Medicine
Anti-vaxxers target Texas measles doctors to cast doubt on deaths amid outbreak
Children’s Health Defense and RFK Jr publicly dispute recent measles deaths to ‘distract’ from damage caused and question vaccines, experts sayThe six-year-old girl at the childre…
Do adults need another measles shot?
Vaccination is the best way to protect yourself against measles, one of the most contagious diseases known. For most adults, one shot of the MMR is considered enough protection. B…
The Guardian view on mental health: overdiagnosis is not the problem facing young people | Editorial
Parity of esteem with physical healthcare remains a distant prospect. Ministers must do more to tackle rising distressPerhaps the single most important finding of the independent …
Do we really ‘hold tension’ in our hips?
The idea is popular in wellness circles, but experts say there’s no evidence that trauma uniquely affects the hips. Here’s what causes hip tightness and what can helpIn yoga class…
Finally, a helpful intervention in the ‘overdiagnosis’ wars. But where’s the money to answer this tragedy? | John Harris
There is much to agree with in the Fonagy review into mental health support. Without serious public funding, however, its approach won’t workBack in late 2025, when Keir Starmer’s…
Flu cases higher than usual in England during September, experts say
UK Health Security Agency notes above-average activity and urges at-risk groups to get vaccinatedFlu is striking earlier than usual in England, experts have said, insisting that v…
‘I want to do everything I can to head off dementia’: why demand for the shingles vaccine is soaring
Could a drug intended to prevent painful rashes also protect our brains as we get older? The signs are promising – but not conclusive. Yet that’s enough to be driving a boom in sh…
How one antibiotic morning-after pill came to be widely available in San Francisco
An antibiotic morning-after pill has been shown to be effective for preventing STIs among gay men, but some doctors worry about antibiotic resistance. This story discusses STIs an…
Physicians’ group calls for ban on raw milk – as it’s becoming increasingly popular in the US
As raw milk industry experiences record growth, experts say it might contain pathogens that can sicken peopleAs raw milk becomes increasingly popular among Americans, there have b…
US maternity wards face wave of closures as Medicaid cuts kick in
Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ spending cuts will be fully felt next year, but hospitals are already feeling the squeezeMaternity wards across the United States are facing a wave o…
‘I get really upset when I visit’: the harsh reality of life in a high-security hospital in England
When the Southport killer Axel Rudakubana was transferred from a category A prison to Broadmoor hospital, many observers complained that he was getting off lightly. But these plac…
Americans trust science more than peers around the world, survey shows
Just 40 percent of Americans reported a lot of confidence in U.S. hospitals and health clinics, the same proportion as in Portugal and Uruguay.
FDA may allow some toxic chemicals to be added to food without safety review. Experts are alarmed
Regulator looks to expand loophole to allow dangerous compounds in food as long as they’re not carcinogenicThe US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is proposing to expand a contr…
STAT+: Biotech leader, leading lab leak theorist no longer in consideration for top infectious disease role
Steven Quay, a biopharmaceutical executive with no background in infectious diseases, is no longer being considered for director of the National Institute for Allergy and Infectio…
STAT+: Hospitals sue – again – to halt Trump administration’s 340B rebate pilot
The AHA is once again suing the Trump administration over its plan to revamp a federal drug discount program into one that provides after-the-fact rebates instead of upfront disco…
NHS faces exodus of ADHD and autism services staff to private clinics
Brain drain of psychologists, psychiatrists and nurses leaves NHS ‘weaker’, driving patients to seek care elsewhereFull report | NHS at risk of ‘system failures’ as demand for ADH…
Did Russia play by the rules in reporting lab worker's death?
A global treaty signed by 197 countries — including Russia — requires reporting any death that could be a sign of an outbreak to come.
STAT+: Pharma’s free lunches for doctors boost inappropriate prescribing, analysis finds
The gifts and payments that doctors receive from drugmakers increased inappropriate prescribing, likely leading to rising health care costs, according to a new review.
Insurance model is no substitute for the NHS | Letter
Susan Jones points out that an NHS-style system does not require either sales costs or shareholder profitsIn Dining across the divide (4 October), the young participant, Ted, is q…
STAT+: Medicare Advantage star ratings trigger new bonuses, and uncertainty
The federal government has released new quality ratings for Medicare Advantage insurers for 2027, with Humana emerging as the biggest winner. But deep uncertainty remains around M…
STAT+: Life Biosciences share glaucoma study updates for its cellular reprogramming drug
Life Biosciences said yesterday that three glaucoma patients have now received a single injection of its experimental cellular reprogramming drug, with no serious adverse events.
STAT+: Up and down the ladder: The latest comings and goings
From new hires to departures, promotions and transfers, here are the latest comings and goings in the pharmaceutical industry.
How these census changes could threaten public health
The Trump administration wants to make three big changes to the U.S. Census, including eliminating questions about race, ethnicity, and sexual orientation and excluding anyone who…
STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about a setback for Argenx, Lilly suits over copycat versions of an obesity drug, and more
The FDA flagged a potential safety signal after four patient deaths in a trial testing a schizophrenia drug, Argenx faces an unusual setback, and more pharma news.