Health
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Diabetes deaths fall to lowest levels in years, in early CDC figures
The latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows a significant decrease in diabetes-related deaths in…
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SUVs pose greater risk of death or serious injury to pedestrians and cyclists, study shows
The risks associated with sports utility vehicles (SUVs) and light truck vehicles (LTVs) are a growing concern, especially when it…
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Key Implications For DSH Patients
The Supreme Court recently made a significant decision in the case of Advocate Christ Medical Center v. Kennedy, ruling against…
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What was big at AACR? A drug, a diagnostic, and a dog. Oh and a vaccine, too.
Angus Chen, a seasoned journalist covering all issues related to cancer, including drugs, policy, science, and equity, joined STAT in…
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FDA to undo some layoffs, after cuts to inspections and drug safety
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has made a significant reversal of layoffs that were causing disruptions in drug and…
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Heart disease deaths worldwide linked to chemical widely used in plastics
Plastic household items have become an integral part of our daily lives, but new research suggests that they may be…
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Autism Registry Raises Concern Over Ethics, Privacy And Intended Use
The recent press conference held by U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on April 16…
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AACR news: Cancer experts applaud HPV vaccine study
The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) annual meeting is currently underway at the McCormick Place Convention Center in Chicago,…
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In a broken mental health system, a tiny jail cell becomes an institution of last resort
Polson, Montana — In the small northwestern Montana town of Polson, individuals accused of crimes and in need of mental health…
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Tiny plastic particles found in artery-clogging plaque in the neck
Plastic particles found in artery-clogging plaque in the neck have been linked to an increased risk of stroke, mini-stroke, or…
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