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August 26, 2026 Jason Barry 0 min read
  1. FDA approves breakthrough pill for pancreatic cancer. 
  2. Hormone replacement therapy reduces dementia risk in women.
  3. Costs tied to No Surprises Act’s IDR process exceed $22B.
  4. Pennsylvania sees first measles deaths in 35 years.
  5. Shingles vaccine has cardiovascular benefits. 
  6. Boston Scientific operations hit with cyberattack. 
  7. Guardant ordered to give $245M in DNA sequencing patent dispute.
  8. Study supports vaping for smoking cessation – with caveats.
  9. California voters say healthcare is a top priority.
  10. High-risk women struggle with breast MRI costs.
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