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The Case for Boredom
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The Guardian view on weight-loss jabs and addiction: there is too much moralising about these remarkable medicines | Editorial
Evidence is piling up that GLP-1 drugs can treat addiction. We must learn from the way that obesity has been stigmatised In the years since so-called weight-loss jabs entered widespread use, there have been reports that …
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The Attention Economy vs. Your Child
Smartphones didn't invent adolescent anxiety. But the timing is hard to dismiss. What the research a…
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The Loneliness Epidemic: America's Hidden Health Crisis
The US Surgeon General declared loneliness a public health epidemic in 2023. The data behind that de…
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The Loneliness Epidemic Nobody Wants to Talk About
Social isolation is now classified as a public health emergency. The data is devastating — and so ar…
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Running as Philosophy
There is something happening in the middle miles of a long run that is difficult to explain and easy…
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The Sleep Debt Crisis Nobody Is Taking Seriously
Sleep is the single most powerful performance-enhancing activity available to any human being. We tr…
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Rhythm-training game played to music on a cell phone shows promise for reducing stuttering in children
Stuttering is more than just struggling to "get the words out." It's a developmental disorder a…
ADHD, social confidence and risk of alcohol problems
Young adults with ADHD who are less confident in social situations may be more likely to use alcohol…
Remote ketogenic therapy linked to 62% lower depression scores in 12 weeks
A new study is offering a potential lifeline for the estimated 1.7 million people currently on menta…
Brain scans reveal link between thinner brain cortex regions and higher psychopathic traits
A team of researchers from Spain was curious to know if people with high psychopathic traits have an…
School hours have barely changed since the 1800s. This doesn't suit teenagers' sleep
This year, students at The King's School in Sydney are starting lessons later on Wednesdays. Th…
'Bugs delivering drugs': A new approach to colorectal cancer treatment using common food-borne bacteria
Baylor University researchers have developed a novel approach to fight colorectal cancer, using modi…
Study: Additional radiation for liver cancer does not increase toxicity
New research from a University of Cincinnati Cancer Center study found external beam radiation thera…
Links between brain regions could predict the efficacy of antidepressants
Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a severe form of depression characterized by a persistent low moo…
Study maps three biological routes for gastric cancer beyond H. pylori
A study in Gut shows that gastric cancer is shaped by complex interactions between environmental exp…
Here's why you might want to clean your headphones
Whether it's enjoying a podcast, listening to music or chatting on the phone, many of us spend …
Is 'period syncing' real? Two reproductive health experts explain the myth
Have you ever heard two or more women say they're on the same
Dark sweet cherries may help slow aggressive breast cancer, mouse study suggests
From cobblers to smoothies, dark sweet cherries show up in plenty of recipes, and scientists say the…
Telehealth visits may help breast cancer patients stay on treatment
Staying in touch with doctors online could help breast cancer survivors keep up their cancer treatme…
Mobile clinics offer a practical way to improve health care access in maternity care deserts
Only three of the 14 counties in north-central Florida provide full access to obstetric care. Six ha…
Prostate cancer screening is as good as breast cancer screening, say researchers
Prostate cancer screening compares favorably to screening for breast cancer in identifying significa…
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In South Carolina, measles shows how far apart neighbors can be on vaccines
In South Carolina, some parents embrace vaccines, others opt out. Why do people make such different choices? A mix of politics, distrust and misinformation is p…
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Why women have an especially tough time in Senegal's prisons
Women charged with a crime in Senegal are at the mercy of a slow judicial process and prisons that may lack basic supplies. They also face stigma that robs them…
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A cholesterol test you've never heard of is now recommended to prevent heart disease
The test can help assess your lifetime risk for cardiovascular disease. That, along with earlier treatment for high cholesterol, is part of new doctors'
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Tick-borne meat allergy can affect livestock producers' health and livelihood
Alpha-Gal syndrome comes from tick bites. It causes severe allergies to some meat and dairy products. For some farmers and ranchers, it not only affects their h…
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How STAT would cover ‘The Fugitive’ if its pharma scandal were real
It's Oscar season, so we're bringing you a special STATus report on how we'd cover the drug scandal …
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Vaccinating bats could be good for people. But how do you vaccinate a bat?
In a new study, bats lap up vaccine-laced saline or chow down on vaccine-carrying mosquitoes. Will that have any impact on the flying mammal's immune
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Major changes to cardiovascular guidelines suggest taking statins as young as 30
Cardiology groups say adults as young as 30 should assess cholesterol risk and consider treatment to…
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After firings, funding cuts, and a shooting, can a demoralized CDC workforce recover?
It's been a year since mass firings began at the CDC, the federal public health agency. Then came a shooting, and the government shutdown. Atlanta is still…
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Woman found out she had terminal brain cancer after suitcase fell on her head
Lauren Macpherson was travelling home from a festival in London when her life changed
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With FDA go ahead, a China biotech notches a first in cell therapy testing
The trial clearance for Shanghai-based Unixell is another step forward for the rapidly advancing Chinese biotech ecosystem, which has invested heavily in cell a…
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STAT+: Up and down the ladder: The latest comings and goings
From new hires to departures, promotions and transfers, here are the latest comings and goings in th…
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GSK’s RSV vaccine wins broader FDA clearance
The approval represents a win in what’s been a difficult regulatory environment of late for vaccine makers, and could boost uptake of a shot that’s …
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Evotec, Vistagen lay off staff; Immutep shares collapse on study failure
Evotec will cut 800 employees in its second layoff round since 2024. Elsewhere, Ultragenyx got a needed win and a twice-rejected cell therapy is getting an audi…
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STAT+: Grail CEO steps down after trial setback
Epstein's pal returns to biotech, Prasad's FDA exit part deux, and more news from The
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STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about Trump and drug prices, biotechs pushing back, and more
Reining in drug prices has been a priority for both the Trump and Biden administrations, but Trump i…
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Make next year’s flu shots, says FDA committee
Vaccine skepticism, FDA-authorized vape flavors, and more health news from Morning
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'My hotel bill is £12,000': British holidaymakers stranded by Iran war
Flights are restricted due to the conflict leaving people stuck running up bills for rooms and
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New FDA guidance could elevate pharma’s biosimilar market
Biologic copycats have had a limited impact on U.S. drug prices so far, but loosening regulatory restrictions could help accelerate their
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AI toys for children misread emotions and respond inappropriately, researchers warn
In first study of its kind, Cambridge researchers found AI toys could misread some children's
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STAT+: Trump is getting more credit than Biden for efforts to lower drug prices
Trump is drawing more attention to his efforts to lower drug prices, like
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Medicaid can share data with ICE. Here's how that 180-degree change spreads fear
When Medicaid began sharing personal data with federal immigration authorities last year, it upended decades of explicit promises to patients. Now, even eligibl…
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STAT+: White House says it’s ‘done’ with vaccines. MAHA begs to differ
As Trump political advisers try to move on from vaccine policy debates, MAHA movement insiders push …
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STAT+: Leapfrog Group’s legal defeat underscores challenges of rating hospital quality
The legal battle underscores the complicated questions surrounding how best to evaluate hospital
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FDA move on flavored vapes rattles public health experts
New FDA guidance suggests mint, coffee, and spice vape flavors could be authorized, raising debate o…
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Opinion: America has health alarm fatigue. I know because I treat it
“We cannot let alarm fatigue silence the response to Kennedy’s and Trump’s destruction,” writes Robe…
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Opinion: STAT+: How surrealism helps us make sense of and live with dementia
“Surrealism ought to be part of the care of people living with diseases that cause dementia,” writes…
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Woman with rare blood feels 'honoured' to donate
A woman whose blood is so rare that it is frozen for up to three decades feels "very
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Exercise rates are still a non-moving target
Dance teachers, health researchers, urban planners — they all have a desire to get people moving. But globally, exercise rates have remained
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STAT+: Congressional advisers call to rein in Medicare Advantage spending amid industry pressure
Lobbying groups supported by insurance companies have criticized the research and promoted their
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STAT+: Cancer cells can ‘barf’ proteins onto their cell surface. That may create new targets for immunotherapies
An unexpected discovery may bring scientists closer to a long-sought goal: finding an ideal immunoth…
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Epstein’s pal attempts a biotech comeback, and Prasad exits the FDA
On this week's The Readout LOUD podcast: A friend of Jeffrey Epstein attempts a biotech comeback, an…
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Medicare Advantage 'dark money' group tries to win higher payments for insurers
What appeared to be a surge of grassroots support for higher Medicare Advantage payments was actually driven by a pro-industry
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Lilly warns GLP-1 knockoffs may be ‘dangerous,’ escalating war with compounders
Lilly asked the FDA to step in after claiming that testing it’s done suggests copycat versions of Zepbound may carry “unknown
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FDA to unify agency’s ‘fragmented’ safety surveillance system
Combining the disparate databases used to detect potential issues with drugs, vaccines and other products into a single dashboard will enhance their utility and…
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NHS tracker - are hospital waiting times improving near you?
Use our interactive tracker to see if treatment waits are getting better at your local
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Police probe breast cancer treatment allegations
The inquiry is being held over concerns of poor care at the County Durham and Darlington
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Hundreds of GPs tell BBC they have never refused a fit note for mental health concerns
The number of fit notes issued has been rising, with more than 11.2m approved in England last
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Epic certification
I’m ready to sign up for my certification classes in Verona but could use some assistance with what to take a when.
The pathway allows for a continuous stay i…
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Biogen builds case for Spinraza successor with fresh data
More early-stage data show the drug, called salanersen, appeared to have positive effects on neurodegeneration and motor function in patients previously treated…