Drugmaker seeks FDA approval of over-the-counter birth control pill
WASHINGTON — For the first time, a pharmaceutical company has asked for permission to sell…
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CDC Moves 3 More Countries To Highest Travel Risk In Warning To American Travelers
The CDC warns that even if you are up to date with your COVID vaccines…
Opinion: Secrecy: A demon of gene therapy’s past bedevils its future
Twenty-three years ago, the field of gene therapy was bursting with the promise of breakthrough…
Abortion providers embrace virtual assistants and automation to prepare for new flood of patients
As abortion clinics shutter across the country, providers in states where abortion is still legal…
STAT+: Health tech funding is down. Here’s what investors make of the market
In 2021, funding for health technology companies went on a tear and by July, a…
Listeria Outbreak: 10 States Affected By Public Health Issue Revealed
The CDC has issued a food safety alert on Big Olaf Creamery ice cream products…
Opinion: Dobbs decision will rob many medical students of essential abortion training
As medical students — the next generation of physicians — we believe that the Supreme…
Two Weeks of Healthy Eating: The Amazing Effects on Your Body and Mind
Whether you’re trying to lose weight or not, it’s important to eat healthily to boost…
Look Good, Feel Good, But Are You Really Good (Healthy)?
Labcorp OnDemand is a digital experience that enables you to purchase popular diagnostic tests to…
FDA appears to hold off on crackdown on synthetic nicotine products, despite calls from Congress
WASHINGTON — Congress gave the Food and Drug Administration a clear directive to crack down…
Biden signs order on abortion access after Supreme Court ruling
WASHINGTON — President Biden signed an executive order Friday to protect access to abortion as…
STAT+: Pharmalittle: California to make its own low-cost insulin; Theranos jury finds Balwani guilty on all counts
Good morning, one and all. Damian Garde here, filling in for Ed Silverman once again…
WHO Identifies ‘Stealth Omicron’ Covid Strain Named Centaurus
Experts have identified a new COVID subvariant, nicknamed “Centaurus.” Read Original Article: WHO Identifies ‘Stealth…
Feeling ‘Hangry’ Is Normal, New Study Reveals
According to new research, the combination of hungry and angry – otherwise known as “hangry”…
Oregon Confirms Six Cases Of Monkeypox
A new update from Oregon reveals that the state now has six confirmed monkeypox cases….
Is Being ‘Hangry’ Real? Researchers Find Evidence To Support Hunger-Based Anger
“Results indicated that greater levels of self-reported hunger were associated with greater feelings of anger…
Opinion: Real-world evidence must not become evidence for abortion-related prosecution
The Supreme Court’s decision to overturn federal protection for abortion changed in an instant how…
Opinion: STAT+: How pharma and biotech can keep innovating in a bear market
Over the last decade, the biotech sector experienced the largest boom it has ever seen….
Scientists design a cheap device that can detect ear problems with the help of a smartphone
On a chilly October evening a decade ago, physician Michael Cohen arrived at Boston’s Logan…
Gardening Leads To Better Mental Health, Study Says
Gardening helps people cultivate better mental health, according to a new study. Read Original Article:…
Cancer Drug May Reduce Risk Of Death For Hospitalized COVID Patients
An experimental cancer drug was recently found to be effective against COVID-19. Read Original Article:…
FDA Allows Pharmacists To Prescribe COVID-19 Drug Paxlovid
Pharmacists can now prescribe Paxlovid as an antiviral treatment for COVID-19 infection. Read Original Article:…
STAT+: Drug companies will have to start refunding Medicare for certain drugs that get thrown out
Starting next year, pharmaceutical companies will have to repay Medicare for any unused amount of drugs…
Former Theranos exec Ramesh Balwani convicted of fraud
SAN JOSE, Calif. — A jury on Thursday convicted former Theranos executive Ramesh “Sunny” Balwani…
Listen: VC malaise, FDA confusion, & yet another Alzheimer’s debate
Is the era of the unicorn over? What’s gotten into the FDA? And will a…
Opinion: Community-level risk: an ‘uninformative’ guide for Covid-19 prevention
For the first time since the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention introduced its three-level…
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Remote technology could nudge patients to join cancer clinical trials
You’re reading the web edition of STAT Health Tech, our guide to how tech is…
STAT+: Pharmalittle: Merck closes in on acquisition of Seagen; Intercept declares victory after re-analyzing NASH data
Good morning, everyone. Damian Garde here, filling in for Ed Silverman as the days of…
Can Sex Increase Risk Of Heart Attack? Expert Answers The Biggest Questions
A man recently died from a heart attack while having sex, raising concerns about whether…
People Battling Heart Failure Can Die From Grief, New Study Suggests
Can a person with heart failure die from heartbreak? A new study believes so. Read…
STAT+: With ‘do-over’ NASH results, Intercept will seek approval for first-ever treatment for fatty liver condition
Intercept Pharmaceuticals said Thursday that an extensive re-analysis of a large clinical trial involving its…
Daily Avocado Improves Diet Quality But Not Fat Loss, Study Finds
Eating avocados daily may improve diet quality but not help with weight loss, according to…
Australia Monkeypox Cases Surge After Local Transmission, Could Spread In Country
New South Wales residents are encouraged to stay vigilant of possible symptoms. Read Original Article:…
This Infectious Cholera Variant Disappeared Instead Of Sparking A Pandemic, Researchers Reveal Why
Cholera continues to affect people all over the world. The seven cholera pandemics, all caused…
Opinion: Hospitals and for-profit PBMs are diverting billions in 340B savings from patients in need
America’s economically disadvantaged patients can point in two directions when talking about what is wrong…
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Opinion: Are tax-exempt hospitals giving back their fair share to communities? It depends on what you count
Nonprofit hospitals in the U.S. are exempt from most taxes. To earn this status, they…
STAT+: In a high-profile misstep, the FDA backtracks on its ban on Juul
WASHINGTON — The FDA suddenly reversed course this week on its efforts to ban Juul…
Doctors are clamoring for more clarity on Paxlovid prescribing amid Covid-19 rebound concerns
Six months after regulators issued an emergency use authorization for Paxlovid, physicians say they still…
STAT+: Here’s what Democrats changed in their latest drug pricing bill
WASHINGTON — Senate Democrats have put final tweaks on their drug pricing proposal, as they…
STAT+: In the search for an ARPA-H director, the White House is zeroing in on DARPA veterans
WASHINGTON — The White House is zeroing in on former DARPA officials as candidates to…
From social media to pink billboards, it’s suddenly ‘hot’ to discuss gut diseases
LOS ANGELES — Near the corner of busy Santa Monica Boulevard and Corinth Avenue, underneath…
Scientists Make New Discovery That May Slow Down Pancreatic Cancer Growth
A specific gene may be the key to slowing down the growth of pancreatic cancer….
Can We Get Covid Protection From Using Nanobodies Found In Llama Blood?
A new study found that llama blood contains nanobodies capable of protecting against COVID-19 and…
Intermittent Fasting Lowers COVID-19 Hospitalizations, Deaths: Study
Regular fasting surprisingly helps lessen the severity of COVID-19. Read Original Article: Intermittent Fasting Lowers…
WHO To Reassess Monkeypox Outbreak International Concern Status
The United Nations agency will consider again whether the monkeypox outbreak is a public health…
US ranked high in adoption of alternative therapies – NutraIngredients-usa.com
US ranked high in adoption of alternative therapies NutraIngredients-usa.com Read Original Article: US ranked high in…
Common injections don’t help knee osteoarthritis more than placebo, large data review finds
A commonly used treatment for people with knee osteoarthritis is barely more effective than the…
STAT+: Under new ownership, IBM Watson Health’s core assets get a rebranding
The IBM Watson Health brand comes with baggage. But for its new owners, the core…
Opinion: The FDA owes parents an explanation about why it delayed authorizing Moderna’s Covid-19 vaccine for young kids
Until mid-June, 1 in 13 persons living in the United States — that’s all children…
STAT+: Pharmalittle: Some scientists want more Vertex CRISPR data; Biogen Alzheimer’s drug to get priority review
Good morning. Elizabeth Cooney here, sitting in for Ed Silverman again, wishing him sunny skies…