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Reid Ashton

Reid Ashton

Reid Ashton is a health news writer in the U.S. who writes about new medical policies, public health trends, and major scientific breakthroughs. He writes about new ideas in healthcare, the FDA's decisions, and policy changes that affect patients, hospitals, and doctors all throughout the country. His reporting brings us correct, research-based information regarding new diseases, progress in biotechnology, and the future of public health in the US.


CDC halts testing for infectious diseases amid staffing gap

CDC halts testing for infectious diseases amid staffing gap

CDC halts testing for infectious diseases due to staffing shortages, raising concerns over U.S. public health surveillance and outbreak response in 2026

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by Reid Ashton


Raising Twins With Profound Autism as Calls Grow for New Diagnosis

Raising Twins With Profound Autism as Calls Grow for New Diagnosis

A family raising twins with profound autism shares their daily challenges as experts and advocates debate creating a separate diagnosis for severe autism.

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by Reid Ashton


A girls soccer tournament drives HPV vaccine awareness in Zimbabwe

A girls soccer tournament drives HPV vaccine awareness in Zimbabwe

A girls’ soccer tournament in Zimbabwe promotes HPV vaccine awareness, using sport to educate young players and communities about preventing cervical cancer.

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by Reid Ashton


FDA Unveils New Approval Pathway for Personalized Therapies

FDA Unveils New Approval Pathway for Personalized Therapies

FDA launches a new regulatory pathway to approve personalized gene and cell therapies using smaller patient data sets, accelerating access for rare diseases and unmet medical needs.

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by Reid Ashton