Breakthroughs in Health: Advances in Cancer, Diabetes, and Mental Health
New treatments and research offer hope for improved patient outcomes
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Jun 10, 2026
Diverging Paths in Healthcare: Consensus and Conflict
From vaccine recommendations to opioid treatment, medical organizations and governments face contentious issues
Jun 3, 2026
Health Breakthroughs and Controversies Unfold
New Studies and Trials Shed Light on Longevity, Cancer Screening, and Medical Ethics
Jun 3, 2026
Genital herpes rising in England
England is witnessing a surge in new cases of genital herpes, bucking the overall decline in sexually transmitted infections (STIs) across the country.
May 26, 2026
Healthcare Systems Under Scrutiny Amid Patient Neglect and Fatal Failures
Multiple cases expose systemic issues in healthcare, from mental health unit failures to disabled patients left without support
May 26, 2026
Healthcare Systems Fail Patients in Need
Neglect, lack of support, and poor policies put lives at risk
May 26, 2026
Breakthroughs in Medicine and Technology Herald New Era of Personalized Care
Advances in DNA data, aging reversal, and AI-assisted diagnosis redefine healthcare landscape
May 26, 2026
Global Health Champions Honored Amidst Push for Better Care
World Health Assembly recognizes individuals and institutions advancing primary health care
May 26, 2026
What's Happening in Global Health This Week?
From Trump's physical to WHO's Ebola response, here's a snapshot of current events in the health sector
May 26, 2026
Global Health Developments: Utah's AI Pilot, FDA Turnover, and WHO Updates
Recent advancements and challenges in healthcare technology, rare disease treatment, and international health policies
May 26, 2026
Health Risks Escalate: Ebola, Screen Time, and Medical Breakthroughs
New warnings on Ebola's impact on girls and women, screen time for kids, and promising trials for genetic diseases
Mar 25, 2026
NHS Faces Challenges Amid Outbreak Delays and Dentistry Crisis
Meningitis outbreak response and dental care access pose significant concerns
Mar 18, 2026
STAT+: Clearing tumors in mice, Azalea Therapeutics advances dream of in vivo CAR-T therapy
Advances in CAR-T therapy, AI agents, and insights into premature menopause and the challenges of modern medicine
Mar 18, 2026
STAT+: J&J wins approval for first-of-its-kind psoriasis pill
From breakthrough treatments to public health warnings and medical billing controversies
Mar 11, 2026
Proton beam hope for asbestos cancer patients
Advances in cancer treatment, endometriosis diagnosis, and AI-driven science, set against a backdrop of deepening health crises in the Middle East
Mar 11, 2026
STAT+: A top biotech VC quietly helped Epstein’s ‘great friend’ make a comeback
Boris Nikolic, a biotech venture capitalist, has helped a close associate of Jeffrey Epstein, who was a convicted sex offender, make a comeback in the industry.
Feb 25, 2026
Big Pharma Partners with Innovators to Tackle Chronic Diseases
Novo Nordisk and Merck team up with startups and hospitals to develop new treatments
Feb 25, 2026
FDA Rejects Rare Disease Drug, While Sperm Study Finds Seasonal Patterns
Summer boost to sperm quality and a top health official's hopes for prior authorization reform
Feb 25, 2026
Heart Disease to Affect 6 in 10 Women by 2050
A staggering 60% of women are projected to develop heart disease or stroke by 2050, according to a recent forecast by the heart association, signaling a growing health concern that demands attention.
Feb 25, 2026
Trump Highlights Lower Drug Costs in State of the Union
Efforts to reduce healthcare costs and combat fraud amid rising unaffordability concerns