Coverage dated October 13, 2026

Helen Branswell, whose reporting on infectious diseases and public health drew acclaim, dies at 69

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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.

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    Helen Branswell, whose reporting on infectious diseases and public health drew acclaim, dies at 69 (opens STAT)

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    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.

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