STAT+: The Pajama Interview: A conversation with Anne Wojcicki and Richard Branson
When consumer genetics firm 23andMe announced Thursday that it will go public through a deal…
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Reconstruction Post-Breast Cancer Surgery Is Not a Given, Anymore
Some breast cancer patients want no breast reconstruction at all, but find their surgeons disregard…
Google expands its health goals with new wellness features for Pixel phones
Google is taking a bite out of another piece of the health care pie. On…
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Merck’s Kenneth Frazier, biopharma’s irreplaceable voice, to step down as CEO
Kenneth Frazier is stepping down as the CEO of Merck, leaving a giant hole in…
STAT+: Pharmalittle: Switzerland rejects AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine; McKinsey to pay $573 million over its role in opioid crisis
Good morning, everyone, and how are you today? We are doing just fine, thank you,…
McKinsey agrees to $573 million settlement over advice given Purdue and other opioid makers
The McKinsey & Co. consulting firm has reached a $573 million settlement with 47 states…
23andMe to go public via Richard Branson’s SPAC
The genetics testing company 23andMe will enter the public markets via a special purpose acquisition…
AstraZeneca Has New Dosing Vaccine Strategy
A new analysis of the AstraZeneca vaccine suggests a new dosing strategy, one that extends…
Opinion: Truth and transparency after Covid-19: Mending the relationship between hospitals and the communities they serve
In April 2020, Víctor Santamaría was in an intensive care unit at Weill Cornell Medical…
Opinion: Mobilize family caregivers to speed the rollout of Covid-19 vaccines
Five years ago, I sat in a hospital lounge as a nurse laid out everything…
Thanks to physical distancing, masks, doctors see fewer cases of a polio-like condition in children
Many of the respiratory viruses that normally spike in the United States in the fall…
Why some hospitals have to scramble for oxygen to treat Covid-19 patients
As Covid-19 cases began spiking last month, Mara Bryant and her hospital staff had to…
Wahl Recalls All Deluxe Heat Massagers For Fire Risk
Wahl Clipper Corporation issued a voluntary recall of its Deluxe Heat Therapy Massagers (Model 4212)….
Covid-19 Questions Answered, Courtesy of the FDA
Every week, the FDA sends out a Covid-19 Frequently Asked Questions notice. That quickly can…
With a seductive number, AstraZeneca study fueled hopes that eclipsed its data
A new paper released this week suggested that a vaccine developed by AstraZeneca and Oxford…
Apple Watches can help track Parkinson’s disease symptoms
Apple’s quest to put a smartwatch on every wrist continues with its latest health research:…
Opinion: Kids don’t need Covid-19 vaccines to return to school
The notion is out there that public school students should not return to in-person learning…
Expert Advice: Two Masks Are Better Than One
Many people have adjusted to the new normal — checking for keys, wallet and mask…
STAT+: Pharmalittle: GSK to partner with CureVac on Covid-19 vaccine; Jazz to buy GW Pharma in $7.2 billion deal
Hello, everyone, and welcome to the middle of the week. Congratulations on making it this…
Medical Daily’s Top Choice for the Breast Therapy Pack
Here’s our top choice for the breast therapy pack. Read Original Article: Medical Daily’s Top…
Our Favorite Diaper Changing Table
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Our Top Convertible Diaper Changing Table
Our top pick for a convertible diaper changing table. Read Original Article: Our Top Convertible…
Medical Daily’s Top Pick for the Best 1-Year-Old Toy
Here’s our top pick for the best 1-year-old toy. Read Original Article: Medical Daily’s Top…
Our Favorite Affordable Train Set for Toddlers
Here’s our top pick for an affordable toddler train set. Read Original Article: Our Favorite…
Jazz Pharma to acquire GW Pharma for $7.2 billion, adding CBD-based treatment for severe epilepsy
Jazz Pharmaceuticals said Wednesday that it is acquiring GW Pharma, adding an approved childhood epilepsy…
Opinion: Community health centers can help stamp out Covid-19
“If you are having difficulty breathing, go to an emergency room or call 911.” This…
Opinion: Debt from attending an elite medical school shouldn’t keep new doctors from working in underserved areas
A medical degree from one of America’s elite private medical schools adds prestige to a…
STAT+: Explore STAT’s database of FDA-cleared AI tools
The Food and Drug Administration has cleared scores of AI tools for use in the…
STAT+: As the FDA clears a flood of AI tools, missing data raise troubling questions on safety and fairness
Artificial intelligence is the fastest-growing frontier in medicine, but it is also among the most…
GSK joins forces with CureVac to manufacture its Covid-19 vaccine — and to develop another
Vaccine production giant GlaxoSmithKline announced Wednesday that it would partner with German biotech CureVac to…
Mom’s Autoimmune Disease Linked to Child’s ADHD
A new study found that mothers with autoimmune conditions are more likely to have kids…
Comparing the Covid-19 vaccines developed by Pfizer, Moderna, and Johnson & Johnson
In an ideal world, a pandemic vaccine could be delivered in a single shot, so…
Traveling Soon? New CDC Order Says Mask Up
A new CDC order went into effect February 1 requiring all travelers, conductors, drivers, and…
Surviving a Power Outage: A DIY-er’s Guide
Winter snowstorms also bring down power lines. Here’s a little advice to get your house…
Medical Daily’s Leading Choice for Changing Pad
Here’s our top pick for changing pad. Read Original Article: Medical Daily’s Leading Choice for…
STAT+: STAT+ Conversations: A conversation on racial health disparities, Covid-19, and vaccine distribution
A livestream of the conversation will be embedded below at 1 p.m. ET. Every week,…
STAT+: Pharmalittle: Russia’s Covid-19 vaccine appears effective; BioCryst stock is pursued by Reddit investors
Rise and shine, everyone, another busy day is on the way. Once again, however, events…
Global trends in lung cancer show continuing disparities
With over 2 million new cases globally in 2018, lung cancer remains the most prevalent…
Verily spinout Onduo expands virtual care to Spanish speakers
The virtual care company Onduo is widening its reach: On Tuesday, the Alphabet-owned company announced…
STAT+: Who will Vertex buy? How much will it spend? Deal questions dominate its earnings call
Who (or what) is Vertex Pharmaceuticals going to buy? The question — asked many different…
Opinion: If 2021 is to be the year of U.S. drug price controls, how should biopharma companies respond?
As the Biden administration assumes leadership in Washington and former President Donald Trump’s most-favored nation…
Opinion: HHS’s ‘sunset rule’ will save money and lives
There has been a lot of hand-wringing lately over a new regulation from the Department…
A Baltimore pastor, preaching about vaccines to the Black community, emphasizes personal agency
Terris King is intimately familiar with the Black community’s skepticism about Covid-19 vaccines. The Baltimore…
STAT+: Could training AI to learn from patients give doctors a better understanding of the causes of pain?
For years, AI researchers have focused their energy on developing algorithms capable of sharpening or…
The DIY-er’s Guide to Surviving Power Outages
Winter snowstorms also bring downed power lines, so use these tips to get your house…
Large majority of doctors hold misconceptions about people with disabilities, survey finds
A new survey of U.S. doctors finds that more than 80% believe people with a…
STAT+: Pharmacy benefit managers take heavy criticism from a new source: local officials
In what is being described as an unusual move, a Pennsylvania county is openly blaming…
Older Adults Without Family or Friends Lag in Race to Get Vaccines
A divide between “haves” and “have-nots” is emerging as older adults across the country struggle…
STAT+: Amid a crush of Covid-19 research, scientists hone an AI tool to rapidly screen studies
Long before the pace of scientific publishing about Covid-19 broke land speed records, researchers were…
Our Top Men’s Nose Hair Trimmer
Our top pick for men’s nose hair trimmer. Read Original Article: Our Top Men’s Nose…