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Helen Branswell Passes Away

Updated 2026-10-13 18:25 UTC 1 source Neutral

Health journalist Helen Branswell, known for her reporting on infectious diseases and public health, has passed away at the age of 69. Her work was highly respected by experts in the field.

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Helen Branswell, whose reporting on infectious diseases and public health drew acclaim, dies at 69

Helen Branswell, STAT's infectious disease reporter who earned the respect of experts and public health officials with her accessible, prescient dispatches, has died at age 69.

2026-10-13 18:11 UTC