Even as therapies improve, a startling number of cancer patients are not getting genomic tests that could improve their chance of survival. https://www.statnews.com/2026/04/07/genomic-tests-needed-for-targeted-cancer-treatments/

The FDA used the president’s budget to propose policies aimed at encouraging domestic development and manufacturing of drugs. https://www.statnews.com/2026/04/07/fda-trump-budget-generics-clinical-trials-us-manufacturing/

The researchers identified a driving force behind the condition, opening up a potential target for new therapies. https://www.statnews.com/2026/04/07/stat-madness-2026-winner-uncovered-driving-force-abdominal-aortic-aneurysms/

Brian Donovan had persuaded high school teachers and education researchers that prejudice might be ended by changing how genetics is taught. https://www.statnews.com/2026/04/07/brian-donovan-fighting-racism-with-genetics-education/

The stocks of major Medicare Advantage insurers surged on the announcement. https://www.statnews.com/2026/04/06/medicare-advantage-rates-2027-unitedhealth-humana-cvs-health-stocks-climb/

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When my child is in psychosis, the pediatric health care system can’t help us. We are passed from specialist to specialist, with no one helping us make things better. https://www.statnews.com/2026/04/06/children-psychosis-pediatric-mental-health-emergency-system/

Why do RFK Jr. and other health influencers embrace unproven peptides while calling for more research into well-studied vaccines? https://www.statnews.com/2026/04/06/rfk-jr-apparent-contradiction-peptides-vaccines-medical-libertarianism/

UHG is spending billions to embed AI to manage claims and care decisions. As 22,000 software engineers go to work, what are the benefits — and risks? https://www.statnews.com/2026/04/06/unitedhealth-group-massive-artificial-intelligence-push-patient-implications/

Subscription pricing could expand access to HIV prevention breakthrough while controlling costs. The ‘Netflix model’ has worked for hepatitis C treatment and can work for lenacapavir. https://www.statnews.com/2026/04/03/lenacapavir-subscription-pricing-model-hiv-prevention/

The White House is asking Congress to cut $5 billion from the National Institutes of Health and to downsize the number of its institutes and centers from 27 to 22 — a plan that is expected to receive a chilly reception from lawmakers from both parties. https://www.statnews.com/2026/04/03/trump-budget-nih-5-billion-cut-in-2027/

#Breaking: White House proposes 12% cut to federal health agencies in 2027 budget request. Congress largely ignored President Trump's previous budget proposal, instead boosting federal health spending. https://www.statnews.com/2026/04/03/trump-budget-health-care-12-percent-cut-hhs/

A Supreme Court ruling this week on gender and sexuality “conversion therapy” could narrow the authority of state medical boards over care involving speech. https://www.statnews.com/2026/04/03/conversion-therapy-ruling-scotus-impact-state-medical-boards/

The Trump administration is negotiating new drug-pricing deals, now with smaller companies, according to three people with knowledge of the meetings. https://www.statnews.com/2026/04/02/drugmakers-white-house-negotiating-deals-drug-prices/

#Breaking: The Trump administration announced Thursday 100% tariffs on imported brand-name drugs — but with significant caveats. https://www.statnews.com/2026/04/02/trump-pharma-tariffs-100-percent-on-some-imported-drugs-exemptions/

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The Trump administration has prepared an order that would impose a 100% tariff on imports of patented medications and their active ingredients. https://www.statnews.com/2026/04/01/trump-section-232-tariffs-imported-brand-drugs/

The FDA commissioner praised staff and listed his accomplishments in a private speech to workers. https://www.statnews.com/2026/04/01/fda-commissioner-makary-one-year-anniversary-speech-to-staff/

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As ketamine treatment clinics have proliferated following FDA approval, some researchers think a pharmacological-only approach leaves benefits on the table. https://www.statnews.com/2026/04/01/ketamine-therapy-psychedlic-coach-increase-effectiveness-depression/