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Psychiatrist Says Kennedy Was ‘Not Accurate’ in Discussing His Keto Studies
Dr. Christopher M. Palmer said in an interview that the keto diet, while promising, did not “cure” schizophrenia as the health secretary had claimed.
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STAT+: Hims & Hers will stop selling compounded version of Novo’s obesity pill
Hims & Hers will stop selling what it claims to be a cheaper, compounded version of Novo Nordisk's obesity pill on its telehealth platform.
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Opinion: STAT readers respond on the ethics of gender-affirming care for minors, the new food pyramid, and more
Authors of HHS report criticize recent STAT op-ed on gender-affirming care for minors for using “scare tactics.”
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Opinion: As a scientist and NFL widow, I am furious about a recent NFL Players Association-funded CTE study
“As a scientist, I am disgusted. As an NFL widow who witnessed unimaginable suffering, I am furious,” writes Eleanor M. Perfetto.
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I was full of shame after being sacked for having endometriosis
Sanju Pal wins an employment appeal tribunal that could affect how employers can treat staff with endometriosis.
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STAT+: HHS asks Justice Department to probe Hims & Hers over its cheaper compounded version of Wegovy
FDA will take “decisive steps” to thwart companies from mass marketing unapproved, compounded versions of GLP-1 drugs
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Congress Reins In Drug Middlemen in Effort to Lower Prescription Prices
The legislation will impose new restrictions on pharmacy benefit managers, giant companies like CVS Caremark, Optum Rx and Express Scripts that oversee prescription drug benefits.
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I inhaled traffic fumes to find out where air pollution goes in my body
BBC health correspondent James Gallagher gets his blood analysed to understand how air pollution is killing us.
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STAT+: TrumpRx claims to offer the lowest prices. But many drugs have cheaper generics
STAT analysis: Many of the prescription drugs on TrumpRx are available elsewhere as cheaper generics.
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Scientists worry finalizing ‘Schedule F’ rule will further politicize NIH grant decisions
The Trump administration is moving forward with a personnel rule that critics say will subject a broader swath of the federal workforce to political pressure
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STAT+: ‘Moonshot’ agency ARPA-H lays off staff meant to commercialize breakthroughs
As the new director of ARPA-H, Alicia Jackson, takes over the DARPA-inspired agency, layoffs are made.
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China criticizes U.S. for WHO pullout, accusing it of sidestepping international law
China criticized the United States for withdrawing from the WHO, saying countries should not place domestic politics ahead of international law.
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STAT+: White House looks for more drug pricing deals to add to TrumpRx
The Trump administration wants more companies to offer prescription drugs at discounted cash prices on TrumpRx.
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STAT+: A sign biotech is back? Four drugmakers go public, raising nearly $1 billion in all
The biotech IPO, a nearly forgotten vestige of the startup playbook, has returned in full force.
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Intrusive thoughts? John has a room for that
John tells Elis and Dave about his mind's "resentment room".
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The Questionable Science Behind the Odd-Looking Football Helmets
The N.F.L. claims Guardian Caps reduce the risk of concussions. The company that makes them says, “It has nothing to do with concussions.”
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STAT+: Up and down the ladder: The latest comings and goings
From new hires to departures, promotions and transfers, here are the latest comings and goings in the pharmaceutical industry.
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A Super Bowl Message From MAHA and Mike Tyson: Processed Food Kills
A provocative new ad featuring the boxer makes the case for Americans to “eat real food.”
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Court upholds return of surgeon who harassed staff
James Gilbert, who was based in Oxford, was previously suspended for sexual harassment.
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Federal Vaccine Advisers Take Aim at Covid Shots
One panelist accused the F.D.A. of withholding data on potential harms. The advisers also are reviewing research on vaccines given to pregnant women.
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