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Imbalances in the oral microbiome linked to symptomatic hand osteoarthritis
A study published online in the open-access journal RMD Open has linked specific imbalances and disruptions in the oral microbiome to symptomatic hand…
People are living longer, but spending more years in poor health
People around the world are living longer than ever before but spending more of those additional years in poor health, according to a new Global Burden of…
Newer obesity drugs linked to fewer alcohol-related hospitalizations for people with alcohol dependence
Use of newer GLP-1 receptor agonists (semaglutide or tirzepatide) for obesity or diabetes among people with alcohol use disorder was associated with a…
Estrogen-like mold toxins linked to corn products found in all pregnant participants in small pilot study
Consuming common foods such as corn chips and popcorn may put pregnant women at risk of exposure to mycotoxins—harmful substances produced by mold—according to…
Cannabis drinks sold next to soda are sending kids to the ER, doctors say
Cannabis beverages are increasingly turning up in stores next to iced tea, sodas and even chocolate milk, and doctors warn that easy access is putting kids at…
New protein structure reveals cancer signaling mechanism and potential drug target
Malignant melanoma is one of the most dangerous forms of cancer. Around half of melanomas and about 7% of all other cancers carry a mutation in a protein…
Hemodialysis mortality risks by blood type
Do you know your blood type? It is important information used for blood transfusions, but few realize that blood types could also be linked to disease risks.…
US actions harm global efforts to prevent and treat HIV in dozens of countries, new report says
The Trump administration's disruptions to a global AIDS relief program have forced organizations to close clinics, lay off staff and cut services, seriously…
Beer, beans and seafood: Wastewater exposes hidden maps of community diets
A new study suggests what's flushed down the drain can offer a real-time snapshot of what communities are eating. Researchers at Duke University School of…
High-speed 3D imaging reveals how seizures move through the brain
Seizures can race through the brain in seconds, making them difficult to capture in detail. To overcome this challenge, researchers have developed a new…
Biological sex linked to protein changes in lung adenocarcinoma and other cancers
Biological sex factors into cancer in ways you might not expect. In lung cancer, a form called squamous cell carcinoma disproportionately affects male…
Druggable target that makes metastatic cancer cells easier to kill identified
Researchers at the University of Illinois Chicago have identified a molecular switch that helps determine whether cancer cells remain soft and difficult to…
Childhood exposure to air pollution linked to higher metabolic syndrome risk
Although the effects of air pollution on respiratory diseases are well established, its effects on cardiometabolic health are often overlooked. This…
'Cellular behavioromics' reveals how immune cells swarm during sepsis
Despite the best efforts of intensive care unit (ICU) staff and physicians and the most advanced life support, Dr. Bryan Yipp, witnesses many deaths in the ICU…
Doctor-patient common language associated with better long-term survival for minority populations
Sharing a common language is key to improved long-term health for Francophone and diverse linguistic communities, according to researchers from the University…
Researchers find new strategy to help immune system fight pancreatic cancer
Researchers from the University of Minnesota Medical School have identified why pancreatic cancer is difficult for the immune system to recognize and attack,…
Hantavirus kills three in Venezuela
At least three people in Venezuela died after contracting hantavirus, the health ministry said Tuesday, as it ruled out human-to-human transmission of the rare…
Method to standardize research into brain stimulation could help speed development of treatments
Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS)—a noninvasive brain stimulation technique that influences activity in specific areas of the brain—is widely used by…
How to make the complex world of skincare easy
NPR's Life Kit breaks down what you really need to know about skincare.
What's behind the push to get more men on testosterone?
Testosterone is getting a lot of attention lately. The military just announced it will screen service members for low testosterone. Meanwhile, the Trump…
Trump administration says it’s deferring $1B in Medicaid payments to California and Minnesota
The Trump administration said it was deferring more than $1 billion in Medicaid payments to Minnesota and California because of “suspected fraud and…
Microneedles may help light reach hard-to-treat skin cancers
Photodynamic therapy (PDT) uses a light-sensitive drug and a specific wavelength of light to destroy cancer cells. The treatment has become an important option…
Heart risk tools predict certain cancers about as well as they predict heart disease
Risk calculators that doctors use to estimate a person's risk of a heart attack or stroke work about as well for predicting certain cancers, according to a new…
What to know about the record cyclospora outbreak
Confusion about the source of the outbreak and uncertainty about when it might be contained puts the onus on consumers to protect themselves.
Elderly people living at home have less control, not more
Today, most older people with disabilities receive help at home, and there are limited places in nursing homes. At the same time, politicians claim that living…
Semaglutide sustains lower calorie intake for more than a year, study shows
People taking semaglutide for weight loss continued to consume significantly fewer calories after 60 weeks on the medication, helping explain how the…
Unpredictable childhood routines reveal mental health risks missed by standard screenings
Children who grow up in unpredictable environments may face elevated risks for depression, anxiety, sleep disorders and other mental health challenges,…
Perimenopause and heart health: When chest symptoms need urgent attention
A racing heart can be frightening at any age. Palpitations are common during perimenopause and may occur alongside hot flashes, anxiety and disturbed sleep. In…
Examining the consequences of discontinuing GLP-1 medications on addiction-related hospitalizations
GLP-1 receptor agonists are among the active ingredients in so-called weight-loss injections. Originally developed to treat type 2 diabetes, they are now also…
Time for a clock change? Congress considers daylight saving time… again
In the 108-year history of daylight saving time in the United States, the country has moved three times to institute it year-round: during each of the two…
I'm a Philly neonatologist, and every time I discharge a baby from the NICU, I worry about the air they'll breathe
Discharge day in the neonatal intensive care unit, or NICU, should feel like a finish line. After weeks or months of monitors, alarms, oxygen, feeding tubes,…
Study finds 1 in 3 Americans without heart disease miss new cholesterol goals—and 3 in 4 go untreated
A new study by investigators from Mass General Brigham finds that nearly 1 in 3 U.S. adults without heart disease—and almost 4 in 5 of those who have already…
Healthy aging supplement shows limited benefits in older adults with cognitive impairment
Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide, or NAD+, is all the rage in the healthy aging space. Social media influencers tout NAD+ supplements, injections and…
Paradigm shift in oncology: The emergence of point-of-care diagnostic technology
Who doesn't want cancer testing results at lower cost, with greater speed and accuracy? Interdisciplinary innovators like Cancer Center at Illinois (CCIL)…
STAT+: Rare disease drugmakers try to avoid Trump price cuts
Plus, GOP voters want a crackdown on health care fraud, and how PBMs are skirting state laws.
Is that food really made with 100% avocado oil? Likely not
A new study finds that consumers who are paying a premium for foods advertised as made with avocado oil are probably not getting what they think they're buying.
Opinion: Pete Hegseth, ‘The Odyssey,’ and the testosterone myth
The poet didn’t say “sing to me, Muse, of a man with optimized endocrine panels," writes urologist Elizabeth Dray.
STAT+: Advocates say federal funding is being cut from groups fighting HIV
The administration is shifting some funding to states, but community groups are set to lose out.
Is there an exodus underway at Epic?
In this edition of STAT Health Tech: executive departures at Epic Systems, new CEO takes over at Nabla, and more health tech news.
STAT+: Broad Institute, partners unveil new initiative to develop gene therapies for rare diseases
The Broad Institute, Boston Children’s Hospital, and Maine’s Jackson Laboratory announced a collaboration to develop rare disease gene therapies.
STAT+: Anthropic deepens work with rare disease drugs
Novo Nordisk sues Eli Lilly over GLP-1s, Medicare pricing plans, and more biotech news from The Readout
STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about Novo suing Lilly over ‘deceptive’ ads, a fugitive’s secret life in biotech, and more
Novo Nordisk sued Eli Lilly for allegedly running “deceptive” ads to make its obesity and diabetes drugs appear more effective
STAT+: Nabla’s new CEO on plan to gain market share in a competitive AI scribe environment
Ambient scribe developer Nabla said Brian Manning will be the Paris-based company's new CEO as it looks to grow in a highly competitive market.
STAT+: Novo Nordisk sues Eli Lilly over GLP-1 drug ads it calls ‘deceptive’
Novo Nordisk sued Eli Lilly for allegedly running a “deceptive” ad campaign that uses “outdated clinical trials” to make its obesity and diabetes drugs appear…
A renewed push from the right against abortion pills
The latest on cyclospora, THC sodas at the grocery store, and more health news from Morning Rounds
Amid nurse shortage, a university rolls out the welcome mat for men
Only about 1 in 8 nurses are men, but their share is growing. A strong job market for nurses and sustained efforts to recruit men into the field have made a…
Inside Health
Also, running during pregnancy and how to recover.
FDA still focused on Taylor Farms lettuce as Cyclospora source despite retracted test
The FDA retracted its only positive test for cyclospora, the parasite at the center of a multistate outbreak, on Taylor Farms lettuce. But the agency believes…
Trump cuts to advisory groups leaves hospitals without key expertise on disease
Under the Trump administration, dozens of advisory committees have been ended or frozen, including one on controlling infection in healthcare settings.
STAT+: Makers of rare disease drugs seek exemption from Trump’s price-cut pilots
A coalition of biotech firms is lobbying to exclude orphan drugs from new federal pilot programs aimed at lowering Medicare drug costs.
Opinion: Science and the public are learning the wrong lessons from Covid
“Post-pandemic polarization threatens to lock our memories into attractive, untrue conclusions that will leave us unprotected next time,” write Marc Lipsitch…
Opinion: How a controversial rule could hurt the NIH’s ability to manage risk
The proposed rule could “weaken the NIH’s benign influence over research risks,” writes Doni Bloomfield.
THC drinks are sold beside sodas, iced tea, and even chocolate milk, often in violation of state laws
THC drinks, which have exploded in popularity in recent years, are sold in retail stores beside sodas, iced tea, and even chocolate milk, often in violation of…
FDA still focused on Taylor Farms lettuce as Cyclospora source despite retracted test
The FDA says lettuce distributed by Taylor Fresh Foods and Taylor Farms de Mexico is still linked to the multistate outbreak of cyclosporiasis. But the source…
Your tips on getting a fussy child to eat, and six recipes they'll love
Want to avoid battles over broccoli and squabbles over spinach? We've asked you for your advice on how to cope at mealtimes over the summer holidays.
FDA still focused on lettuce supplier as source of parasite, despite faulty test result
The FDA said Monday it is still focused on lettuce from Taylor Farms as the source of a multistate outbreak of a diarrhea-causing parasite, despite a faulty…
FDA retracts positive cyclospora test on Taylor Farms lettuce
The FDA says the test identifying cyclospora in Taylor Farms iceberg lettuce was a "false positive." But the lettuce is still linked epidemiologically to cases…
'If only people knew what a tick could do' - the deadly meat allergy caused by tick bites
Mammalian meat allergy is a growing problem along Australia's east coast - and it's caused by tick bites.
How AI can help with healthcare
Dr Chris and Dr Xand continue their conversation about AI medicine with Dr Emma Karoune.
WHO marks 25 years of Research4Life, advancing access to scientific knowledge in more than 120 countries
The World Health Organization (WHO) today marks the 25th anniversary of Research4Life, a public-private partnership that provides researchers, educators,…
STAT+: The next step of site-neutral, and a fiery PBM hearing
Medicare proposes to reduce payments to hospitals for certain drugs and imaging services.