Health and Nutrition
The generation raised on sugar rations – and what their health reveals 70 years later
From blood pressure to ageing, research suggests the first 1,000 days of sugar exposure could leave a decades-long mark on healthThey were born into a Britain still recovering fro…
Opinion: Infectious disease expert: The mysterious pneumonia in Russia deserves attention, not panic
Chill out about reports about plague in Siberia, writes infectious disease doctor Krutika Kuppalli.
Newborn circumcision is not linked to autism, large U.S. study finds
Public claims have linked newborn circumcision and the pain reliever acetaminophen to autism. A new study of nearly 2,800 boys found no link between circumcision and autism, and a…
CDC funding for HIV prevention shifted from providers to states under Trump
Nonprofits fighting HIV used get direct funding from the CDC. Now that money is going to state health departments that may have other priorities.
Tripping during a political convention was linked to more support for political violence in a recent psychedelic study
Taking psychedelics on the Fourth of July is linked to decreased support for partisan violence, while using them during political conventions shows the opposite effect. A new stud…
An early start to flu season moves up vaccination timing
This year's flu season is unusual. It started early and in the West, instead of the South. A new variant with a mutation that helps the virus evade immunity may be playing a role.
The brain may use a shared code for gender across faces, bodies, and objects
People can infer gender from faces, bodies, and even objects. A small brain-scanning study suggests these cues are processed across many overlapping regions, with one area in the …
Narcissism and psychopathy are closely linked in women serving prison sentences
A recent study of 344 incarcerated adults reveals that narcissistic traits fuel psychopathic tendencies through calculating, manipulative behavior. The research highlights how dar…
Proportion of people in Great Britain vaping who never smoked doubles in four years
More than 1 million people in Great Britain now vape despite having never regularly smoked, ONS data showsMore than 1 million people in Great Britain now vape despite never having…
STAT+: AstraZeneca opens new Boston site
AstraZeneca opened a new R&D site in Kendall Square yesterday, celebrating a $1 billion investment in the unsettled center of U.S. biotechnology after a spate of Chinese dealmakin…
STAT+: Are stem cell treatments about to have their day?
Stem cells might be the next peptides, and how Trump's $90 checks will play out after the election.
What are hospital longevity programs, and what can they tell you about your health?
What can hospital longevity clinics can tell you about your health? STAT's Sarah Todd went to one to find out.
People shift their political opinions to match the room in small group chats
When politics comes up in small group chats, people often adjust their stated opinions to match the dominant viewpoint. New research using AI-simulated conversations reveals that …
STAT+: FDA spells out 2027 AI guidance plans
In this edition of STAT Health Tech: New AI guidances expected from the the FDA in 2027, Utah expanding its AI sandbox, and more.
STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about U.S.-funded psychedelic trials, an AstraZeneca R&D center, and more
The Trump administration is advancing the first government-funded clinical trials of the psychedelic drug ibogaine to treat opioid addiction and PTSD
New York governor declares state of emergency after spike in measles cases
The deadly outbreak in Pennsylvania is its largest in more than three decades, and confirmed cases in New York are upThe New York governor, Kathy Hochul, declared a state of emerg…
Plague epidemic risk in Russia low after death of lab technician, WHO says
World Health Organization detects no sign of further outbreak since Darya Shipilova died last weekThe World Health Organization has said the risk of an epidemic in Russia is lowaf…
How to maximise the umami in mushrooms | Kitchen aide
Whether you sizzle, sweat, wet-fry or oven-cook, enhancing the savoury flavour of your mushrooms will depend on the variety, says our panel of fun guysHow do I cook mushrooms at h…
Parents of transgender youth faced declining mental health after the 2025 inauguration
A recent study reveals that parents of transgender youth experienced worsening mental health and heightened anxiety following the 2025 presidential inauguration. The research high…
Deciding when to get your flu shot? Consider these factors
When’s the best time to be vaccinated? Here are some thoughts that may help you make your decision.
Salsa dancing can ease depressive symptoms in young adults, randomized trial finds
Young adults experiencing depression and social anxiety might benefit from learning how to salsa dance. A new study indicates that an eight-week salsa program significantly reduce…
'We could all hear her breathing': Witnessing the failed execution of Christa Pike
Catherine Sweeney was in the witness room when Tennessee attempted to execute Christa Pike on Sept. 30. An attempted execution in May had also failed. Here's what Sweeney saw and …
STAT+: Can you live longer for $5,500? Longevity clinics are the buzzy new trend at nonprofit hospitals
Longevity clinics promise personalized health advice and cutting-edge tests. Now major hospitals are entering the business, at costs reaching $45,000 a year.
Opinion: Why the FDA should not approve an ineffective multicancer screening test
“Telling more people they have cancer is not progress; progress is having fewer people die from cancer,” H. Gilbert Welch writes of Grail’s multicancer screening test.