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STAT PlusNewsletterMorning Rounds What’s changed since the last major Ebola outbreak A suppressed federal alcohol report, an “inevitable development” for wearables data, and more health news from Morning Rounds Manage alerts for this article Email this article Share this article By Theresa GaffneyJune 9, 2026 Morning Rounds Writer and Reporter Theresa Gaffney[email protected]Theresa is the lead Morning Rounds writer, and her stories focus on gender-affirming care, reproductive health, and mental health. You can reach Theresa on Signal at theresagaff.97. Get your daily dose of health and medicine every weekday with STAT’s free newsletter Morning Rounds. Sign up here. Good morning. After much deliberation, STAT has made a decision: We’re sticking with “health care.” Two words. Sarah Mupo, STAT’s exceptionally thoughtful director of editorial operations, explains the decision here. Her account includes a collection of reader thoughts on the issue. I particularly enjoyed what Karen Pennar, former editor of this newsletter, had to say about it. Advertisement A suppressed federal alcohol report A federally-commissioned study on the health effects of alcohol was published today in an independent journal. The research, which ultimately found that even low levels of drinking may increase disease risk, started as part of an update to U.S. dietary guidelines. But the work sparked controversy when some lawmakers — along with alcohol industry trade groups — claimed the scientists were biased against alcohol and would reach a conclusion with draconian implications. STAT+ Exclusive Story Already have an account? Log in This article is exclusive to STAT+ subscribers Unlock this article — plus in-depth analysis, newsletters, premium events, and news alerts. Already have an account? Log in Monthly $39 Totals $468 per year $39/month Get Started Totals $468 per year Starter $30 for 3 months, then $399/year $30 for 3 months Get Started Then $399/year Annual $399 Save 15% $399/year Get Started Save 15% 11+ Users Custom Savings start at 25%! Request A Quote Request A Quote Savings start at 25%! 2-10 Users $300 Annually per user $300/year Get Started $300 Annually per user View All Plans To read the rest of this story subscribe to STAT+. Subscribe Log In health care Submit a correction requestReprints Theresa Gaffney Morning Rounds Writer and Reporter Theresa is the lead Morning Rounds writer, and her stories focus on gender-affirming care, reproductive health, and mental health. You can reach Theresa on Signal at theresagaff.97. Newsletter Understand how science, health policy, and medicine shape the world every day Recommended Morning Rounds June 8, 2026 Major readouts from the annual diabetes conference Morning Rounds June 5, 2026 Texas AG investigating energy drinks Advertisement Morning Rounds June 4, 2026 Scientists uncover a new hiding spot for HIV Morning Rounds June 3, 2026 Is the military fueling eating disorders? Morning Rounds June 2, 2026 How one state’s medical meal program lowered health care costs Subscriber Picks