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North Carolina Kids Find Lead in Applesauce: A Closer LookIn Hickory, North Carolina, the lead-poisoning-from-applesauce case started with two little kids showing concerning blood...

In 1975, my sister Robin, she was just 19 years old, decided to become a living kidney donor for our brother. A few years...

Katie Palmer, the expert in telehealth, clinical artificial intelligence, and the health data economy, is all about exploring how digital health care impacts patients,...

So, like, hey there. Liz here, back again with another one of those articles that make you scratch your head and wonder what's going...

Ah, the end of another work week is nearly here. Can I get a hell yeah? It's time to start dreaming about our weekend...

Floriduh, the land of sun, sand, and now, no more fluoride in the water. Yup, you heard it right — Florida just hopped on...

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Megan Molteni, who just recently joined STAT in 2021 after reporting on health and science at WIRED, is delving into some groundbreaking discoveries in...

Megan Molteni, who just started at STAT in 2021 after covering health and science at WIRED, reports on the latest discoveries in genomic medicine,...

Alright, so the Food and Drug Administration has given Covid vaccine manufacturers some new guidelines on what they should be targeting with next fall's...

Alright, so the Food and Drug Administration’s expert vaccine panel had a bit of a disagreement on whether Covid-19 vaccine manufacturers should update the...

Sanofi Snags Vigil Neuroscience for Alzheimer's DrugSo, like, Sanofi, the French drug maker, just dropped $470 million to acquire Vigil Neuroscience, a small biotech...

A Bunch of Docs and Researchers Sue NIH Over Research CutsIn a bold move that's got everyone talking, a group of physicians and researchers...

President Trump’s Medicare agency is on a mission to speed up audits of Medicare Advantage insurers, aiming to recover about $500 million annually for...

So, like, mRNA vaccines were super crucial during the whole pandemic thing, right? They helped us combat the worst global crisis in, like, a...

Well, hey there, folks! How's it going on this fine day? We're hanging in there, thank you very much, especially since we've hit the...

Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester shot off a fiery letter to Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., demanding some answers about the Centers for Disease...

In a pretty big deal, Maryland Gov. Wes Moore went ahead and signed this bill that lets a state board keep working on making...

It's a beautiful morning at the Pharmalot campus, where the sun is shining, and a gentle breeze is blowing. The short person is still...

News of former President Biden’s aggressive and incurable prostate cancer has really thrown the public for a loop. Like, seriously, no one saw this...

Molecular biologist Chiara Masnovo spent weeks filling out an application for a research fellowship earlier this year. She was 38 weeks pregnant and starting...

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eGenesis recently brought on board a fresh face, Jay Barth, as their new chief medical officer. Barth previously held the same position at Ascidian...

Former President Joe Biden has been hit with some tough news as his office announced on Sunday that he has been diagnosed with prostate...

Kevin Hall, a top nutrition scientist who recently left the National Institutes of Health, revealed that he probably won't be making a comeback to...

The Food and Drug Administration gave the green light on Friday for the first blood test to diagnose Alzheimer’s disease, providing a faster way...

New Orleans was abuzz last year as hundreds of people gathered to listen to Peter Marks, the head of biologics at the Food and...

Federal health officials, led by RFK Jr., have decided to subject Covid shots to greater scrutiny. The Food and Drug Administration has finally given...

In a surprising turn of events, the Trump administration has decided to cut off hundreds of research grants at Harvard University and its medical...

Alright, so earlier this week, Lisa Blunt Rochester threw a curveball at Robert F. Kennedy Jr. during his testimony to the Senate’s Health, Education,...

New Orleans was buzzing with excitement as the American Society of Gene and Cell Therapy conference entered its final stretch. Everyone couldn't stop talking...

So, there's this guy named Bob Herman who spends his days digging into health insurance, government programs, hospitals, doctors, and all that jazz. He's...

The Make America Healthy Again movement is really trying to make some waves and get the attention of the Trump administration. They've recently launched...

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is about to make a big announcement about Covid vaccines for kids and pregnant folks. A pal of...

For the first time, scientists said they reached into the genome of a really sick kid and changed the unique misspelling in his DNA....

Adam Feuerstein, a seasoned writer and biotech columnist, dives into the world of drug development, business, Wall Street, and biotechnology. He wears many hats...

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has been talking a big game about his concern for Native American communities, but it...

Alright, so we got this dude, the Republican leader of the Senate’s health panel, planning to grill Robert F. Kennedy Jr. about all the...

Hey there, folks! So, if you're like me, you were probably scratching your head trying to figure out what President Trump's deal is with...

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is being taken to court, not because the person bringing the lawsuit wants to, but...

President Trump is like totally gonna try to push this “most-favored nation” policy next week to like bring down drug prices in the U.S....

So, like, I was recently hanging out at the vet’s office, totally eavesdropping on these two older ladies chatting it up. And guess what?...

U.S. regulators done gave the thumbs up for the first cervical cancer testing kit that lets women collect their own sample at home and...

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Google’s chief health officer Karen DeSalvo is calling it quits this summer. Dr. Karen, as she likes to be called, joined Google back in...

Attorneys general in 19 states and Washington, D.C., are like, totally challenging these cuts the U.S. Health and Human Services agency. They're all like,...

So, like, this dude Angus Chen, right? He's all about cancer stuff - drugs, policy, science, equity, you name it. He hopped on board...

Alright, so like, which cancer treatments can mess with ejaculation, you ask? Well, here's the lowdown on that. Cancer treatments like surgery, radiation, hormone...

So like, word on the street is that the Department of Health and Human Services decided to drop half-a-billion dollars on a National Institutes...

So, like, cancer surgery can totally mess with your ability to get it up, you know? There are different types of cancer surgeries that...

So, like, this dude Angus Chen covers, like, all kinds of stuff about cancer — drugs, rules, science, and fairness. He hopped on board...

So, like, there's this whole thing about sexual health and cancer treatment for men. It seems like a pretty important issue that not many...

So, like, there's this super weird scientific duo that's totally out of the ordinary. Jacob Glanville, he's an immunologist who used to work for...

So, like, testing for and treating latent tuberculosis (TB) infection or TB disease during pregnancy is a big deal, ya know? It's not your...

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So, like, there's this thing called Tuberculosis (TB), right? It's caused by this germ called Mycobacterium tuberculosis, and it usually hangs out in your...

So, like, the Trump administration has decided to cancel its participation in the Safe to Sleep program, which has been going on for 30...

So, like, if you have this thing called active tuberculosis (TB) disease, you can totally get treated with some medicine, which is pretty cool....

So, like, it's been a whole year since the government said that health tech can't be mean to people based on stuff like age,...

So, like, you know when cancer decides to make a comeback after you thought you were done with it? Doctors call that a recurrence...

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So, like, one in every 10 kids in the good ol' United States has asthma. It's like this breathing thing that can mess with...

Alright, so like, this study done by the National Cancer Institute in Chicago shows that using just one dose of the HPV vaccine could...

The VA Resource Navigator, like, is totally a simple tool and stuff. It helps you, like, access and understand the VA benefits you’ve earned,...

Elizabeth Cooney, who's a cardiovascular disease reporter at STAT, is covering heart, stroke, and metabolic conditions. On Monday, the Women’s Health Initiative said the...

Bullying, like, what even is it? Well, according to the CDC, bullying is when some kid or group of kids keeps being mean to...

Title: Top Addiction Researcher Retained by NIH Amid Uncertainty Content: Get your daily dose of health and medicine every weekday with STAT’s free newsletter Morning...

The ticks, ya know, they're the start of it all. These creepy crawlies spread bacteria that lead to Lyme disease, which is a real...

In a spirited celebration of scientific discovery, the recent STAT Breakthrough Summit East in Manhattan hosted a unique event that drew parallels to the...

Alnylam's Amvuttra: A Game-Changer in the ATTR-CM Drug RaceAlnylam Pharmaceuticals has made waves in the pharmaceutical industry with the FDA's recent approval of their...

Dr. Oz Champions AI in Congressional HearingIn a recent Senate Finance Committee confirmation hearing, Dr. Mehmet Oz, nominated by President Donald Trump to lead...

Amidst the changing landscape of public health in America under the Trump administration, Eric Green, the longstanding director of the National Human Genome Research...

Peter J. Pitts, a distinguished figure in the realm of healthcare regulation, recently shared his insights on the critical issue of FDA Advisory Committee...

AI Risks for Disabled Individuals: Understanding VulnerabilitiesIn today's fast-paced world of advancing technology, artificial intelligence (AI) has become an integral part of healthcare. However,...

As the week comes to a close, many of us are looking forward to some well-deserved rest and relaxation. Personally, I'm excited to spend...

U.K. Industry Group Criticizes Drug Rebate Increase ProposalA recent government proposal in the U.K. to raise mandatory rebates for drug companies aimed at supporting...

The National Institutes of Health are bracing for significant budget cuts and centralized control, sending ripples of fear and confusion through the scientific community....

Renowned cell biology and human anatomy professor at UC Davis School of Medicine, Paul Knoepfler, introduces a new column, Lab Dish, focusing on regenerative...

In a recent development, the Senate health committee has voted to approve Marty Makary as the Food and Drug Administration commissioner and Jay Bhattacharya...

A recent study published in the BMJ sheds light on the concerning frequency of late reporting of medical device safety incidents to the Food...

A recent development in the world of healthcare has sparked controversy and intrigue, as reports of a proposed federal study on the potential link...

The devastating impact of the overdose crisis has surpassed the death toll from Covid-19 in recent years. While the Covid-19 pandemic has captured global...

Francis Collins, the esteemed former director of the National Institutes of Health, found himself in a precarious situation as he prepared to address the...

Google's recent shift in focus from "health equity" to "health optimization" has sparked discussions and debates surrounding the impact of President Trump's views on...

Employees at the National Institutes of Health who were previously part of the Sexual & Gender Minority Research Office found themselves in a state...

After the inauguration of the 47th president of the United States, Donald Trump, a controversial decision was made to withdraw the U.S. from the...

In 2025, healthcare providers are facing stricter patient privacy rules amidst a surge in health data breaches. The Department of Health and Human Services...

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) technology transfer offices have hit a roadblock, halting the filing of new patent applications and restricting the licensing...

Multiple myeloma, a common type of plasma cell cancer, arises from abnormal plasma cells forming tumors in bones or soft tissues. These cells typically...

Eight years after the March for Science gathered over 1 million people worldwide, scientists are once again taking to the streets to “Stand Up...

President Donald Trump’s administration is making waves with new regulations at the National Institutes of Health, putting a damper on patenting and treatment development....

In a recent study on LGBTQ+ youth mental health conducted by the Trevor Project, new state-by-state analysis has shed light on the challenges faced...

Jay Bhattacharya, the nominee for the position of Director of the National Institutes of Health, faced a confirmation hearing on Wednesday that left many...

Former Chairs Reflect on the Vital Role of the Advisory Committee on Immunization PracticesAs the recent postponement of a crucial federal advisory committee meeting...

In the wake of the recent imposition of 25% tariffs on goods from Canada by the Trump administration, the Canadian government is responding with...

In a world where health concerns are at the forefront of our minds, a recent analysis has made a startling prediction: by the year...

In a surprising turn of events, Thomas Corry, the top spokesman at the Department of Health and Human Services, made the decision to resign...

In the heart of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, a mysterious and deadly illness has taken hold, sending shockwaves through the local population...

Government officials set to speak at the upcoming Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) meeting in Las Vegas have pulled out of the...

President Donald Trump has the potential to revolutionize the landscape of rare disease treatments and save countless American lives through strategic policy changes, innovative...

This morning, Praxis Precision Medicine announced that an independent data monitoring committee recommended discontinuing a Phase 3 study involving its experimental treatment for essential...

Amidst the complexities of global health and foreign aid, the potential consequences of abrupt funding cuts to the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief...

In the fast-paced world of career movements, it's essential to stay updated on the latest industry trends. Whether it's welcoming a new team member,...

In today’s digital age, Facebook remains one of the most influential social media platforms. Whether you're a budding influencer, a small business owner, or...

In the world of radiology, the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) tools such as Grok has sparked both excitement and caution among healthcare professionals...

Pfizer's Updated DEI Webpage Emphasizes Merit-Based PracticesIn a strategic move to align with evolving industry trends and navigate the changing landscape of diversity, equity,...

Health care investor Kevin Tang has found an unconventional yet effective way to address the issue of struggling biotech companies, which he refers to...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has recently announced a significant investment of $1 billion to assist the poultry industry in combating the rapid spread...

The Impact of USAID Freeze on HIV Vaccine Development in AfricaIn recent news, a groundbreaking Phase 1 clinical trial for two experimental HIV vaccines...

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has recently made a significant decision that has sent shockwaves through the public health community. According...

In a shocking turn of events, a top executive at UnitedHealth Group was tragically gunned down in New York City in December. This incident...

UnitedHealth Group recently made headlines with their announcement of buyout offers for employees working in the UnitedHealthcare insurance division. The company described the buyouts...

A recent study released by a group of researchers has sparked a significant online debate regarding Covid-19 vaccine safety. The paper suggests a potential...

In the bustling landscape of America's healthcare system, a myriad of urgent issues clamor for attention. The new Health and Human Services Secretary, Robert...

Bluebird Bio, a once-promising biotech company, made headlines recently with its decision to sell itself and its portfolio of gene therapies to investment firms...

A battle is brewing behind the scenes in the world of healthcare, as the future of cancer care hangs in the balance. The clash...

District Judge Extends Order Blocking Trump Administration’s NIH Indirect Cost CapIn a heated courtroom battle that lasted for two hours, the Trump administration and...

In a groundbreaking move, Maryland lawmakers have cast a decisive vote to expand the powers of the Prescription Drug Affordability Board. This decision will...

Attorneys General Call on FDA to Combat Fake Obesity DrugsMore than three dozen attorneys general across the United States recently penned a letter urging...