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Cancer data in danger as CDC cuts may threaten tracking efforts
State workers who have long been at the forefront of identifying cancer trends and implementing prevention strategies are facing potential budget cuts that could jeopardize their crucial work. These workers,…
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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…
Why RFK Jr. backs peptides but questions vaccines
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is known for advocating natural health choices, such as consuming "real food" like meat and vegetables…
Peptide health risks, vaccines, UnitedHealth: Morning Rounds
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