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Jun 10

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Jun 10

The shortage of many medicines in the U.S. remains a ‘systemic’ problem, a new analysis finds statnews.com/pharmalot/2026/… via @statnews @USPharmacopeia

The shortage of many medicines in the U.S. remains a 'systemic' problem, a new analysis finds

The number of prescription drug shortages in the U.S. fell by 23% last year, but a new analysis found other troubling signs about medicines in short supply.

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Jun 9

A government-commissioned study had been meant to inform new dietary guidelines, and found risks associated with even light drinking. trib.al/oAkzC6R

Alcohol study discarded by Trump officials is published in scientific journal

A government-commissioned study had been meant to inform new dietary guidelines, and found risks associated with even light drinking.

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Jun 9

NEW: NIAID appoints new acting director after weeks-long questions over leadership. Via @AnilOza16 statnews.com/2026/06/09/niai…

NIAID appoints new acting director after weeks-long questions over leadership

The NIH has appointed researcher John Powers III to lead its infectious disease institute on an acting basis, after weeks of being in leadership limbo.

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Isa Cueto @isabellacueto

Jun 9

A study on alcohol's health risks that was paid for by taxpayers but never released is now out – in a scientific journal. New: statnews.com/2026/06/09/supp…

Alcohol study discarded by Trump officials is published in scientific journal

A government-commissioned study had been meant to inform new dietary guidelines, and found risks associated with even light drinking.

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Jun 9

Health care vs. healthcare: The most important issue around? No. One people get exercised about? Well, yes. An explanation of why @statnews has the temerity to break with @APStylebook. statnews.com/2026/06/09/heal…

Why STAT is sticking with ‘health care’ as two words

Is it “health care” or “healthcare”? STAT readers had strong feelings.

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Jun 5

Lawmakers promised cancer patients would be protected from Medicaid cuts. Now CMS says otherwise statnews.com/2026/06/04/medi… via @statnews

Lawmakers promised cancer patients would be protected from Medicaid cuts. Now CMS says otherwise

“One of the cancer community’s worst fears is coming to pass,” writes Gwen Nichols of Blood Cancer United.

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Jun 5

The small HHS office tasked with protecting clinical research participants’ safety has lost half its employees — through "reductions in force," resignations, or early retirements. Via @MeganMolteni statnews.com/2026/06/05/hhs-…

Tiny HHS office tasked with protecting research participants’ safety is running on fumes

OHRP has experienced an unprecedented exodus of ethics expertise, raising concerns about its ability to effectively protect volunteers.

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Jun 4

For pancreatic cancer patients, an exciting drug can feel out of reach.. statnews.com/pharmalot/2026/… #pharma #cancer #pancreaticcancer #access $RVMD

For pancreatic cancer patients, an exciting drug can feel out of reach

For pancreatic cancer patients, the surge in interest for an exciting new drug is leaving them fearful about when they might get the treatment or if there will be enough to go around.

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Jun 4

Revolution Medicines' pancreatic cancer drug has not yet been approved — and already talk has shifted to how (and when) its use might be expanded. trib.al/HqZ7tqv

Does Revolution Medicines' pancreatic cancer drug have even greater potential?

Revolution Medicines' pancreatic cancer drug has not yet been approved — and already talk has shifted to how (and when) its use might be expanded.

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Jun 3

In 2020, NIH funded a network of 10 centers intended to “expand knowledge on re-emerging and emerging infectious diseases” — the kind of niche work that could be helpful in the face of an Ebola outbreak. In 2025, their federal grants were terminated. statnews.com/2026/06/03/nih-…

NIH cuts weakened network primed to respond to outbreaks like Ebola

While NIH-funded centers weren’t on the front lines of virus responses like the CDC or USAID, some researchers involved in the network said the cuts have damaged relationships with experts in other...

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Story from @AnilOza16 of @statnews

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Jun 2

"Despite their popularity, few patients understand who’s actually taking care of them when they click through a telehealth site." Via @KatieMPalmer statnews.com/2026/06/02/tele…

Online care is caught in the crossfire as states crack down on corporate medicine

Growing legislative scrutiny across multiple states targets the corporate structure underlying most direct-to-consumer telehealth businesses.

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May 30

Revolution Medicines $RVMD starts shipping experimental pancreatic cancer drug, daraxonrasib. “We don’t have a set number where we are going to cap it. We want to make sure everybody who needs daraxonrasib for pancreatic cancer will receive it. That’s just very, very important for us to do,” CEO Mark Goldsmith told me last night at our #ASCO26 event. Story in post below.

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May 30

NEW: Biden officials prepared extensive plans to be used in the case of disease outbreaks. With Ebola in DRC, the Trump admin has gone its own way, per former CDC officials who previously worked in the Trump admin. statnews.com/2026/05/30/trum…

As Ebola outbreak grows, Trump administration veers from previous government playbook

Trump officials are disregarding the Biden administration's detailed pandemic plans in favor of their own strategy.

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May 30

Excellent reporting from @_daniel_payne @ChelseaCirruzzo

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May 29

Opening day of #ASCO26 is underway. Whether you're in Chicago or following from afar, stay up to date with STAT’s reporting, events, and conversations happening throughout the conference. trib.al/jwoS5kc

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May 29 – June 3 | Chicago, IL ASCO 2026: The Latest in Cancer Research The latest advances in cancer research take center stage at ASCO. Connect with STAT

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May 29

The Trump administration has released a sweeping proposal to overhaul the bedrock regulation for all federal grants. trib.al/ni6Cvu1

Trump administration seeks to overhaul federal grantmaking process, alarming researchers

The Trump administration has released a sweeping proposal to overhaul the bedrock regulation for all federal grants.

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Bob Herman @bobjherman

May 29

NEW: Massachusetts is suing UnitedHealthcare, alleging the company intentionally made low-income seniors appear sicker than they were over the past decade to boost its bottom line. statnews.com/2026/05/29/unit…

Massachusetts sues UnitedHealth, alleging fraud in state’s Medicaid plans for seniors

State AG alleges UnitedHealthcare claimed some members were sicker to boost its profits.

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May 28

New: As Ebola outbreak in Central Africa grows, the U.S. turns itself into a fortress. Via @HelenBranswell statnews.com/2026/05/28/trum…

As Ebola outbreak in Central Africa grows, the U.S. turns itself into a fortress

The U.S. is taking extraordinary steps to keep Ebola out. But its policies may create risks for Americans infected overseas and discourage volunteers from responding to the outbreak.

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