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Opinion: STAT+: Proposed cuts could have ‘catastrophic effect,’ 110 biomedical, health sciences industry leaders tell Congress

Proposed cuts will have “a catastrophic effect on the advancement of biomedical and biotechnology capabilities in the United States,” more than 100 leaders of biomedical/health sciences companies

Supreme Court rejects challenge to free preventive care, bolsters RFK Jr.’s power

The SCOTUS decision preserves free preventive health care and sets the stage for a bigger role for RFK Jr. in determining what's covered.

Superdrug plans to add more stores as demand for weight-loss drugs soars

Demand for beauty products by gen Alpha customer base also behind retailer’s expansion after tough timesAn increase in demand for weight-loss drugs, including Mounjaro and Wegovy, as well as demand

Inside a plan to use AI to amplify doubts about the dangers of pollutants

Risk analyst Tony Cox’s work has been backed by the chemical lobby, and some health experts are alarmedAn industry-backed researcher who has forged a career sowing doubt about the dangers of polluta

STAT+: Research paralysis has grown despite assurances

And other biotech news updates from The Readout.

Doc's Sex Trafficking Charge; Senator Hospitalized; New Measles Outbreak

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STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about the gray market for obesity meds, an RSV drug recommendation, and more

Plus more pharma news from the Pharmalot campus, brought to you by the Pharmalittle newsletter.

FDA Move to Phase Out Animal Testing Draws Praise, Skepticism

(MedPage Today) -- The FDA's announcement in April that it will phase out animal testing in clinical trials came as a victory for animal rights activists but garnered mixed reactions among health res

A tumultuous month for autism researchers

And more major health stories of the day.

Transforming India’s healthcare sector with AI-driven CX

Maureen Chong, RVP Asia & India, Zendesk, highlights how adopting responsible AI-driven CX is an essential next step for future-ready, partner- and people-centric services

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