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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

Trump Signs Order Fast-Tracking Psychedelic Drug Research for Veterans, Joined by Rogan
Healthcare
Trump Signs Order Fast-Tracking Psychedelic Drug Research for Veterans, Joined by Rogan
President Trump signed an executive order Saturday to expedite research and regulatory approval for psychedelic drugs ai
Alcohol Remains Leading Substance Killer, NIAAA Research Funding Faces Political Pressure
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Alcohol Remains Leading Substance Killer, NIAAA Research Funding Faces Political Pressure
Alcohol remains the deadliest substance in America, causing 178,000 annual deaths and $588 billion in economic damage, y
Trump Signs Executive Order on Medical Research Amid Midterm Campaign Push
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Trump Signs Executive Order on Medical Research Amid Midterm Campaign Push
President Trump will sign an executive order focused on medical research Saturday morning, continuing a week of policy a
Trump Nominates Public Health Veteran to Lead CDC, Marking Pivot from Vaccine Skepticism
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Trump Nominates Public Health Veteran to Lead CDC, Marking Pivot from Vaccine Skepticism
President Trump has nominated Erica Schwartz, a career public health official, to lead the CDC. The move is seen as an a
Kennedy Returns to Capitol Hill for Third Hearing, Defends Trump Health Agenda
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Kennedy Returns to Capitol Hill for Third Hearing, Defends Trump Health Agenda
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. appears before a House committee to discuss healthcare priorities, following content
University of Pennsylvania Study Uncovers Reproductive, Temperature Side Effects in GLP-1 Drug Users
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University of Pennsylvania Study Uncovers Reproductive, Temperature Side Effects in GLP-1 Drug Users
New research analyzing over 400,000 social media posts identifies reproductive symptoms and temperature complaints as em
Kennedy Navigates Vaccine Minefield in Marathon Congressional Hearings
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Kennedy Navigates Vaccine Minefield in Marathon Congressional Hearings
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. defended his agency's record and controversial vaccine policie
Maryland Breaks from Federal Vaccine Panel After Kennedy-Led Overhaul
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Maryland Breaks from Federal Vaccine Panel After Kennedy-Led Overhaul
Maryland has enacted legislation to create its own vaccine and preventive care guidelines, severing reliance on a contro
Progressive Group Slams HHS Secretary Kennedy's Record Ahead of Capitol Hill Grilling
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Progressive Group Slams HHS Secretary Kennedy's Record Ahead of Capitol Hill Grilling
A progressive advocacy group has published a sharply critical assessment of Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s ten
Novo Nordisk Enlists OpenAI to Accelerate Obesity Drug Development Amid Market Pressure
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Novo Nordisk Enlists OpenAI to Accelerate Obesity Drug Development Amid Market Pressure
Novo Nordisk, the pharmaceutical giant behind Ozempic and Wegovy, has formed a strategic partnership with OpenAI to inte
Oral Pancreatic Cancer Drug Doubles Survival Time in Late-Stage Trial, Company Reports
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Oral Pancreatic Cancer Drug Doubles Survival Time in Late-Stage Trial, Company Reports
A new oral drug for metastatic pancreatic cancer nearly doubled median survival time compared to standard chemotherapy i
FDA Mandates Recall of Chinese-Made Cough Drops Over Manufacturing Concerns
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FDA Mandates Recall of Chinese-Made Cough Drops Over Manufacturing Concerns
A Chinese pharmaceutical company is recalling multiple cough drop brands sold across the U.S. after an FDA inspection ra
CDC Leadership Blocks Vaccine Effectiveness Report Over Methodology Dispute
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CDC Leadership Blocks Vaccine Effectiveness Report Over Methodology Dispute
The CDC's acting director has delayed publication of a report analyzing COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness for healthy adult
Medical Data Privacy Lags Financial Protections as AI Transforms Healthcare
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Medical Data Privacy Lags Financial Protections as AI Transforms Healthcare
As artificial intelligence reshapes clinical workflows, healthcare's data privacy protections remain weaker than financi
Late-Season Respiratory Virus Surge Challenges Public Health Systems
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Late-Season Respiratory Virus Surge Challenges Public Health Systems
Respiratory viruses are persisting beyond typical seasonal patterns, with RSV activity expected to continue into April a
HHS Secretary Kennedy Launches Podcast to Challenge Official Health Narratives
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HHS Secretary Kennedy Launches Podcast to Challenge Official Health Narratives
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is launching a podcast to directly challenge government health
U.S. Smoking Rate Dips Below 10%, But Millions Remain Addicted as Nicotine Landscape Shifts
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U.S. Smoking Rate Dips Below 10%, But Millions Remain Addicted as Nicotine Landscape Shifts
The U.S. adult smoking rate has dropped below 10%, a historic milestone. However, this still represents tens of millions
Kennedy's Revised Vaccine Panel Charter Expands Membership Criteria After Judicial Rebuke
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Kennedy's Revised Vaccine Panel Charter Expands Membership Criteria After Judicial Rebuke
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has published a revised charter for the CDC's vaccine advisory panel, expanding memb