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Updated 2026-05-13 08:50 UTC 1 source Neutral

Opinions in STAT News highlight the critical role of air conditioning as preventive care. Sen. Bill Cassidy faces political challenges, while a new liver disease crisis is emerging due to dietary factors.

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STAT News

Opinion: Access to air conditioning is critical preventive care. But federal policy treats it as optional

Access to air conditioning is critical preventive care. But federal policy treats it as optional, write Charles E. Leonard and Anthony Nicome.

2026-05-13 08:30 UTC

STAT News

STAT+: Bill Cassidy risked his legacy. It may not be enough to save his career

Sen. Bill Cassidy risked his legacy. It may not be enough to save his career.

2026-05-13 08:30 UTC

STAT News

STAT+: A new kind of liver crisis is emerging in the U.S. The American diet is to blame

Young people and women are particularly vulnerable to MetALD, a dangerous merging of metabolic disease and alcohol use.

2026-05-13 08:30 UTC