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Climate change is leading to more vaccine-preventable diseases
Encephalitis affects 1.5 million children and adults every year globally - three people every minute, yet almost 77 per cent of the population are unaware of the condition.
Read MoreWeight loss pills could help tackle obesity in poorer countries, experts say
Oral medications are in development to provide alternative to injectables such as Wegovy that must be kept in fridgeNewly developed weight loss pills could have a big impact on tackling obesity and di
Read MoreLab Animals Face Being Euthanized as Trump Cuts Research
Animal testing remains a fundamental part of biomedical research. But as funding evaporates, mice, rats and even monkeys may be euthanized.
Read MoreAs a Diversity Grant Dies, Young Scientists Fear It Will Haunt Their Careers
The Trump administration defunded the National Institutes of Health’s MOSAIC grant program, which launched the careers of scientists from diverse backgrounds.
Read MoreIn a Broken Mental Health System, a Tiny Jail Cell Becomes an Institution of Last Resort
Like local jails nationwide, Montana’s small holding facilities have become institutions of last resort as patients in mental health crisis stall in backlogs, waiting for beds at the state-run menta
Read MoreWith one month to go, few details on RFK Jr.’s MAHA commission
With a May 24 deadline looming, Kennedy's MAHA commission has held just one full meeting on its goal of reducing childhood chronic disease.
Read MoreOpinion: The future of preventive care depends on the Supreme Court’s reading of two words
If the law is struck down or any ambiguity left surrounding its validity, coverage of and access to preventive care like PrEP for HIV is at risk.
Read MoreSTAT+: The end of compounded GLP-1 copies leaves many patients in a ‘lose-lose’ position
With GLP-1 shortage officially over, patients who relied on compounded copies have only bad options to choose from
Read MoreSTAT+: How RFK Jr.’s vaccine criticism is taking hold at the FDA
FDA vaccine oversight is shifting, with increased scrutiny and mixed messaging sparking concerns among health experts.
Read MoreOpinion: Medicare regulations hamper providers without helping patients
Many Medicare quality measures are only loosely related to actual patient outcomes. It’s time to deregulate the system, writes Emory professor David Howard.
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