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Key federal vaccine panel tables vote on delaying newborn hepatitis B shot
By Anil Oza Sept. 19, 2025 General Assignment Reporter In a pivotal meeting held on Friday, a major government advisory committee has decided to postpone a critical vote regarding the…
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20 Million Americans Face Health Insurance Sticker Shock On Saturday
The looming healthcare crisis in America is set to affect over 20 million individuals as healthcare premiums are expected to…
STAT+: Can food noise be measured? Telehealth giant Ro rolls out a new scale for obesity care
Telehealth companies capitalizing on the recent surge in weight loss medications are increasingly influential, not only in assisting individuals with…
Opinion: Trumps $150-per-month GLP-1 plan wont reach people like me
On October 16, President Trump pledged to reduce the cost of brand-name GLP-1 medications such as Ozempic and Wegovy to…
Algorithms used to determine Medicaid eligibility for home care vary widely among states
Janet Paulsen, recovering from a leg injury in Acworth, Ga., received home care in 2023.David Goldman/AP The significant tax cut…
STAT+: Trumps IVF deal spurs hopes — and adjustments — across fertility sector
Companies Anticipate Increased Availability of Standalone Benefits A medical staff member collects an egg on a laboratory dish during an…
New legal group aims to protect abortion providers
Stay informed with STAT’s Morning Rounds newsletter, delivering your essential health news every weekday. Subscribe now. Good morning. During a…
NEJM and public health group are launching rival to CDCs MMWR publication
By Anil Oza Oct. 21, 2025 General Assignment Reporter In a new effort to address deficiencies in the federal public…
Anti-science bills hit statehouses, stripping away public health protections built over a century
Ashlee and Erik Dahlberg in their Lowell, Indiana home, displaying a photo of their deceased son, Liam.Laura Bargfeld/AP This year,…