Health
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What’s worrying Americans with disabilities? 3 trends to watch in 2026
In recent years, cities across the country have been implementing policies to address homelessness, often targeting individuals with mental health…
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2026 price hikes hit ACA health insurance plans as subsidies expire for millions of Americans
The expiration of enhanced tax credits that have been helping to reduce the cost of health insurance for Affordable Care…
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The new medicines and medical advances that defined 2025
The year 2025 has been a challenging one for the field of medicine, with political decisions impacting the U.S. research…
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Patients with EPP, disorder that causes pain in sunlight, worry about drug access
Ginger Gonsalves and Becky Kelliher didn’t let the cold November weather stop them from enjoying the sunshine in Gonsalves’ backyard…
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Flu cases spiking this holiday season, CDC data shows
The latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reveals a concerning spike in flu cases across…
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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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