Estonia is linking a super genome database to patient records. Is it safe? – POLITICO
At a time when trust in institutions — including in health care — is being eroded by mis- and…
Analysis of Candida auris resistance and associated risk factors in hospitalized patients at a tertiary care hospital in China
Currently, C. auris poses a significant challenge to healthcare facilities and public health due to its ability to…
US health policy dramatically reshaped under RFK Jr.
WASHINGTON (AP) — In the whirlwind first year of President Donald Trump’s second term, some of the most…
Australians to pay no more than $25 for prescription drugs as Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme co-payments slashed
The cost of medicines on Australia’s Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme will be capped at $25 per script from Thursday,…
Patients are consulting AI. Doctors should, too AI needs to be part of doctor training
Ask most physicians today, and they’ll describe some version of this scene: In the middle of an appointment,…
STAT staffers share stories they wish they had written in 2025
This year saw upheaval in all corners of health, science, and biotech. While our staff was covering all…
Colon cancer rates are spiking among young people. Here’s why, and how to lower your risk
Dr. Bethany Malone has treated a lot of colorectal cancer patients. The youngest, not counting those with genetic…
WHO urges vigilance on global situation of MER
This photograph shows a logo of the World Health Organisation (WHO) displayed on the facade of organisation’s headquarters…
Pediatrics group sues HHS for cutting funds for children’s health programs
The American Academy of Pediatrics sued the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on Wednesday, seeking to…
U.S. vaccine policy could see big changes in 2026
WASHINGTON — Vaccine policy has become a key issue for the Trump administration, especially under the leadership of…
Researchers develop mild mitochondrial uncouplers for obesity treatment
Researchers have developed experimental drugs that encourage the mitochondria in our cells to work a little harder and…
Did Nick Reiner’s Drug Use Mask Mental Health Problems?
Nick Reiner has been open about his addictions, even collaborating with his famous father Rob Weiner about drug…