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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
Jul 13, 2026
UK Doctors' Strike to Disrupt Healthcare Services
Patients face cancelled appointments and delayed treatments as doctors demand better pay
Jul 13, 2026
Dads Bond Over Braiding, Pharma Fights Obesity, and Medical Recruitment Woes
A round-up of recent stories on family bonding, pharmaceutical breakthroughs, and medical staffing challenges
Jul 13, 2026
Health Sector Faces Multiple Challenges Amid Strikes and Shortcomings
Doctors' strike looms, patient care falls short, and period poverty persists
Jul 13, 2026
William praises 'incredible' £20m milestone for Bowelbabe fund
Recent Developments in Cancer Research, Obesity Diagnosis, and Heat-Related Deaths
Jul 13, 2026
Men's group hopes to eases strain on NHS services
From community-led mental health initiatives to FDA breakthroughs and tariff negotiations
Jul 13, 2026
Medical Breakthroughs and Challenges
Advances in AR tech, HIV prevention, and endometriosis treatment face budget cuts and regulatory hurdles
Jul 13, 2026
Why STAT How a four-month FDA delay forced a matters right now
FDA delays, doctor strikes, and AI advancements raise concerns and opportunities in the healthcare sector
Jul 13, 2026
Can Science Solve the World's Most Pressing Health Issues?
Breakthroughs in bone health, hepatitis E treatment, and global collaboration offer new hope
Jul 13, 2026
Healthcare in Crisis: Strikes, Delays, and Breakthroughs
Doctors' strikes, insurance woes, and medical discoveries impact patients nationwide
Jul 13, 2026
UK Covid Inquiry Highlights Vaccine Success, Bird Flu Trials Begin
Inquiry report praises vaccine rollout, while bird flu vaccine trials start
Jul 13, 2026
World-first' vaccine designed by artificial intelligence
New vaccine breakthroughs, hospital innovations, and concerns over doctor pay and social media's impact on wellbeing
Jul 13, 2026
Starting uni? What to know about having the free NHS meningitis B jab
The UK has seen a surge in health-related news, from the rollout of free meningitis B vaccines for young people to the devastating impact of the recent heatwaves.
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.