Health
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A woman’s cancer seemed incurable. Identifying a rare genetic condition saved her life.
After months of unexplained illness, Diane Davis finally received a diagnosis of advanced ovarian cancer. Despite the devastating news, she…
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More Americans, especially Black adults, are dying before they can access Medicare benefits
Medicare, the social safety net that has been in place for 60 years, is facing challenges in fulfilling its promise…
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New Era For Gene Editing: Tech Corrects Complex DNA
Gene editing has taken a significant leap forward with a new technique that allows for the correction of multiple genetic…
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Amgen’s Repatha cholesterol shot slashed heart attack risk by 36%
Elizabeth Cooney, a cardiovascular disease reporter at STAT, recently covered a groundbreaking study on a cholesterol-lowering injection called Repatha. The…
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Trump announces deal to lower weight loss drug prices in some cases
President Trump made a groundbreaking announcement on Thursday regarding a deal that would significantly reduce the cost of weight loss…
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More children, shorter lifespan? Clear evidence from the Great Finnish Famine
The impact of reproduction on lifespan has long been a topic of scientific interest, with theories suggesting that having more…
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Is ICHRA the 401(k) of Healthcare—or Just Another Hype Cycle?
Open enrollment is a critical time for millions of Americans as they navigate the complex and ever-changing landscape of healthcare…
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STAT+: Maine sought federal help amid its largest HIV outbreak in state history. It’s still waiting.
Homelessness and HIV intersect in Bangor, where a community of roughly five dozen individuals live in tents along the city’s…
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Concerns over fairness, access rise as states compete for slice of $50 billion rural health fund
Echo Kopplin, a dedicated physician assistant in rural South Dakota, is advocating for the allocation of funds from a new…
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Studies show RSV’s severity and impact on long-term health
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is often mistaken for a common cold, but recent studies conducted by researchers at Singapore General…
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