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Dr. Lena Park
Dr. Lena Park
Healthcare Policy Correspondent

Lena covers health policy, pharmaceutical regulation, insurance markets, and the politics of healthcare reform.

336 articles published

Cyclospora Outbreak: What 'Explosive Diarrhea' Really Means
Healthcare
Cyclospora Outbreak: What 'Explosive Diarrhea' Really Means
As FDA investigates cyclospora outbreak, 'explosive diarrhea' emerges as key symptom. Experts clarify it's severe, sudde
Kim Proposes Automatic Medicare for Kids as Democrats Seek New Healthcare Push
Healthcare
Kim Proposes Automatic Medicare for Kids as Democrats Seek New Healthcare Push
Sen. Andy Kim (D-N.J.) introduced the MediKids Act, which would automatically enroll all children in Medicare from birth
RFK Jr. and Oz to Detail Trump Administration's Healthcare Fraud Crackdown
Healthcare
RFK Jr. and Oz to Detail Trump Administration's Healthcare Fraud Crackdown
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and CMS Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz deliver remarks on the Trump administration's pu
Cyclospora Outbreak: FDA Zeroes In on Taylor Farms Iceberg Lettuce as Source
Healthcare
Cyclospora Outbreak: FDA Zeroes In on Taylor Farms Iceberg Lettuce as Source
Federal officials are homing in on shredded iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms as the likely source of the cyclospora out
CDC’s $1.24B Pfizer Deal Risks Breaking Trump’s MAHA Coalition
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CDC’s $1.24B Pfizer Deal Risks Breaking Trump’s MAHA Coalition
The CDC awarded Pfizer $1.24 billion for COVID vaccines through 2027, sparking outrage among MAHA voters who feel the GO
Ossoff Blasts RFK Jr. for Scrapping CDC Parasite Surveillance Amid Cyclospora Outbreak
Healthcare
Ossoff Blasts RFK Jr. for Scrapping CDC Parasite Surveillance Amid Cyclospora Outbreak
Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-Ga.) sharply criticized HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for terminating CDC's cyclospora surveill
AHA: Up to 5 Cups of Coffee Daily Safe, May Cut Heart Risk
Healthcare
AHA: Up to 5 Cups of Coffee Daily Safe, May Cut Heart Risk
The American Heart Association reports that up to five cups of coffee daily is safe for most adults and linked to lower
FDA Retracts Lettuce Recall Test Result, But Cyclospora Probe Continues
Healthcare
FDA Retracts Lettuce Recall Test Result, But Cyclospora Probe Continues
The FDA retracted a positive cyclospora test for Taylor Farms shredded lettuce, now deemed a false positive, but the out
FDA Reverses Lettuce Recall Test Result, Cyclospora Probe Ongoing
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FDA Reverses Lettuce Recall Test Result, Cyclospora Probe Ongoing
The FDA declared a false positive after linking shredded lettuce to a cyclospora outbreak, but regulators remain focused
Third Fatality Confirmed as NYC Legionnaires’ Outbreak Reaches 74 Cases
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Third Fatality Confirmed as NYC Legionnaires’ Outbreak Reaches 74 Cases
A third person has died in the Legionnaires' disease outbreak on Manhattan's Upper East Side, bringing the total to 74 c
TikTok's Pink Salt Trend: Fact or Fad for Weight Loss?
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TikTok's Pink Salt Trend: Fact or Fad for Weight Loss?
A new TikTok trend mixes Himalayan pink salt, lemon juice, and water, promising weight loss and reduced bloating. But do
Cambridge Study: Common Sweeteners Disrupt Key Gut Bacteria Growth
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Cambridge Study: Common Sweeteners Disrupt Key Gut Bacteria Growth
Researchers at Cambridge found that 39 common sweeteners, both natural and artificial, can interfere with the growth of
Three Ohio Residents Sue Taco Bell and Lettuce Supplier Over Cyclospora Outbreak
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Three Ohio Residents Sue Taco Bell and Lettuce Supplier Over Cyclospora Outbreak
Three Ohio residents are suing Taco Bell and its lettuce supplier Taylor Farms, claiming they contracted cyclosporiasis
Study Links Artificial Sweeteners to 62% Faster Cognitive Decline
Healthcare
Study Links Artificial Sweeteners to 62% Faster Cognitive Decline
A new study reveals that adults consuming high amounts of low-calorie sweeteners experienced 62% faster cognitive declin
Taylor Farms Expands Lettuce Recall as Cyclospora Cases Top 1,600 Across 34 States
Healthcare
Taylor Farms Expands Lettuce Recall as Cyclospora Cases Top 1,600 Across 34 States
Taylor Farms has expanded a voluntary recall of iceberg lettuce to 27 states after the CDC linked its supplier in centra
Medicaid Home Healthcare Fraud Thrives as Oversight Ignores Public Data
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Medicaid Home Healthcare Fraud Thrives as Oversight Ignores Public Data
A field investigation in Ohio shows how Medicaid home healthcare fraud exploits gaps in oversight, with public data sign
Cyclospora Outbreak Could Temporarily Lower Lettuce Prices, Economists Say
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Cyclospora Outbreak Could Temporarily Lower Lettuce Prices, Economists Say
A cyclospora outbreak tied to Mexican lettuce served at Taco Bell could lead to short-term price dips on produce, but ec
Bipartisan Bill to Cut Medicare Wait for Metastatic Breast Cancer Patients Stalls in House
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Bipartisan Bill to Cut Medicare Wait for Metastatic Breast Cancer Patients Stalls in House
A bill with 259 bipartisan co-sponsors would eliminate waiting periods for Social Security and Medicare for metastatic b