Health
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The doctor who overturned medicine’s fear of testosterone
It was drilled into us that testosterone was a no-go for men with any sort of prostate issues. But as…
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FDA approves Wegovy pill for weight loss, the first daily oral medication of its kind
U.S. regulators have approved a new pill version of the popular weight-loss drug Wegovy, marking a significant milestone in the…
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STAT’s Health Care Inc.: The biggest stories of 2025
Bob Herman covers health insurance, government programs, hospitals, physicians, and other providers — reporting on how money influences those businesses…
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Flu season is ramping up, and some experts are “pretty worried”
The upcoming influenza season is causing concern among doctors and scientists, as a new strain of the flu virus, known…
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Ozempic, Prozac, Alzheimer’s, food systems: Morning Rounds
The safety of food in the United States is a critical issue that affects millions of people each year. With…
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An antibiotic resistance breakthrough offers hope
Antibiotic resistance is a growing concern, with drug-resistant infections becoming more prevalent despite our best efforts to combat them. The…
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How RFK Jr. is reshaping health care, with Trump’s support
As one of his first acts as Health and Human Services secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. made bold promises to…
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Mass General Brigham bolstered its bottom line, despite industry uncertainty
Massachusetts hospitals have been facing uncertainty and concern, but one of the state’s largest health systems, Mass General Brigham, has…
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The story of whole milk’s return to U.S. schools
The Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act has paved the way for whole milk to make a comeback in America’s…
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House passes bill to limit care for transgender young people
The recent passage of two House bills related to care for transgender youth has sparked controversy and debate among lawmakers…
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