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Judge strikes down FDA lab-developed test rule
A federal judge in Texas has made a significant ruling against the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regarding the regulation of lab-developed tests. The judge sided with lab trade groups,…
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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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Raw dairy, e. coli, infant formula, food safety: Morning Rounds
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Why this Stanford psychiatrist thinks diet influences mental health
O. Rose Broderick covers the intersection of health policies and technologies impacting the lives of people with disabilities. Her career…