In pancreatic cancer, Patrick Soon-Shiong makes promises he has not kept Plus: Abivax will try again to squelch fears its therapy carries cancer risks

https://www.statnews.com/2026/06/18/patrick-soon-shiong-pancreatic-cancer-abivax-concerns/ By Adam FeuersteinJune 18, 2026 Senior Writer, Biotech

Senate Democrats demand HHS provide records on federal vaccine policy Inquiry may face long odds for now but keeps focus on Kennedy’s controversial actions

https://www.statnews.com/2026/06/18/rfk-jr-vaccine-policy-probe-senate-democrats/ By Daniel PayneJune 18, 2026 Washington Correspondent

How many Americans can afford high-quality health care? A new poll finds the number has fallen Concerns about affordability in the year ahead were at a record high since tracking began in 2021

https://www.statnews.com/2026/06/18/how-many-americans-can-afford-their-healthcare/ By Associated PressJune 18, 2026

Retired Military Leaders Warn PTSD, Suicide and Homelessness Remain Major Veteran Challenges Panel to address military sexual trauma and whether DEI cuts hurt veterans, active-duty members. Published Jun 17, 2026, 3:00 AM EDT

https://www.military.com/retired-military-leaders-warn-ptsd-suicide-and-homelessness-remain-major-veteran-challenges?utm_campaign=KHN%3A%20First%20Edition&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz--vsxk4dlCVOn8D4Bv1V3lwzX1Dx7eBDcCBI1_3-c1oZmrXo_XZ3FcOIgOMEABVcyKZEMlyS-fJBl6cXYsp4InYxuF8rg&_hsmi=424425060&utm_content=424425060&utm_source=hs_email

Viewpoints: Why Is Eating Right So Difficult?; Bundibugyo Strain Of Ebola Requires Immediate Attention

https://kffhealthnews.org/morning-breakout/viewpoints-why-is-eating-right-so-difficult-bundibugyo-strain-of-ebola-requires-immediate-attention/

Longer Looks: Interesting Reads You Might Have Missed

Longer Looks: Interesting Reads You Might Have Missed Each week, KFF Health News finds longer stories for you to enjoy. Today's selections are about a brain implant for an ALS patient, Type 2 diabetes, Alzheimer’s disease, and more. https://kffhealthnews.org/morning-breakout/weekend-reading-050126/

Research Roundup: The Latest Science, Discoveries, And Breakthroughs

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