Are Those Changes in Memory and Thinking Skills Signs of Dementia or Depression?
On their own, dementia and depression may seem to be very different conditions. Dementia is…
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Need to De-Stress in a Hurry? Try These Strategies to Help Relax in the Moment
Stress can sneak up on you anywhere at any time. You might be having a…
Opinion: Moving the conversation about obesity beyond the scale
Every so often, the conversations that people in health care have become so pervasive that…
Listen: A new obesity startup, an acquisition gone wrong, & the future of Teledoc
How does a startup compete with the likes of Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk in…
STAT+: ARCH, Medicines Co. veterans raise $290 million for in-licensed obesity drugs
After scouring 200 companies’ pipelines — including a few overlooked pharma shelves — a new…
STAT+: Eli Lilly’s Zepbound eases obstructive sleep apnea in trials
Eli Lilly reported positive results of its obesity drug Zepbound in obstructive sleep apnea, giving…
European regulators find no evidence of link between new obesity medicines and suicidal thoughts
LONDON — Following a nine-month investigation, European regulators said Friday they have found no evidence…
High physician empathy could offer patients with lower back pain lasting benefits, study shows
Amid the many demands of practicing medicine, doctors can have less time and energy for…
STAT+: MassMutual is rolling out free genetic testing for members, a dicey area for life insurers
One of the country’s biggest life insurers is venturing into genetic testing, an area that’s…
STAT+: Device made by company J&J is buying for $13 billion clears hurdle in independent study
A fully independent clinical trial researchers thought might disprove a cardiac device made by Shockwave…
STAT+: Cancer is rising among the young. Study suggests it’s because their cells are aging faster
SAN DIEGO — Cancer cases among younger people have been rising for years, a trend…
STAT+: In first big randomized trial, Abiomed’s heart pump reduced deaths in heart attack patients
A controversial heart pump from Abiomed reduced the number of deaths in severe heart attack…
Large trial challenges common practice of prescribing beta blockers after heart attack
ATLANTA — Beta blockers are a mainstay in cardiovascular treatment, frequently given to patients after…
STAT+: Alnylam’s twice-a-year drug lowered blood pressure when combined with common pills
ATLANTA — New trial results show that a drug candidate from Alnylam Pharmaceuticals can lead…
STAT+: Positive trial results set up obesity drug Wegovy for use against heart failure
ATLANTA — Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy improved symptoms and physical function in patients who had obesity,…
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Opinion: STAT readers on biotech and national security, liquid-only diets before colonoscopy, and the value of weight loss drugs
STAT now publishes selected Letters to the Editor received in response to First Opinion essays…
STAT+: Johnson & Johnson to buy Shockwave Medical for $13.1 billion
Johnson & Johnson on Friday announced it would acquire heart device firm Shockwave Medical for…
Health tech investor Glen Tullman launches 62 Ventures, a new $100 million fund
You’re reading the web edition of STAT’s Health Tech newsletter, our guide to how technology…
Parkinson’s disease may be helped by GLP-1 drug, new study finds
The booming class of GLP-1 drugs that includes Ozempic and Wegovy is not only effective…
STAT+: FDA approves TriClip for tricuspid heart valve disease, pitting Abbott against Edwards
The Food and Drug Administration approved a new device from Abbott meant to treat tricuspid…
Opinion: Medicare coverage of weight loss drugs could save the U.S. billions of dollars
The latest weight loss drugs are good. Really good. They can save lives and could…
STAT+: FDA clears digital stethoscope company’s AI algorithm for heart failure
An AI algorithm to detect heart failure, embedded in a digital stethoscope, earned clearance from…
GLP-1 generics would be dramatically cheaper than U.S. price of Ozempic, study shows, but still profitable
Diabetes drugs are too expensive in the U.S., and insulin is infamously six to 13…
Ozempic-like drugs linked to low, but increased risk of post-endoscopy pneumonia, study finds
Diabetes and obesity GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic, which can delay stomach emptying, have introduced a…
Opinion: Oprah kicked off a national conversation on obesity and GLP-1 drugs. Let’s have it
Oprah Winfrey, true to form, is forcing America to yet again grapple with a complex…
Does decaf coffee contain a harmful additive? Advocates want to ban a certain chemical in the brew
WASHINGTON — There’s a fight brewing over the future of decaf coffee. Consumer health advocates…
STAT+: Borrowing an idea from cancer immunotherapy, scientists make old-mice immune systems youthful again
One of the indignities of getting older is the way your body’s defenses against microbes…
The Food is Medicine movement originators are trying to standardize medically tailored meals
WASHINGTON — Food corporations, grocery stores, and even tech companies are claiming they are a…
STAT+: Viking Therapeutics to move its oral obesity drug into Phase 2 study after early success
Viking Therapeutics said Tuesday that its closely watched oral obesity drug had succeeded in an…
STAT+: Merck drug for rare, deadly lung condition appears set for approval in U.S.
The Food and Drug Administration is expected to approve Merck’s drug to treat a rare…
Disparities in donor acceptance rates point to need for more equitable heart transplant care
When a patient is going through end-stage heart failure, the best treatment is to get…
STAT+: Novo Nordisk to acquire heart-disease focused Cardior Pharmaceuticals in deal worth $1.1 billion
LONDON — Novo Nordisk said Monday it would acquire the German firm Cardior Pharmaceuticals in…
STAT+: Patient advocates clash over wisdom of ‘approving drugs faster and faster’
NEW YORK — Over 30 years ago, Gregg Gonsalves and other AIDS activists persuaded Congress…
Pregnancy increases biological age — but recovery and breastfeeding can undo the damage, study finds
Pregnancy is a known stressor on the body. But a new study published on Friday…
STAT+: Despite new Wegovy coverage, Medicare patients may face high drug costs and other hurdles
Medicare confirmed this week that it will cover Novo Nordisk’s obesity drug Wegovy if prescribed…
Cataract Surgery Can Help You Regain Crisp Vibrant Vision
At some point during your 50s or 60s, your vision may have lost some of…
How to Cope with Chronic Pain
Living with chronic pain, especially if it’s severe, can deeply affect your feelings and mood….
Frontline: Brain nerve cell repair; cancer stem cells; T-cell therapy
Brain Nerve Cell Repair Offers Hope for Alzheimer’s Disease Nerve cells in the brain require…
Frequently Forgetful? Medications Might Be the Cause
Paying a bill late or forgetting to call your sister on her birthday are not…
Consider Minimally Invasive Options for Varicose Vein Removal
During the postmenopausal years, a red, blue, or raised rope-like vein may appear somewhere on…
To Maintain Kidney Health, Keep BP and Blood Sugar in Check
Kidneys are vital organs—just like the heart, lungs, and liver—yet most women don’t know how…
Take Steps to Improve Quality of Life by Managing the Emotional Side of Pain
Arthritis, migraine headaches, back pain, neuropathy, and so many more conditions fall into the category…
Ask Dr. Etingin: Adult-Onset Asthma; Hair Thinning and Loss
I had an episode of shortness of breath, coughing, and wheezing during an exercise class….
Exercise Improves Motor Learning and Remembering What You Learned
Numerous studies have found that being physically active right before learning new information can help…
Apps May Help You Predict When Migraine Attacks Are About to Occur
If you struggle with migraine headaches, you may know moments before one hits that you’re…
STAT+: Regeneron’s plot to ‘cure’ allergies
George Yancopoulos is in touch with his teenage self. After 35 years as head scientist…
STAT+: Digital tools for diabetes management did not deliver benefits that justify cost, new report finds
The last decade has seen billions of dollars flow into digital health companies that promise…
STAT+: Medicare expected to negotiate obesity drug prices soon, new analysis predicts
WASHINGTON — Medicare will likely choose the obesity drug semaglutide for price negotiation “within the…
A study says intermittent fasting is making people drop dead. Oh, come on
The news is everywhere in my social news feeds this morning: A popular fad diet…
Listen: A dilemma in ALS, the first MASH drug, & why gene therapy is hard
What happens when an approved drug doesn’t work? Why don’t patients want gene therapy? And…