Weight-Loss Drugs Like Ozempic May Increase Risk Of Intestinal Obstruction, Researchers Warn
If left untreated, the condition can cause blocked parts of the intestine to die, leading…
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Becerra: Judge set to rule on abortion pill is ‘beginning to read the law’
WASHINGTON — Health secretary Xavier Becerra on Tuesday warned of dramatic consequences if a federal…
Science adviser Collins hints at a big White House ask to eliminate hepatitis C
WASHINGTON — The Biden administration will request “significant investments” to help eliminate hepatitis C in…
STAT+: Controversial drug for premature birth is withdrawn by manufacturer after battle with FDA
After months of anticipation, the manufacturer of a controversial drug for premature births has agreed…
A Theranos that works, Best Buy’s home health play, & a chat with B Capital’s Robert Mittendorf
You’re reading the web edition of STAT Health Tech, our guide to how tech is…
With CRISPR cures on horizon, sickle cell patients ask hard questions about who can access them
LONDON — Victoria Gray had come to Nashville, Tenn., from her home in Mississippi for…
STAT+: Pharmalittle: Biden proposes expanding Medicare drug-price negotiation; Weight Watchers moves into obesity drug market
Top of the morning to you, and a fine one it is. Shiny and clear…
Biden proposes expanding Medicare drug negotiation program
WASHINGTON — The Biden administration will propose expanding Democrats’ new drug pricing law by allowing…
7-Year-Old Boy Loses Both Legs After Mom Brushes Off Flu-Like Symptom
The child contracted a strep infection that got into his bloodstream. Read Original Article: 7-Year-Old…
Weight Gain ‘Likely’ After Stopping Ozempic, Expert Says
Many other things happen when people stop using diabetes drugs for weight loss. Read Original…
First FDA-Approved Ear Cleaning Device Is A Headphone That Uses Water To Clear Wax
According to the American Academy of Otolaryngology, excessive build-up of earwax affects over 35 million…
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Canadian Twins Named World’s Most Premature Babies By Guinness
Mum Shakina Rajendram experienced early labor just 21 weeks and six days into the pregnancy….
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Visual Cues Subconsciously Influence Our Eating Behavior, Study Shows
“These findings provide valuable clues for devising methods to assess conscious and unconscious appetite regulation…
STAT+: Turkish court hands Novartis and Roche a rare win over their efforts to promote an eye treatment
A Turkish court overturned a decision by the national antitrust regulator that two years ago…
STAT+: Pharmalittle: ALS Association and its chapters battle over money and priorities; eye drops recalled over links to drug-resistant infections
And so, another working week will soon draw to a close. Not a moment too…
Prescribing Medication Dosage According To DNA Profile Lowers Side Effects By 30%: Study
“The one-size-fits-all approach for prescribing medication is outdated,” Leiden University Medical Center said in a…
Opinion: Public health layoffs and tech layoffs: a world of difference
Layoffs in the tech sector — think Google, Amazon, Meta, and the like — from…
STAT+: They were the 10% left out of life-changing treatments. Now these cystic fibrosis patients may finally get help
Vertex Pharmaceuticals revolutionized the treatment of cystic fibrosis. It also has unfinished business. The Boston…
Opinion: The FDA is the right agency to regulate CBD products, but it needs help
The dietary supplement industry has been begging for federal oversight of products containing cannabidiol (CBD),…
The FTC is finally ready take on health data leaks. The problem is bigger than GoodRx
The Federal Trade Commission took aim at prescription drug coupon site GoodRx this week in…
STAT+: Leading ALS advocacy group roiled by infighting over money and priorities
A blistering battle has broken out between the ALS Association and more than a dozen…
Mad Cow Disease Found On Farm In Netherlands
“There is a chance that other cattle have also eaten this feed and become infected…
Birth Of 16-Pound Infant: Know What Factors Predispose Mothers To Having Giant Babies
For context, the normal weight of newborn babies is typically 7lb 6oz for boys and…
Most US Adults Want Sale Of Menthol Cigarettes, Tobacco Products Stopped: Survey
More than half of adults in the U.S. support the banning of tobacco products. Read…
Green Mediterranean Diet: Why It’s Healthier Than The OG Mediterranean Diet
The green version is said to offer more health benefits, including weight loss. Read Original…
Can Cold Weather Trigger A Heart Attack? A Cardiologist Answers
More heart attacks happen during the winter season. A cardiologist has explained why this is…
Diesel Fume Inhalation Impairs Brain Function: Scientists
They found a possible link between impaired cognitive function and brief exposure to diesel exhaust….
Scientists Develop Fentanyl Vaccine To Counter Drug Addiction, Prevent Overdose Deaths
The team said this would be a “game changer” in addiction treatment. Read Original Article:…
STAT+: Teva quits brand lobby PhRMA, in line to lead generic lobby AAM
WASHINGTON — Teva Pharmaceuticals has quit the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America, STAT has…
FTC goes after GoodRx, the controversy around lifesaving devices, and Verily’s future research
You’re reading the web edition of STAT Health Tech, our guide to how tech is…
Rare polio case highlights how hard it will be to keep polio gone once it’s eradicated
An incident that took place at a Dutch polio vaccine production facility late last year…
STAT+: From industry ‘greed’ to workforce shortages, Sanders and Cassidy lay out health committee agenda
The Senate finally made long-expected committee assignments official on Thursday, kickstarting a new session for…
Listen: Pharma blockbusters, pandemic policy, & legal chicanery
Is the next Lipitor on the way? When is a pandemic over-over? And what’s a…
Eye drops linked to U.S. drug-resistant bacteria outbreak
NEW YORK — U.S. health officials are advising people to stop using over-the-counter eye drops…
A majority of Americans support banning all tobacco products: Survey
WASHINGTON – A majority of Americans support banning all tobacco products, according to a new…
STAT+: Pharmalittle: GSK CEO warns U.K. pharma industry is at a ‘tipping point’; Gavi tussles with vaccine makers over refunds
Top of the morning to you. And a fine one it is. Sunny skies and…
Venture capital is investing little in new treatment for addiction, report finds
There are about as many Americans living with addiction as there are Americans living with…
Migraine Associated With Increased Risk Of Preterm Delivery, Preeclampsia: Study
The study found migraine diagnosed pre-pregnancy was associated with adverse outcomes during pregnancy, including preterm…
Opinion: Generics: a missing piece in China’s Covid-19 crisis response
China’s massive Covid-19 crisis, sparked in part by the country’s rolling back its strict zero-Covid…
Opinion: Invasive strep A: bad in affluent countries, far worse in low-income nations
The deaths of nearly 30 children under the age of 15 years from invasive strep…
STAT+: New York’s hospitals are poised for political power this Congress
WASHINGTON — The new Democratic leadership team in Congress is pretty much the New York…
These blood-clot catching devices have been controversial for years. Why are doctors still relying on them?
Inferior vena cava filters are supposed to save lives. The spider-like devices catch blood clots…
Scientists Create Smart Contact Lens That Measures Intraocular Pressure, Releases Medicine To Treat Glaucoma
In patients with glaucoma, the optic nerve is affected due to the increased IOP because…
Soon Bacteria Could Be Used As Pills In Place Of Injections
Study explores possibility of using the probiotic bacteria Lactobacillus reuteri as a novel oral drug…
This Arthritis Drug Could Rejuvenate Blood In The Elderly, Delay Aging
The rejuvenating effect of the drug could offer several benefits to older adults. Read Original…
Babies Exposed To TV, Phone Screens For Hours Could Suffer Cognitive Problems Later In Life
Excessive screen time during infancy was linked to lower cognitive skills later in life in…
CDC Warns Against Eye Drops That Possibly Killed 1, Left Others Blind
The public health agency said 50 patients in 11 states suffered a bacterial infection resistant…
White People Who Take Sleeping Pills 80% More Likely To Develop Dementia: Study
A startling discovery by scientists could convince frequent sleeping pill users to stop taking the…
STAT+: Biden administration floats major 2024 pay cut for Medicare Advantage plans
Medicare Advantage insurers could face an average 2.3% cut to baseline payments in 2024, the…
STAT+: FTC Commissioner criticizes $1.5 million GoodRx fine for health data leaks
On Wednesday, the Federal Trade Commission made history by enforcing, for the first time, its…