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06/02/2026

As the Ebola outbreak continues in eastern Congo, experts are warning of another crisis that often goes unseen: increased violence and vulnerability for women and girls. Public health responses must protect communities not only from disease, but also from the social impacts that outbreaks can worsen. Here's more.

“Women and girls in eastern Congo will be harmed in predictable, named ways over the next 12 months,” write researchers Lindsay Stark and Ilana Seff.

06/01/2026

At a recent NIH budget hearing, key questions were raised for Director Jay Bhattacharya around funding priorities, research direction, and the future stability of U.S. biomedical science. Read more on this.

Besides showing skepticism on the budget, senators grilled the NIH director about a leadership vacuum, two viral outbreaks, and the pace of funding.

05/31/2026

The administration has dismissed vice chairs of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, raising concerns about potential disruptions to evidence-based preventive care recommendations and public health guidance. Here's more on this.

Kennedy will have broad latitude to remake the panel, which advises the government on types of preventive care that should be covered by health insurance.

05/30/2026

A healthcare AI company is pitching hospitals on its role in clinical decision support, while addressing concerns about trust and safety in medical AI systems. The conversation highlights growing scrutiny of AI in healthcare. Read more on this.

OpenEvidence CTO Zachary Ziegler said, at the STAT Breakthrough Summit West, that the company is looking beyond physician users.

05/29/2026

The CDC has announced travel restrictions in response to Ebola cases in Uganda, Congo, and South Sudan, as part of efforts to reduce cross-border spread and strengthen containment measures.

https://www.statnews.com/2026/05/18/cdc-ebola-travel-ban-announced-uganda-congo-south-sudan/

05/29/2026

Drinking during pregnancy can lead to fetal alcohol spectrum disorders, which are entirely preventable but remain a leading cause of lifelong developmental harm in children. Experts stress that no amount of alcohol is considered safe during pregnancy.

More than 1 in 8 pregnant women report drinking. Doctors warn fetal alcohol disorders may be more common than many realize, perhaps more common than autism.

05/28/2026

The No Surprises Act dispute resolution process is reportedly leading to unusually high payouts in some cases, raising questions about how the system is working in practice and its impact on healthcare costs. Here's more on this.

A new analysis shows how some clinicians are cashing in on a new process designed to protect patients from surprise bills.

05/27/2026

Ongoing legal and policy debates around mifepristone are shaping access to abortion care, with growing attention on telehealth options and alternative models of delivery.

Restricting telehealth prescribing of mifepristone wouldn't spell the end of telehealth medication abortion, writes OB-GYN Christine Henneberg.

05/26/2026

A new Ebola outbreak has been reported in Congo’s Ituri province, with health authorities working to contain spread and strengthen surveillance and response efforts.

A new Ebola outbreak has been confirmed in Congo’s remote Ituri province, with 246 suspected cases and 65 deaths recorded so far.

05/25/2026

A new review suggests PSA screening can help reduce deaths from prostate cancer, adding to ongoing discussions about the benefits and risks of routine testing and early detection. Here's more on this.

Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) blood testing likely reduces the risk of death from prostate cancer, found a new review