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How affordable are the new dietary guidelines? We asked experts

January 16, 2026
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MAHA says its new food pyramid is affordable and healthy. We asked experts

Food economists test if MAHA's new dietary guidelines are cheaper than highly processed foods, finds protein choices and total calories to be the key.

By Sarah Todd


STAT+ | JPM Week 2026 is over. It was fantastic. Here's why

In this week's "Adam's Biotech Scorecard," Adam explains why there's a lot to be excited about in the sector right now.

By Adam Feuerstein


Measles cases jump again in South Carolina, rising to more than 550

The South Carolina health department reported 124 new cases since Tuesday, bringing the state's total to 558.

By Associated Press



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Breaking down JPM 2026: the mood, the big interviews — and all the AI billboards

Host Alex Hogan wraps up JPM 2026 in a STATus Report episode featuring biopharma industry experts and former government officials like Richard Pazdur.

By Alex Hogan


STAT+ | Opinion: CMS' new MAHA ELEVATE innovation model has a fundamental flaw

CMS's new MAHA ELEVATE innovation model seeks to address chronic disease. But it leaves the door open for pseudoscience.

By Vishal Khetpal


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