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At-home HPV tests could spare millions from Pap smears

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Elizabeth Cooney, a cardiovascular disease reporter at STAT, delves into the complex world of weight loss drugs and their impact

Experts behind new dietary guidelines have ties to beef, dairy industries

A recent unveiling of new dietary guidelines by the Trump administration has sparked controversy due to the inclusion of meat

Kennedy’s childhood vaccination changes: A STAT video explainer

In a remarkable turn of events, the Department of Health and Human Services made a groundbreaking decision to unilaterally revise

Dietary guidelines urge more protein, less sugar and processed foods

The Trump administration recently released a long-awaited update to the national dietary guidelines, urging Americans to focus on consuming more

Annual flu data, antidepressants, FDA wearables: Morning Rounds

The recent announcement of changes to the childhood vaccine schedule by federal health officials has stirred up concerns among experts

Researchers propose new way to define ultra-processed foods

The Trump administration is currently in the process of establishing a federal definition for ultra-processed foods, sparking debates on how

What the new vaccine schedule means for doctors, parents, and kids

WASHINGTON — In a surprising move that has sparked controversy and concern among health experts, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy