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Bill Cassidy Loses Senate Primary as Trump-Endorsed Candidates Advance to Runoff

June 9, 2026
Bill Cassidy, a prominent Republican figure in health care policy, has lost his seat in the Louisiana Senate primary, setting the stage for a runoff between state treasurer John Fleming and Rep. Julia Letlow, who has secured the endorsement of former President Trump. Initial election results indicate Letlow leads with over 44% of the vote,…

Marty Makary Resigns as FDA Commissioner Amid Ongoing Challenges

June 8, 2026
On Tuesday, Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Marty Makary resigned from his position, leaving a vacancy at the top of the agency to match the turnover already challenging its drug and biologics divisions. This resignation comes at a critical juncture for the FDA, which has faced scrutiny over its regulatory processes and the handling of…

Tracy Beth Høeg Departs FDA Drug Center Amid Leadership Shakeup

June 8, 2026
WASHINGTON — Tracy Beth Høeg, the acting director of the FDA’s Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, is departing the agency, as confirmed by an email obtained by STAT. This announcement follows closely on the heels of Commissioner Marty Makary’s resignation, creating a significant leadership vacuum within the agency. In a post on X, Høeg…

RAGE Implicated in Worsening Breast Cancer Mortality with Age

June 8, 2026
Researchers at Georgetown’s Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center have identified RAGE (receptor for advanced glycation end-products) as a significant factor contributing to the increased mortality rates associated with breast cancer in older patients. Their study, which utilized various mouse models and human breast cancer samples, highlights how RAGE amplifies inflammatory signaling, particularly as metastatic progression occurs.…

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