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An ER physician combines clinical stories with deep-dives into medical and public health data and policy. Issues cover HHS and CDC politics, budget analysis, sourced reporting on agency personnel, and case-based infectious disease writing.
A physician-written newsletter that examines women's health research, clinical guidelines and conference findings, with a focus on menopause and hormone therapy. It explains what the evidence does and does not show and how guidelines and products may affect patients.
A Californian offshoot of Your Local Epidemiologist that explains current public health issues in the state, from respiratory virus trends and heat waves to policy debates like AI in mental health. Readers get annotated state data, plain-language interpretation and practical steps to protect themselves and their community.
Eric Topol unpacks new biomedical research, especially on aging, immunity and AI in medicine, and hosts interviews with authors and scientists. Readers get plain-language explanations of recent papers with data and figures, plus commentary on science policy.
Long-form essays that use a single story or question to explain big puzzles in economics, history and institutions, such as why ambulance rides cost so much in the US or why China outgrew India. Readers get narrative-driven, researched explanations of how societies and systems work.
This newsletter analyses the business opportunities created by Medicaid work requirements, especially the medically frail exemption and reinstatement services, and how a clinical layer could partner with navigation companies like Fortuna Health. It pairs state-by-state policy detail with market reasoning for investors, founders and healthcare executives.
Katelyn Burns, an independent trans journalist, writes a personal newsletter covering trans issues, US politics and her own life. The sample pairs personal reflection with sharp, reported commentary on federal policy on youth gender care and Texas political ads.
Geneva Health Files is a subscriber-supported newsletter covering global health policy, especially WHO negotiations and Geneva-based governance, with in-depth analysis, commentary and curated roundups. Readers get expert-oriented reporting on geopolitics, elections and institutional reforms affecting global health.
Evidence-based explainers on health science, with regular coverage of US vaccine policy and the wellness industry, including a biweekly series with CIDRAP. Readers get policy updates, close readings of official guidance, and personal commentary on public health.
An independent journalism newsletter covering psychedelic science, policy and research, including clinical trials, regulation and expert interviews. Readers get reported summaries of new studies and news alongside Q&As with researchers.
A weekly newsletter by a nutrition scientist that rounds up US food, nutrition and health policy news and explains it with context. It also offers critical analysis of events such as the MAHA Summit, SNAP changes and food safety trends.
Ecstatic Integration is a Substack-style newsletter by a best-selling author and founder of the Challenging Psychedelic Experiences Project, offering critical analysis of psychedelics, spirituality and their risks. Each issue pairs long-form reported stories of post-psychedelic difficulties with commentary on industry and policy, such as corporate sponsorship in US health politics.
Reporting on the intersection of health care and cybersecurity, including digital health passes, medical-device security, ransomware and health data privacy. Issues combine interviews with security experts and affected patients with explanations of policy developments such as software bills of materials.
BROADview examines the gender culture wars, covering the history, science, psychology and politics of gender nonconformity and youth gender medicine. Issues feature interviews with journalists and activists, plus reader discussion threads about institutional failures.
A physician-commentator shares opinionated takes on medicine, health policy, AI and current events, including film reviews and news-driven analysis. Readers get a skeptical, evidence-focused perspective on topics like cancer screening, biotech claims and healthcare policy.
Second Opinion Media covers healthcare policy, technology and business for industry leaders, explaining developments such as AI governance in care settings, employer GLP-1 coverage and Medicare billing enforcement. Its issues mix short analytical commentary, interview-based Q&A and explainers, often with sponsored events attached.
A UK-focused weekly commentary on NHS finances, leadership and health policy, written as a numbered column series. Readers get pointed, opinionated analysis of government health and social care decisions with political context.
A physician-written newsletter that explains climate change, biodiversity loss and extreme weather through the lens of human health, using medical analogies to debunk myths. It also covers public health issues such as vaccines and measles outbreaks.
Vital Signs is a weekly email covering EU health policy, including EMA drug approvals, pharmaceutical industry competitiveness and EU health programmes. Its issues mostly summarise regulatory and political news from Brussels, with some reporting on industry and public health developments.
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