Study finds dangerous lead levels in children’s clothing
A new study reveals that all tested children's fast fashion shirts contain lead levels exceeding U.S. safety limits, posing a significant toxic exposure risk, particularly for young children who frequ
Supreme Court conversion therapy decision could ripple through medicine
The Supreme Court's recent decision regarding gender and sexuality "conversion therapy" is poised to significantly curtail the power of state medical boards, particularly concerning regulations that i
Thursday was World Autism Awareness Day. HHS celebrated with…a workout?
The Supreme Court's decision to classify talk therapy as "speech" rather than professional conduct could significantly impact state medical boards' ability to regulate healthcare, potentially affectin
STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about Trump’s drug tariffs, a U.S.-U.K. pharma trade deal, and more
The Trump administration is imposing 100% tariffs on imported brand-name drugs, though many large pharmaceutical companies will be exempt due to prior deals to build U.S. manufacturing facilities and
Multipurpose anti-viral pill may treat colds, norovirus, flu and covid
An AI-driven discovery suggests a previously overlooked breast cancer drug could be repurposed as a broad-spectrum antiviral, potentially effective against common colds, norovirus, flu, and COVID-19.
Quantum coherence could be preserved at large scales in realistic environments
A new theoretical study suggests quantum coherence, typically fragile, might be preserved at larger scales even in realistic, noisy environments. This discovery challenges the long-held assumption tha
Nanotube injector transfers cytoplasmic contents and organelles between living cells safely
Scientists have developed a novel nanotube injector capable of safely transferring cytoplasmic contents and even entire organelles between living cells, a process crucial for understanding tissue deve
Scientists say BMI gets it wrong for over one third of adults
A new study reveals that the widely used Body Mass Index (BMI) misclassifies over one-third of adults when compared to more accurate body fat measurements obtained via DXA scans. This suggests that a
Scientists discover why flu and COVID hit older adults so hard
New research indicates that aging lungs contribute significantly to the severity of flu and COVID-19 in older adults. Specific lung cells in older individuals can trigger an overactive immune response
STAT+: FDA’s evolving view of what makes a ‘breakthrough’ device
The article, exclusive to STAT+ subscribers, delves into the **FDA's evolving criteria for 'breakthrough' device designations**, a topic of significant interest for health tech innovators. It also not
Opinion: My patient would rather take a peptide than a statin. That reveals an uncomfortable truth in medicine
A physician highlights a growing trend where patients, like one who stopped a statin despite high heart attack risk and robust evidence of its benefits, opt for unproven treatments like BPC-157 based
Archival records reveal prevalence of sexually transmitted infections during Otago's gold rush less than purported
New University of Otago research challenges popular historical narratives, revealing that sexually transmitted infections (STIs) during Otago's gold rush were less prevalent than often portrayed in po
A gene mutation may trap the brain in the wrong reality in schizophrenia patients
MIT researchers have identified a gene mutation, grin2a, linked to schizophrenia that traps the brain in outdated beliefs by disrupting a key thalamus–prefrontal cortex pathway, preventing the integra
This 5-day diet helped Crohn’s patients feel better fast
A groundbreaking clinical trial by Stanford Medicine reveals that a simple 5-day monthly 'fasting-mimicking diet' significantly eases Crohn’s disease symptoms and reduces inflammation, offering a much
Eating more meat may lower Alzheimer’s risk for some people
A groundbreaking study from Karolinska Institutet reveals that older adults carrying high-risk APOE gene variants for Alzheimer's may experience slower cognitive decline and lower dementia risk if the
Deafness reversed: One injection restores hearing in just weeks
A groundbreaking gene therapy, delivered via a single injection, has reversed deafness in patients with OTOF gene mutations, with all ten participants experiencing significant hearing improvement with
Deafness reversed: One injection restores hearing in just weeks
A groundbreaking gene therapy, delivered via a single injection, has reversed deafness in patients with OTOF gene mutations, with all ten participants experiencing significant hearing improvement with
The benefits of community Trap-Neuter-Return programs for unowned cats
Community Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) programs offer a humane and effective solution to managing unowned cat populations, which are often criticized for environmental and public health concerns. These pr
Prince William praises £20m milestone for Bowelbabe fund
The Bowelbabe fund, set up by Dame Deborah James in 2022, helps to support Cancer Research UK.
Biotech investors’ plea to Trump, and a busy M&A week
Biotech investors are urging President Trump for increased regulatory flexibility at the FDA, a move highlighted by a recent industry-patient coalition letter, amidst a dynamic week for the pharmaceut