Global Health Advances Amidst Leadership Changes
Breakthroughs in gene therapy and NHS progress marked alongside WHO's hantavirus response and FDA leadership shift
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May 23, 2026
Global Health Concerns Rise Amid Record Skin Cancer Cases and TB Challenges
UK sees highest melanoma cases, while WHO tackles TB strategy and Merck-Kelun announces breakthrough lung cancer treatment
May 23, 2026
Is the Pursuit of Wellness Hurting Our Health?
Experts warn of unintended consequences from social media, fad diets, and misinformation
May 23, 2026
Global Health in Focus: Ebola Outbreak and WHO Reforms
Ebola vaccine development and World Health Assembly reforms amid outbreak
May 23, 2026
Global Health Concerns Mount Amid Funding Cuts and Outbreaks
Ebola risk raised to 'very high' in DR Congo, AI speeds up brain drug search, and Medicaid funding slashed
Mar 28, 2026
Biotech Boom and Pharma Shifts: A Week in Review
FDA priorities, White House drug pricing efforts, and China's biotech rise
Mar 21, 2026
Woman with 'agonising' condition to 'give back
Harriet Amos, a musician and teacher from Worcester, has been living with the "agonising" pain of endometriosis for over two decades.
Mar 21, 2026
Health Woes and Research Breakthroughs
From meningitis outbreaks to billion-dollar research donations, the healthcare landscape is shifting
Mar 21, 2026
Can the UK Contain Its Worst Meningitis Outbreak in Years?
A rare and deadly meningitis outbreak in Kent has killed two and infected dozens, prompting a massive vaccination drive
Mar 21, 2026
Health Concerns Rise as New Threats Emerge
From chromosome loss to supply chain risks, multiple health issues come to the forefront
Mar 14, 2026
STAT+: The FDA is targeting telehealth marketing of GLP-1 drugs. Who’s prescribing them?
FDA targets telehealth marketing, GPs open up about mental health concerns, and the biotech industry marks 50 years
Mar 14, 2026
Women's Health in Crisis: Regret, Rare Donations, and Cancer Battles
A series of revelations highlight the complex challenges faced by women in their health journeys
Mar 7, 2026
Can the Pharmaceutical Industry Deliver Affordable Solutions?
Recent controversies and breakthroughs raise questions about accessibility and ethics
Jun 20, 2026
Can Disruption Bring Progress in Healthcare?
Surprising benefits from doctors' strikes and breakthroughs in cancer treatment
Jun 20, 2026
Disability, Health, and Transparency: A Week of Contrasts
From nightclub accessibility to cancer research breakthroughs and global health leadership
Jun 20, 2026
Don't feel like exercising? Maybe it's the wrong time of day for you
Title: Global Health in Focus: From Exercise Timing to AI in Healthcare Subtitle: New research suggests exercising at the right time can boost heart health, while hospitals turn to
Jun 20, 2026
Health Breakthroughs and Challenges Emerge
New studies and personal stories highlight progress and gaps in medical care
Jun 20, 2026
Scientists discover gene that helps the brain repair itself
Breaking Down Barriers in Medical Research and AI New studies and innovations are pushing the boundaries of medical research and AI, from discovering genes that help the brain repair
Jun 20, 2026
Why Are Maternity Services Under Scrutiny?
A senior midwife is appointed to lead an independent review into maternity services in Sussex, amidst concerns over patient safety and care quality.
Jun 20, 2026
Can Science Solve Our Biggest Health Mysteries?
Researchers tackle blood pressure, Alzheimer's, and diabetes in groundbreaking studies
Jun 20, 2026
STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about a review of Alzheimer’s drugs, FDA interest in compounded peptides, and more
Recent studies and reports shed light on Alzheimer's treatments, COVID-19 vaccine success, and concerns over IBS medications
Jun 20, 2026
Trump taps former public health leader Erica Schwartz to run CDC
The past week has seen significant developments in the healthcare sector, with the Covid vaccine rollout being praised as an "extraordinary feat" and new cancer treatments offering hope for patients.
Jun 20, 2026
UK Sets Minimum Age for Puberty Blocker Trial Amid Safety Concerns
Researchers to enroll children aged 11 and above in clinical trial assessing risks and benefits of puberty-blocking drugs
Jun 20, 2026
UK Puberty Blocker Trial Sets Minimum Age of 11
The UK's Pathways Trial, assessing puberty-blocking drugs for gender-questioning children, has set a minimum age of 11 after initial safety concerns.