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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.

443 articles published

Taco Bell Pulls Lettuce Amid FDA Probe into Cyclosporiasis Outbreak
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Taco Bell Pulls Lettuce Amid FDA Probe into Cyclosporiasis Outbreak
Taco Bell has voluntarily removed lettuce from some stores after the FDA opened an investigation into its supplier, Tayl
Cyclospora Outbreak: Vinegar's Effect on Produce Safety Questioned
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Cyclospora Outbreak: Vinegar's Effect on Produce Safety Questioned
With cyclospora cases rising in 34 states, a new study questions whether vinegar washes are more effective than plain wa
CDC Probes Parasitic Outbreak as U.S. Cyclosporiasis Cases Surge Past 1,600
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CDC Probes Parasitic Outbreak as U.S. Cyclosporiasis Cases Surge Past 1,600
The CDC is investigating nearly 7,000 potential cyclosporiasis cases, a parasitic illness causing severe diarrhea. Michi
Israeli Policies Deliberately Collapse Palestinian Healthcare System, Doctor Warns
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Israeli Policies Deliberately Collapse Palestinian Healthcare System, Doctor Warns
The Palestinian healthcare system is on the verge of collapse due to Israeli policies, including withholding billions in
House Panel Weighs Stronger Price Transparency Rules to Cut Healthcare Waste
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House Panel Weighs Stronger Price Transparency Rules to Cut Healthcare Waste
The House Energy and Commerce Committee is considering healthcare price transparency legislation. New research shows pos
Wildfire Smoke Blankets Midwest, Northeast as Millions Face Hazardous Air
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Wildfire Smoke Blankets Midwest, Northeast as Millions Face Hazardous Air
Heavy smoke from wildfires in Canada and Minnesota is drifting across the Midwest and Northeast, prompting air quality a
Blood Test May Predict Alzheimer's Risk in Healthy Seniors, Study Finds
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Blood Test May Predict Alzheimer's Risk in Healthy Seniors, Study Finds
Researchers report that a blood test measuring p-tau217 protein can predict Alzheimer's risk in symptom-free seniors ove
CDC Fears Cyclosporiasis Cases May Be Severely Underreported as Testing Lags
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CDC Fears Cyclosporiasis Cases May Be Severely Underreported as Testing Lags
The CDC warns that cyclosporiasis cases are likely far higher than the 1,645 confirmed infections, citing over 5,100 pen
Sully Sullenberger Reveals Early-Stage Alzheimer's Diagnosis
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Sully Sullenberger Reveals Early-Stage Alzheimer's Diagnosis
Capt. Chesley 'Sully' Sullenberger, famed for the Miracle on the Hudson, has disclosed an early-stage Alzheimer's diagno
Cyclospora Outbreak Hits 800 Cases; CDC Warns of Contaminated Produce
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Cyclospora Outbreak Hits 800 Cases; CDC Warns of Contaminated Produce
The CDC has confirmed over 800 cyclosporiasis cases across 26 states, with 1,500 suspected cases under investigation. Th
Michigan Parasite Outbreak Tied to Salad Greens as Cases Rise
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Michigan Parasite Outbreak Tied to Salad Greens as Cases Rise
Michigan health officials say lettuce or salad greens are the likely source of a cyclosporiasis outbreak causing severe
Appeals Court Revives Tylenol-Autism Lawsuits Against CVS, Walmart, and Kenvue
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Appeals Court Revives Tylenol-Autism Lawsuits Against CVS, Walmart, and Kenvue
The 2nd Circuit ruled Monday that a lower court wrongly excluded expert testimony linking acetaminophen to autism and AD
HHS Watchdog Reports $5.56B in Fraud Recoveries, but Exclusions Drop
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HHS Watchdog Reports $5.56B in Fraud Recoveries, but Exclusions Drop
The HHS Office of Inspector General reported $5.56 billion in expected recoveries and savings, but exclusions and crimin
Cyclospora Outbreak Escalates: 843 Confirmed Cases, CDC Probes Contaminated Produce
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Cyclospora Outbreak Escalates: 843 Confirmed Cases, CDC Probes Contaminated Produce
The CDC has confirmed 843 cyclosporiasis cases across 31 states, with Michigan reporting over 2,600. The parasite, linke
GOP Lawmaker Demands Breakup of Top Health Insurers Over $1.7T Revenue
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GOP Lawmaker Demands Breakup of Top Health Insurers Over $1.7T Revenue
Rep. Greg Murphy (R-NC) is pushing to break up the seven largest for-profit health insurers, arguing their $1.7 trillion
Cyclospora Outbreak Surges Past 1,000 Cases; CDC Investigates Contaminated Produce
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Cyclospora Outbreak Surges Past 1,000 Cases; CDC Investigates Contaminated Produce
A parasitic outbreak of cyclosporiasis has infected more than 1,000 people, mostly in Michigan, with the CDC investigati
Public Health Gains at Risk as Federal Funding Dries Up, Experts Warn
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Public Health Gains at Risk as Federal Funding Dries Up, Experts Warn
Decades of federal investment in vaccines and global health programs have doubled life expectancy, but funding cuts and
Kennedy Moves to Reshape Preventive Health Panel, Raising Political Interference Fears
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Kennedy Moves to Reshape Preventive Health Panel, Raising Political Interference Fears
Health officials worry Kennedy is remaking the independent task force by appointing new members and delaying guidelines,