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Feb 26, 2026
Health Care in Flux: Funding Paused, Leadership Shifts, and Global Cooperation
Medicaid funding halted in Minnesota, Sarepta's CEO steps down, and WHO recognizes Jordan's health care efforts
May 31, 2026
New Pill Helps Maintain Weight Loss After Stopping Obesity Jabs
Orforglipron shows promise in trials, but experts caution more research is needed
May 31, 2026
STAT+: Akeso and Summit’s ivonescimab extends survival in squamous cell lung cancer
Several significant medical breakthroughs have been reported recently, each offering new avenues for treatment and potential improvements in patient outcomes.
May 31, 2026
STAT+: China competition, ‘destruction’ at FDA gives agency chance to restructure, Rick Pazdur says
Breakthroughs in cancer treatment, warnings on nicotine addiction, and a presidential health update
May 24, 2026
Global Health Updates and Controversies Emerge
Recent developments in global health, science, and policy have sparked intense debates and discussions, from the World Health Assembly's decisions on health issues to controversies surrounding transgender rights and NIH leadership changes.
Mar 22, 2026
How Safe Is Your Food and Family?
New Concerns Over Hidden Antibiotics in River Fish and Postpartum Psychosis Support
Mar 1, 2026
Insomnia and Sleep Apnea: A Deadly Duo for Heart Health
New study reveals combined risk of hypertension and heart disease
Mar 1, 2026
Ozempic and Wegovy Pills Raise New Concerns Over Gut Health
Study finds hidden ingredient may alter gut bacteria and inflammation
Jun 21, 2026
Patients asked not to visit A&E during strike days
Thousands of patients face reduced emergency services as resident doctors demand fair pay, while AI threatens to upend the healthcare workforce
Jun 21, 2026
STAT+: Many cancer patients don’t get genomic tests to guide treatment, study finds
New studies and strikes highlight pressing issues in healthcare systems worldwide
Jun 21, 2026
Researchers look into island's health benefits
A look at recent developments in healthcare, from the benefits of island living to the challenges of endometriosis diagnosis and the future of One Health initiatives.
Jun 21, 2026
Healthcare in Flux: Strikes, AI, and Lessons from Abroad
From doctor strikes in England to AI's impact on US healthcare costs, and innovative approaches from India
Jun 21, 2026
Smart contact lens monitors eye pressure and delivers glaucoma drugs in early tests
New Treatments and Technologies Emerge Amidst Strike Delays and Cost Concerns
Jun 21, 2026
Opinion: Tastiness is not why people overeat
From surprising health spending patterns to innovative approaches to chronic conditions, here's what's new in healthcare
Jun 21, 2026
STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about top pharma lobbyist stepping down, genes and GLP-1 drugs, and more
Pharmaceutical lobby leader steps down, Medicare funding sparks debate, and biotech VCs face disruption
Jun 21, 2026
How Is Science Advancing Global Health?
Recent breakthroughs in CAR-T therapy, changes in CDC vaccine panel rules, and a historic WHO forum highlight the evolving landscape of global health.
Jun 21, 2026
Why weight-loss jabs work better for some people than others
Recent research and cases shed light on weight loss, healthcare fraud, sports betting, and AI-assisted diagnosis
Jun 21, 2026
I was pressured into refusing a blood transfusion aged 11. The Jehovah's Witnesses' new policy changes nothing
Exploring the impact of Jehovah's Witnesses' blood transfusion policy, the risks of hormonal contraceptives, and the mystery of topical steroid withdrawal
Jun 21, 2026
How can we help our fathers live longer?
Prostate cancer, doctors' strikes, and the need for early intervention
Jun 21, 2026
Streeting denies changing pay deal for resident doctors
Resident doctors end strike, Jehovah's Witnesses update blood transfusion policy, and a sex educator questions hormonal contraception
Jun 21, 2026
STAT+: Spyre Therapeutics IBD drug shows promise in early trial
Diverging Healthcare Trends Emerge in UK and US In a week marked by contrasting developments in healthcare, a new treatment for inflammatory bowel disease showed promise, while hospitals explored
Jun 14, 2026
Healthcare Developments: Strikes, Approvals, and Outbreaks
A roundup of the latest healthcare news, from averted strikes to FDA approvals and global health concerns
Feb 22, 2026
Covid Vaccine Harm and Weight-Loss Jabs: A Tale of Two Health Crises
Experts warn of inadequate support for vaccine injury victims and call for better NHS planning on obesity treatment