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The Declining Birth Rate Spurs a Reimagining of a Landmark Family Planning Program
The United States has witnessed a persistent decline in the number of babies born, a trend that has prompted significant…
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AI in Healthcare: A Regulatory Tug-of-War Between Innovation and Patient Safety
The rapid integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into the healthcare landscape is presenting a complex regulatory challenge, pitting the promise…
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The AI Therapy Boom: Unmet Mental Health Needs Fuel a Surge in Digital Companions, But Questions of Safety and Efficacy Loom Large
The digital landscape is witnessing an unprecedented surge in artificial intelligence-powered tools designed to offer mental and emotional support, a…
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An Arm and a Leg 101: The Patent Thicket and the High Cost of Pharmaceuticals
The soaring cost of prescription drugs in the United States is a persistent and deeply frustrating issue for millions of…
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KFF Health News Correspondents Spotlighted on National and Local Platforms, Addressing Critical Healthcare Issues
KFF Health News correspondents have recently been featured on prominent media outlets, shedding light on crucial and evolving healthcare landscapes…
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The Host
President Donald Trump has nominated Erica Schwartz, a former deputy surgeon general with a stated commitment to vaccine support, to…
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Coke Plant Exemptions Spark Health Concerns and Political Fallout
North America’s largest coke plant, situated on the west bank of Pennsylvania’s Monongahela River, continues its operation of transforming superheated…
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Dr. Hanan Balkhy Navigates Geopolitical Tensions and Global Health Leadership Amidst Regional Crisis
The weight of unprecedented challenges rests heavily on the shoulders of Dr. Hanan Balkhy, the newly appointed Director of the…
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The Largest Mass Deportation Operation in U.S. History Fuels State-Level Efforts to Protect Children of Detained Immigrant Parents
As the United States braces for what President Donald Trump has characterized as the most extensive mass deportation operation in…
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Dana-Farber Cancer Institute CEO Benjamin Ebert Navigates Monumental Construction and Strategic Realignment
By Jessica Bartlett – Boston Globe April 14, 2026 Benjamin Ebert assumed the chief executive officer role at Dana-Farber Cancer…
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