Breakfast skipping causally linked to weight gain and higher LDL cholesterol
A study has found a causal link between skipping breakfast and weight…
5 Ways Google Is Protecting Kids’ Mental Health on YouTube
Social media can negatively affect the mental health of children and teens.…
More than 100,000 people removed from hospital waiting lists in 2023 did not receive treatment
More than 100,000 people were removed from hospital waiting lists last year…
Q&A: General Catalyst on AI and digital health funding in 2024
Holly Maloney, managing director at General Catalyst, emphasizes the need for digital…
Listen to the Latest ‘KFF Health News Minute’
Kaiser Health News is a leading nonprofit newsroom focused on health and…
Many patients diagnosed with MIS-C do not fit updated definition
Researchers found that almost one in five patients diagnosed with multisystem inflammatory…
CRISPR-based therapy receives expanded approval for beta thalassemia
The FDA approved a CRISPR-based therapy for beta thalassemia, an inherited blood…
Covid-19: Undervaccination was associated with higher risk of hospital admission or death, study finds
A study conducted in the United Kingdom revealed that over 7000 cases…
Research demonstrates that killer T cells can support tissue regeneration
The research at the Leibniz Institute has shown that human killer T…
UK-wide COVID vaccination coverage study reveals gaps and preventable hospitalizations
Study found that a significant percentage of the UK population was not…
FDA Approves Pembrolizumab for Stage 3/4a Cervical Cancer
Pembrolizumab, also known as Keytruda, has been approved by the FDA for…
Taking Erectile Dysfunction Drugs With Common Chest Pain Medication May Lead To Early Death
A new study has found that people who use the drug phosphodiesterase-5…
Use of suction drains in primary TKA associated with increased blood loss, transfusion requirements
The use of suction drains in primary total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is…
Unlocking 4 Areas of Provider Network Value in the Wake of Surprise Billing Mandates
The No Surprises Act and Consolidated Appropriations Act have led to significant…
One-in-three consultants sign up to Sláintecare contract
More than 1,500 Irish consultants, representing 35% of the consultant workforce, have…
What Would a Second Trump Presidency Look Like for Health Care?
Donald Trump has promised to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act,…
Sydnexis to debut data for progressive pediatric myopia treatment in 2024
Nick Ruth, MBA, of Sydnexis, provides an update on SYD-101, a treatment…
STAT+: Up and down the ladder: The latest comings and goings
Share your new hires, promotions, and other changes with us and we'll…
We know what we need to do to improve health and reduce inequalities, now we need politicians to act
In a piece for an election year, Michael Marmot, director of the…
Cannabis has no clear effect on treatment of opioid addiction, study finds
A new study indicates that cannabis does not have a significant effect…
Self-Care Tips for Parents of a Child With Central Precocious Puberty
Parenting a child with any health condition is challenging, but it's important…
Direct Measurement of T3 Is Likely Vital, Say Researchers
A recent study observed that variations in free T3 levels are associated…
Helping You Unveil Brighter Smiles
Navigating the world of teeth whitening kits can be overwhelming, with many…
Linaclotide Proves Effective for Pediatric Constipation
A study has shown that Linaclotide, a medication commonly used to treat…
Genetic Medicines Biotech Dyne Pulls In $345M for Clinical Tests of Muscle Drugs
Dyne Therapeutics announced proof-of-concept clinical data for genetic medicines to treat rare…
Professor Geraldine McCarthy
Professor Geraldine McCarthy is a Consultant Rheumatologist at the Mater Misericordiae University…
Rural Hospitals Are Caught in an Aging-Infrastructure Conundrum
CEO Kevin Stansbury of the 64-year-old Lincoln Community Hospital in Hugo, Colorado,…
New congressional bill would thwart patent thickets
A new bill has been introduced in Congress to lower the cost…
The next government must put health at the heart of all policies
The author addresses party leaders, expressing deep concern about declining health and…
Concealing sexual identity may have impeded mpox care for some men
A study conducted by researchers from Cornell and the University of Toronto…
Research finds connection between reduced lead exposure and heart health improvements
A recent study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association…
How It Affects Their Emotions and Social Life
Puberty can be a challenging time for kids, and even more so…
Time Off Isn’t Really Off-Time for Most Docs, Study Finds
A study found that about 20% of US physicians took less than…
Study Says They May Reduce Risk Of High Blood Pressure
A new study published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology has…
Six Government hospitals under scanner of Vigilance department
Six government hospitals are being investigated by the Vigilance department for alleged…
7 JPM Announcements You Don’t Want to Miss
The J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference in San Francisco brought together healthcare leaders…
Consultant ENT Head and Neck/Thyroid Surgeon – 2 posts
The Altnagelvin Area Hospital in Londonderry is hiring for a position with…
COVID-era parenting app helps reduce postpartum depression
The Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies at the National University of…
What Would a Nikki Haley Presidency Look Like for Health Care?
Nikki Haley, a Republican presidential hopeful and former South Carolina governor, will…
‘Get there first’ to reduce the chance of a whistleblower
Health care law trends in 2023 included a focus on telehealth, whistleblowers,…
At JPM 2024, hospital systems pitch financial strength to investors
At the J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference, hospital leaders focused on showcasing the…
Vigilant monitoring is needed to manage cardiac risks in patients using antipsychotics, doctors say
A study in Heart Rhythm reports a connection between antipsychotic drugs quetiapine…
mRNA COVID-19 vaccines highly effective in preventing hospitalizations among adolescents in Nordic study
Researchers evaluated mRNA vaccines' effectiveness among adolescents in Sweden, Norway, Finland, and…
What’s Next for Bipolar Treatment?
Advances in the treatment of bipolar disorder over the past 20 years…
UK Maternal Mortality Rates Reach Two-Decade High
Maternal mortality rates in the UK have reached levels not seen since…
Novel Product With Lasting Effects, Reversibility Like IUDs Shows Positive Results In Human Trial
A new male contraceptive technique called ADAM has shown positive results in…
Early-life exposure to residential green space may improve bone health among children
Exposure to residential green space in early life may lead to improved…
Why One CEO Thinks Drugs Won’t Be Able to Solve the Obesity Crisis
New research has found racial disparities in access to obesity care services,…