Medicine
STAT+: Gilead to pay $45 million to settle kickback charges filed by Texas attorney general
Gilead Sciences agreed to pay $45 million to settle allegations of paying kickbacks that improperly influenced prescriptions paid for by the Texas Medicaid program
Child health in England at risk from sharp rise in NHS waiting times, report says
CQC research finds long delays are making conditions harder to treat and highlights regional disparities in careThousands of children in England are experiencing some of the sharp…
STAT+: Detailed data confirm Moderna and Merck cancer vaccine met key endpoints in melanoma trial
A Moderna and Merck personalized mRNA cancer vaccine reduced the risk of disease recurrence in patients with melanoma by 42% compared to standard treatment.
STAT+: AbbVie skin disorder drug succeeds in late-stage trial, but results miss market expectations
AbbVie's lutikizumab, an experimental therapy for a chronic skin condition, succeeded in a late-stage trial but missed market expectations.
STAT+: Nutrition experts press White House to release ultra-processed food definition
MAHA allies and nutrition experts want the Trump administration to act on ultra-processed foods before the elections.
Top MAHA adviser Calley Means resigns from White House days ahead of midterms
The surprising departure comes just before an election that may serve as a referendum on the MAHA movement.
The Guardian view on England's north-south divide: Burnham must deliver more than devolution | Editorial
The prime minister promises to repair decades of regional damage. His government must redistribute wealth to close deadly inequalitiesAndy Burnham’s call to abandon “40 years of n…
STAT+: Will the Treasury restrict U.S. investment in the Chinese biotech sector?
Rumors are swirling that the Treasury Department this week is going to propose a rule that restricts U.S. investment in the Chinese biotech sector.
What would make neonatal units safer for babies? | Letters
Dr Pamela S Melding highlights how New Zealand has created a healthcare culture where patient safety, interests and consent are the overriding principles. Plus letters from Mark H…
Shamonda virus detected in human for first time in France
Investigations under way to determine whether virus normally found in livestock contributed to man’s deathA man in France has become the first human known to have contracted Shamo…
STAT+: Crackdowns loom, from China to New York
Speaking on the economy, the vice president told a crowd in Ohio that, “You don’t turn the Titanic around overnight.” Send news tips and bad metaphors to John.Wilkerson@statnews.c…
STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about a U.S. rule on Chinese deals, Belgium refusing Mounjaro coverage, and more
U.S. is poised to issue a proposed rule that would subject outbound licensing deals with Chinese biotech companies to additional scrutiny
STAT+: What to expect from the Moderna-Merck cancer vaccine data reveal
The Moderna-Merck cancer vaccine data reveal is days away. Here's what to expect.
STAT+: FDA has finalized its guidance on apps related to drugs
In this edition of STAT Health Tech: FDA's guidance on prescription drug use-related software, and telehealth pushing GLP-1s for addiction.
Health insurance premiums jump 9%, and more Americans don’t have access to coverage
Working-age U.S. adults without health insurance rose in 2026. Half of all uninsured people did not seek needed care because of cost concerns, according to a new survey.
BBC News to axe education editor role in cost-cutting move
Fears over lack of scrutiny for key sectors as health editor position will also go in cuts aimed at saving £5.5mThe BBC will no longer have a dedicated education editor as part of…
STAT+: Workers are paying 9% more for family health coverage this year, a higher jump than in the recent past
A KFF survey finds that rising healthcare costs are squeezing both employers and workers.
Can a dream help you solve a problem? Here's how to try tonight
Allison Aubrey reports on the resurgence in dream research and how dreams can be a tool for self-discovery.
STAT+: Telehealth leapfrogs FDA approval with off-label GLP-1 prescriptions for addiction
As telehealth promotes GLP-1s for addiction, experts worry about fragmented care, and exposing patients to unknown risks.
Opinion: The inherited disease my family called ‘it’ had a name, which changed everything
For 50 years, doctors shrugged about the disease running through Miranda Pappas’ family. Then she discovered something.
Opinion: What I got wrong about the Affordable Care Act — and how to fix it
“The big mistake, ironically, was the ACA’s lack of focus on affordability,” writes Dana Goldman.
Thursday briefing: The crisis putting maternity units in England at risk of closure
In today’s newsletter: rising rates of C-sections, staff shortages and years of unresolved concerns are preventing some hospitals from delivering babies safely Good morning. Over …
STAT+: CMS extends fraud crackdown to New York’s adult day care program
CMS is cracking down on adult day cares in New York, part of a broader focus on alleged health care frauds.
Pope will not need further cancer treatment, doctors say
Medics indicate pontiff’s tumour had not spread, but doubts remain about planned trip to South America next monthPope Leo will not need any further therapy after undergoing lung …