Increased telehealth access boosts convenience but may increase strain on general practitioners
, 2025-05-02 16:24:00 Credit: Tima Miroshnichenko from Pexels When technology makes doctors more accessible, it can lead to lower quality for patients and increased pressure on already stressed doctors, says…
Gene-edited immune cells show promise against advanced GI cancers
, 2025-05-03 07:12:00 Researchers at the University of Minnesota have completed a first-in-human clinical trial testing a CRISPR/Cas9 gene-editing technique to help the immune system fight advanced gastrointestinal (GI) cancers.…
Thailand’s 1st Anthrax Death in Decades, 100s Potentially Exposed
, 2025-05-02 08:07:00 BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand has reported its first anthrax-related death in decades with two infections nationwide, prompting a public health alert after authorities identified hundreds potentially exposed…
Journalists Explore Medicaid Work Rules, CDC Layoffs, and RFK Jr.’s ‘MAHA’ Mission
, 2025-05-03 09:00:00 KFF Health News senior correspondent Aneri Pattani gave an update on how Ohio is using its opioid settlement funds on WOSU Public Media’s “All Sides with Amy…
Rheumatologist calls for higher ‘aspirations’ in IMID care
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At AACR, cancer researchers dove into politics as well as progress
Angus Chen , 2025-05-03 09:00:00 Angus Chen covers all issues broadly related to cancer including drugs, policy, science, and equity. He joined STAT in 2021 after covering health and science…
Large-scale heart failure initiative boosts use of lifesaving medications
, 2025-05-02 16:26:00 Categories of implementation initiative activities: quality improvement strategies utilized by participating sites during the IMPLEMENT-HF initiative (specific domains, definitions, and initiative examples are outlined in Figures S1A,…
Melanoma cases climb amid declining sunscreen use in Canada
, 2025-05-03 07:54:00 Despite decades of public health messaging, Canadians are spending more time in the sun and using less sun protection – raising alarms among researchers as melanoma cases…
Survey Reveals Alarming Rates of NHS-Related Healthcare Harm
, 2025-05-02 08:25:00 Much remains unknown about the harm linked to poor healthcare systems and lack of access to care. A survey of more than 10,000 individuals conducted by Michele…
Mortality rates lower for dialysis centers with more patients on commercial insurance
Shawn M. Carter , 2025-05-02 14:23:00 Add topic to email alerts Receive an email when new articles are posted on Please provide your email…
Gene-editing therapy shows early success in fighting advanced gastrointestinal cancers
, 2025-05-02 16:51:00 Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Researchers at the University of Minnesota have completed a first-in-human clinical trial testing a CRISPR/Cas9 gene-editing technique to help the immune system fight…
Ten year study confirms effectiveness of two-week radiotherapy for prostate cancer
, 2025-05-03 07:21:00 Prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in men worldwide, accounting for more than 1.4 million new cases each year. For many patients, radiotherapy is a…
What Physicians Need to Know About GLP-1s and Pregnancy
, 2025-05-02 09:47:00 The use of glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) medications amongst women – particularly those of childbearing age – has risen dramatically in recent years. From 2020 to 2023,…
Knee implants may have high long-term survivability in young patients
Casey Tingle , 2025-05-02 14:59:00 Add topic to email alerts Receive an email when new articles are posted on Please provide your email address to receive an email when new…
GAO plans scrutiny of Georgia Medicaid work requirements
Renuka Rayasam and Sam Whitehead — KFF Health News , 2025-05-02 08:30:00 The country’s top nonpartisan government watchdog has confirmed it is examining the costs of running the nation’s only…
Piezo1 protein discovered as critical regulator of gut health
, 2025-05-02 16:53:00 Credit: UC Davis A study has revealed that a pressure-sensing protein known as Piezo1 plays a critical role in supporting gut health. The study's findings may unlock…
Rising antibiotic resistance threatens UTI treatment in Malawi
, 2025-05-03 06:14:00 A growing resistance to antibiotics is complicating the treatment of urinary tract infections (UTIs) in Malawi, with new research revealing that nearly half of women presenting with…
Treatment for Ketamine Use Disorder Rarely Sought
, 2025-05-02 10:26:00 The majority of people with ketamine use disorder (KUD) don’t seek addiction treatment, despite reporting physical symptoms that include bladder and nasal problems and painful organ cramping,…
FDA grants regenerative medicine advanced therapy designation to 4D-150 in DME
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Another Cytokinetics own goal leaves investors fuming
Adam Feuerstein , 2025-05-02 11:51:00 Adam Feuerstein is a senior writer and biotech columnist, reporting on the crossroads of drug development, business, Wall Street, and biotechnology. He is also a…
Cellular quality control linked to insulin resistance in type 2 diabetes
, 2025-05-02 16:56:00 Expression of proteins regulating mitochondrial biogenesis and content. Credit: Journal of Cachexia, Sarcopenia and Muscle (2025). DOI: 10.1002/jcsm.13763 Researchers at Pennington Biomedical Research Center have revealed critical…
Medicaid enrollment drops linked to disrupted care for young people
, 2025-05-03 04:50:00 Children and young adults with depression, schizophrenia, ADHD, asthma and epilepsy can get great relief from medications to control their symptoms, helping them stay in school or…
Expert Panel Advises on Best Insulin Injection Techniques
, 2025-05-02 10:55:00 An international expert panel has recently released a comprehensive set of recommendations for optimal insulin injection techniques and equipment.The group, called the Forum for Injection Technique and…
Breast cancer deaths declined in younger women over last 2 decades, but disparities remain
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Pharmalittle: We’re reading about biotech execs fretting over Trump, FDA rehiring employees, and more
Ed Silverman , 2025-05-02 13:27:00 And so, another working week will soon draw to a close. Not a moment too soon, yes? This is, you may recall, our treasured signal…
Exposure to smoke pollution ups risk for hospitalization for respiratory disease
, 2025-05-02 16:58:00 For older adults in the Western United States, exposure to high levels of smoke pollution is associated with an increase in hospitalizations for respiratory diseases, according to…
Study shows brain estrogen directly regulates appetite in mice
, 2025-05-03 00:12:00 By pinpointing how neuroestrogen directly boosts appetite-suppressing receptors in the brain, scientists are laying the groundwork for precision therapies that could tackle obesity from within the central…
Testing for Pulmonary Issues as a PCP: What to Know
, 2025-05-02 11:01:00 Examining a patient for common or complex pulmonary issues in a primary care setting takes time and expertise — physicians need to ask about symptoms and medical…
Why one leader is better than two
Corinne Z. Wohl, MHSA, COE; John B. Pinto , 2025-05-02 18:00:00 Add topic to email alerts Receive an email when new articles are posted on…
Readout Newsletter: Cytokinetics, Stanford, DOGE, FDA
Meghana Keshavan , 2025-05-02 16:05:00 Want to stay on top of the science and politics driving biotech today? Sign up to get our biotech newsletter in your inbox. Morning! Today, we read…
Gluten-free diet for celiac disease found to increase arsenic exposure in children
, 2025-05-02 16:59:00 Children with newly diagnosed celiac disease have increased arsenic exposure shortly after transitioning to a gluten-free diet, according to a study published in the April issue of…
New three-part antivenom cocktail protects against the world’s deadliest snakes
, 2025-05-03 01:10:00 Using the unique immune system of a self-immunized human, researchers engineered a three-part antivenom that neutralizes the world’s deadliest snakes, offering hope for a universal, safer, and…
AI Helps Tailor Hormone Therapy for Prostate Cancer
, 2025-05-02 11:12:00 TOPLINE:A third of patients with high-risk prostate cancer identified as biomarker-negative by an artificial intelligence (AI)–derived tool were safe to forgo long-term androgen deprivation therapy (ADT). Patients…
Could plant-based diets improve health outcomes in context of infectious diseases?
Caitlyn Stulpin , 2025-05-02 18:10:00 Add topic to email alerts Receive an email when new articles are posted on Please provide your email address…
CDC reports 216 child deaths this flu season, the most in 15 years
Mike Stobbe — Associated Press , 2025-05-02 16:11:00 NEW YORK — More U.S. children have died this flu season than at any time since the swine flu pandemic 15 years…
COVID-19 research overlooks key perspectives from marginalized communities, study finds
, 2025-05-02 17:04:00 Credit: cottonbro studio from Pexels During the pandemic, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that people from historically marginalized racial and ethnic groups were…
Are one-year-olds in Australia eating right? New study reveals nutrient gaps
, 2025-05-03 00:42:00 New research from the ORIGINS study shows that while toddlers in Australia meet many dietary targets, some, especially those who are breastfed, are falling short on critical…
Inflammation and Obesity: Which Starts the Cycle?
, 2025-05-02 11:16:00 The understanding of fat has evolved in recent decades. Once regarded as nothing more than passive storage reservoirs for fat, adipocytes are now recognized as critical players…
DOJ Sues MA Insurers, Brokers Over Alleged Kickbacks
Marissa Plescia , 2025-05-02 21:18:00 The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) filed a complaint on Thursday against three Medicare Advantage insurers and three insurance broker organizations, alleging that the insurers…
Talkspace, Bark Technologies partner to provide mental health support for families
, 2025-05-01 14:56:00 Virtual teletherapy company Talkspace is teaming up with online digital safety platform Bark Technologies to offer Talkspace's mental health offering free of charge to Bark phone and…
Screening high-risk patients for C. auris could identify cases outside of outbreaks
Caitlyn Stulpin , 2025-05-02 19:58:00 Add topic to email alerts Receive an email when new articles are posted on Please provide your email address…
Trump budget proposal includes deep cuts to CDC, NIH
Daniel Payne , 2025-05-02 16:26:00 WASHINGTON — President Trump on Friday proposed massive cuts to the federal government’s health agencies in his 2026 budget request, arguing that Congress should reduce…
Two-week radiotherapy proven as safe and effective as eight-week course for prostate cancer: 10-year follow-up
, 2025-05-02 23:00:00 Credit: CC0 Public Domain Prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in men worldwide, accounting for more than 1.4 million new cases each year. For many…
Covered California pushes for better health care as federal spending cuts loom
, 2025-05-02 10:33:00 Faced with potential federal spending cuts that threaten health coverage and falling childhood vaccination rates, Monica Soni, the chief medical officer of Covered California, has a lot…
Gastric Cancer Prevention: Focus on High-Risk Groups
, 2025-05-02 11:52:00 Clinicians can help reduce gastric cancer incidence and mortality in high-risk groups through endoscopic screening and surveillance of precancerous conditions, such as gastric intestinal metaplasia (GIM), according…
Digital Health Funding Is Bouncing Back: 3 Things to Know
Katie Adams , 2025-05-02 22:30:00 Startups in the global digital health space raised $5 billion in funding dollars during the first quarter of this year, marking the highest quarterly investment…
Oura and Google Fitbit partner with academia and others to battle opioid disorder
, 2025-05-02 15:43:00 The Digital Medicine Society (DiMe) announced it is partnering with Alcohol and Drug Services (ADS), Duke University, Google Fitbit, Morse Clinics, North Carolina Central University, Ōura, ProofPilot,…
Work Requirements Might Cut Medicaid Spending. But at What Cost?
Renuka Rayasam and Sam Whitehead , 2025-05-02 18:30:00 Republicans have long pushed to force working-age adults enrolled in Medicaid to show they are, in fact, working. Party members argue Medicaid,…
Refractive procedures could be affected by volatile economic climate
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NIH cuts to foreign funding more sweeping than publicly announced
Megan Molteni , 2025-05-02 19:57:00 Megan Molteni reports on discoveries from the frontiers of genomic medicine, neuroscience, and reproductive tech. She joined STAT in 2021 after covering health and science…