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STAT+ | Exit of CDC’s acting director highlights agency’s lack of leader

For much of Trump's second term, the CDC has lacked a Senate-confirmed leader, contributing to turmoil at the agency.

By Helen Branswell

STAT+ | Medicare Advantage growth dwindles for a second straight year

Medicare Advantage insurers have been working to offload unprofitable members over the last couple years amid a major shakeup of the program.

By Bob Herman

STAT+ | Breakup between Brigham and Dana-Farber is getting messier fast

Tensions between the two organizations had been simmering for years, and staff members are beginning to feel it in new ways.

By Jessica Bartlett — Boston Globe

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STAT+ | Kennedy says he’ll act on legal challenge to ultra-processed foods

Food manufacturers could face their biggest battle yet, after Kennedy said he'll act on a legal plan to take on ultra-processed foods.

By Sarah Todd

Opinion: How public health saved the CDC Injury Center

The CDC’s National Center for Injury Prevention and Control was almost eliminated. Then the public health community rallied.

By Sharon Gilmartin

STAT+ | In court, AAP argues Kennedy’s HHS made unlawful changes to vaccine policies

Lawsuit claims ACIP members were illegally named and their guidelines should be thrown out. Judge delays ruling, asks government for more filings next week.

By Anil Oza