New cholesterol guidelines could change when you get tested
A major new U.S. cholesterol guideline is shifting the focus toward earlier, more personalized prevention of heart disease. It urges people to start screening soonerâsometimes even in childhoodâand highlights the importance of tracking not just LDL (âbadâ) cholesterol but also genetic risk factors l
What teens eat could be affecting their mental health more than we thought
What teens eat might matter more for their mental health than previously thought. A sweeping review of nearly 20 studies found that healthier diets are often linked to fewer depressive symptoms, while poor eating habits may go hand in hand with greater psychological distress. Interestingly, focusing
Scientists say the evidence is clear: E-cigarettes beat patches and gum in helping smokers quit
Nicotine e-cigarettes may be one of the most effective tools yet for quitting smoking, according to a sweeping review of global research. By analyzing findings from 14 major reviews spanning nearly a decade, researchers found consistent, high-quality evidence showing that nicotine vapes outperform t
This new therapy turns off pain without opioids or addiction
Scientists have developed a new gene therapy that quiets pain at its source in the brainâwithout the addictive risks of opioids. Using AI to map how pain is processed, they created a targeted âoff switchâ that mimics morphineâs benefits but skips its dangerous side effects. In early tests, it delive
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Our skin is falling off and no-one can tell us why
People sharing pictures and accounts on socials of red, inflamed skin have triggered the first UK research into TSW.
WHO Member States agree to extend negotiations on key annex to the Pandemic Agreement
WHO Member States have agreed to extend negotiations on the Pathogen Access and Benefit Sharing (PABS) annex to the WHO Pandemic Agreement, with discussions to resume in lateâApril ahead of its scheduled consideration by the World Health Assembly (WHA) in May.
This new carbon material could make carbon capture far more affordable
Scientists have created a new kind of carbon material that could make carbon capture much cheaper and more efficient. By carefully controlling how nitrogen atoms are arranged, they found certain structures capture CO2 better and release it using far less heat. One version works at temperatures below
Popular sugar substitute linked to brain damage and stroke risk
A widely used sugar substitute found in everything from keto snacks to diet drinks may not be as harmless as it seems. New research shows that erythritol can disrupt brain blood vessel cells, reducing their ability to relax, increasing harmful oxidative stress, and impairing the bodyâs ability to br
Scientists discover why your appetite suddenly disappears when youâre sick
Scientists have uncovered how your body actually tells your brain to stop eating when youâre sick. In a new study, researchers found that specialized cells in the gut detect parasites and send signals that ultimately trigger the brain to suppress appetite. This process builds over time, explaining w
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Ultrasound delays putting pregnant women and cancer patients at risk, sonographers say
Demand for ultrasound has increased but too few people are being trained for the job, sonographers warn.
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STAT+: Amid focus on food, FDA leader briefs lawmakers on priorities
Infant formula safety, updating labels, defining ultraprocessed foods, and expanding inspections of processing plants are among the priorities.
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Screen time for under-fives should be limited to one hour a day, parents told
New government guidance also suggests children under-two should not be watching screens alone.
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STAT+: In private meetings, White House works to win pharma companiesâ support for drug pricing bill
The White House is working to build support for drug pricing legislation, part of an election year focus on affordability.
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STAT+: Chinaâs biotech boom is rewriting everything
In today's Readout newsletter, how China's biotech boom is rewriting everything and how an NIH crackdown is disrupting global science collaboration.
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The impact of NIH restrictions on foreign institutions
The impact of NIH restrictions on foreign institutions, AMA clarifies gender-affirming surgery comment, and more in today's Morning Rounds newsletter.
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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 the pharmaceutical industry.
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Our daughter battled Meningitis B despite being vaccinated in 'very rare' case
After Noa-Rose became critically ill, the four-year-old spent two weeks fighting for her life.
Encouraging progress in inclusive health policies for refugees and migrants
WHO reports a major shift in how countries are responding to the health needs of refugees and migrants, with new data showing more than 60 countries â two thirds of those surveyed â now include them in their national health policies and laws.
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Doctors announce six-day strike in England as talks break down
The walkout over jobs and pay is one of the longest yet in the dispute, and will begin on 7 April in England.
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Hospital waited two days before raising alarm about meningitis outbreak
Experts say the wait was indefensible and possibly delayed identification of the outbreak.