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…
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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…
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…
‘Miracle’ Baby Born With 4 Legs, 4 Arms; Now Has Religious Following
A newborn baby in India has gained a religious following for having two extra pairs…
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Why Deep Sleep Is Important For Mental Health
A new study reveals that REM sleep helps protect us from negative and traumatic thoughts….
Long COVID Neurological Symptoms Linked to Alzheimer’s
Researchers are learning more about the neurological symptoms of long COVID and their connection to…
Ice Cream Brand Linked To Listeria Outbreak Responds To Inquiry
The ice cream company linked to the Listeria outbreak has responded to the CDC’s inquiry….
New US Study Helps De-Mystify Covid Brain Fog
Rather than detecting evidence of Covid in the brain, the study found it was the…
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Opinion: The monkeypox vaccine underscores the value of U.S. investments in preparedness
After living through the Covid-19 epidemic, many people around the world reacted to the sudden…
Opinion: STAT+: Why health care organizations need to invest in workforce career advancement
In a tight health care labor market, health care companies must be creative in attracting…
The 41 best books and podcasts on health and science to check out this summer
With the arrival of summer comes a chance to relax, reflect, and escape the day…
Estimates of long Covid are startlingly high. Here’s how to understand them
Think about the adults you know: Does 1 out of every 5 have long Covid,…
STAT+: Beyond a CRISPR treatment’s encouraging results, some scientists see a need for more data on risk
What happens when you CRISPR people? Few questions generated more contentious discussion in biotech in…
Breast Cancer Patient With Months To Live Now Cancer-Free After Experimental Drug Trial
A 51-year-old mother who had months left to live now walks cancer-free thanks to a…
COVID-19 Pandemic Could End By 2024: Yale Study
Through a lab experiment involving rats, researchers determined the potential trajectory of the global health…
COVID-19 Becomes Leading Cause Of Death In This Age Group
The viral disease was responsible for 1 in 8 deaths in the U.S. between March…
In a boost for species conservation, freeze-dried mouse cells produce healthy pups
Two years after scientists at the Roslin Institute in Scotland delivered Dolly the sheep, the…
STAT+: FDA to convene second panel of outside experts to review Amylyx Pharma’s ALS treatment
Amylyx Pharmaceuticals said Tuesday that the Food and Drug Administration is bringing together a panel…
STAT+: Pharmalittle: Market downturn chills VC climate; drug distributors prevail in W. Va. opioids case
Good morning. Elizabeth Cooney here again, pinch-hitting for Ed Silverman. Although he sometimes makes his…
Asthma Patients’ Urine Could Hold Answer To New Treatment For Breathing Easier
Asthmatic people may soon benefit from new treatments that can make breathing easier. Read Original…
Homemade COVID-19 Vaccine Gets Government Approval In South Korea
South Korea’s government has recently approved the country’s first homemade COVID-19 vaccine. Read Original Article:…
Funnel-Web Spider Venom A Potential Heart Attack Treatment: Research
Thanks to a $23 million investment, a drug for heart attack and stroke damage developed…
Western-Style Diet Increases Chances Of Developing Colorectal Cancer, Study Finds
A new study adds to mounting evidence that following a Western-style diet dramatically increases the…
STAT+: Marijuana-induced high blunted by Anebulo Pharma pill, early study shows
Anebulo Pharmaceuticals said Tuesday that a single dose of its experimental pill blunted the effects…
‘They’re Everywhere’: Microplastics In Oceans, Air And Human Body
Now scientific studies are increasingly detecting microplastics in some human organs — including “the lungs,…
Opinion: The accuracy of pulse oximeters shouldn’t depend on a person’s skin color
Covid-19 made pulse oximeters an even more important tool for measuring the amount of oxygen…
STAT+: The Q3 health tech tracker: 11 key industry events and debates to watch
It’s been a humbling first half of the year for health tech companies. Previously abundant…
STAT+: The biotech scorecard for the third quarter: 18 stock-moving events to watch
Here is STAT’s biotech scorecard, our regular ledger of stock-moving biotech events, for the third…
‘A scary time’: Fear of prosecution forces doctors to choose between protecting themselves or their patients
Last Wednesday, a patient walked into Julie Rhee’s fertility clinic in St. Louis with pelvic…
STAT+: ‘Really scared and frightened’: VC deals and valuations begin falling apart as biotech’s stock shock becomes one of the longest in history
The drug industry is experiencing one of the longest market downturns it has ever seen,…
COVID-19 Smell Loss Becoming Less Common As Virus Evolves
Researchers noticed that what was once considered a tell-tale sign of COVID-19 became less common…
Why COVID Reinfection Is Still Possible Months After Battling Virus
The evolution of the virus makes it possible for former patients to catch COVID-19 again….
New Leukemia Treatment Drug Could Make Cancer Cells More Susceptible To Chemo
In a breakthrough, researchers from Rice University and the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer…
Alarming Monkeypox Transmission: Cases Reported Among Kids, Non-Sexual Contacts
WHO regional director for Europe Dr. Hans Kluge said a small number of monkeypox cases…
New Monkeypox Symptoms Discovered: What You Need To Know
Researchers recently discovered new monkeypox symptoms not present in past cases. Read Original Article: New…
What Is Diphtheria? 2 Children’s Illnesses Mark First Cases ‘This Century’
Diphtheria is a “serious infection” caused by the bacteria Corynebacterium diphtheriae, which can create toxins that can…
Listeria Outbreak Linked To Florida Ice Cream Brand
The outbreak that caused 22 people to be hospitalized and one person to die has…
Long COVID: Six At-Risk Groups Identified
These six groups of people might be the most at risk of developing long COVID….
STAT+: Can Biogen’s backup plan for Alzheimer’s succeed?
Everyone needs a backup plan, including one of the biggest biotech companies in town. So…
Opinion: THC ingestion by young kids highlights the need to tighten inadequate packaging regulations
Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the psychoactive ingredient in marijuana, is finding its way into the hands and…
Health tech companies are scrambling to close data privacy gaps after abortion ruling
In the wake of the Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, reproductive health…