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Pharmalittle: We’re reading about picking an FDA chief, a menopause film controversy, and more
And so, another working week will soon draw to a close. Not a moment too soon, yes? This is, you may recall, our treasured ...
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With RFK Jr.’s HHS nomination, autism advocates fear a return to ‘a dark age’
When Trump nominated the vaccine critic to lead the Health and Human Services agency, his choice rippled through the autism ...
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I’m a vaccine activist — and I’m optimistic about the future right now
Opinion: Pro-vaccine advocates facing RFK Jr. are stronger, savvier, and more ready for a fight than ever before.
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Autism advocates respond to RFK Jr.; a trip to the nipple factory; a new water pollutant (don’t panic)
Today's health news includes autism advocates' response to anti-vaccine sentiment and a trip to the prosthetic nipple factory.
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A documentary about menopause has ‘misinformation’ and shouldn’t be used to educate docs, critics say
A dozen experts on women’s health are demanding the Federation of State Medical Boards remove a new documentary about ...
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Why cancer advocates like me are leaving X
When you blocked someone on Twitter, you could no longer see them and they could no longer see you. Now when you block someone on X for malicious behavior, they can still see your posts. I prefer to ...
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After youth vaping surge, the U.K. moves to ban disposable e-cigarettes
The U.K. is moving to ban disposable #vapes, part of a broader push that will also prevent anyone now under 15 from ever ...
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FDA chief: AI adoption driven by financial reasons, not patient benefits
Schrödinger is an unusual animal in the AI in drug discovery landscape. In a new interview with CEO Ramy Farid, STAT’s Brittany Trang explains the company’s business model that’s part software suite, ...
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Versant enters obesity with new startup
Versant Ventures is joining the obesity race, launching a startup called Pep2Tango Therapeutics. Pep2Tango is developing ...
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The health care industry is girding for Trump’s tariffs —and pushing hard for carveouts
President-elect Trump campaigned on imposing broad, steep tariffs to create more jobs in the U.S. and combat China. If ...
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Squid-inspired replacements for needles; Science Twitter and Bluesky
In today's health news, a group of bioengineers has created a drug delivery device that draws inspiration from squids.
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Top FDA official says Trump and RFK Jr. will mean ‘vigorous dialogue’ on vaccines
LONDON — The incoming Trump administration and its embrace of anti-vaccine figures will give scientists and public health ...