Semafor • Nov 18, 2025
Conflict with China would devastate pharmaceutical supply chain, Biden’s drug czar says
"It will be like having car factories without car parts," Dr. Rahul Gupta said at Semafor’s Future of Health Forum.
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Semafor • Nov 18, 2025
House Democrat: ‘Madness’ to expect bipartisan health care deal by December
Speaking at a Semafor event, Rep. Becca Balint declined to rule out another government shutdown in January.
Semafor • Nov 18, 2025
Trump key to any health care negotiations in Senate
There’s no sign yet of a real bipartisan negotiation on expiring subsidies.
Semafor • Nov 18, 2025
Almost half of Americans fear they can't afford health care: Poll
One in five Americans said they or someone in their household couldn’t afford a prescription in the last three months.
Semafor • Nov 17, 2025
Soaring rates of high blood pressure among young people, data shows
The rates of young people with high blood pressure worldwide have nearly doubled in 20 years.
Semafor • Nov 14, 2025
Air pollution monitoring investment offers ‘high return’ on health
A new report found that less than 0.1% of global philanthropy goes to combatting air pollution, which the WHO says poses major health and climate risks.
Semafor • Nov 14, 2025
Plan B pioneer Sharon Camp dies aged 81
Camp hoped that Plan B would reduce polarization over reproductive health, because it prevents pregnancies rather than ending them.
Semafor • Nov 13, 2025
New malaria treatments show significant promise
Swiss drugmaker Novartis said a trial of its new treatment in 12 African countries had performed well.
Semafor • Nov 12, 2025
UK aims to reduce animal testing in research
Science Minister Patrick Vallance said the government hopes to end some test types this year.
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239 headlinesHealth Department Will Mine Unverified Vaccine Injury Claims With New AI Tool
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‘Less lethal’ crowd-control weapons still cause harm – 2 physicians explain what they are and their health effects
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Medicare is experimenting with having AI review claims – a cost-saving measure that could risk denying needed care
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Confused by the new dietary guidelines? Focus on these simple, evidence-based shifts to lower your chronic disease risk
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Certain brain injuries may be linked to violent crime – identifying them could help reveal how people make moral choices
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Stroke survivors can counterintuitively improve recovery by strengthening their stronger arm – new research
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US exit from the World Health Organization marks a new era in global health policy – here’s what the US, and world, will lose
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RFK’s Overhauled Autism Committee Is Even Worse Than It Looks
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RFK Jr. Was Raw Milk’s Biggest Fan. Now He Won’t Return Industry Calls.
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A growing nursing shortage is made worse by nurses’ daily challenges of patients and their families rolling their eyes, yelling and striking
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