Health and Nutrition
US could lose measles-free status soon as RFK Jr’s pushes anti-vaccine agenda
Country is in the middle of worst measles outbreak since 1991, with more than 5,400 cases nationallyThe United States could lose its measles elimination status this week, an event…
Autistic individuals show altered white matter in long-range brain pathways
Pooling data from 66 brain imaging studies, researchers found that autistic individuals showed differences in white matter microstructure across many of the brain’s major pathways…
The U.S. may soon lose measles elimination status
A regional WHO body will hold a four-day meeting determining whether the U.S. has maintained measles elimination. All signs point to no:
‘I’d steal 10-15 times a day’: ex-offenders on the addictions driving prolific shoplifting
Former shoplifters say treatment and drug rehabilitation are essential to ending cycle of theft and imprisonmentPolice to target 500 chronic shoplifters in retail crime crackdown …
Bird flu fears prompt orders for poultry to be kept inside in England and Scotland
Increased risk of devastating strain means restrictions imposed for second year in a row on those keeping birdsPoultry and captive birds across England and Scotland must be kept i…
The best conversations may follow a hidden mathematical rhythm called pink noise, according to new psychology research
Enjoyable conversations tend not to stay in perfect agreement. A study of thousands of chats found that those with a stronger “pink noise” pattern of drifting apart and coming bac…
Opinion: Low-income parents can’t afford to take chances with nutritious food their picky eaters might reject
“Children's food refusals come at a cost — one that few cash-strapped families can afford,” experts write.
A new tactic in the war over out-of-network bills: Health care providers are suing employers
Providers increasingly are suing employers, claiming they are responsible for out-of-network medical bills that insurers haven’t fully paid or have delayed paying.
STAT+: Doctors on Kennedy’s influential preventive care panel have major conflicts of interest, filings reveal
Federal health officials granted blanket ethics waivers to USPSTF panel members, some of whom own pharma stocks and private medical practices.
STAT+: MDCalc launches a ‘rumble strip’ for doctors using generative AI tools
MDCalc, a medical reference tool site, is launching CrossCover, a tool meant to help clinicians trust the answers of medical AI chatbots.
Chicken curry and potato croquettes: Ranie Saidi’s recipes for a Malaysian feast
Leeks play a major part in two Malaysian-inspired dishes: they melt into coconut in a marvellous chicken curry, and pair perfectly with peas in crunchy potato croquettesSince movi…
Disabled people in England ‘have to wait up to two years for wheelchairs’
Ombudsman’s report says delays have profound consequences and limit users’ ability to lead independent livesDisabled people are having to wait up to two years to get a wheelchair …
STAT+: Democrats take new step toward investigating Trump’s drug pricing deals
Incoming Democratic chairs of key committees have taken a step toward investigating MFN drug pricing agreements between drugmakers and the Trump administration.
Social media algorithms on X promote content that conflicts with your values
A new study reveals that X's recommendation algorithm actively promotes content that conflicts with users' personal values. This mismatch is driven by users arguing with posts the…
Empathy toward a partner is linked to a more satisfying sex life for both people in young couples
Young adults who say they understand and share their partner’s feelings tend to report more satisfying sex and stronger desire, and their partners report more satisfying sex too.
STAT+: Wyden, Sanders hand-in-hand on ‘Medicare for All’ initiative
Sen. Bernie Sanders said that he wants to lower the Medicare eligibility age by 10 years, among other initiatives.
Leafy greens versus meat: Where your nitrates come from may matter for brain health
Leafy greens and bacon both contain nitrates, but a large Danish study suggests the source may matter. Plant-sourced nitrate was tied to lower dementia rates, while animal and tap…
STAT+: Former Eli Lilly rep claims she was fired for complaining about marketing of Mounjaro diabetes drug
A former Eli Lilly sales rep filed a lawsuit alleging she was fired after claiming the company was inappropriately promoting its Mounjaro diabetes drug to combat weight loss.
STAT+: Men’s use of chatbots for therapy, and earnings season highlights
In this edition of STAT Health Tech: Growing optimism around chatbots and men who avoid therapy, and highlights from the earnings season.
STAT+: Oura to acquire Counsel Health for $625 million, placing a big bet on AI care
Oura, the smart ring maker that recently delayed plans to go public, said it will pay $625 million to acquire Counsel Health, a clinical AI startup.
Oxytocin alters how the brain learns and remembers social hierarchies
A new study reveals how the hormone oxytocin alters the brain's ability to learn and remember social hierarchies, boosting memory for networks that do not directly involve the obs…
People in deprived areas of England more than ‘twice as likely’ to die prematurely
Early death risk for men and women in most deprived areas 2.3 times higher than those more affluent, study showsPeople living in the most deprived areas of England are more than t…
Bars, beans and tins: the best-tasting protein foods we’d buy again and again
Your protein food journey begins and ends with this tried and tested list – no block of tofu or bleeding steak requiredThe best whey protein powders and protein barsSign up for th…
The vaccine limbo in the US is worsening the measles outbreak
Earlier doses for children, a focus on unvaccinated adults, a risk strategy based on geography – here’s how a functioning ACIP would address the measles outbreakThe US has announc…