Covid’s winter surge is poised to exceed summer peak
The number of people in the United States hospitalized with Covid-19 is about to surpass…
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Opinion: Better information on sexual orientation and gender identity is needed to improve LGBTQ+ health
Over the past three years, many Americans learned more about epidemiology than they ever knew…
Priorities pile up for HHS, FDA, CMS, NIH, and other health agencies
WASHINGTON — The nation’s health agencies already have a long to-do list for 2023. Top…
STAT+: 3 trends to watch in hospitals and health insurance in 2023
For almost three years, hospitals and health insurers have been riding the waves of the…
COVID-19 Virus Stays In The Brain For 8 Months, Study Reveals
The virus reaches different parts of the body and stays there for a long time….
Not Drinking Enough Water Daily Leads To Premature Aging, Heart Problems: Study
Scientists said proper hydration would lead to healthy aging in adults. Read Original Article: Not…
Man’s Arms Go Numb After 20 Years Of Vegan Diet; Here’s What Happened
The report noted that the unnamed man had ‘undetectable’ vitamin B12 levels due to his…
How To Diet In 2023: Healthy Plans To Help Lose Weight
In addition to weight loss, research has also found that certain diets can lower the…
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Opinion: The Aduhelm Operetta: ‘I’ve got a little list’
The Congressional report on the FDA’s approval of Aduhelm makes some good points. As regulatory…
China Records 9,000 COVID Deaths Per Day: Report
The new COVID-19 surge in China has reached alarming levels, according to a United Kingdom-based…
Group A Strep Diseases: What You Need To Know Amid CDC Warning
The bacteria causes many different infections, ranging from minor illnesses to life-threatening conditions. Read Original…
Type 2 Diabetes In Youth Predicted To Rise By Almost 700% By 2060
Recent trends for the disease continue to soar, based on the latest data. Read Original…
How To Monitor Blood Pressure At Home Amid The Holiday Season
Checking blood pressure at home is crucial for managing hypertension. Read Original Article: How To…
4 High Cholesterol-Inducing Foods To Avoid, According To A Cardiologist
Keeping a close eye on cholesterol numbers will help you maintain a healthy heart. Here…
New Coronavirus Variant Worries Health Experts As New Year Nears
Given the surge in cases in China, experts fear that a new coronavirus variant could…
Diabetes in youth is set to skyrocket in coming decades
The number of young people in the U.S. with type 2 diabetes could surge by…
Keto Diet Combats Low Platelets Associated With Chemotherapy, Study Finds
According to the researchers, currently, 1 in 10 patients undergoing chemotherapy develops thrombocytopenia. Read Original…
We wish we’d written that: STAT staffers share their favorite stories of 2022
This year, STAT deepened its footholds in a number of coverage areas, from hospitals and…
Wegovy may help obese teens lose weight but isn’t a magic bullet
The Food and Drug Administration’s approval of Wegovy, Novo Nordisk’s latest obesity drug, for adolescents…
Watch: A wave of overdoses is hitting an already vulnerable population
Francesca Coleman, known to friends as “St. Louis,” has been unhoused since the age of…
CDC Requires Negative COVID-19 Tests From Travelers Flying From China
Amid the chaotic surge in cases in China, the U.S. is implementing a new requirement…
STAT+: Providers seeking resolution of billing disputes under the No Surprises Act cause a major backlog of cases
Health care providers are swamping the government with billing disputes under the new law that…
A letter from the executive editor: The Aduhelm Files
Dear Reader, From STAT’s first investigations in June 2021 revealing why the FDA gave the…
FDA, Biogen, and an Alzheimer’s drug approval: 8 key takeaways from congressional investigation
Congressional investigators sorted through more than 500,000 pages of documents from the Food and Drug…
STAT+: ‘Rife with irregularities’: Congressional investigation reveals FDA’s approval of Aduhelm marked by secret discussions, breaches of protocol
WASHINGTON — The Food and Drug Administration’s review and approval of a controversial Alzheimer’s drug…
STAT+: Pfizer says hemophilia B gene therapy significantly reduces bleeds
Pfizer said Thursday that its experimental gene therapy for hemophilia B significantly reduced the number…
Scientists Develop Blood Test For Alzheimer’s Diagnosis
“A blood test is cheaper, safer, and easier to administer, and it can improve clinical…
Watch: The ‘fourth wave’ of the overdose crisis
For over two decades, a crisis of opioid overdoses has been one of the most…
3 things to watch in chronic disease in 2023: obesity drugs, long Covid and health care costs
The very term “chronic disease” might imply that little changes — or improves — over…
Opinion: Most-read First Opinion essays of 2022
The 22nd year of the 21st century, like most years before it, had its share…
STAT+: Eric Lander’s next act: leading a nonprofit set on solving thorny scientific challenges
In January 2021, when President Biden tapped Eric Lander to serve as the White House…
Study could pave way for new antiviral, as China grapples with Covid wave
When Eric Xu fell sick and tested positive with Covid this month, he took pills…
STAT+: Drug companies set sights on new Covid medicines to boost depleted arsenal
It was not that long ago that the medical community had a small arsenal of…
U.S. imposes Covid testing requirements on travelers from China
The United States will require all travelers from China to show a negative Covid-19 test…
Study Finds This Vitamin Reduces Risk Of Bone Fracture, And It’s Not Vitamin D
Hip fracture is a debilitating condition and affects the quality of life. This study prods…
Mediterranean Diet During Pregnancy May Lower Odds Of Complications: Study
The Mediterranean diet is one that focuses on plant-based foods and healthy fats. Read Original Article: Mediterranean…
3 debates about addiction medicine to watch in 2023
The U.S. is experiencing its deadliest drug crisis ever, and there’s no end in sight….
STAT’s most memorable photos of 2022
Reflecting back on our favorite photographs from 2022, we are struck by how many portraits…
Opinion: How value-based payments to clinicians can help close equity gaps
The U.S. health system has been evolving over the past decade to focus on the…
These Exercises Give More Bang For Your Buck, Study Shows
All three exercises improved concentric (lifting) strength, but only the eccentric and concentric-eccentric exercises improved…
STAT+: The FDA’s ‘breakthrough’ program for medical devices keeps gaining steam
For medical devices in the Breakthrough Devices Program, 2022 has been a breakout year. The…
What We Like To Eat May Actually Be Determined By Our Genetics, Study Finds
The study revealed that the share of genetics and personal choice regarding food preference is…
Opinion: To effectively combat diabetes, policymakers must treat obesity like other diseases
Obesity is often included in the litany of chronic diseases that plague six in 10…
STAT+: Get ready for ‘the electric vehicles of biopharma’: Three biotech trends to watch in 2023
Predicting the future is famously a mug’s game. Between Covid-19, drug pricing legislation, and a…
Three years on, the pandemic — and our response — have been jolting. Here’s what even the experts didn’t see coming
People who study infectious diseases and who work in public health have long known a…
Common Chemotherapy Drug Can Pass On Its Toxic Effects To Offspring: Study
The research led by Washington State University (WSU) is the first one to find that…
Researchers Identify Ages When People Sleep The Least, And It’s Not Early 20s
While the youngest participants with the minimum age of 19 slept the most, sleep quality began declining…
These Popular Dietary Supplements Do Not Lower ‘Bad’ Cholesterol: Study
“Unfortunately, many U.S. consumers believe cholesterol health supplements are safer than prescription medications and believe…
COVID-19: Why Some People Fail To Recover Sense Of Smell
Scientists uncovered new information on the loss of smell symptom of COVID-19. Read Original Article:…
Normal Aging vs. Memory Loss Due To Dementia: How To Tell Them Apart?
Here’s how to tell the difference between normal memory lapses and neurocognitive problems, according to…