Weight Loss Surgery Reduces Premature Death Risk, 40-Year Study Reveals
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Federal panel approves plans to safeguard lab-made virus research
A panel of federal advisers voted unanimously Friday to advance a set of proposals to…
STAT+: After bullying allegations, Eric Lander will return to run a lab at the Broad Institute
After nearly a year of public silence and private speculation over Eric Lander’s next act,…
STAT+: Pfizer is scolded by a U.K. trade group for remarks its CEO made about vaccination
After weeks of deliberation, Pfizer was scolded by a U.K. pharmaceutical industry trade group after…
FDA eases rules again for gay men seeking to donate blood
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. is moving to ease restrictions on blood donations from gay…
STAT+: Legend says its CAR-T outperformed conventional therapy for multiple myeloma
Legend Biotech said Friday that its CAR-T therapy Carvykti kept multiple myeloma patients’ cancer in…
STAT+: Pharmalittle: Some Republicans push to probe Pfizer over Covid-19 ‘mutations’; Warren urges FTC to probe pharma mergers
And so, another working week will soon draw to a close. Not a moment too…
Opinion: How a checklist can help decolonize global health research
When institutions in the United States and other high-income countries embark on collaborations to improve…
It’s easy to buy flavored vapes in California, even in cities with longtime bans
LOS ANGELES – California cities are supposed to be cracking down on sales of flavored…
STAT+: A bellwether for biosimilars: Why the new competition for Humira matters to pharma, payers, and patients
After months of anticipation, the first biosimilar version of Humira will become available next week…
IVF Treatment Outcome May Depend On Previously Unrecognized Factor Of Male Drinking, Scientists Say
Male alcohol use restricts an embryo from successfully implanting in the uterus, thereby reducing IVF…
Residue From Dishwashers Can Damage Gut And Cause Chronic Diseases, Study Shows
“What’s especially alarming is that in many appliances, there’s no additional wash cycle to remove…
Decade-Long Study Finds 6 Lifestyle Choices That Slow Down Memory Decline
A healthy diet had the most effect on slowing memory decline. It was followed by…
Listening To Music Reduces Stress, Boosts Mood: Study
Researchers said listening to music during periods of stress can help one relax. Read Original…
CDC Investigates Stroke Risk Of Pfizer Bivalent Booster
The public health agency has shared an update on the issue a few weeks after…
FDA advisers recommend updating Covid vaccines
Advisers to the Food and Drug Administration voted Thursday to back a plan whereby all…
HHS’ Becerra on enrolling in Medicare, annual Covid vaccines, and seniors’ mental health
WASHINGTON — The hottest birthday spot in town: A Hispanic senior center in northwest D.C….
STAT+: Warren urges the FTC to scrutinize two pharma mergers over “anti-competitive” practices
In her latest bid to address prescription drug prices, U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) is…
After nearly 4 years of deliberation, FDA punts on how to regulate CBD
WASHINGTON — The FDA is giving up on trying to figure out a way to…
Listen: George Scangos’ retirement, annual Covid vaccines, an Alzheimer’s drug rejection
Who needs an annual Covid jab? Why did the FDA reject an Alzheimer’s treatment? And…
FDA pulls Evusheld authorization as coronavirus evolution quashes another therapy
The evolution of the coronavirus has knocked out another treatment. The Food and Drug Administration…
ChatGPT in health care, pharma’s latest digital health deal, and long-awaited diabetes tech
You’re reading the web edition of STAT Health Tech, our guide to how tech is…
STAT+: Pharmalittle: Strange bedfellows lobby for Medicare coverage of obesity drugs; FDA working with WHO to probe cough syrups
Hello, everyone, and how are you this morning? We are doing just fine, thank you,…
Live blog: Tracking the meeting of the FDA advisory panel on Covid vaccines
Fasten your seat belts, folks. We’re about to hit some turbulence. If you’re reading this,…
This Cancer Drug Can Increase Longevity, Study Finds
“Aging is not only about lifespan but also about the quality of life,” research fellow…
Opinion: Physicians need — and should take — paternity leave
When my daughter was born, I was just a year out of fellowship training, working…
Opinion: A dangerous loophole for drug ads needs to be closed
A loophole in prescription drug regulation exposes American consumers to false and misleading claims of…
Watch: How do the new obesity drugs work?
Drugs like Wegovy and Ozempic are rapidly growing in popularity as weight-loss treatments. These medications…
STAT+: ChatGPT in health care: 5 burning questions about the buzzy new tool
If the buzz is to be believed, ChatGPT seems poised to upend everything from high…
Fallout From COVID: American Heart Association Reports Largest Increase In Cardiovascular-Related Deaths
The report titled “Heart disease and stroke statistics—2023 update: A report from the American Heart…
STAT+: The unexpected alliance lobbying for Medicare to pay for new obesity drugs
WASHINGTON — It’s not every day that the pharmaceutical industry, the NAACP, a cancer center, and…
Ants Can Detect Cancer Tumors In Urine, Scientists Find
It took just three rounds of training, around 10 minutes total, to teach the ants…
Here’s What A High-Fat Diet Does To The Brain
It reduces the brain’s ability to regulate food intake, according to a new study. Read…
Updated Boosters Lower COVID-19 Risk By Half: CDC
However, only 15% of eligible Americans have received the bivalent doses. Read Original Article: Updated…
STAT+: Novartis and Lilly turn to nonprofit, instead of FDA, to resolve dispute over drug ad
In a rare move, the Better Business Bureau National Programs settled a dispute between two…
New lawsuits target state restrictions on abortion pills
WASHINGTON — Supporters of abortion rights filed separate lawsuits Wednesday challenging two states’ abortion pill…
Updated Covid-19 booster still providing strong protection against newer variants, CDC study finds
The protection offered by the updated Covid-19 booster appears to be holding up against the…
STAT+: Pharmalittle: Merck ends late-stage trial for Keytruda in prostate cancer; doctor group says 60 Minutes segment on Wegovy was an ad
Good morning, everyone, and how are you today? We are doing just fine, thank you,…
STAT+: Vir CEO George Scangos to retire, after pandemic success
Vir Biotechnology CEO George Scangos said on Wednesday he will retire, ending an itinerant, nearly…
STAT+: Novartis is fined by Belgian regulators for anticompetitive practices over an eye treatment
Belgian anti-trust regulators fined Novartis nearly $2.8 million for making misleading statements about a treatment…
STAT+: Focused exclusively on life sciences, three top investors set out on their own
Almost a year ago, three top investors at Lux Capital and Obvious Ventures announced they…
Listeria Samples Taken From The Meat Industry Found To Be Potentially Harmful To Humans
The two non-pathogenic strains of Listeria were found in samples taken from raw, dried, and…
Opinion: Reinventing health care in 2023
After a year defined by record inflation and double-digit health care premium increases, I hope…
Is WHO ready to end the global health emergency over Covid? Maybe not just yet
Three years ago, the World Health Organization declared that the mushrooming outbreak of a new…
Opinion: Making naloxone available over the counter won’t solve the overdose crisis — but it will help
The Food and Drug Administration aims to conduct priority reviews of at least two product…
STAT+: The 4 biggest questions about the FDA’s forthcoming changes to accelerated approvals
WASHINGTON — Congress just boosted the FDA’s authority over the post-market clinical trials that are…
Baby Who Could Not Lift Her Head Successfully Treated With Novel Brain Gene Therapy
When the girl was around 3 months old, she started having seizure-like spells — her…
Dissolvable Antibody Films Inserted Into The Vagina Shown To Prevent STDs, Pregnancy
A 2021 study on Human Contraception Antibody (HCA) found that the antibody strips were able…
The drug was meant to save children’s lives. Instead, they’re dying
Emily was combing her baby daughter’s hair when she first felt the lumps. It was…
Intermittent Fasting Not As Effective For Weight Loss, Study Claims
Eating less is said to yield better results than a time-restricted diet. Read Original Article:…