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Trump administration delays nominating new CDC director
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New Medicaid eligibility rules may reduce lifesaving cancer screenings
In less than a year, millions of Americans may face losing their Medicaid coverage due to new eligibility restrictions, potentially…
Vaccine liability, GLP-1s, food pyramid: Morning Rounds
The world of health and medicine is constantly evolving, and staying informed is crucial to making the best decisions for…
Vaccine policy shift raises new liability questions for drugmakers
Health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and his allies have made a bold move this week by reducing the number…
At-home HPV tests could spare millions from Pap smears
“We’ve known for a long time that the Pap smear is not a good screening test for everybody,” Doll said.…
Why the weight, and heart risks, return after stopping GLP-1 drugsStopping obesity drugs means people regain weight and lose heart health benefitsÂ
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…