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New Cochrane Review Suggests PSA Blood Testing May Reduce Prostate Cancer Deaths, Shifting Medical Evidence
A significant shift in medical evidence has emerged from a comprehensive review published by the influential international science research organization…
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Hantavirus Outbreak on MV Hondius Prompts Public Health Discussions and Reassurance
Following a confirmed outbreak of the deadly hantavirus on the cruise ship MV Hondius, Dr. Céline Gounder, KFF Health News…
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The Trump Administration Seeks a New FDA Leader to Rebuild Trust and Drive Reforms
The Trump administration is actively engaged in the critical task of identifying a successor to lead the Food and Drug…
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Single-Payer Healthcare: A Shifting Political Battleground in California’s Gubernatorial Race
The concept of a state-run, single-payer healthcare system, once a bold and somewhat risky proposition for California politicians, has transformed…
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The Trump Administration’s Push for Healthier Hospital Food Sparks Controversy Over Mandates and Patient Needs
Efforts by the Trump administration to elevate the nutritional quality of hospital food have ignited a firestorm of criticism, with…
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KFF Health News Editors Appear on National Broadcasts to Discuss Critical Public Health Issues
KFF Health News continues to be a prominent voice in national public health discourse, with its senior editors frequently appearing…
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What Is It Like to Be Jim?
By Jason Karlawish May 6, 2026 Jason Karlawish is a professor of medicine, medical ethics, health policy, and neurology at…
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France Fines Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly for Misleading Weight Loss Drug Advertisements
France’s medicine regulator has levied substantial fines against pharmaceutical giants Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly for engaging in misleading advertising…
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The Unseen Scars of Gun Violence: A Survivor’s Chronic Pain and a Growing Public Health Crisis
The echo of gunshots, once a distant horror, has become a recurring nightmare for Mia Tretta, a young woman whose…
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KFF Health News Experts Discuss FDA Baby Formula Safety, Menopause Treatment Shortages, and Post-Cancer Care Costs
Céline Gounder, KFF Health News’ editor-at-large for public health, provided critical insights into two significant health concerns during recent national…
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