Tag: Research

Lipoprotein(a) is a lesser-known risk factor for heart disease that can be just as dangerous as high cholesterol. This lipoprotein can lead to plaque build-up in arteries, increasing the risk of heart attacks and...

President-elect Trump has nominated Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as the country’s new health secretary, which has caused a stir in the biotech community. Kennedy is known for being a vaccine skeptic, and his appointment...

Intellia Therapeutics CEO John Leonard has been facing a familiar situation for the past few years. The company has been sharing positive results from its gene editing trials, only to see its stock prices...

Michelle Monje-Deisseroth, a medical student about 20 years ago, treated patients with a type of brain tumor called diffuse intrinsic pontine gliomas, or DIPG. These tumors are difficult to treat because they wrap around...

Cancer cachexia is a condition that causes weakness, fatigue, and loss of muscle and fat in cancer patients. Unlike malnutrition, it cannot be reversed with nutrition support alone. It is most common in people...

The recent election results may have shifted focus away from diversity, equity, and inclusion, but new research papers emphasize the importance of addressing health disparities based on socioeconomic factors. These papers, set to be...

Older adults who have concerns about their memory, thinking, or reasoning abilities may consider getting tested for Alzheimer's disease. However, the current tests available are invasive and costly. Some require a sample of spinal...

Inspiration to pursue a career in science can stem from various sources, as seen in the stories of Diane Shao, Jorge Diego Martin-Rufino, and Ramisa Fariha. These individuals, recognized as rising stars in health...

Get your daily dose of health and medicine every weekday with STAT’s free newsletter Morning Rounds.Why do bad menstrual cramps happen to good people? A study answering that question would get the Gaffney Prize...