Predicting Pediatric Asthma: Early Signs, Risks & Diagnosis
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 pretty much every part of their lives. Asthma is like...
‘Groundbreaking HPV Vaccine Research Unveiled by U.S. Scientists’
Alright, so like, this study done by the National Cancer Institute in Chicago shows that using just one dose of the HPV vaccine could be just as effective as using two doses. And apparently,...
Support and Benefits for Veterans: VA.gov Guide
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, you know? This go-to guide provides, like, trusted web links,...
NIH Funding Approved for Women’s Health Initiative
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 federal contracts funding the study’s 40 regional centers would end...
Combatting Bullying in Schools: Strategies for Prevention and Intervention
Bullying, like, what even is it? Well, according to the CDC, bullying is when some kid or group of kids keeps being mean to another kid, but they're not like siblings or dating or...
Top Addiction Researcher Retained by NIH Amid Uncertainty
Title: Top Addiction Researcher Retained by NIH Amid Uncertainty
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Unraveling the Mystery of Persistent Lyme Disease: Antibiotic Prescription Insights
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 pain in the butt to study, hard to spot when...
NYU School of Global Public Health Wins STAT Madness Vote
In a spirited celebration of scientific discovery, the recent STAT Breakthrough Summit East in Manhattan hosted a unique event that drew parallels to the excitement of March Madness. As basketball enthusiasts eagerly followed tournament...
ATTR-CM Drug Race: Alnylam’s Entry
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 RNAi therapy, Amvuttra, for the treatment of transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy...
Dr. Oz Advocates for AI in Congress
Dr. Oz Champions AI in Congressional HearingIn a recent Senate Finance Committee confirmation hearing, Dr. Mehmet Oz, nominated by President Donald Trump to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid, showcased his charisma and...
Eric Green Departure from National Human Genome Research Institute
Amidst the changing landscape of public health in America under the Trump administration, Eric Green, the longstanding director of the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), has made an unexpected departure from his role....
Reforming FDA Advisory Committee Policy for Conflict of Interest-Free Decisions
Peter J. Pitts, a distinguished figure in the realm of healthcare regulation, recently shared his insights on the critical issue of FDA Advisory Committee policy. Pitts, who served as the senior official in charge...