A letter from STAT’s Rick Berke on a tumultuous year in health and science

An outbreak of botulism that sickened dozens of babies may be related to powdered whole milk.

The CDC briefly paused more than 100 grants to states and organizations to update infrastructure for public health projects.

Former executives of device maker Zynex Medical were indicted for fraud this week.

And other health news today from the Morning Rounds newsletter

The number of ongoing prescription drug shortages rose slightly in the last quarter of 2025, but remained significantly lower than the all-time high reached in 2024

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Researchers and advocates fear a key autism committee is being reshaped to support Kennedy's vaccine agenda.

From new hires to departures, promotions and transfers, here are the latest comings and goings in the pharmaceutical industry.