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‘Are we just going to give up and die like every other generation?’
The Vitalist Bay longevity conference in Berkeley, California, gathered around 100 attendees to explore advancements…
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STAT+: How Stanford patients help expose ‘fault lines’ in health AI adoption
Stanford University is actively involving patients in the development of artificial intelligence tools for healthcare.…
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Opinion: The patients demanding unvaccinated blood transfusions
Some patients are requesting blood transfusions from unvaccinated donors due to concerns fueled by misinformation…
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Opinion: Sen. Dick Durbin: Trump is letting Big Tobacco target children
Senator Dick Durbin criticizes the Trump administration for allowing flavored e-cigarettes that target children. He…
Medscape
Is Venetoclax Retreatment Effective in Relapsed CLL?
A review of clinical evidence indicates that venetoclax re-exposure is associated with high response rates in patients…
Medscape
Older Age Tied to Higher CT Positivity in Abdominal Pain
A recent study found that older adults visiting the emergency department with abdominal pain are more likely to…
Medscape
Interface Lets Paralyzed Patient 'Type' Faster than Ever
A new brain implant technology has enabled two individuals with paralysis to type using their thoughts on a virtual…
NBC News — Health
How violence, misinformation and years of war are impacting the Ebola outbreak in the DRC
As Ebola spreads in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, health officials say violence against health centers and…
BBC News — Health
'My daughter went into hospital to get better - now she's dead'
A tragic incident has occurred where a daughter entered the hospital seeking treatment but ultimately passed away. The…
Medscape
Doctors Warn Social Media Poses Smoking-Level Health Risk
The Academy of Medical Royal Colleges has highlighted the health risks posed by social media to young people,…
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Trump is seeing doctors for his annual physical. What the public finds out is up to him
President Trump is getting a medical exam on Tuesday, putting his health under renewed public scrutiny after he has…
Medscape
EMA Backs Options for Broadening Obesity Care in Europe
The European Medicines Agency's Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use has issued positive opinions to expand…
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What do early data from Utah’s Doctronic AI pilot show?
Utah has released early data from its pilot program using Doctronic's AI chatbot for prescription renewals. The AI…
Medscape
EMA Panel Backs Weekly Hormone for Child Growth Disorders
The European Medicines Agency's panel has recommended expanding the use of a weekly growth hormone treatment for…
Medscape
New Anaphylaxis Nasal Spray Hampered by Formulary Delays
The introduction of a new intranasal adrenaline spray for anaphylaxis management has faced delays in being included in…
STAT
Ebola outbreak continues to worsen, with new collateral risks for girls and women
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is worsening, with 101 confirmed cases and over 900 suspected…
STAT
STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about a Lilly gene therapy for cholesterol, three new Lilly deals, and more
Eli Lilly reported that a high dose of its gene-editing therapy reduced cholesterol levels by 62% in participants in a…
Medscape
What Can Patients With HFpEF Gain From Iron Supplementation?
A recent study investigated the effects of intravenous ferric carboxymaltose (FCM) on patients with heart failure with…
Medscape
Endometriosis Linked to Raised Breast & Ovarian Cancer Risks
A recent study has found that women with endometriosis or adenomyosis have an increased risk of developing breast and…
Medscape
Increased Mortality After Radiotherapy for Pituitary Adenoma
A study has found that patients with pituitary adenomas who received radiotherapy have a significantly higher…
Medscape
Micrometer CT Reveals Clitoral Neural Anatomy
Recent research has produced the first 3-D map of nerves within the clitoral glans, enhancing our understanding of…
STAT News
STAT+: Eli Lilly to buy three small vaccine developers
Eli Lilly is acquiring three small vaccine developers, expanding its work in infectious diseases and giving the field…
Medscape
Shingles Shot Shows Short-Term Safety in People With HIV
A recent study found that the herpes zoster vaccine has a favorable short-term safety profile for people living with…
Medscape
Pill for Obstructive Sleep Apnea Shows Potential
New research has shown that a pill called AD109 may provide a more convenient treatment option for obstructive sleep…
Medscape
Texas Firearm Injuries: ED Admits Up, Costs Nearly Double
Emergency department visits for firearm injuries in Texas have remained stable from 2016 to 2022, but costs per visit…
Medscape
MR Metformin and SGLT2i Now First-Line in Type 2 Diabetes
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has revised its guidance to recommend modified-release…
Medscape
Global Outbreaks and Travel Vaccination Update
Tomas Jelinek, MD, presented an overview of global vaccination recommendations at the DGIM 2026 Congress. He…
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Cheaper, Alternative Health Plans Are Having a Moment, but Critics Urge Caution
High-deductible health insurance plans are becoming more prevalent, prompting many enrollees to consider these options…
Medscape
How to Boost CRC Screening Uptake in the Community
A recent study found that patient navigation and mailed fecal immunochemical test (FIT) outreach significantly…
Medscape
Weight-Loss Pill Approval Highlights Important Role of PCPs
The FDA approved a new weight-loss pill, Foundayo, on April 1, offering an alternative to the existing oral Wegovy.…
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Opinion: The innovation trap: How pharma weaponizes a word to extend monopolies
“Just because a company invests does not mean it has invented anything novel,” Tahir Amin and Rohit Malpani write in…
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STAT+: An AI biotech CEO sets the record straight on AI drug development hype
CEO of BigHat Biosciences, which designs antibody therapies using machine-learning, on how AI can, and cannot, help in…
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Opinion: 8 former CDC directors: Reform PEPFAR, don’t dismantle it
A State Department plan scheduled to be implemented June 1 would strip the U.S. of decades of disease defense, write…
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Opinion: The Ebola outbreak will lead to devastating violence against women and girls
“Women and girls in eastern Congo will be harmed in predictable, named ways over the next 12 months,” write…
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STAT+: How Kyle Diamantas defied expectations as he rose to lead the FDA
WASHINGTON — People in the food world didn’t know what to expect when the Trump administration appointed a…
Medscape
FDA Approves Bulevirtide for Hepatitis Delta Virus
The FDA has approved bulevirtide, the first treatment for hepatitis delta virus infection in the US. This daily…
BBC News — Health
PCOS name change 'more representative of condition'
Health experts in Jersey have renamed Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) to Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome…
NBC News — Health
Emergency room visits for tick bites on the rise
Recent data shows that trips to the emergency room are surging from tick bites. NBC News’ Dana Griffin reports on the…
Medscape
Cooling Vest May Reduce Body Fat in Obesity
A study found that daily cold exposure using cooling vests can reduce body weight and body fat in adults with obesity.…
Medscape
Can Fasting Around Chemo Improve Ovarian Cancer Outcomes?
A small phase 2 trial suggests that fasting around chemotherapy may enhance treatment response for advanced ovarian…
TODAY.com
Tips to Protect Yourself From Ticks and Mosquitos This Summer
As summer approaches, the threat of mosquitos and ticks increases. Dr. John Torres provides essential tips for…
STAT
STAT+: Eli Lilly says Verve’s gene editor lowers cholesterol levels in early study
Eli Lilly said Monday that a high dose of its gene-editing therapy reduced cholesterol levels by 62% in participants…
Medscape
Andes Virus Debate: Could Airborne Spread Play a Role?
The Andes virus has raised concerns regarding its potential for human-to-human transmission, although experts advise…
Medscape
Belimumab Linked to Lower Relapse Risk in Lupus Serositis
A study has found that belimumab is associated with a lower risk of relapse in patients with systemic lupus…
Medscape
Moxifloxacin Outperforms Azithromycin in M genitalium Cure
A recent study found that moxifloxacin is more effective than azithromycin for treating Mycoplasma genitalium…
Medscape
Does Cardiovascular Disease Diagnosis Increase Cancer Risk?
A recent study found that the diagnosis of cardiovascular disease (CVD) is linked to a significant increase in cancer…
Medscape
mRNA Works Differently Than We Thought (and That’s Good)
Recent research reveals that mRNA vaccines may operate differently than previously thought, with implications for…
Medscape
Ontario Opts to Expand Pharmacists’ Scope of Practice
The Ontario government is expanding the scope of practice for pharmacists, allowing them to treat nine additional…
Medscape
Telephone Weight-Loss Coaching Pays Off in Breast Cancer
A telephone-based weight-loss coaching program has shown positive effects on women with early breast cancer.…
Medscape
Tofacitinib May Have Beneficial Effect on JIA Patient Growth
A recent study suggests that long-term treatment with tofacitinib may positively influence growth in patients with…
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