Road safety gets a boost with new UN fix for ‘pedal error’
Have you ever been driving in your car and pressed the accelerator instead of the…
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STAT+: Walgreens could shutter hundreds of underperforming stores
Walgreens is finalizing a plan to fix its U.S. business that could result in closing…
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E coli: Contaminated lettuce thought to be behind outbreak, as death is reported
One death has been linked to the recent UK outbreak of Shiga toxin producing Escherichia…
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NICE recommends new gene therapy for adults with haemophilia B
The gene therapy Hemgenix (etranacogene dezaparvovec) should be made available on the NHS as a…
Key health care topics to watch out for at the Biden-Trump debate
You’re reading the web edition of D.C. Diagnosis, STAT’s twice-weekly newsletter about the politics and…
Hospital at home program is waiting on Congress, but this New Jersey hospital isn’t
You’re reading the web edition of STAT’s Health Tech newsletter, our guide to how technology…
Pregnant women and older adults in England and Scotland to be offered RSV vaccination
Two new vaccination programmes to protect older adults and infants in England against respiratory syncytial…
The next government should support staff to improve care and increase investment
Opinion polls seem to agree that a Labour Government led by Keir Starmer will take…
Supreme Court kicks Idaho emergency abortion ban back to lower court
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Thursday released an opinion allowing emergency abortions in Idaho but…
STAT+: Supreme Court rejects Purdue bankruptcy plan
The U.S. Supreme Court rejected a controversial bankruptcy deal in which the owners of Purdue…
What next for UK development assistance under the next government?
The United Kingdom was once seen as a global leader in the provision of development…
Topiramate: Screen patients for pregnancy risk, says drug agency
Topiramate, a migraine and antiseizure medicine, will no longer be prescribed to women or girls…
Exclusive: European VC Forbion hires Dyne CEO, expands into US
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STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about EMA plans for GLP-1 shortages, Walgreens store closings, and more
Good morning, everyone, and how are you today? The heat continues to rise here on…
STAT+: Are expensive whole-body MRI scans medically useful? A new clinical trial aims to find out
A startup selling elective whole-body scans for upward of $1,000 is launching a 10-year, 100,000…
Famine risk is real for 14 areas of Sudan amid ongoing fighting
The risk of widespread famine in Sudan caused by war there was confirmed on Thursday…
Action is urgently needed on the social determinants of health in the UK
With less than two weeks to go before the UK’s general election on 4 July,…
Doctor politicians: stick to the evidence
How do you move from activism to action, from words on a page to improving…
Bristol GP is cleared of criminal damage after climate protest action at Twickenham
A GP who disrupted a rugby final in support of Just Stop Oil by throwing…
Reframing the “heartsink” feeling can help doctors find a resolution
Do you recognise that heavy sensation of feeling weighed down when you can’t see the…
Predicting sudden death … and other research
Predicting sudden deathMy dad died of a sudden cardiac arrest when he was 48 years…
Widespread papules and skin tightening
This woman in her late 40s presented with widespread papules and tightening of the skin…
Analgesia for non-specific low back pain
What you need to knowAnalgesics have limited effect on low back pain and some, such…
Taxing sweetened drinks . . . and other stories
Sweet drinks taxSeattle is one of seven US cities that have implemented taxes on sweetened…
Recurrent rash and orogenital ulcers
A woman in her 30s presented with a one year history of a recurrent rash…
Opinion: To get basic standard addiction treatment, Americans should move to Canada
As a Canadian-born physician who has treated people with opioid use disorder on both sides…
Q&A: Lessons from the HHS secretary who ran Bush’s bird flu response
WASHINGTON — Mike Leavitt is in the small club of government officials who’ve led an…
STAT+: Q&A: Defining responsible AI in health care, with CHAI CEO Brian Anderson
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. — Artificial intelligence is increasingly infused into many aspects of health care,…
By the numbers: America’s alcohol-related health problems are rising fast
In the pit of the pandemic, with no one to see and nowhere to go,…
Opinion: Eating rocks: The case for early integration of medical ethics into AI product development
Google’s recent integration of Gemini, its state-of-the-art large language model, into its search engine marks…
From banana bread to pineapple pizzas: Women in the Philippines bake a better future
Banana bread, coconut buns and Spanish-style filled rolls are providing a cooperative of women bakers…
Prenatal cannabis exposure has unexpected effect on infants – Earth.com
Prenatal cannabis exposure has unexpected effect on infants Earth.com Read Original Article: Prenatal cannabis exposure has…
This Prenatal Curbs Nausea and Supports Preconception – Us Weekly
This Prenatal Curbs Nausea and Supports Preconception Us Weekly Read Original Article: This Prenatal Curbs Nausea…
Principal Sentenced For Hiring Friend To Kill Pregnant Teacher – HuffPost
Principal Sentenced For Hiring Friend To Kill Pregnant Teacher HuffPost Read Original Article: Principal Sentenced For…
My pregnancy is high risk. What happens when I travel to a red state? – Vox.com
My pregnancy is high risk. What happens when I travel to a red state? Vox.com Read…
Maximize Your Human Design Centers: The 9 Human Design Energy Centers and How To Understand Your Human Design Chart
The post Maximize Your Human Design Centers: The 9 Human Design Energy Centers and How…
UN News Today June 26
We’ll never abandon Gaza, the UN’s top aid official tells me in an exclusive interview…The…
Plant-based meat alternatives could be heart-healthier than meat, study suggests – NBC News
Plant-based meat alternatives could be heart-healthier than meat, study suggests NBC News Read Original Article: Plant-based…
Healer Athena Harrell discusses Intuitive Health, an alternative therapy for approaching wellness – American Military News
Healer Athena Harrell discusses Intuitive Health, an alternative therapy for approaching wellness American Military News Read…
Unity Church of Pasadena to Host Holistic Health Fair – Pasadena Now
Unity Church of Pasadena to Host Holistic Health Fair Pasadena Now Read Original Article: Unity Church…
Early Glaucoma Detection Is the Key to Sight-Saving Treatment
Glaucoma is often referred to as the “silent thief of sight” because it progresses slowly…
Frontline: Heart disease risk in women; reduce heart disease risk; tau protein and Alzheimer’s disease
Sex-Specific Criteria Help Predict Heart Disease Risk in Women Cardiovascular disease in women is often…
Precision Medicine Personalizes Treatment
In the rapidly evolving landscape of modern health care, precision medicine stands out as a…
Your Genetic Profile: A Guide to Disease Prevention and Treatment
Precision medicine is a type of health care that involves basing a patient’s treatment on…
Adopt Healthy Sleep Habits to Prevent Chronic Disease
Once in a while it’s normal to have difficulty falling asleep because you have a…
Hormone Replacement Therapy May Be Less Risky Than You Think
Hormone therapy (HT) works well to ease common menopause symptoms such as hot flashes, night…
Exercises That Improve Balance Reduce Falls and Boost Confidence
Falls are the leading cause of injuries among older adults, according to the Centers for…
Ask Dr. Etingin: Calcium scoring test; Lyme Disease
I have a family history of fatal heart attacks, hypertension, and high cholesterol. My cardiologist…
Four Tips for a Healthy Fourth
The Fourth of July is a perfect time for outdoor celebrations. Grilled burgers, hotdogs, chips,…
Newsbites: Stroke prevention; grazing vs. three meals; impact of ultraprocessed foods; walking for heart health.
Data Suggest Any Activity is Better Than None for Stroke Prevention The results of a…