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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.

385 articles published

Bipartisan Commission Urges Renewed Investment in Public Health as National Security Priority
Healthcare
Bipartisan Commission Urges Renewed Investment in Public Health as National Security Priority
A bipartisan commission led by former governors John Kasich and Steve Beshear calls for strengthening local public healt
Liquid Treatment for Cavities Could Eliminate Drilling for Kids, Study Finds
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Liquid Treatment for Cavities Could Eliminate Drilling for Kids, Study Finds
A new study shows silver diamine fluoride stops tooth decay in more than half of treated baby teeth, offering a low-cost
Cyclosporiasis Outbreak Surpasses 18,200 Suspected Cases, Michigan Hardest Hit
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Cyclosporiasis Outbreak Surpasses 18,200 Suspected Cases, Michigan Hardest Hit
The largest cyclosporiasis outbreak in U.S. history now exceeds 18,200 suspected cases, with Michigan alone reporting ov
Lidl Pulls Cookies from All US Stores Over Undeclared Allergens in Foreign-Label Packaging
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Lidl Pulls Cookies from All US Stores Over Undeclared Allergens in Foreign-Label Packaging
Lidl has recalled Eridanous Shortbread Cookies with Chocolate Truffle Coating & Apricot Filling from all US stores after
81% of Toddler Foods Ultra-Processed, Study Finds Ahead of FDA Label Rules
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81% of Toddler Foods Ultra-Processed, Study Finds Ahead of FDA Label Rules
Researchers found 81% of toddler food products are ultra-processed, with 49% failing WHO nutrition standards, as the FDA
J&J Agrees to $5.5B Payout to Resolve Talc-Ovarian Cancer Claims
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J&J Agrees to $5.5B Payout to Resolve Talc-Ovarian Cancer Claims
Johnson & Johnson has agreed to a $5.5 billion settlement to resolve roughly 76,000 claims linking its talc products to
Major Pharmaceuticals Recalls Thyroid Drug Over Potency Concerns
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Major Pharmaceuticals Recalls Thyroid Drug Over Potency Concerns
Major Pharmaceuticals is recalling Levothyroxine Sodium Tablets after FDA found them subpotent, risking temporary advers
Midlife TV Binge Linked to Alzheimer's Brain Changes in Men
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Midlife TV Binge Linked to Alzheimer's Brain Changes in Men
New research finds men who watch TV heavily in midlife show brain changes tied to Alzheimer's, including smaller volumes
Cyclospora Fallout: 40% of Americans Cut Produce as FDA Trust Erodes
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Cyclospora Fallout: 40% of Americans Cut Produce as FDA Trust Erodes
Nearly half of Americans have lost faith in the FDA's handling of the cyclospora outbreak, with 40% cutting back on prod
Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Texas Eggs Sickens 65 Across 17 States
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Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Texas Eggs Sickens 65 Across 17 States
A salmonella outbreak linked to millions of recalled eggs from Texas has sickened 65 people across 17 states. The CDC an
FDA warns on unapproved compounded GLP-1 drugs as telehealth sales surge
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FDA warns on unapproved compounded GLP-1 drugs as telehealth sales surge
Compounded GLP-1 drugs are cheaper and easier to get than Ozempic, but doctors and the FDA warn they pose serious risks
Former FDA Chief Says Cyclospora Outbreak Not Yet Contained
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Former FDA Chief Says Cyclospora Outbreak Not Yet Contained
Former FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb said the cyclospora outbreak linked to Mexican lettuce is not yet under control,
GLP-1 Drugs Slash Long-Term Sick Leave by 17%, New Data Shows
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GLP-1 Drugs Slash Long-Term Sick Leave by 17%, New Data Shows
A new economic study based on Danish data finds that GLP-1 drugs, including Ozempic and Wegovy, reduce long-term sick le
Cyclospora Outbreak Exposes Trump Administration's Communication Failures
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Cyclospora Outbreak Exposes Trump Administration's Communication Failures
Thousands of cyclospora cases and two months of mixed messages have left Americans unsure which produce is safe. Experts
California's Nurse Ratios Can't Fix the Burnout Crisis Behind the Numbers
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California's Nurse Ratios Can't Fix the Burnout Crisis Behind the Numbers
California's landmark nurse staffing law sets minimum ratios, but burnout and shortages persist. A hospital volunteer's
Ex-FDA Official Demands Probe Into Cyclospora Outbreak Response
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Ex-FDA Official Demands Probe Into Cyclospora Outbreak Response
Former Trump and Biden FDA deputy commissioner Frank Yiannas criticized the government's handling of a Cyclospora outbre
Cyclospora Outbreak from Mexican Lettuce Spreads to Nine States, FDA Says
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Cyclospora Outbreak from Mexican Lettuce Spreads to Nine States, FDA Says
Federal health officials have tied cyclospora outbreaks in nine states to iceberg lettuce from central Mexico, sickening
Measles Surge in 2026 Is Worst US Outbreak in Over Three Decades
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Measles Surge in 2026 Is Worst US Outbreak in Over Three Decades
The US has recorded more than 2,300 measles cases in 2026 by late July, surpassing last year's total and becoming the wo