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Autistic Doctors Weigh In on 'Love on the Spectrum'

(MedPage Today) -- In this exclusive MedPage Today video, two autistic physicians -- Stacy Greeter, MD, a psychiatrist in Florida, and Mary Doherty, MD, founder of Autistic Doctors International -

Many Older People Embrace Vaccines. Research Is Proving Them Right.

Newer formulations are even more effective at preventing illnesses that commonly afflict seniors — perhaps even dementia.

Opinion: STAT readers on animal models, sexual assault kits, and more

Is science ready to move away from animal models? STAT readers' opinions vary.

Texas OK’s $50 Million for Ibogaine Research

The state’s governor signed legislation to allow clinical trials of a psychedelic drug that shows promise for veterans in treating addiction and post-traumatic stress disorder.

Journalists Assess RFK Jr.’s Remaking of Vaccine Committee and Trend of Kids Caring for Elders

KFF Health News journalists made the rounds on national or local media recently to discuss topical stories. Here’s a collection of their appearances.

Senior health figure accuses NHS of racism over care given to dying mother

Victor Adebowale says failure to detect his mother’s cancer was example of ‘black service, not NHS service’A senior figure in the health service has criticised it for deep-seated racism after hi

Kennedy’s New Vaccine Advisers Helped Lawyers Raise Doubts About Their Safety

After firing an influential panel that sets U.S. vaccine policies, some of Mr. Kennedy’s picks to replace them have filed statements in court flagging concerns about vaccines.

STAT+: Anne Wojcicki wins back 23andMe, this time as a nonprofit

23andMe, which became a household name for its genetic testing services, is set to emerge from bankruptcy as a nonprofit.

STAT+: HHS plans ‘bold, edgy’ campaign on ultra-processed foods and diabetes

RFK Jr. is pursuing a "bold, edgy" "Take Back Your Health” campaign that will inveigh against ultra-processed food and seek to make health wearables "cool.

Allergy Meds a Contributing Factor in Medical Flight Crash, Investigation Finds

(MedPage Today) -- Federal investigators found that a pilot's medication use may have been a contributing factor in a 2023 medical helicopter crash that killed two in Alabama.

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