Examining the Controversy Surrounding Racial Health Disparities Study
Have you ever heard of the concept of sorting celebrities into "Whos" and "Thems"? It's an interesting way to categorize famous people based on their level of fame. When it comes to the five...
Assessing the Cost-Effectiveness of Alzheimer’s Drug Donanemab in the U.K.
The recent decision by the U.K.'s National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) regarding the cost-effectiveness of the Alzheimer's drug Donanemab, also known as Kisunla, has raised concerns about its accessibility to patients....
Healthy Eating: Emphasizing Fruits and Vegetables for Better Nutrition
Food science faces a significant challenge when it comes to providing scientific certainty. This is because people consume foods, not isolated nutrients. The experts responsible for advising federal health officials on the 2025-2030 Dietary...
FDA Petitioned to Prevent Compounders from Producing Ozempic Generics
Novo Nordisk, the pharmaceutical company, has requested the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to stop compounding pharmacies from producing generic versions of its popular weight loss drug semaglutide. The company believes that the medication...
Bipartisan Support for Strengthening Addiction Treatment in Washington D.C.
Today, we're diving into the latest healthcare and policy news, straight from D.C. Diagnosis, STAT's newsletter. As we navigate through a tumultuous election season, it's always nice to find some solace in shows like...
Senators Seek Clarity on Pfizer and Eli Lilly’s Telehealth Platforms
Senators, including Sen. Dick Durbin, are calling on Pfizer and Eli Lilly to provide more information about their partnerships with telehealth providers. These pharmaceutical companies recently launched websites that offer users information about their...
Pharma Executives Increase Donations to Democrats Before Election Day
During the final stretch of the 2024 campaign, pharmaceutical company executives have not been very active in donating directly to political candidates. However, those who did donate mostly chose to support Democratic candidates. Out...
Navigating Ultra-Processed Foods: Dietary Experts’ Advice
Scientific experts working on the development of the 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recently discussed the challenges of including ultra-processed foods due to a lack of a clear definition and limited scientific research on...
Why Requiring Presidents and Candidates to Share Medical History is a Bad Idea
Kamala Harris recently shared some of her medical information and urged Donald Trump to do the same, sparking a debate about whether presidential candidates should be required to disclose their medical records. However, George...
Catalent’s Deal with Novo Holdings: Customer Reassurance and Updates
Catalent, a major contract drug manufacturer, recently reassured its customers through an open letter that its proposed acquisition by Novo Nordisk’s parent company for $16.5 billion would not impact its ability to provide services...
Seaport Therapeutics Secures $225 Million to Advance Neuroscience Innovation in the ‘Golden Age’
Seaport Therapeutics, a new biotech startup led by the team from Karuna Therapeutics, has successfully secured an additional $225 million in funding just half a year after its last fundraising effort. The Series B...
Creating a ‘Golden Record’ for Medicine: D.A. Wallach on Coping with Tragic Loss
D.A. Wallach shared a deeply personal story at the 2024 STAT Summit in Boston, revealing how the tragic loss of his wife inspired him to advocate for change in the U.S. health system. He...
BREAKING NEWS
Google Shifts Focus to ‘Health Optimization’ Amid Trump’s DEI Targeting
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...
