Cholesterol-Lowering Medication Can Protect Heart Health Of People With Sleep Apnea: Study
The researchers noted statins protected the blood vessels from the dangerous inflammatory changes that occur…
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‘Growers Or Showers’: Scientists Scan Hundreds Of Penises, Define 2 Categories Of Erection
“It is important to be able to predict if a patient is a grower or…
STAT+: Biden administration to fine manufacturers of 27 medicines for price hikes
WASHINGTON — The Biden administration will fine drugmakers who hiked prices faster than the rate…
West Nile, Lyme, and other diseases are on the rise with climate change. Experts warn the U.S. is not prepared
In the summer and fall of 2021, West Nile virus spread rapidly through Arizona’s Maricopa…
Opinion: AI chatbots can improve health — but only with help from humans
Chatbots like OpenAI’s ChatGPT can hold fun conversations across many topics. But when it comes…
STAT+: In Minnesota, researchers explore how to audit health AI models on a patient level
As hospitals and companies continue to leverage artificial intelligence in medicine, researchers are also grappling…
Opinion: Drug developers navigating ‘biology’s century’ need a model. We made one
STAT’s Matthew Herper struck an industry nerve when he wrote that the drug development industry…
Spice To The Rescue: Chili Patches May Help Lower Pain In Diabetic People
In diabetes, there is an increased risk of nerve damage anywhere in the body due…
Focused Ultrasound Shows Promise In Parkinson’s Disease Treatment
The focused ultrasound treatment has earned FDA approval for treating Parkinsonian symptoms like dyskinesia and…
Dangers Of Medical Tourism: Woman Burns Hands During Surgery
“When I got home, they told me the news, saying that you’re likely going to…
Robots Can Be Great Mental Health Coaches, But Only If They Appear Relatable: Study
The World Health Organization recommends the use of robots to promote mental health in workplace…
Reversing Hearing Loss By Regrowing Cochlear Hair Cells
A new study found evidence that it is possible to reverse hearing loss. Read Original…
Cosmetic Endocrinology: More Parents Inject Their Kids With Growth Hormones To Secure Early Advantage
More parents are seeking professional help to give their children an early advantage. Read Original…
Ozempic Users Lose Muscle Mass At Alarming Rate, Expert Says
A doctor has warned of the negative effect of the diabetes drug used for weight…
STAT+: Democratic lawmakers press pharmacy chains on abortion pill access
More than a dozen Democratic lawmakers are urging some of the nation’s largest drugstore chains…
STAT+: PhRMA chief dings health insurers over drug prices at their own conference
WASHINGTON — The head of the brand drug lobby used an in-person health insurance industry…
A letter from the executive editor: The 2023 STATUS List
After months of vigorous deliberations, I’m thrilled to announce our 2023 STATUS List — the…
National Academies calls for transforming use of racial and ethnic labels in genetics research
Saying genetics researchers inconsistently and inappropriately use racial and ethnic labels that fail to capture…
STAT+: Amylyx’s ALS drug launch starts strong. That could be trouble for the FDA
Behind the stellar commercial launch of Amylyx Pharmaceuticals’ treatment for ALS lies an uncomfortable question:…
EPA announces proposed drinking water limits for six ‘forever chemicals’
The Environmental Protection Agency for the first time on Tuesday proposed enforceable regulations for “forever…
STAT+: Pharmalittle: Novo to cut some insulin prices by up to 75%; Veterans Administration to cover new Alzheimer’s treatment
Rise and shine, everyone, another busy day is on the way. The Pharmalot campus, in…
STAT+: Novo Nordisk to lower insulin prices by up to 75% amid growing pressure
Under mounting pressure, Novo Nordisk plans to cut U.S. list prices for several insulin products…
4-Year-Old’s Leg Amputated After Family Believed His Symptoms To Be From The Flu
Bryson underwent surgery to remove a part of his small intestine, colon, and the appendix….
‘Leave the chocolate milk out of this’: School cooks, parents, kids push back on USDA effort to make lunches healthier
WASHINGTON — The feds are coming for your kids’ chocolate milk. At least, so says…
STAT+: Setting aside the thorniest issues around CRISPR babies, scientists say embryo-editing research should proceed
LONDON — The Francis Crick Institute is a glimmering chameleon of a building, spanning four…
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Opinion: NRC: be straight about when clinicians need to report errors that lead to radiation exposure
A recent action by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) should have protected patients who…
‘This is a nonpartisan issue’: Planned Parenthood’s Alexis McGill Johnson on fighting for reproductive rights
In the wake of the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, the news…
Scientists Identify Rare Damaging Gene Variants That May Increase Risk Of Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia is a type of mental illness that occurs in about one in every 100…
How Long You Sleep Decides Immunity Level Following Vaccination, Study Finds
The reduced immune response due to sleep is equivalent to the waning of COVID-19 antibodies,…
STAT+: Veterans Health Administration will cover the newest Alzheimer’s drug
In an unexpected move, the Veterans Health Administration announced Monday that it will widely cover…
STAT+: Illumina has been ignoring its investors, but it can’t ignore Carl Icahn
Illumina, the DNA sequencing giant whose stock has fallen 40% in two years, already had…
STAT+: 102 hours of chaos: How SVB’s collapse rattled the biotech industry
Paul Rennert was surprisingly energized after deplaning a transatlantic flight in Boston Thursday evening. He…
STAT+: Pharmalittle: Biogen exec who quarterbacked Aduhelm leaves; Pfizer to buy Seagen for $43 billion
Good morning, everyone, and welcome to another working week. We hope the weekend respite was…
STAT+: French pharma Sanofi buys maker of diabetes treatment for $2.9 billion
Sanofi said Monday that it is acquiring Provention Bio, makers of a diabetes treatment, for…
STAT+: Pfizer buys Seagen, maker of targeted cancer drugs, for $43 billion
Pfizer said Monday it is acquiring Seagen, a maker of targeted cancer drugs, for $43…
There Is Now A Blood Test For Anxiety
The test can predict if a person is likely to get more anxious in the…
Genetic Variants Play A Role In Shaping Child’s Mathematical Skills: Study
Researchers analyzed single nucleotide genetic variants that played a determining role in what mathematical ability…
‘Life Changing’: Innovative Wrist Device Alleviates Tourette’s Symptoms In People
“This device has the potential to dramatically improve the lives of those with Tourette syndrome,…
Opinion: The second age of psychedelic therapies for mental health
Psychedelics like psilocybin and ketamine are being touted as the next generation of treatment for…
STAT+: Buyer’s remorse: How a Medicare Advantage business is strangling one of its first funders
When NaviHealth began building a business around using algorithms to scrutinize the care of older…
Denied by AI: How Medicare Advantage plans use algorithms to cut off care for seniors in need
An algorithm, not a doctor, predicted a rapid recovery for Frances Walter, an 85-year-old Wisconsin…
Viruses That Infected Our Ancestors Could Be Responsible For Development Of Autism, Study Finds
The human genome possesses sequences derived from viruses that infected our ancestors. These sequences, called…
COVID-19 Immunity Cells Could Cure Cancer, New Research Suggests
People’s natural immunity to COVID-19 can be the key to treating different kinds of cancer….
AI Therapist Provides Counseling In Different Languages At An Affordable Rate
The new technology offers professional-grade counseling at a fraction of the cost. Read Original Article:…
Rapid Mutation Helps RSV Evade Vaccines: Study
The vaccines are already in the final stages of clinical testing. Read Original Article: Rapid…
Exercise More Effective For Depression Than Counseling: Study
Traditional treatments for depression and anxiety may not be better than physical exercise in managing…
New York Issues Travel Warning For Israel After Country Detects New Polio Cases
Health officials said travelers heading to Israel should get fully immunized against the virus. Read…
Norovirus Outbreak: Expert Names Places ‘Conducive For Rapid Spread’ Of Virus
The norovirus outbreak is not showing signs of slowing down. Protect yourself and your loved…
STAT+: Biogen’s Samantha Budd Haeberlein, an architect of Aduhelm, leaves company
Samantha Budd Haeberlein, the Biogen senior executive who supervised the development and controversial approval of…
Prostate cancer treatment can wait for most men, study finds
Researchers have found long-term evidence that actively monitoring localized prostate cancer is a safe alternative…