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Weight loss drug development is booming in China. Here’s why
China, known for having one of the lowest rates of obesity in the developed world, has surprisingly emerged as one of the top locations for testing new weight loss drugs.…
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New ACIP charter: Broader membership, focus on vaccine injuries
Following a legal setback, health officials from the Trump administration have amended the governing documents of a crucial federal vaccine…
Iran war public health, C-section rates: Morning Rounds
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The U.S. metros that spend the most on health care
Tara Bannow covers hospitals, providers, and insurers. You can reach Tara on Signal at tarabannow.70. At first glance, Charleston, W.Va.,…
To get people to lower blood pressure, study suggests team approach
High blood pressure is a major contributor to heart attacks and strokes, making it a leading risk factor for mortality…
Genetic changes appear to help predict response to GLP-1 drugs for weight loss
Alterations in two specific genes may help forecast whether patients will experience significant weight loss when using GLP-1 drugs for…
Aerobic exercise, OTC abortion meds, insulin: Morning Rounds
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Judge refuses to block sending abortion pill by mail for now
A federal judge on Tuesday declined to halt the mailing of mifepristone prescriptions across the United States, dealing a blow…
Study finds missed opportunities for targeted cancer treatments
Angus Chen covers all issues broadly related to cancer, including drugs, policy, science, and equity. He joined STAT in 2021…