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136 articles in the TruthFoundry index. Each links out to the original.

• CDC Survey Reveals 40% of US High School Students Binge Eat · A new CDC survey indicates that 40% of US high school students reported binge eating in the past month.
• STAT Newsletter: Helen Branswell Death, Medical AI Rules, GLP-1 Trials · STAT newsletter covers journalist death, medical AI regulation, and new GLP-1 research.
• Renowned infectious disease journalist Helen Branswell dies at 69 · Award-winning infectious disease reporter Helen Branswell died at age 69 from cancer complications.
• Trump Administration Proposes Fees and Investigations to Deter International Researchers · The Trump administration announced new fees and visa investigations targeting international students and scholars in biomedical research.
• Wellcome survey finds US leads global science trust despite deep internal divides · 2025 Wellcome Global Monitor shows Americans report higher science trust than global averages.
• Hospitals Sue Trump Administration Over 340B Rebate Pilot Program · The American Hospital Association sues the Trump administration to halt a pilot program changing the 340B drug discount model to rebates.
• STAT News Roundup: Census Risks, MAHA Politics, Health Research Updates · STAT publishes updates on census policy risks, MAHA politics, and health science research.
• Researcher uses Reddit NLP to map abortion barriers after Roe v Wade reversal · Betsy Pleasants analyzed Reddit posts to track abortion access changes post-Roe overturn.
• Nobel Prize in Medicine Goes to Men; Biotech Faces Tariff Uncertainty · The 2026 Nobel Prize in Medicine went to men, continuing gender disparities, while biotech firms face uncertainty over new Trump tariffs.
• Physician Develops Tailored Treatments for Breast Cancer in Older Women · Neil Carleton is developing tailored breast cancer treatments for older women, including reducing unnecessary surgeries and targeting new tumor enzymes.
• Mother and daughter seek community for ultra-rare NCBRS genetic syndrome · A mother partners with her daughter Maya to locate others with rare Nicolaides-Baraitser syndrome.
• Optogenetics tested for vision restoration in retinitis pigmentosa trial · Nobel awarded optogenetics is researched for treating retinitis pigmentosa vision loss.
• ER visits by immigrants drop after increased ICE enforcement · A study shows emergency room visits by people born outside the U.S. fell sharply following heightened immigration raids.
• Experimental Duchenne therapy benefits few patients while under FDA review · An experimental Duchenne muscular dystrophy drug helps some patients but has narrow eligibility.
• Democrats court MAHA voters ahead of upcoming midterm elections · Democrats target Make America Healthy Again voters for upcoming midterm elections
• STAT Newsletter Covers Optogenetics, Flu Shots, and Health Care Costs · STAT's Morning Rounds newsletter covers optogenetics, flu shot timing, and health care billing practices.
• Nonprofit hospitals launch $5500 annual paid longevity clinic packages · Prestigious US nonprofit hospitals now offer $5,500 annual longevity assessment services.
• Pulse Oximeters Shift from Overestimating to Underestimating Oxygen Levels · A Johns Hopkins study reveals pulse oximeters inconsistently measure oxygen levels, shifting from overestimation to underestimation over five years.
• Nobel Prize for Optogenetics Awarded; Cancer Vaccine Trials Mixed · Karl Deisseroth and colleagues win 2026 Nobel Prize for optogenetics; cancer vaccine results remain mixed.
• NIH launches streamlined website to consolidate 700 sites into thematic hubs · The NIH unveiled a new website design to replace over 700 fragmented sites with eight thematic hubs.
• US Youth Opioid Medication Access Improved, But Retention Remains Low · New data show US youth with opioid use disorder are more likely to start medication, but retention rates remain critically low.
• Pennsylvania measles outbreak size uncertain amid low vaccination rates · Confirmed Pennsylvania measles cases total 943, but experts warn the true outbreak size is unknown due to underreporting.
• Science Journal Special Issue Highlights Women's Health Gaps Beyond Reproduction · Science journal launches special issue addressing sex-dependent health differences and funding gaps for women.
• CDC Survey Redesign Removes Disability Questions, Advocates Warn of Data Loss · Proposed CDC survey changes remove disability questions, risking undercounting of Americans with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• STAT Health Newsletter Covers Biotechs, Immigrant Benefits, Trump Policies · STAT Morning Rounds newsletter reports on health policy, biotech, and US immigration rules.
• Legal US immigrants including refugees face Medicaid removal starting October 1 · Hundreds of thousands of legal US immigrants will lose Medicaid coverage starting October 2025.
• Poll: Most rural MAHA supporters say Trump health policies did not help communities · New AP-KFF poll finds most rural MAHA supporters report no benefit from Trump health policies.
• CDC measles death count lags behind Pennsylvania outbreak figures · The CDC's reported measles death count remains lower than Pennsylvania's official count of four deaths in a historic outbreak.
• Experts Agree on Regulating 7-OH Kratom, Disagree on Method · FDA proposes scheduling potent 7-OH kratom derivative while experts debate regulatory approaches.
• FDA Nominee Heidi Overton Will Not Receive Vote Before Midterms · Senate health committee will not vote on FDA nominee Heidi Overton before midterm elections.