Can we really get better Covid vaccines? There are big hurdles, but some hope
On Tuesday, White House officials gathered scientists, pharmaceutical executives, and experts in public health at…
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STAT+: Pharmalittle: Teva reaches $4.25 billion deal over its role in opioid crisis; feds probe Cassava over Alzheimer’s drug data
Top of the morning to you. Another deliciously shiny day is unfolding over the Pharmalot…
Kidney Health: Eating Fruits, Vegetables Could Reduce Risk Of Chronic Kidney Disease
People who eat more fruits and vegetables are more likely to avoid developing chronic kidney…
Scientific Trial Successful In Using A Diet Supplement To Prevent Cancer
A new international trial has succeeded in using a diet supplement to reduce certain types…
Frequent Napping Linked To Higher Risk Of Stroke, High Blood Pressure
A new study found a link between frequent napping and the risk of developing high…
Low Serotonin Not Necessarily Connected To Depression Risk, Study Finds
A new study found that there is little evidence linking low serotonin levels to clinical…
Experimental Chewing Gum Reduces Omicron In Saliva; Sexual Dysfunction, Hair Loss Among Long COVID Symptoms
An experimental chewing gum that “traps” SARS-CoV-2 particles in saliva holds promise for curbing transmission…
Opinion: The future of health care is here. When will it be everywhere?
To paraphrase Canadian-American speculative fiction writer William Gibson: The future of health care is already…
STAT+: Genomics is racing toward a $100 genome. Are we ready for it?
As the cost of DNA sequencing plummets, we’re fast approaching a point when decoding a…
Opinion: The Morris ALS Principles: A model for empowering all disease communities
The FDA’s decision to delay its highly anticipated review of AMX0035, a new drug for…
Drawing on therapy developed to save soldiers, an app aims to prevent suicide in those at highest risk
It’s a problem so complex, so fraught with stigma and treatment complications, that innovation has…
Hair, Libido Loss Added To List Of Long COVID Symptoms
A new study has identified 62 long COVID symptoms, including hair and libido loss. Read…
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Does High-Strength Cannabis Lead To Addiction And Mental Health Problems?
A new study linked cannabis potency to higher rates of cannabis addiction. Read Original Article:…
Breakthrough In Insulin Regeneration Could Lead To Better Diabetes Treatments
Researchers recently discovered a breakthrough in insulin regeneration that could pave the way for better…
Drugmaker Teva latest to settle opioid lawsuits nationally
Drugmaker Teva announced Tuesday that it has agreed to contribute more than $4.3 billion in…
White House summit sets lofty goals for new Covid vaccines — but largely sidesteps questions of funding
WASHINGTON — Top White House officials spent Tuesday laying out a vision for a Covid…
‘Critically important work’: Adm. Rachel Levine on efforts to combat gender-based discrimination in health care
A day after the Department of Health and Human Services announced plans to strengthen protections…
STAT+: FDA’s decision to review a Biogen ALS drug is met with skepticism and uncertainty on Wall Street
Once again, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration made a surprise move regarding an experimental…
Opinion: Value-based payment has produced little value. It needs a time-out
The value-based payment crusade is now two decades old. But despite the tens of billions…
Are we primed for Amazon’s primary care?
You’re reading the web edition of STAT Health Tech, our guide to how tech is…
What to know about polio, a disease once again vying for attention
Depending on how young you are, your mother may remember polio. Your grandmother, though, would…
STATUS List Spotlight: Blazing a Trail for Transgender Rights ft. Admiral Rachel L. Levine
Editor’s note: A livestream of the conversation will be embedded below at 2:00 pm. This February,…
STAT+: Pharmalittle: FDA will review Biogen ALS drug despite inconclusive results; Shkreli launches drug-discovery software company
Rise and shine. Another busy day is on the way. Indeed, the official to-do list…
STAT+: FDA agrees to review ALS treatment from Biogen, despite inconclusive clinical trial results
The Food and Drug Administration has agreed to review a treatment for a rare, genetically…
TikTok Users Becoming ‘Unofficial Brand Ambassadors’ Of Unhealthy Food: Study
“The total collective views of user-generated content from single challenges ranged from 12.7 million to…
Opinion: Clinician-administrator relationships are ‘on life support.’ Here’s how to heal them
Much has been written about the decades-long erosion of the once-solid relationship between patients and…
Senators demand answers about federal prisons’ scant use of Covid therapeutics
WASHINGTON — Fourteen senators are demanding that the federal Bureau of Prisons explain its scant…
Opinion: The FDA needs to get ready to evaluate synthetic cells, the next generation of therapeutics
Expanding new medical treatments requires pushing — and sometimes breaking — the boundaries of what…
STAT+: ‘What can we do?’: Pharma lobbyists face their biggest test in a decade, as Democrats barrel toward a vote on drug pricing
WASHINGTON — The pharmaceutical industry, notorious for its deep pockets and aggressive lobbying tactics, has a…
STAT+: American Cancer Society’s VC arm partners with Third Rock on oncology companies
Cancer startups aren’t exactly underfunded — as a disease area, oncology has commanded investors’ attention…
STAT+: Despite their anger over high drug prices, Americans are giving pharma credit for helping contain Covid-19
WASHINGTON – Nearly three quarters of Americans give the pharmaceutical industry credit for helping contain…
STAT+: ‘No magic bullet’: For drugmakers and the FDA, clinical trials on ultra-rare diseases pose thorny challenges
Walker Burger is beside himself with worry. The 33-year-old relies on an experimental medicine to…
Encouraged by right-wing doctor groups, desperate patients turn to ivermectin for long Covid
Almost two years have passed since Dean Fritzemeier fell ill with Covid in October 2020….
STAT+: McDonald’s is criticized for leaving antibiotic reduction targets off its menu
Several advocacy groups have a beef with McDonald’s over its policy for using antibiotics in…
STAT+: Pfizer loses another court battle alleging the U.S. illegally limits use of copay assistance programs
In another setback for the pharmaceutical industry, a federal appeals court panel upheld a ruling…
New studies offer theory on cause of unusual hepatitis cases in kids
There is a new theory about what may be causing puzzling cases of pediatric hepatitis…
Patients’ new credit card crunch, Amazon’s getting serious, and inflation has entered the chat
You’re reading the web edition of Health Care Inc., STAT’s weekly newsletter following the flow…
STAT+: Pharmalittle: White House to launch effort for new generation of Covid shots; Indian court rejects bail pleas in Biocon bribery case
Good morning, everyone, and welcome to another working week. We hope the weekend respite was…
COVID-Positive Kids Suffer Post-Conditions, Long Symptoms Months After Infection: Study
New large study reveals long COVID is particularly prevalent in hospitalized adolescents that are over…
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VR App Helps Treat Symptoms Of 5 Common Phobias: Flying, Heights, Spiders, Dogs & Needles
People who suffer from specific phobias can benefit from a new VR-based app, new findings…
These Foods Can Counter Effects Of Women’s High Sodium Diet
Women, who eat a high-sodium diet can benefit from consuming more bananas and salmon, a…
Opinion: Demanding more impact from impact litigation: lessons to be learned from multi-state opioid settlements
In the 1990s, state Attorneys General learned how to leverage their resources when they retained…
Collateral damage of the Fed’s interest rate hikes: People who put medical bills on credit cards
Tiffany Yarina didn’t max out her credit card from a home renovation or luxury purchase….
White House to launch effort to develop next generation of Covid vaccines
The Biden administration is preparing a sweeping initiative to develop a next generation of Covid-19…
Opinion: Working with Indigenous allies is the ethical way to develop psychedelic-based pharmaceuticals
Psychedelic medicine is having a moment of tremendous growth and innovation as researchers rediscover its…
STAT+: A troubling report on Cerner’s VA rollout offers a rare look into the hidden harms of health records
The rollout of Cerner’s electronic health record in Veterans Affairs hospitals has been a high-profile…
STAT+: Four brain-computer interface companies you should watch (other than Neuralink)
The term “brain-computer interface,” or BCI, has been buzzing around Silicon Valley and the mainstream…
Two deadly days in St. Louis: An overdose cluster kills 8 Black people — and shows the new shape of the addiction crisis
ST. LOUIS — The calls for help poured in throughout the day: Overdose after overdose…
WHO Declares Monkeypox Outbreak A Global Health Emergency
The disease has affected more than 16,000 people across 74 countries. Read Original Article: WHO…
Can A Post-Workout Sauna Boost Your Health?
Dropping by the sauna after exercising provides additional heart benefits, a new study suggests. Read…