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More Americans, especially Black adults, are dying before they can access Medicare benefits
Medicare has long been a pillar of the American social safety net, providing affordable healthcare to millions of seniors once they reach the age of 65. However, a recent study…
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GAO report shows enforcement gap on illegal vapes
With an abundance of illegal e-cigarettes available in the U.S., both the Trump and Biden administrations have committed to curtailing…
People don’t overeat because food just tastes so good
“Betcha can’t eat just one!” This well-known slogan from Lay’s potato chips was charming in mid-20th-century America, a time before…
Autoimmune field buoyed by successes with CAR-T treatments
Isabella Cueto reports on major causes of death and disability, focusing on chronic diseases. Her work includes coverage of autoimmune…
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
Stay informed on health and medicine with STAT’s free newsletter, Morning Rounds. Sign up here. An essay today in First Opinion…
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…