Health and Nutrition
Actor Christina Applegate says she was misdiagnosed with multiple sclerosis
Actor Christina Applegate revealed she was misdiagnosed with multiple sclerosis. NPR's A Martínez speaks with neurologist Michael Kornberg about how MS can be misdiagnosed.
STAT+: A German biotech has big ambitions in cancer. Now it needs to get a medicine approved
After a quarter century of work, the German biotech Immatics is facing a pivotal moment as it awaits Phase 3 results for its lead candidate in melanoma.
Opinion: How knocking on doors can help beat measles — again
“As measles outbreaks spread in the U.S., it may be time to learn how other countries get their outbreaks under control,” writes Raj Panjabi.
Opinion: Replication is necessary even if scientists do everything right
“Committing a Type 1 error does not reflect poorly on the quality of the science done,” writes Mark Louie F. Ramos
STAT+: Mark Cuban wants to crack open the market for rare disease treatments
Mark Cuban's Cost Plus Drugs says it can reduce manufacturing costs for custom rare disease drugs and n-of-1 gene therapies.
A counterintuitive way to build trust in measles vaccines and public health
Some experts say public health messaging would be more credible if it focused less on measles deaths and acknowledged that most children survive.
Mushroom magic: Alissa Timoshkina’s eastern European soup and stew recipes
A tangy mushroom stew with potato pancakes for dipping, and a rustic but versatile cabbage and mushroom soupA thick, creamy and tangy wild mushroom stew, inspired by Belarusian ma…
Weight loss in middle age can restore cardiovascular health, research suggests
UK study of 6,000 patients shows shedding 5% of body weight may help cut the risk of stroke and heart diseaseLosing just 5% of your body weight in middle age can reduce inflammati…
Australian researchers identify new subtype of depression linked to body clock disruptions
Study identifies ‘circadian depression’ as affecting nearly a quarter of more than 11,000 participantsGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAustralian researc…
Early-life pain led to lasting social deficits in mice, and brain stimulation reversed them
Early-life pain may leave a lasting mark on social behavior by tipping the balance between excitation and inhibition in the brain. In mice, restoring that balance, including with …
Influencers are helping 'free birth' gain fans, despite medical risks
The practice known as "free birth" — giving birth at home without a midwife — carries severe risks. But social media influencers are bringing attention and followers to the practi…
STAT+: He’s slashing quality at nursing homes. This state is letting it happen
The Boston Globe Spotlight Team found Eli Mirlis made grim cuts to resident care while steering millions of dollars from his nursing homes’ revenue into a constellation of real es…
STAT+: State regulators move to seize licenses from nursing home chain that was focus of Boston Globe investigation
A Boston Globe investigation found that RegalCare acquired nursing homes across Massachusetts, then gutted the quality of care.
Brain scans map multiple “low road” fear pathways between the human thalamus and amygdala
Animal studies have described “low road” pathways that rush sensory information from the thalamus to the amygdala. A brain imaging study of 113 people now maps several such routes…
New study suggests touch is a key ingredient in dogs’ stress-buffering power
Petting a dog after a stressful task didn’t speed recovery, but in a new experiment it was followed by calmer brain and heart responses when dog owners faced a second stress test …
The Guardian view on Covid-19 and care homes: the inquiry’s scathing verdict must be heeded | Editorial
The government did not throw a ‘protective ring’ around social care, and vulnerable people were left exposedThe families of the 43,000 care home residents in the UK whose deaths b…
Baby who died from meningitis may have been saved if tested sooner, inquest finds
Five-month-old Esta High died at Leeds General Infirmary in November 2023 after doctors put her symptoms down to Covid-19A baby girl who died from meningitis may have been saved i…
STAT+: A bipartisan group of lawmakers urges the FDA to close a peptide loophole
A bipartisan group of lawmakers is urging the FDA to plug a loophole used to import knockoff retatrutide, an investigational obesity drug made by Eli Lilly.
STAT+: Roche continues to look to China for new drugs
China's Hansoh Pharmaceutical Group has announced that it struck a massive deal with Roche to develop a portfolio of antibody-drug conjugates.
Brain wave study reveals shifting auditory responses in children with ADHD
Children with ADHD process unexpected sounds differently than their peers, but these brain responses change as they grow. New research shows heightened sensitivity to sudden noise…
Why I wish you didn’t want to see Nathan Fielder’s Elizabeth Holmes documentary
A reporter who interviewed Elizabeth Holmes on why society confuses authenticity, honesty, and truth, and how she takes advantage.
Ban ‘intrusive’ cameras on mental health wards in England, say bereaved families
Lawyers tell inquiry ‘patients’ lives are at stake’ through improper use of Oxevision system for most vulnerableFamilies bereaved by the misuse of an “intrusive” camera monitoring…
STAT+: OpenEvidence’s JAMA paper leaves open questions
In this edition of STAT Health Tech: A new paper in JAMA offers a glimpse into clinicians's use of OpenEvidence, and a look at Isomorphic Labs.
STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about drug launch prices, an AstraZeneca AI deal, and more
The median net price for newly launched medicines, when adjusted for inflation and manufacturer discounts, rose by 35% from 2022 to 2025.