September 5, 2025
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STAT+ | For a deadly metastatic site, proton beam radiation therapy may improve survival

New study finds proton beam radiation improved survival for patients with leptomeningeal metastasis, a deadly spread of brain and spine cancer.

By Angus Chen


Major report that tied moderate drinking to disease won’t be released, researchers say

A major government study of alcohol's health effects was supposed to inform national dietary guidelines. Kennedy appears to be dismissing the study.

By Isabella Cueto


STAT+ | Two former top NIH officials say they were forced out in retaliation for objecting to grant terminations

Whistleblower complaints allege Trump administration broke the law in terminating grants, ignored peer review in creating flu vaccine program

By Anil Oza and Megan Molteni



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STAT+ | In major shift, FDA to start releasing rejection letters shortly after they’re issued

The letters, which detail the FDA's concerns about a product, have generally not been made public before, creating transparency concerns.

By Andrew Joseph and Ed Silverman


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