‘Forever chemicals’ may triple risk of fatty liver disease in adolescents
Reading time: 2 minutes A study co-led by researchers at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa has found…
US will overhaul childhood vaccine schedule to recommend fewer shots
The US Department of Health and Human Services will recommend fewer vaccines for most American children, health officials…
Traditional Brazilian plant shows unexpected strength against arthritis: research
A plant used in Brazilian medicine has scientific potential to help people with arthritis and other inflammatory conditions. Researchers…
When measles made a comeback in Mesa County | Western Colorado
It was a comeback year in 2025 in many ways, from the resurgence of ’90s fashion, such as…
Which European countries use the most antibiotics?
Health experts have called on Europe to curb its reliance on antibiotics as the threat of drug resistance…
Missed early vaccines tied to parents later skipping measles shots
Babies who don’t get their first round of vaccines on time at 2 months of age are much…
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…