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Jun 15, 2026
Open letter to leaders of G7, G20, BRICS and all nations on finalizing the WHO Pandemic Agreement’s Pathogen Access and Benefit Sharing annex
Breakthroughs in disease prevention, muscle building, and cholesterol treatment contrast with concerns over pandemic preparedness and healthcare staff worries
Jun 15, 2026
STAT+: Amid confusion over Pfizer’s emergency penicillin program, newborn is diagnosed with preventable syphilis
From syphilis outbreaks to AI in pediatrics, a look at the latest healthcare developments
Jun 15, 2026
Calls for Reformer Pilates regulation amid boom
The healthcare sector is undergoing a series of transformations aimed at improving patient care and outcomes.
Jun 15, 2026
STAT+: Biotech raises $42 million to run Huntington’s disease trial
From biotech funding to global health crises, this week's top stories in healthcare
Jun 15, 2026
Science and Health Updates: New Breakthroughs and Concerns
Recent studies and developments in medicine and health, from Alzheimer's treatment to disease outbreaks
Jun 15, 2026
Experts Under Fire Over Baby Sleep Advice and Abortion Pill Access
Investigations and court rulings impact public health and drug development
Jun 15, 2026
Hantavirus Outbreak on Cruise Ship Raises Concerns Over Spread
World Health Organization investigates possible human-to-human transmission on MV Hondius
Jun 15, 2026
Colon cancer breakthrough keeps patients cancer-free for nearly 3 years
A UK-led trial finds immunotherapy effective in colon cancer, a common knee surgery is deemed
Jun 15, 2026
Islanders' lifestyle views could help shape future
Here's the synthesized article: New Breakthroughs and Studies Shed Light on Health and Science New research and surveys are providing insights into various aspects of health and science, from cancer treatment and hearing loss
Jun 15, 2026
Health Crisis Deepens in England's NHS Hospitals
Thousands Receive Corridor Care as Scientists Seek Solutions to Aging and Gut Health
Jun 15, 2026
Taboo subjects on the table at women's health event
From taboo subjects to medical research controversies, women's health is in the spotlight
Jun 15, 2026
STAT+: Up and down the ladder: The latest comings and goings
Hospitals adapt to doctor strikes, Ebola response requires community engagement, and global blood donations see significant increase.
Jun 15, 2026
Health Updates: Period Pain, Doctor Strikes, and Ebola Fears
Recent developments in healthcare, from pain relief for period cramps to global health concerns
Jun 8, 2026
New Developments in Obesity and Diabetes Treatment
Promising results from AstraZeneca and Lilly, plus a new solution for "Ozempic butt
Jun 8, 2026
When it’s time to save a limb, novel clinic meets unhoused people where they are
Exploring breakthroughs in medical research and their implications for public health
Feb 23, 2026
Is J&J Misleading Patients About Prostate Cancer Treatment?
Bayer sues J&J over claims that its prostate cancer treatment is more effective, citing flawed data and false advertising; lawsuit seeks damages and corrective action.
Feb 23, 2026
FDA Unveils Rules for Bespoke Gene Therapies
New pathway expected to spur applications for rare disease treatments
Feb 23, 2026
Clinical Trials Hit Snags in UK and US
Setbacks for lung disease, puberty blockers, and cancer blood test studies
Feb 23, 2026
Blood Test Forecasts Alzheimer's Years Before Symptoms
Scientists develop a simple test to predict onset of memory loss
Feb 23, 2026
Pharma Giants Make Big Moves in Separate Deals
Gilead Sciences is buying Arcellx for $7.8 billion, expanding its CAR-T therapy portfolio, while Novo Nordisk's next-gen obesity drug underperformed in a comparison study.
Feb 23, 2026
Health Care Under the Microscope
As the midterms approach, health care is in the spotlight, with lobbyists targeting the FDA, AI devices potentially bypassing review, and reform efforts facing an uphill battle.
Feb 23, 2026
Botched Surgeries and Unchecked Treatments Put Patients at Risk
Gaps in regulation and oversight leave vulnerable individuals exposed to harm
May 29, 2026
Health Epidemics and Innovations: A Delicate Balance
Excessive alcohol use, nicotine addiction, and chronic care experiments pose challenges to public health