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Briefing: From engineered fungal molecules to drug leads, chem-bio hybrid synthesis enables antiparasitic drug discovery

Strategic angle: Amebiasis, caused by Entamoeba histolytica, affects millions globally, highlighting the need for innovative drug discovery methods.

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Briefing: From beer to cosmetics, Asia feels full force of war-fuelled energy crisis

Strategic angle: Asia is experiencing significant impacts from the ongoing energy crisis driven by war, affecting various industries.

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Briefing: HHS Gathers Health Care Leaders to Modernize System

Strategic angle: Panel aims to lower costs and enhance care quality with expert advice.

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Briefing: LGBT People Experience Widespread Concerns and Challenges When it Comes to Health Care Affordability

Strategic angle: This analysis highlights the health care affordability challenges facing LGBT adults, a growing population that faces health related disparities.

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Briefing: Health influencers talk social media and mental health

Strategic angle: In this week's STATus Report, influential health communicators discuss the mental health impacts of social media.

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Briefing: STAT+: A surprise opening for health care reforms

Strategic angle: GOP moves to resolve the fight over ICE's funding could prompt more changes to health care

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Briefing: France bids farewell to ex-PM Jospin who 'modernised' nation

Strategic angle: A national tribute led by President Macron honors Lionel Jospin for his significant contributions to welfare reforms.

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Briefing: White House misses deadline to nominate new CDC director

Strategic angle: In today's Morning Rounds newsletter: White House misses the deadline to nominate a new CDC director, California furthers its crackdown on ultra-processed foods, and more.

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Briefing: Data show people racing to chatbots for health advice

Strategic angle: More people use chatbots for health advice, a health AI startup raises $125 million, and all about deepfaked medical images.

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FDA Approves Denali Therapeutics Drug for Hunter Syndrome

A significant decision by the FDA following previous rejections of rare disease treatments.

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Briefing: Vivid dreams may be the secret to deeper, more restful sleep

Strategic angle: Researchers found that immersive dreaming can enhance the quality of sleep, making it feel deeper and more refreshing.

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Briefing: Spring clock change forward: more light and less sleep, how does it affect your health?

Strategic angle: As Europe’s clocks move forward this Sunday, health experts warn that even a one-hour shift disrupts the body's circadian rhythms.

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Briefing: Cuba's escalating health crisis is 'deeply concerning,' says WHO chief

Strategic angle: WHO Director-General highlights severe health impacts due to energy shortages in Cuba.

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Briefing: Hearing research traces evolution of key inner ear protein

Strategic angle: A study reveals the evolutionary journey of TMC1, a crucial protein for hearing, highlighting its rapid movements in the inner ear.

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Briefing: CDC Leadership in Limbo as Trump Administration Misses Nomination Deadline

Strategic angle: The search for a new CDC director continues past the statutory deadline, raising concerns about public health leadership.

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Briefing: Bhattacharya addresses CDC director role, works to bolster staff morale in first all-hands meeting

Strategic angle: Bhattacharya faced tough staff questions on job cuts and fallout from the shooting attack on the agency.

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Briefing: Heart failure is common. A quick MRI could improve diagnosis and guide treatment

Strategic angle: A new MRI method measures cardiac oxygen use in three minutes without catheters or radiation, offering a simpler way to study heart failure and metabolism.

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Briefing: A leadership vacuum adds to strains on the CDC

Strategic angle: Low morale, staff turnover and budget issues have sapped the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The administration is expected to soon name a new director, who will have their hands full.

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Briefing: France overexposed to heavy metal cadmium due to food

Strategic angle: The French Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Health & Safety warns the government about high cadmium levels in food.

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Briefing: Deaths and Health Care Issues in ICE Detention Centers Under the Second Trump Administration

Strategic angle: An overview of deaths in ICE custody and health care issues during the Trump administration.