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Fear and politics pervade Kennedy’s CDC, former leaders testify

An agency battered by layoffs, budget cuts, leadership turmoil and a deadly shooting tries to adapt to political appointees in roles long held by scientists.

By Elizabeth Cooney

Major health insurer group says members will continue to cover vaccines, a step that may ease anxiety over access

The announcement by America’s Health Insurance Plans, or AHIP, could ease concerns about access if ACIP recommendations change.

By Tara Bannow

Ousted CDC director says Kennedy plans to change pediatric vaccine schedule

In Senate testimony, ousted CDC Director Susan Monarez said Kennedy has decided to change childhood vaccine schedule, wanted her to rubber stamp move.

By Daniel Payne and Isabella Cueto

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Amid a crackdown on DEI, a group of Black neuroscientists celebrates its growth

Black in Neuro attendees say the Trump administration's defunding of efforts to diversify the scientific workforce has created new challenges

By Anil Oza

STAT+ | FDA warning letters show how it intends to ratchet up pressure over drug ads

The FDA's crackdown is unprecedented, but some experts questioned whether the agency has the staff to carry it out

By Lizzy Lawrence and Ed Silverman

Sara Carter, former Fox News journalist, defends qualifications to serve as ‘drug czar’

Carter, formerly of Fox News, argues her firsthand reporting experience qualifies her for a leading role combating drug trafficking and the overdose crisis.

By Lev Facher

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STAT+ | U.K. debate over investment in pharma grows louder as Trump, an interested party, pays a visit

Trump has said European countries need to pay more for drugs. In the U.K. the debate over pharma policy is hitting an inflection point

By Andrew Joseph

Repeated head trauma causes brain changes in young athletes before CTE symptoms

Boston University-led study in Nature found significant repetitive head impact damage even without the classic tau protein benchmarks of CTE

By Annalisa Merelli