Public Health

Population health, policy and the data behind prevention.

MAHA faces an uncertain midterm test as Kennedy’s movement fades

MAHA entered politics with sweeping promises, but its midterm footprint is thin as supporters struggle to turn broad ideas into durable campaign power.

By Dr. A.R. Athira, MBBS · Oct 16, 2026 · 4 min read

Public Health·STAT

New Zealand Survey Finds Public Support for Catastrophic Risk Planning

A New Zealand survey found broad public backing for government planning on catastrophic risks, including a dedicated agency…

Oct 16, 2026

Public Health·HC Dive

FTC warns hospitals on price transparency compliance crackdown

FTC warning letters target hospital price disclosures, signaling broader enforcement against incomplete or misleading healthcare pricing data.

Oct 16, 2026

Public Health·KFF

Rural Voters Split on Trump Immigration Crackdown, KFF-AP Poll Finds

A KFF-AP poll finds rural voters split on Trump’s immigration crackdown, even as most say immigrants matter to…

Oct 16, 2026

Public Health·FDA

FDA Expedited IND Pilot Opens for First-in-Human Trial Applications

FDA opens applications for an Expedited IND Pilot aimed at speeding first-in-human trials while keeping full regulatory oversight…

Oct 16, 2026

Public Health

Population health, policy and the data behind prevention.

In Brief The 5-minute rounds

New hypertension guideline lowers the treatment threshold to 130/80 mm Hg.
Phase 3 GLP-1 trial reports a 20% cut in major adverse cardiac events.
FDA clears a next-generation CAR-T therapy for relapsed lymphoma.
Meta-analysis links early mobilisation to shorter ICU length of stay.
Rapid guidance broadens empiric antibiotics for suspected sepsis.