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I wanted to do a longer thread on this story & some of the interesting work being done
I began thinking abt this w/ the launch of @ourhealthstudy, which begged the question how much of heart disease risk is attributable to genes — and the answer was there really wasn't the data
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So @TylerShultz_ as a Theranos whistleblower. And he wrote the piece you need to read about ‘You Can See Everything.’
Elizabeth Holmes is still lying, he says. And the filmmakers, while creating a great piece of art, fall short on looking outside the walls of her apartment to document that.
One key detail: "My wife had to squeeze my arm to prevent me from jumping out of my seat in the theater and screaming, THAT IS NOT THE DEVICE."
Again, that device Holmes showed? It's not the one we're talking about!!!!
Having seen the film, I basically agree with Tyler's take.
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I've done a bit of personal writing over the years. Today I published by far the most difficult essay I've written. On @STATNews, I share the story of my mother, Regina Bosch. She was brilliant--three Ivy degrees--and funny and charismatic. She was also seriously mentally ill.
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A Reporter Who Saw Covid Coming Has Died nytimes.com/2026/10/17/healt… via @NYTimes
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Michael D. Green, a postdoctoral fellow at Johns Hopkins School of Public Health and one of the plaintiffs suing the NIH over alleged freedom of speech infringements, talks about what it was like to have to change the direction of his research to abide by Trump administration rules. #STATSummit
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It’s day 2 of our #statsummit! We had an incredible day yesterday, including a spicy final panel ft. three former FDA chiefs with a lot to say about the agency’s current direction 👀👀👀 statnews.com/2026/10/14/form…
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Helen was a leading light for public health reporting, especially in the dark times of COVID. We will all miss her thoughtful voice.
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. trib.al/3bBswKg
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Helen Branswell was a dedicated and trusted voice in infectious diseases reporting. We are grateful for her dedication to science and public health. She will be deeply missed. statnews.com/2026/10/13/hele…
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A huge loss for science journalism, for readers and the formidible @statnews team:
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Sorry to hear this. "Prescient" is the perfect word. Will never forget this example.
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. trib.al/3bBswKg
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Science editor-in-chief Holden Thorpe gave the day’s first warning about the rise of science in China.
He says he can see it in the papers researchers are trying to get published in the top scientific journal he edits.
"Submissions from China continue to increase, not just in number but in quality, and submissions from the U.S. are going down,” Thorpe said.
He later added: “The atmosphere there (China) is just so much more pro-science than it is here.”
Here is a video.
such a sad day here at STAT
We are devastated STAT over the loss of our beloved colleague @HelenBranswell
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Such a loss of a lovely human and and amazing public health journalist.
I am devastated by this news. Helen was the queen of public health reporting. She knew her stuff. Pressed relentlessly for answers. Meticulous in documenting how officials were ducking questions. And always considerate to colleagues and competitors alike. statnews.com/2026/10/13/hele…
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Helen was such an inspiration to me and to every young reporter in STAT's newsroom. Feel so lucky to have seen her genius, her fierceness, her kindness up close. A moving obit from @DrewQJoseph:
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It is hard to believe that Helen Branswell has passed away. Just heartbreaking.
On January 4, 2020, Helen wrote STAT's first story on a mystery pneumonia outbreak in China. She saw the pandemic coming well before anyone was paying attention.
Helen was a journalist who knew more than most of the experts she interviewed. She understood the science, the history and the politics of every outbreak she covered. She asked the hardest (and best) questions and never let me get away with a vague answer
Experts learned from her. I certainly did
It's hard to imagine a world of pandemics, biological threats and so much more without a Helen Branswell to explain it all.
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I am devastated by this news. Helen was the queen of public health reporting. She knew her stuff. Pressed relentlessly for answers. Meticulous in documenting how officials were ducking questions. And always considerate to colleagues and competitors alike. statnews.com/2026/10/13/hele…
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The veteran journalist’s coverage was marked by clarity and nuance at times of crisis.
Read her story: statnews.com/2026/10/13/hele…
ALT A person with light hair is sitting, wearing a dark jacket and glasses on top of their head. They appear to be speaking or gesturing. Text on the image memorializes Helen Branswell, mentioning their work in reporting on infectious diseases and public health, and noting their passing at age 69.
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Heartbroken. An enormous loss for her family and friends, and for the global science and public health community.
Thank you @HelenBranswell for your extraordinary reporting, rigor, humanity and commitment to helping the world understand complex issues. 1/2
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. trib.al/3bBswKg
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Deeply saddened by the passing of @HelenBranswell, a journalist of integrity and professionalism. Throughout her career, Helen demonstrated an unwavering commitment to evidence, science and truth, helping the public understand some of the most complex and consequential health challenges of our time. At a moment when misinformation competes with facts, her reporting was a trusted source of clarity, honesty and insight.
We at @WHO were privileged to work with Helen over many years, whether through one-on-one interviews or the hundreds of press conferences she attended during COVID-19 and beyond. Her questions were always informed, thoughtful and fair, reflecting a deep commitment to helping the public understand the facts and their implications for health.
On behalf of WHO, I extend my sincere condolences to Helen’s family, friends and colleagues. She will be greatly missed.
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Helen Branswell was a gift — to family and friends, to colleagues, and to masses of people whose lives were made better by the work to which she was so devoted. I was lucky to know her.
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We are devastated STAT over the loss of our beloved colleague @HelenBranswell
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