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
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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
Jul 12, 2026
What is meningitis B and why is a vaccine only being offered to some teenagers?
One million students to receive MenB vaccine amid concerns over outbreaks
Jul 12, 2026
UK Doctors' Strike Called Off After New Government Offer
A planned four-day strike by resident doctors in the UK has been called off after the government made a new offer, averting widespread disruption to hospital services.
Jul 12, 2026
Women's Health Takes Center Stage Amid Taboos and Triumphs
New Conversations and Research Shed Light on Often Overlooked Issues
Jul 12, 2026
New cancer care centres set to be built
Here is the synthesized article: New Cancer Care Centres and Breakthroughs in Health Advances in Cancer Treatment, HPV Vaccination, and Rare Infections A new era in cancer care and disease prevention has begun, with
Jul 12, 2026
Swim club calls for more school water safety lessons
Updates on Prostate Cancer, Water Safety, Puberty Blockers, and More
Jul 12, 2026
Health Equity, Research, and Safety: Unseen Scrutiny and Unmet Needs
Proposed changes to federal funding and gaps in clinical trial data collection raise concerns
Jul 12, 2026
Heatwave Health Risks and Breakthroughs in Mental Health Treatment
Protecting against heat exhaustion and heatstroke while new therapies offer hope for depression and rare disorders
Jul 12, 2026
Is Watching Football Bad for Your Health?
Research explores the physical and emotional impact of supporting England in the World Cup
Jul 12, 2026
STAT+: FDA drops enforcement against Whoop after it tweaks blood pressure feature
Recent advancements in gene editing, newborn screening, and AI-powered diagnostics
Jul 12, 2026
STAT+: Wagering on FDA changes, Regenxbio will submit Duchenne gene therapy for approval
Regenxbio's decision to submit its gene therapy for Duchenne muscular dystrophy for approval, despite initial setbacks, is a significant development in the field of genetic medicine.
Jul 12, 2026
Clinical trial set to test two drugs for fast-growing Ebola outbreak
A dispatch from the frontlines of healthcare, from clinical trials for Ebola to systemic failures in maternity care and the urgent need for universal energy access.