyl potency may explain drop in overdose deaths
The recent decline in drug overdose deaths in the United States has been attributed to a significant shift in the…
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Saturated fats lost on new food pyramid — and also won
The highly anticipated new U.S. dietary guidelines have finally been released, causing a stir among nutrition experts. One of the…
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RFK Jr. says it may be “better” if fewer children receive the flu vaccine
In a recent interview with CBS News, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. expressed his views on…
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At-home HPV tests could spare millions from Pap smears
“We know that the Pap smear is not a great screen for HPV,” Doll said. “It’s not very specific, and…
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RFK Jr.’s new food pyramid emphasizes protein, healthy fats. Here’s what to know about the dietary guidelines.
The Trump administration recently introduced a new food pyramid and dietary guidelines for Americans, emphasizing the importance of prioritizing high-quality…
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Experts behind new dietary guidelines have ties to beef, dairy industries
The release of new dietary guidelines by the Trump administration has sparked controversy due to the prominent placement of meat…
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