Abortion’s Downward Spiral Appears to be Over
Abortion’s downward spiral appears to be over. It’s but a slight uptick, yet an uptick…
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U.S. will have enough Covid-19 vaccines for 300 million Americans by end of summer, Biden says
WASHINGTON — President Biden plans to purchase another 200 million doses of coronavirus vaccines from…
STAT+: This professor wrote a manual for using a little-known federal law for lowering drug prices
One of the priorities of the new Biden administration is to tackle the cost of…
STAT+: FTC sues drug makers over allegedly illegal deal over an opioid painkiller
For the second time, the Federal Trade Commission has filed a lawsuit alleging Endo International…
STAT+: STAT+ Conversations: A conversation with vaccine expert Paul Offit
Editor’s note: A livestream of the conversation will be embedded below at 1 p.m. ET….
STAT+: Why health care lobbyists saw a windfall in 2020
Let’s face it: 2020 was a very, very big year for health care. If you…
New studies clarify which genes may raise breast cancer risk
Two large studies give a much sharper picture of which inherited mutations raise the risk…
STAT+: Pharmalittle: Regeneron says its antibody prevented Covid-19 in a trial; EU threatens to impose vaccine export controls
Rise and shine, folks, another busy day is on the way. We can tell because…
Regeneron says monoclonal antibodies prevent Covid-19 in study
Regeneron said Tuesday that its monoclonal antibody cocktail prevented Covid-19 in a clinical trial. The…
Watch: Covid tests are complicated. A guide to understanding types and trade-offs
If you need a Covid-19 test, you have options. But what type of test is…
Opinion: The Biden-Harris FDA should make friends with independent researchers
Support for open science — accessible, collaborative, and radically transparent research done outside of traditional…
Opinion: It’s time to be more open-minded to newcomers moving into health, even from tech
Silicon Valley types like to talk about disrupting things. But health care doesn’t want to…
‘But I never smoked’: A growing share of lung cancer cases is turning up in an unexpected population
Sharon Begley died of complications of lung cancer on Jan. 16, just five days after…
Tartar Sauce Recalled for Spoilage
Smelly fish aren’t the only thing to worry about rotting right now, as the FDA…
Our Favorite Baby Bouncer
Here’s our top pick for the best baby bouncer. Read Original Article: Our Favorite Baby…
Our Favorite Pick for Acne Treatment
Here’s our top acne treatment pick. Read Original Article: Our Favorite Pick for Acne Treatment…
Our Choice for Best Breast Therapy Pack
Breastfeeding can sometimes be an uncomfortable and painful experience, but a breast therapy pack can…
STAT+: European Ombudsman probes failure to disclose Covid-19 vaccine contracts
In response to concerns that key terms of Covid-19 vaccine deals remain hidden, the European…
STAT+: Pharmalittle: Merck halts development of Covid-19 vaccines; Moderna starts work on booster shot to combat variants
Good morning, everyone, and welcome to another working week. We hope the weekend respite was…
The Moderna vaccine is less effective against one coronavirus variant
Moderna is studying whether booster doses could be necessary after finding its Covid-19 vaccine was…
Face Masks Are Going Tech
People will be hiding half their faces for the unforeseeable future. For those with a…
In a major setback, Merck to stop developing its two Covid-19 vaccines and focus on therapies
Merck said Monday it will stop developing both of the current formulations of the Covid-19…
Opinion: The number of Americans without health insurance has been trending up. Let’s turn it down again
In 2020, the United States entered its most severe public health crisis in a century…
Covid-19 vaccine basics: Why the rollout is so slow, when it will pick up, and who can get it
It seems like it’s all anyone wants to talk about these days: Covid vaccine. …
Undercounting of Covid-19 deaths is greatest in pro-Trump areas, analysis shows
Tens of thousands of Covid-19 deaths are going unreported in the U.S., with far more…
‘I’m not looking to be vindicated,’ Deborah Birx says in televised interview
Not being publicly outspoken enough about issues with the Covid-19 response may have been Deborah…
STAT+: Aurinia secures FDA drug approval for autoimmune kidney disease, with label offering stronger patent protection
Aurinia Pharmaceuticals won approval from the Food and Drug Administration on Friday evening to market…
Opinion: The stakes for choosing the right FDA commissioner couldn’t be higher
An independent, credible, science-led Food and Drug Administration has long been vital to America’s public,…
A gout drug shows promise for Covid-19, but skeptics worry about trusting science by press release
A press release from a Canadian research group raised hopes that treating people recently diagnosed…
Opinion: The day we let Covid-19 spin out of control
Jan. 24 marks the one-year anniversary of a momentous but largely unnoticed event in the…
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STAT+: PhRMA sues to block Trump administration 340B rule
WASHINGTON — The trade group for the pharmaceutical industry on Friday sued to block a …
CDC reports rare allergic reactions to Moderna’s Covid-19 vaccine
The Moderna Covid-19 vaccine, like the one made by Pfizer and BioNTech, appears to induce…
As Overdoses from Opioids Fall, Those from Meth Rise
In a study published by JAMA Psychiatry methamphetamine overdose deaths rose dramatically over an eight-year…
STAT+: Pharmalittle: Pfizer agrees to supply Covid-19 vaccine to WHO Covax program; FDA approves first injectable HIV medicine
And so, another working week will soon draw to a close. Not a moment too…
Opinion: Travel bans should be based on evidence, not politics or fear
The Trump White House on Monday released a presidential proclamation terminating travel bans on visitors…
Opinion: The race to where? A primary care session during the pandemic
The green dots on the schedule screen in my primary care office light up in…
With painstaking effort, Black doctors’ group takes aim at Covid-19 vaccine hesitancy
In September, after the Food and Drug Administration authorized Covid-19 treatments based more on presidential…
Listen: Remembering STAT’s Sharon Begley
How do monkeys and Microsoft Word explain CRISPR? What does it mean to be “the…
FDA approves first monthly injectable medicine to treat HIV infection
In a move that could transform HIV treatment, the Food and Drug Administration has approved…
Covid-19 vaccine supply is running low. Here’s how Biden hopes to fix that
WASHINGTON — The Biden administration is willing to consider almost anything to boost the nation’s…
Biden Takes the Reins, Calls for a United Front Against Covid and Other Threats
Joe Biden on Wednesday took the oath to become the 46th president of the United…
STAT+: Canada’s drug makers rattle their sabers over a government plan to control medicine spending
A majority of pharmaceutical executives in Canada say new regulations designed to cut prescription drug…
It’s Thyme for a New Coronavirus Weapon
Disinfectant wipes and sprays have been in short supply as people scramble for the old…
Joe Biden’s inaugural address gives hope to the millions who stutter
President Joe Biden called for American unity after four years of political divisiveness and the…
STAT+: Pharmalittle: Lilly says its antibody prevented Covid-19 in a trial; EU and Pfizer clash over vaccine delays
Rise and shine, everyone, another busy day is on the way. We can tell because…
Eli Lilly says its monoclonal antibody prevented Covid-19 infections in clinical trial
Eli Lilly said Thursday that its monoclonal antibody prevented Covid-19 infections in nursing home residents…
Opinion: Antibody-assisted vaccination will speed the path to protection
After almost a year of pandemic terror, the end is in sight. But you still…
STAT+: The CEO of Mark Cuban’s generics company talks drug prices, manufacturing, and his famous boss
In a surprise move, Mark Cuban last week announced plans to enter the generic drug…
The 10 Biden officials to watch on the Covid-19 response
WASHINGTON — President Biden has promised to listen to the experts on Covid-19, but their…
STAT+: How Teladoc is teeing itself up to dominate in telehealth after the pandemic subsides
Teladoc is teeing itself up to remain a dominant digital health provider long after the…