The US has nearly 900 measles cases, and 10 states have active outbreaks. Here’s what to know
, 2025-04-26 18:37:00 A no-contact thermometer, stethoscope and a calendar are seen…
New Medicare program could dramatically improve affordability for cancer drugs—if patients enroll
, 2025-04-26 18:00:00 Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Even for patients covered by…
Genetic medicine can leave people with rare mutations behind. But there’s new hope
, 2025-04-26 18:10:00 This photo provided by Emily’s Entourage in April 2025…
Computational analysis links blood RNA patterns to ALS diagnosis and prognosis
, 2025-04-26 17:50:00 An MRI with increased signal in the posterior part…
Study offers new hope for babies born with opioid withdrawal syndrome
, 2025-04-26 17:43:00 Credit: CC0 Public Domain As the opioid crisis continues,…
Shock wave therapy could have utility in presbyopia, cataracts
Alex Young , 2025-04-26 17:02:00 April 26, 2025 1 min read …
Loss of empathy is a key problem in people with frontotemporal dementia—here’s what’s happening in the brain
, 2025-04-26 17:10:00 Credit: CC0 Public Domain Frontotemporal dementia has gained significant…
Two agents targeting ANGPTL3 successful at lowering lipids in phase 2 trials
Erik Swain , 2025-04-25 13:49:00 April 25, 2025 4 min read Add…
Young adults drive historic decline in smoking
, 2025-04-25 16:02:00 Since the 1950s, when researchers first linked smoking to…
Anti-obesity drugs in the pipeline
Andrew (Drew) Rhoades; Harold E. Bays, MD, FOMA, FTOS, FACC, FASPC, FNLA…
Why our waistlines expand in middle age—aging stem cells shift into overdrive
, 2025-04-25 16:10:00 Adipogenesis contributes to age-related visceral adipose tissue accumulation. Credit:…
Surgery May Be Best for Older Patients With Cholecystitis
, 2025-04-25 09:59:00 TOPLINE:Surgical treatment of acute cholecystitis in older patients with…
Uterine rupture risk remains low when attempting vaginal birth after cesarean delivery
Regina Schaffer , 2025-04-25 15:13:00 April 25, 2025 3 min read …
Serotonin system’s hidden complexity may reshape understanding of day-to-day decision making
, 2025-04-25 16:16:00 Habenula input to raphe triggers direct excitation and heterosynaptic…
Cannabis Hospitalization Linked to Increased Dementia Risk
, 2025-04-25 10:21:00 TOPLINE:Cannabis-related emergency department (ED) visits or hospitalizations increased more…
Obesity drug coverage could lead to ‘substantial’ increase in Medicare spending
Michael Monostra , 2025-04-25 15:13:00 April 25, 2025 3 min read …
Blood proteins may predict liver disease up to 16 years before symptoms
, 2025-04-25 16:28:00 Credit: CC0 Public Domain Scientists have identified five specific…
Study illuminates a general principle of neural processing in the brain’s serotonin system
, 2025-04-26 02:37:00 Our lives are filled with binary decisions – choices…
Can Curing Infections Help Prevent Cancer?
, 2025-04-25 10:52:00 The session titled “Defeating Cancer by Curing Infections” at…
Patients with irregular astigmatism candidates for topography-guided excimer ablation
Eamon N. Dreisbach , 2025-04-26 13:30:00 April 26, 2025 1 min read…
20-year screening program drives down colorectal cancer cases and deaths
, 2025-04-25 16:29:00 In 2019, the screening up-to-date status was 75.9% in…
Exploring ondansetron as potential therapy for opioid-exposed infants
, 2025-04-26 02:42:00 As the opioid crisis continues, the number of babies…
Definitely, Photoprotection Is Required in Childhood
, 2025-04-25 11:03:00 “Do children need photoprotection? Definitely yes,” stated Henry W.…
Black, Asian adults increasingly represented in atopic dermatitis trials
Gabrielle M. Grasso , 2025-04-25 15:39:00 April 25, 2025 2 min read…
Insights could lead to tailored treatments
, 2025-04-25 16:30:00 DNA, which has a double-helix structure, can have many…
Computational biology uncovers RNA changes in ALS patients
, 2025-04-26 03:04:00 Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a disease that destroys…
Cancer Deaths Down, but Incidence Rates Vary
, 2025-04-25 11:17:00 Overall cancer deaths in the United States continue to…
Clinical trial to evaluate optimal pain management strategy after mastectomy
Jennifer Byrne , 2025-04-25 18:00:00 April 25, 2025 3 min read …
STAT readers respond to a viral essay on animal wellness
Torie Bosch , 2025-04-26 11:00:00 First Opinion is STAT’s platform for interesting,…
DNA changes in umbilical cord blood could provide clues to preventable health issues later in life
, 2025-04-25 16:38:00 Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain The umbilical cord may become…
Distinct subtypes of senescent skin cells identified
, 2025-04-26 04:01:00 Senescent skin cells, often referred to as zombie cells…
ACP Initiatives Boost Reach, Effectiveness in Primary Care
, 2025-04-25 11:33:00 TOPLINE:Advance care planning (ACP) strategies, such as adding ACP…
Malaria funding cuts worry experts on World Malaria Day
Stephen I. Feller , 2025-04-25 18:01:00 April 25, 2025 3 min read…
Health care lobbyists struggle in President Trump’s new Washington
Daniel Payne , 2025-04-25 08:30:00 WASHINGTON — After November’s election, many of…
Global survey highlights the challenges of VR-haptic technology in dental education
, 2025-04-25 16:39:00 Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain A recent global survey of…
New method improves RMST analysis for clinical and epidemiological studies
, 2025-04-26 04:19:00 The restricted mean survival time (RMST) analysis technique was…
A Risky Side Effect of Certain Cancer Drugs
, 2025-04-25 11:40:00 The October 2024 approval of inavolisib for advanced breast…
A ‘grassroots’ approach to shoulder, elbow care
Max R. Wursta , 2025-04-25 18:21:00 April 25, 2025 3 min read…
With FDA in turmoil, the ‘revolving door’ with industry is spinning faster
Allison DeAngelis, Jason Mast, and Elaine Chen , 2025-04-25 08:30:00 Allison DeAngelis…
Study identifies how malaria can lead to childhood cancer
, 2025-04-25 16:45:00 Credit: Pragyan Bezbaruah from Pexels New data published in…
BioSkryb Genomics and Tecan introduce a single-cell multiomics workflow for sequencing-ready libraries in under ten hours
, 2025-04-26 04:26:00 BioSkryb Genomics and Tecan Group, today introduced a high-throughput…
Cobenfy Falls Short as Add-On Therapy for Schizophrenia
, 2025-04-25 11:41:00 Adjunctive use of xanomeline/trospium chloride (Cobenfy) offered no statistically…
AI may help deepen understanding of obesity phenotypes
Andrew (Drew) Rhoades; Stephanie C. Viguers; Angela Fitch, MD, FACP, FOMA ,…
Court ruling allows for FDA action against Ozempic compounding
Elaine Chen , 2025-04-25 12:41:00 Novo Nordisk has notched a major legal…
Brain’s immune response may set stage for childhood paralysis disorder
, 2025-04-25 16:52:00 Microglia (magenta) interacting with T cells (yellow) in the…
Understanding the motivations behind cancer patients’ adoption of traditional Chinese medicine
, 2025-04-26 04:45:00 Background and objectives Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is widely…
Memory, Mood Symptoms Form Feedback Loop in Older Adults
, 2025-04-25 12:00:00 TOPLINE:Depression and loneliness predicted memory decline over time in…
SHEA Spring will explore sustainability in infection prevention and stewardship
Stephen I. Feller , 2025-04-25 18:58:00 April 25, 2025 1 min read…
We’re reading about FDA revolving door, Novo vs. compounders
Ed Silverman , 2025-04-25 13:24:00 And so, another working week will soon…
Epigenetic signature helps predict risk of metastatic thyroid cancer progression
, 2025-04-25 16:54:00 Model of differentiated thyroid cancer (DTC) metastatic progression. Credit:…