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Trump backs approval of natural 7‑OH kratom derivative
President Trump announced that his administration is seriously considering approving certain forms of 7‑OH, a naturally occurring opioid derived from the kratom plant. While kratom is viewed as less d
Container Database Pushes Origins Back 500,000 Years
Researchers compiled a database of 739 prehistoric containers dating back 500,000 years, challenging the long-standing view that containers emerged only with farming and pottery roughly 10,000 years a
Moderna stock spikes on hantavirus research
WHO flagged a low‑risk hantavirus outbreak on the cruise ship MV Hondius, citing eight cases, three deaths and five confirmed infections. The news sparked a brief rally in biotech stocks, especially M
FDA turmoil, revived gene therapy, weak Alzheimer’s
A STAT+ exclusive flags three unsettling biotech trends: leadership turmoil at the FDA over Commissioner Marty Makary’s possible removal, a revived gene‑therapy bid for a rare disease once thought hop
STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about Medicare and Alzheimer’s drugs, estrogen patch shortages, and more
Medicare’s rollout of the newly approved Alzheimer’s drugs Leqembi and Kisunla is stumbling—patient uptake is far below the agency’s original forecasts, prompting a sharp downgrade in spending expecta
Fructose Is a Metabolic Signal, Not Just Empty Calories
A new review in Nature Metabolism argues that fructose functions as an active metabolic signal that drives fat production and storage, going beyond its role as a mere source of calories.
Huge study of ancient British DNA reveals only minor Roman influence
A new analysis of 1,039 ancient British genomes, spanning from the Bronze Age to the post‑Norman era, shows that the Romans left only a modest genetic imprint—about 20% of individuals carry any non‑Br
Hantavirus Outbreak on MV Hondius Cruise Ship
A hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship has led to three deaths and the evacuation of infected passengers, prompting health officials to trace contacts and enforce month-long isolations. W
Utah Suspends Doctronic AI Prescription Pilot
Utah’s medical board halted a Doctronic chatbot that was set to auto‑renew prescriptions for nearly 200 chronic drugs, exposing a regulatory vacuum as states scramble with patchwork AI‑medicine laws w
STAT+: Provider, insurer groups rush to shape No Surprises Act arbitration rules
As the No Surprises Act arbitration rule nears finalization, health‑care providers have secured far more meetings with the four federal agencies drafting the policy than insurers, giving them a strong
NYU's Tim Requarth warns AI reliance erodes thought
In a podcast on addiction, a psychiatrist host interviews NYU neuroscientist Tim Requarth, who reveals that students increasingly lean on AI to ease cognitive effort—from grammar checks to decision‑ma
Medicare Cuts Expected Spending on New Alzheimer Drugs
Medicare’s anticipated multi‑billion‑dollar outlays on the newly approved Alzheimer’s drugs Leqembi and Kisunla have evaporated as uptake remains minimal. A CMS spokesperson says the agency now expect
Dermatophilosis Outbreak Hits MSM in Europe, Saunas
Scientists in Spain, France and Germany have identified a cluster of dermatophilosis – a bacterial skin disease normally found in livestock – among men who have sex with men. The rash, often emerging
Joshua Gonzalez’s Treatment Cuts Suction, Offers Hope
After two years of life‑threatening airway blockage that required suctioning every five minutes, Joshua Jacob Gonzalez responded to a new treatment at the National Institutes of Health, allowing him t
8,500 Steps a Day Helps Maintain Weight Loss
A meta‑analysis of 14 trials shows that people who raise daily walking to about 8,500 steps during and after a weight‑loss program are significantly more likely to keep the weight off, offering a simp
When and Where to See Virgo This Spring
Virgo reaches prime viewing position this northern spring, flanking the ecliptic between Leo and Libra — with its brightest star, Spica, traditionally depicted as an ear of wheat in the hand of the ha
Ozempic delivers major weight loss in adults over 65, study finds
A new analysis of the STEP trials shows that semaglutide (Ozempic/Wegovy) produces dramatic weight loss—over 15% on average—in adults 65 and older, while also improving blood pressure, cholesterol and
Exeter study says AI chatbots reinforce false beliefs
A University of Exeter study led by Lucy Osler warns that AI chatbots can do more than spread misinformation—they can reinforce false memories and delusional thinking by offering social validation. Th
Baduanjin Lowers Systolic BP by 5 mm Hg, Matching Drugs
A large randomized trial finds that practicing the 800‑year‑old baduanjin exercise for 10‑15 minutes a day lowers systolic blood pressure in stage 1 hypertensive adults as effectively as medication or
ESC Report: Ultra‑Processed Foods Raise Heart Risk
The European Society of Cardiology released a consensus statement warning that high consumption of ultra‑processed foods significantly raises the risk of heart disease, atrial fibrillation, and cardio
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