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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.

108 articles published

Eating Eggs May Cut Alzheimer's Risk by 27%, New Research Shows
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Eating Eggs May Cut Alzheimer's Risk by 27%, New Research Shows
New research from Loma Linda University indicates that consuming eggs at least five times per week is associated with a
Hantavirus Outbreak on Cruise Ship: No Cure, Supportive Care Only
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Hantavirus Outbreak on Cruise Ship: No Cure, Supportive Care Only
There is no cure or approved antiviral treatment for hantavirus, officials confirm after an outbreak on the MV Hondius k
CDC Activates Lowest Emergency Level for Hantavirus After Three Cruise Ship Deaths
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CDC Activates Lowest Emergency Level for Hantavirus After Three Cruise Ship Deaths
The CDC activated its Emergency Operations Center at the lowest level for hantavirus after three deaths on a cruise ship
Salmonella Scare Prompts Recall of Snack Mixes Sold at Target and Other Retailers
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Salmonella Scare Prompts Recall of Snack Mixes Sold at Target and Other Retailers
John B. Sanfilippo & Son has voluntarily recalled several snack mix brands, including Target's Good & Gather, due to pot
Trump Claims Hantavirus on Cruise Ship 'Under Control' as Three Die
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Trump Claims Hantavirus on Cruise Ship 'Under Control' as Three Die
President Trump told reporters the hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship is 'very much under control,' despite three deat
Hantavirus Outbreak on Cruise Ship Kills Three; WHO Says Risk Low
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Hantavirus Outbreak on Cruise Ship Kills Three; WHO Says Risk Low
Three passengers died and five others fell ill from hantavirus on the MV Hondius. The WHO says the public health risk re
WHO: Hantavirus Deaths on Cruise Ship Not a Pandemic Threat
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WHO: Hantavirus Deaths on Cruise Ship Not a Pandemic Threat
WHO officials say hantavirus deaths on a cruise ship are not a pandemic threat, emphasizing limited transmission and low
20 States Score High on Health Emergency Readiness Ahead of World Cup
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20 States Score High on Health Emergency Readiness Ahead of World Cup
A new report finds only 20 states are highly prepared for health emergencies, with Texas scoring low ahead of the 2026 W
Hantavirus Outbreak on Cruise Ship Kills Three; WHO Downplays Pandemic Risk
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Hantavirus Outbreak on Cruise Ship Kills Three; WHO Downplays Pandemic Risk
Three people have died from hantavirus on the MV Hondius cruise ship off West Africa. WHO officials say the outbreak is
Four States Track Cruise Ship Passengers After Hantavirus Outbreak Kills Three
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Four States Track Cruise Ship Passengers After Hantavirus Outbreak Kills Three
Four states are monitoring passengers who returned from a cruise ship where a hantavirus outbreak killed three. Health o
Utah Measles Outbreak Surpasses 400 Cases, Fueled by Vaccine-Hesitant Religious Enclave
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Utah Measles Outbreak Surpasses 400 Cases, Fueled by Vaccine-Hesitant Religious Enclave
Utah has become the nation's measles hotspot with 441 cases, traced to an under-vaccinated FLDS community. Experts blame
Ghirardelli Pulls Powdered Drinks Over Possible Salmonella Contamination
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Ghirardelli Pulls Powdered Drinks Over Possible Salmonella Contamination
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company has voluntarily recalled 48 lots of powdered beverage mixes over possible salmonella conta
FDA Blocks Publication of COVID and Shingles Vaccine Safety Studies
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FDA Blocks Publication of COVID and Shingles Vaccine Safety Studies
The FDA blocked publication of studies on COVID and shingles vaccine safety, with HHS saying authors drew unsupported co
WHO Evacuates Hantavirus Patients from Cruise Ship as Death Toll Rises to Three
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WHO Evacuates Hantavirus Patients from Cruise Ship as Death Toll Rises to Three
The WHO evacuated three people with suspected hantavirus from a cruise ship to the Netherlands, after three deaths and o
UnitedHealthcare Drops Prior Authorization for 30% of Services by 2026
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UnitedHealthcare Drops Prior Authorization for 30% of Services by 2026
UnitedHealthcare plans to cut prior authorization for 30% of services by 2026, responding to physician burnout and regul
Health Costs Top MAHA Voters' Concerns, Outpacing Vaccine and Food Fears
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Health Costs Top MAHA Voters' Concerns, Outpacing Vaccine and Food Fears
A KFF poll shows health care costs dominate MAHA voters' priorities, far exceeding vaccines or food additives, and will
Hantavirus in the US: Where the Rare Rodent-Borne Disease Strikes Most Often
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Hantavirus in the US: Where the Rare Rodent-Borne Disease Strikes Most Often
A rare hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship off West Africa has killed three and sickened others, drawing attention to t
Kennedy Launches HHS Push to Curb Psychiatric Drug Use
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Kennedy Launches HHS Push to Curb Psychiatric Drug Use
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. unveiled a campaign to 'deprescribe' psychiatric meds, drawing support and criticism