In the 2026 analysis of the research and media coverage of hormone therapy for menopause (HRT) regarding breast cancer, Health Affairs criticized the lack of nuance on the part of the media, the FDA, and so-called experts, and praised NCHR‘s Diana Zuckerman for pointing out that “claims about hormone therapy’s broad benefits were inconsistent with years of research and would harm millions of women. Zuckerman’s concern is an important reminder that there have always been clinicians, researchers, and patients who have resisted an either/or approach to HRT.”
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STAT News Opinions on the Galleri Muti-Cancer Screening Blood test
October 24, 2026: Our letter to the editor in STAT adds public health criticisms of Galleri multi-cancer blood screening test in response to cancer expert Dr. Gilbert Welch’s wise criticisms. We agree: the goal should be fewer people dying from cancer, not more people diagnosed with cancer.
Read More »NIH’s new vaccine injury center has broad goals beyond RFK Jr.’s focus on shots
October 26, 2026: NIAID new Vaccinology and Immunology Center will study patients with long-term harm from infections and also from vaccines, NIH and Diana Zuckerman explain to STAT. It is an important focus to help save patients’ lives and quality of life, and it includes preventing harm and helping patients but isn’t focused entirely on vaccine injuries.
Read More »How West Virginia Became the Front Line of the Vaccine Wars
October 8, 2026: Rolling Stone’s comprehensive article explains how West Virginia has become the front line of the vaccine wars. The article shows how the state’s law is being challenged with help from RFK Jr’s lawyer friend Aaron Siri, and cites the statement of Dr. Diana Zuckerman who was vetted by Siri’s law firm for the national vaccine Advisory Committee.
Read More »Device firms back latest MDUFA deal, while patients want more postmarket safety
MedTech Dive, August 10, 2026: MedTech Dive describes MDUFA Commitment letter for medical device user fees and public FDA meeting. The article quotes CDRH as happy with collaboration, AdvaMed (medical device industry) happy with the decisions, and Diana Zuckerman and other patient and consumer advocates wanting more evidence of safety and effectiveness for all medical devices.
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