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A Danish Couple’s Maverick African Research Finds Its Moment in RFK Jr.’s Vaccine Policy
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has intensified his criticism of vaccines, specifically targeting aluminum ingredients. Experts…
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The 'fibermaxxing' trend has health benefits worth the hype
The 'fibermaxxing' trend emphasizes the importance of increasing fiber intake for better health. Nutrition experts…
NPR — Health
They've got fiber. They're cheap. They're … cool? Behind the 'renaissance' of beans
Beans are experiencing a resurgence in popularity as more Americans seek affordable and healthy food options. With the…
Medscape
Talking Bot Wins Over Patients and Docs in Ophthalmology
A voice-based generative AI assistant has shown promise in educating patients with wet age-related macular…
Medscape
US Kratom Use Surges 65-Fold in 13 Years
Kratom use in the US has surged dramatically, with reported exposures increasing from 19 in 2010 to 1242 in 2023.…
STAT News
Opinion: ‘Patient autonomy’ has nothing to do with childhood vaccine policies
Opinion: Vaccine policy it is not a matter of autonomy at all, because infants do not decline vaccination — their…
STAT News
STAT+: The China question is tearing biotech apart
China's ascent is forcing U.S. biotech companies and investors to pick a side: Is it an ally or an existential threat?
STAT News
Opinion: How to restore credibility to the CDC’s vaccine advisory committee
Jesse Goodman, former director of CBER and former FDA chief scientist, calls for five critical changes to restore…
Medscape
France Expands 2026 Vaccination Rules Amid Resurgence
France is expanding its vaccination rules in response to a resurgence of preventable diseases. A group of 300 experts…
Medscape
Vasectomy Reversal More Cost-Effective Than IVF
New research suggests that vasectomy reversal is a more cost-effective option for couples wishing to conceive after a…
Medscape
Ketamine Tied to Rapid Relief of Depression Symptoms
A systematic review found that intravenous ketamine provides rapid relief for adults with major depressive disorder,…
Medscape
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Demands Multidisciplinary Approach
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), now referred to as polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS), requires a…
Medscape
Undiagnosed Dementia Tied to Increased Mortality Risk
A recent study found that undiagnosed dementia is prevalent in both the US and Brazil, with significantly higher rates…
Medscape
Lupus Can Cost Young Women More Years Than Diabetes, HIV
A recent study highlights the significant impact of lupus on young women's health, revealing it as a leading cause of…
Medscape
Coffee Linked to Better Cognition in Patients With PD
A study has found that coffee consumption is associated with improved executive function in patients with early…
Medscape
Germany Flags Safety Risks in ‘Vitamin Drip’ Trend
Germany's Federal Institute for Drugs and Medical Devices has issued a health-risk warning regarding the growing trend…
Medscape
Antibiotic Stewardship: Five Tips to Reduce Resistance
Antibiotic stewardship is crucial in combating antimicrobial resistance through evidence-based prescribing. Key…
Medscape
Isotretinoin Plus Laser Safe, Effective for Rhinophyma
A recent study indicates that combining CO2 laser resurfacing with isotretinoin is a safe and effective treatment for…
Medscape
Hydronephrosis on USG Predicts Stones but May Not Cut CT Use
A study found that hydronephrosis identified through renal point-of-care ultrasound (rPOCUS) can predict the presence…
CDC Newsroom
Transcript - Update on Ebola Outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda, 5/17/2026
The CDC provided an update on the Ebola outbreak affecting the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda. The…
STAT News
STAT+: U.K. advocacy groups threaten court action over a key provision in the pharma trade deal with the U.S.
A pair of advocacy groups is threatening legal action unless the U.K. government revokes regulations at the heart of a…
STAT News
In Ebola outbreak, a number of Americans in the Congo believed to have had exposure to suspected cases
A number of Americans who are in the Congo are believed to have had exposure to suspected cases in the country’s…
STAT News
STAT+: Sen. Bill Cassidy loses primary as race heads to run-off in win for Trump
Key health lawmaker Sen. Bill Cassidy will lose his seat, as Louisiana’s Senate primary heads for a runoff between…
STAT News
WHO declares Ebola outbreak an international public health emergency
The WHO said an Ebola outbreak first seen in the Democratic Republic of the Congo was an international public health…
BBC News — Health
'New cancer test makes me feel women's health matters'
Angela Ransby, a patient from Ipswich, expressed renewed confidence in women's health care after undergoing a new,…
BBC News — Health
Living with PMDD is like having the Grim Reaper visit every month
Annika Waheed has lived with premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) for over eight years, experiencing severe monthly…
STAT News
Trump blasts ‘disloyal’ Sen. Cassidy while pushing challenger in Louisiana Republican primary
Bill Cassidy, leader of the Senate committee that oversees health policy, is fighting for his political life in…
STAT News
Opinion: The cloudy truth about ‘blue zones’
“There's been interest in longevity, promoting it, for millennia. But this 25-year campaign really brought it to the…
STAT News
Opinion: Marty Makary misunderstood something fundamental about the FDA
Marty Makary resigned as FDA Commissioner after a tumultuous tenure marked by controversy and structural instability…
KFF Health News
Journalists Unpack Latest on Vaccines, Vaping, and TrumpRx
KFF Health News journalists made the rounds on national media recently to discuss topical stories. Here’s a collection…
Medscape
Migraine Med Shows Weight-Loss Benefit
Atogepant, an FDA-approved migraine medication, has shown potential for significant weight loss in patients with…
Medscape
The Unprecedented Rise of Scientists Fact-Checking the Feds
Scientists and physician-researchers are increasingly stepping in to fact-check federal health claims amid growing…
Medscape
Diet‑Modulated Gut Microbes Predict BMI and Risk
A recent study published in Nature has identified gut bacterial species linked to BMI and health status in a large…
Medscape
Fiber-Bacteria Combo May Aid Celiac Disease Recovery
A study has found that patients with celiac disease have a reduced ability to metabolize dietary fiber due to a lack…
KFF Health News
Trump’s Medicaid Work Mandate Debuting in Nebraska to Much Dismay
On May 1, the state will become the first to require people on the government health program to fulfill a work…
KFF Health News
Saving Lives by Changing Lives: The Next Frontier in Suicide Prevention
Someone in America dies by suicide every 11 minutes. It’s a tragic and entrenched problem. A new approach to…
Medscape
Upadacitinib After TNF Inhibitor Failure Improves RA Control
A recent study found that switching to upadacitinib after failing a TNF inhibitor significantly improved disease…
Medscape
How to Talk to Your Patients About Resistance Exercise
Resistance exercise, first popularized by Thomas DeLorme in 1945, remains underutilized despite its proven benefits…
Medscape
Prediabetes Tied to Weight Regain After Bariatric Surgery
New research indicates that prediabetes may affect fat tissue in a way that complicates weight maintenance after…
STAT News
Opinion: Why alternative medicine can feel so much better than mainstream health care
Many patients find alternative medicine more satisfying than mainstream healthcare not because of proven efficacy, but…
STAT News
Opinion: The medical school nutrition blues
The article discusses the need for improved nutrition education in medical schools. Medical students Tiffany Onyejiaka…
STAT News
Opinion: STAT+: Did Kennedy just stack the deck on FDA oversight of peptides?
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is taking steps to change FDA oversight of certain peptides. These peptides,…
STAT News
STAT+: AIDS group sues Trump administration over undisclosed agreement with Gilead
The AIDS advocacy group PrEP4All has sued the Trump administration over an undisclosed agreement with Gilead.
Medscape
Zanubrutinib May Have PFS Edge Over Combo Therapy in CLL
Zanubrutinib monotherapy shows improved progression-free survival (PFS) compared to acalabrutinib-venetoclax in…
STAT
Opinion: Healthcare or health care? Help STAT decide
The Associated Press Stylebook has announced a change in the spelling of 'health care' to 'healthcare,' prompting a…
STAT
STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about warnings over Trump’s MFN plan, Purdue Pharma sentencing, and more
The Novartis CEO warned that Trump's drug pricing policy poses a “very difficult situation” and the reality will soon…
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