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Utah marks a year of battling measles, with no clear end in sight
Utah has spent the past year fighting measles outbreaks in almost every county
Skeleton of the world’s rarest marine mammal preserved by digital imaging
The reconstruction of the vaquita, whose numbers barely reach double figures in the wild, is designed to help research and conservation efforts Scientists have created a digital reconstruction of the world’s most endangered marine mammal, preserving its anatomy in three dimensions to ...
‘It’s not science, it’s coercion’: health experts decry RFK Jr order on hantavirus quarantine
Kennedy overrides CDC order saying an American who came into contact with hantavirus can self-quarantine The Trump administration is employing “authoritarian” and “unconstitutional” quarantine measures for at least one person who came into contact with a hantavirus patient, health law experts say. ...
Opinion: Why the space in ‘health care’ matters
When STAT polled our readers on ‘health care’ vs. ‘healthcare,’ about 60% of our readers voted for one word.
Opinion: STAT readers debate blue zones, open-access publishing fees, and more
According to STAT's source item, Opinion: STAT readers debate blue zones, open-access publishing fees, and more, Keep those letters coming! The development sits in VINI's Science file for readers following research, health, climate, space, medicine, and scientific institutions. The original report is ...
Africa CDC chief says continent needs to invest own funds in Ebola response, vaccine
African officials must step up financing to respond and develop vaccines for the Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda
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.
‘Termination shock’: trust our expert warnings on geoengineering’s planetary risks | Raymond Pierrehumbert, Julia Slingo, Michael Mann and Valerie Masson-Delmotte
Do we really want to play dice with our planet? A series in the Guardian recently declared “it’s time to talk about geoengineering.” So let’s talk about it. And let us start with some simple truths about this cluster of techno-optimistic “quick ...
New research links prenatal exposure to Pfas to later development of PMOS
Study suggests exposure to ‘forever chemicals’ may be a main driver of disease, formerly called PCOS, authors say New research for the first time links prenatal exposure to Pfas “forever chemicals” with the development of polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS) later in ...
Kidney cancer rates near Pfas factory in Lancashire a ‘major source of concern’
Experts cast doubt on conclusion of government-funded study of factory emitting forever chemicals near Blackpool Questions have been raised about the conclusions drawn by a government-funded study into kidney cancer rates near a factory linked to forever chemicals near Blackpool. Pfoa, a ...
‘It’s a scam’: Americans express unease over SpaceX’s influence on retirement savings
Guardian readers in the US share concerns about how the SpaceX IPO and AI boom affect their retirement accounts Elon Musk became the world’s first trillionaire last week after SpaceX debuted on the stock market with a valuation of $1.77tn. Millions of ...
Thousands of HGV drivers given bogus medical tests in the back of vans
Trading Standards said Doctors on Wheels promised tests for "just under £60" undercutting competitors.
M 6.6 - 133 km ESE of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia
PAGER - GREEN ShakeMap - V Time 2026-06-19 06:52:31 UTC 2026-06-19 06:52:31 UTC at epicenter Location 52.794°N 160.565°E Depth 10.00 km (6.21 mi)
My trip to meet the scientists trying to refreeze the Arctic
In this week’s newsletter: The melting of the Arctic’s summer sea ice is the most visible upshot of the climate crisis. Refreezing it might be a long shot – but do drastic times call for drastic measures? • Don’t get Down to ...
New hope in treating Huntington’s disease and a report card on RFK Jr.’s promises
This week on "The Readout LOUD" podcast: new hope in treating Huntington's disease and a report card on RFK Jr.'s promises. Listen now.
STAT+: FDA advisory panel endorses Moderna mRNA flu vaccine that was subject of controversy
A panel of advisers to FDA gave its endorsement to a seasonal mRNA flu vaccine that was developed by Moderna and that earlier this year became the subject of controversy.
Opinion: Maternity deserts aren’t accidents. They’re the result of a design flaw
Shrinking fertility should mean less strain on doctors. But nearly half of U.S. counties lack a practicing obstetrician or gynecologist.
Tennessee pharmacies sell potent ivermectin, led by anti-vaccine doctor who’s taken ‘bucketloads’
Tennessee pharmacies are selling potent versions of the antiparasitic drug ivermectin, led by an anti-vaccine doctor who’s taken "bucketloads."
Federal grant delays could jeopardize essential disability services, research
Disability researchers across the country worry about their jobs, and the future of their institutions, as a delay in issuing federal grants drags on.
SpaceX options volume explodes as trading kicks off. Here is a low-risk strategy to play the massive surge.
This pro-level move minimizes out-of-pocket costs and helps manage risk.
Military jamming disrupted a medical plane's GPS system before it crashed last month in New Mexico
Federal investigators say the GPS system on a small medical plane that crashed into a mountainside last month in New Mexico malfunctioned because the military was jamming that signal throughout the area, although pilots were warned ahead of time to exp...
SpaceX is vastly more expensive than any stock in the S&P 500, fueled by ‘FOMO’ mentality
Billions of dollars have flowed into SpaceX ETFs as retail investors look past conventional valuations.
Accused Insurer CEO Killer Mangione Could Face Hurdles With Mental Health Defense
Luigi Mangione, the man accused of assassinating a health insurance executive in a carefully executed plot, could have a hard time convincing jurors at his murder trial that he suffered a mental health breakdown, legal experts said. Mangione is accused & 8230;
Lil Nas X shares update after getting mental health care: ‘There’s less fear in my heart’
Musician says on Instagram he is ‘doing much better’ and receiving treatment and therapy after 2025 arrest The musician Lil Nas X posted a moving video update to his Instagram on Wednesday morning. In the nearly three-minute clip, the artist – born ...
STAT+: In pancreatic cancer, Patrick Soon-Shiong makes promises he has not kept
A wide gap exists between what Patrick Soon-Shiong says his cancer drugs can achieve and what they actually do, STAT's Adam Feuerstein writes.
Six of the biggest health news stories today
High-end infant formula scrutiny, the spread of synthetic opioids, and more health news from Morning Rounds
How many Americans can afford high-quality health care? A new poll finds the number has fallen
A new poll shows only about half of U.S. adults could afford their health care and had access to quality care last year.
STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about an FDA review of Moderna’s flu shot, J&J’s focus on cancer, and more
Johnson & 038; Johnson has no plans to enter the booming obesity market, opting instead to focus on diseases such as cancer
STAT+: Shingles vaccine may lower dementia risk, new study finds
Nursing home residents who received at least one dose of shingles vaccine were 24 percent less likely to develop dementia, a new study found.
STAT+: Cambrian’s experimental longevity drug mimics exercise
What Soon-Shiong has delivered, Encanta's RSV antiviral, and other biotech news from The Readout
STAT+: Do wearables actually help people with cardiovascular disease?
In this edition of STAT Health Tech: A look at what researchers found about if using wearables help people with cardiovascular diseases, and more.
Ebola cases increase almost 40% in a week as death toll passes 200
Ebola cases have increased almost 40% in a week in the current outbreak in Congo and Uganda as the death toll passes 200.
Notes from the Field: Initial Public Health Response to a Measles Outbreak in a Close-Knit West Texas Community - January−February 2025
This report describes the public health response to a measles outbreak in a Texas community.
New infant botulism outbreak puts fancy formulas under scrutiny
A new infant botulism outbreak puts fancy formulas that position their products as safer than other options under scrutiny.
STAT+: Senate Democrats demand HHS provide records on federal vaccine policy
Senate Democrats open an inquiry into the Trump administration’s remaking of U.S. vaccine policy, demanding officials produce records by next week.
What’s next for GLP-1 weight loss drugs?
What’s next for GLP-1 weight loss drugs? Alex Hogan explores on the new episode of STATus Report. Watch now.
Opinion: Congress should embrace strategic health diplomacy
“Improving global health should be a top policy priority of the United States,” write Anand Parekh, Tom Daschle, and Bill Frist.
Super-potent synthetic opioids called nitazenes are spreading across the U.S.
Overdose deaths confirmed to involve nitazenes have risen sharply in the U.S., from 27 in 2020 to 409 in 2024, according to the CDC
How many Americans can afford high-quality healthcare? A new poll finds the number has fallen
New data from the West Health-Gallup Affordability Index shows that only about half of U.S. adults could afford their healthcare and had access to quality care last year
The pressure to have baby boys can harm African mothers' health
In Congo and other parts of Africa, some women are having baby after baby under cultural pressure to produce a male heir, even risking their health
Cambridge experts recreate 336-year-old garden to commemorate ‘father of natural history’
John Ray, 17th-century botanist who coined words petal and pollen, was a tutor at Cambridge when he created his first garden He coined the terms petal and pollen, helped to lay the foundations of modern biology and is widely regarded as the ...
The audacious plan to refreeze the Arctic – podcast
Sea ice is melting fast and worsening the climate crisis. But what if there were a way to thicken it again? Madeleine Finlay is joined by environment editor Damian Carrington to discuss a bold attempt to refreeze the Arctic which is showing ...
A bonanza for fans of the natural world: the digital library sharing 64m pages of scientific knowledge with everyone
The Biodiversity Heritage Library is an invaluable online archive of historic texts on species living and lost supplied by the world’s leading museums and universities. Now its future is in doubt Some go there to read about the wood that Victorian manufacturers ...
Scientists Found the Coral Reefs That Can Survive Climate Change
Some coral reef ecosystems have a far greater chance of surviving the effects of climate change than previously understood, according to new global research. About 166,000 square kilometers (64,093 square miles) of coral reefs across 71 countries have capacity to & 8230;
Federal Trade Commission sues leading transgender health group
The Federal Trade Commission and four states are suing the World Professional Association for Transgender Health
M 6.6 - central Mid-Atlantic Ridge
PAGER - GREEN ShakeMap - I Time 2026-06-17 18:56:58 UTC 2026-06-17 18:56:58 UTC at epicenter Location 0.525°S 20.015°W Depth 10.00 km (6.21 mi)
Arrests of Immigrant Parents Create Mental Health Crisis for Children
An estimated hundreds of thousands of children, many of them U.S. citizens, have been separated from a parent in the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown. Their distress manifests in physical and mental health symptoms including developmental regression, stomachaches, sleep problems, and falling grades. ...
Sandwiched Between Caring for Kids and Aging Parents? Reach Out for Resources
Squeezed between their young children and aging parents, the sandwich generation is juggling a lot. KFF Health News Midwest correspondent Cara Anthony discusses embracing her identity as a caregiver and which resources are available to Washington, D.C., residents caring for family members.
Readers Curse Medical Debt and Defend Spelling Therapy
KFF Health News gives readers a chance to comment on a recent batch of stories.
Amber heat health alerts in place as temperatures set to soar above 30C
Very warm weather is set to return to parts of the UK, with a potential heatwave set to develop this weekend.
HPV jabs cut risk of dying from cervical cancer before 30 to almost zero
Study reveals positive news, but experts say deaths and cases may rise again as fewer teenagers get vaccinated Women who received an HPV vaccine in early adolescence have virtually zero risk of dying from cervical cancer before the age of 30, according ...
Solstice-aligned 5,000-year-old monument ‘once in a lifetime find’, say archaeologists
Wessex Archaeology suspect they have uncovered a prototype for world-famous Stonehenge site in Wiltshire A 5,000-year-old monument that was aligned with the summer and winter solstices and may have served as a prototype for the later solar alignment at Stonehenge has been ...
NIH diversity programs doubled undergraduates’ odds of getting a Ph.D., 20-year study finds
A new study found that two diversity-oriented programs supported by the NIH doubled the odds that an undergraduate would earn a Ph.D.
FTC, four state AGs sue transgender health group over care standards
The FTC and four state attorneys general have sued the main professional organization for gender-affirming care clinicians.
STAT+: DOJ’s swift win in OhioHealth case should have hospitals studying their contracts, experts say
The speed of DOJ's proposed antitrust settlement with OhioHealth should put other hospitals on notice, experts say.
RFK Jr. presents $700 million in mental health funding, but experts say grants aren’t new
RFK Jr. presents funding intended to address mental illness and addiction, particularly among homeless people.
Luigi Mangione will assert psychiatric defense in murder case in UnitedHealthcare CEO’s killing
Luigi Mangione plans to assert a psychiatric defense at his state murder trial, claiming he was suffering from extreme emotional disturbance when he gunned down UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
Lil Nas X Shares Emotional Update About Mental Health & New Music: ‘There’s Less Fear in My Heart’
The rapper says he's spent the past few months in rehab and at home with friends and family after his arrest.
Honeybees make specialised ‘baby food’ to give larvae balanced diet, study says
Researchers also discover bees can adjust their diets when pollen sources do not provide healthy level of nutrients Honeybees blend a special “baby food” to give their larvae a balanced diet, with adult bees also able to regulate their feeding to avoid ...
Ancient teeth rewrite the plague's timeline, dating back to over 5,500 years ago
Scientists have found evidence of the oldest known plague, dating back about 5,500 years ago - some 200 years earlier than previously thought
Opinion: As a physician, I have never been more concerned about rates of congenital syphilis
“As a physician and former public health official, I have never been more concerned about those rates of congenital syphilis,” writes Jeffrey D. Klausner.
Opinion: The quiet joy of being an oncologist
“The privilege of oncology is not only that you get to cure people,” writes oncologist Khushali Jhaveri. “It is also that you are invited into the most honest rooms in& 8230;
Opinion: How STAT decided to keep ‘health care’ as two words
“‘Health care’ is such a big word for STAT. It’s a cornerstone of our coverage,” says STAT director of editorial operations Sarah Mupo.
STAT+: Advocacy groups petition FDA to withdraw approval of ‘unsafe’ use of antibiotics given to livestock
More than 60 organizations are urging the FDA to withdraw approval for what they called the “unsafe” use of antibiotics for preventing disease in food-producing livestock.
Ex-health worker tried to sell Catherine's medical records
The individual tried to access the princess' records while she was having abdominal surgery.
Trump administration will bring special ed to HHS
Infant mortality rate dips, OTC naloxone options rise, and other health news from Morning Rounds
STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about hackers extorting Novo, an FDA about-face, and more
A cyber extortion group claimed to have stolen more than a terabyte of data from Novo Nordisk and said it is exploring selling some of the data
STAT+: FDA appears open to Moderna’s flu vaccine ahead of adcomm
UniQure will submit Huntington's therapy for approval, Eli Lilly buys 4E Therapeutics, and more biotech news
Disclosure Day is great. But Spielberg overestimates our capacity for empathy
Spielberg’s sci-fi blockbuster starring Emily Blunt and Josh O’Connor may be spectacular, but it misjudges how much abuse of groups we see as ‘other’ humans are prepared to tolerate Steven Spielberg has converted his longstanding fascination with the possible existence of aliens ...
Democrats Seek To Spotlight Rising Health Costs by Forcing Vote on Trump Regulation
Congressional Democrats are seeking to overturn a Trump administration rule they say will hamper Obamacare coverage. Whether they win or lose any floor vote, they’ll likely use it in campaign messaging ahead of the midterms.
More Americans Are Surviving Cancer. But the Mental Health Challenges Can Persist.
Amid advancements in treatment and screening, more Americans are surviving the disease. But many are left with psychological scars, such as lingering anxiety and depression.
Tennessee Pharmacies Sell Potent Ivermectin, Led by Anti-Vaccine Doctor Who’s Taken ‘Bucketloads’
Four years after the Volunteer State enacted the nation’s first law allowing drugstores to sell ivermectin without patient-specific prescriptions, dozens of pharmacies dispense the drug in highly concentrated pills — many with the help of one anti-vaccine physician.
Goats can find food by following a human voice, study finds
Experiments show 29 animals moved towards a treat-filled bucket 60% of the time when guided by a researcher When it comes to following human cues, it seems the greatest of all time might actually be the goat. Researchers have discovered that, like ...
RFK Jr. overrules experts to keep hantavirus cruise ship passenger in quarantine
U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has refused to release a cruise ship passenger exposed to hantavirus from the Nebraska quarantine facility where she is being held
SpaceX trading hits ‘bonkers’ levels as new ETFs see a massive cash influx
Newly launched leveraged ETFs are seeing heavy inflows as investors look for fresh ways to play the SpaceX hype.
In Our Current Climate Crisis, Angelica Mesiti Asks How Can We Re-Tune Ourselves
The artist is currently the subject of a survey, "Reverb,” at the Museum Tinguely in Basel, Switzerland.
Almost All of World’s Children Exposed to Climate Hazards, UN Agency Says
Almost all of the world's children are exposed to at least one climate hazard, with as many as 1.8 billion put in danger by droughts and 1.2 billion by extreme heat, the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) said in a & 8230;
How supplement use changed over decades
Medicare-funded weight loss, Utah's lower drunk driving limit, and more health news from Morning Rounds
STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about Medicare and obesity drugs, Germany’s pricing plans, and more
Weight loss drugs will be available through Medicare starting next month, thanks to a program that is supposed to be temporary but may be difficult to end
STAT+: ARCH-launched Neumora stops depression program
A new AI model to improve trial enrollment, importing drugs from Canada, and more biotech news from The Readout
Musk's SpaceX overtakes Amazon to become world's fifth most valuable firm
Elon Musk's rocket firm has overtaken the retail and media empire in value after a surge in its share price.
Surveillance Summaries: Foodborne Disease Outbreaks Associated with Marine Toxins - Foodborne Disease Outbreak Surveillance System, United States, 2011-2023
This report describes 402 foodborne disease outbreaks caused by marine toxins were reported to FDOSS. These outbreaks resulted in 1,280 illnesses, 96 hospitalizations, and one death.
Opinion: I’m an Alzheimer’s specialist. I still missed it in my own father
“Alzheimer’s is not primarily a disease of old age. It is a decades-long biological process,” writes Elizabeth Bevins.
Opinion: Congress must reauthorize the Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act
America’s next health emergency won’t wait for Washington, write W. Craig Vanderwagen and Jennifer B. Alton.
Should we ban social media for under-16s? – podcast
The UK prime minister, Keir Starmer, has announced a social media ban for under-16s, as part of an online safety drive that aims to go even further than the world’s first ban, introduced by Australia last year. Many parents have welcomed the ...
Half of world’s children exposed to at least three climate hazards, Unicef says
Almost every child, including those from high-income countries, is now exposed to at least one hazard Half of the world’s children are exposed to at least three overlapping climate hazards threatening their health, education and survival, according to a Unicef report. Globally, ...
Dutch children are unusually happy and healthy. Is it because of this walking ritual?
Once a year, Dutch kids, parents and teachers take part in a walking festival, heading out for four nights in a single week to explore their neighbourhoods, exercise and make friends. It’s a tradition that seems to be genuinely transformative I shouldn’t ...
Options traders are bracing for a very busy week, with June ‘triple witching’ and launch of SpaceX contracts on deck
Options traders are bracing for what could be a very busy few days as a number of potentially market-moving developments are being crammed into a shortened four-day trading week.
M 6.7 - 43 km ESE of Palu, Indonesia
PAGER - YELLOW ShakeMap - VIII DYFI? - VIII Time 2026-06-16 03:27:44 UTC 2026-06-16 03:27:44 UTC at epicenter Location 1.117°S 120.199°E Depth 10.00 km (6.21 mi)
M 6.3 - 260 km SSE of Dunhuang, China
ShakeMap - VIII Time 2026-06-16 09:06:55 UTC 2026-06-16 09:06:55 UTC at epicenter Location 37.889°N 95.403°E Depth 10.00 km (6.21 mi)
Early-Onset Cancers Are on the Rise. Knowing Your Family History Is Crucial.
In the U.S., more than a dozen kinds of cancer are on the rise among people under 50. The HealthQ team shares the latest guidance on being proactive with your family and doctor.
Backed by Threat of Clawbacks, Feds Wield Tight Grip on $50B Rural Health Fund
Mehmet Oz, head of the Centers for Medicare & 38; Medicaid Services, framed the $50 billion Rural Health Transformation Program as “bold, creative plans” led by states. But as states have started to roll out their plans, federal officials control where and ...
Congo reports record one-day increase in Ebola cases
Congolese authorities report a significant daily increase in Ebola cases as the virus without a approved medicine or vaccine spreads rapidly
Right now, we could be living through a hantavirus disaster. The world avoided that, and this is why | Devi Sridhar
As the isolation period comes to an end for those caught up in the outbreak on a cruise ship, let’s celebrate a good news story passengers from the MV Hondius cruise ship where the hantavirus outbreak first occurred finished their isolation periods ...
RFK Jr under fire for ‘bullying’ letter to scientific journal
Health advocates criticized Kennedy’s move demanding answers from journal that removed ‘flawed’ vaccine study Robert F Kennedy Jr , the US health secretary, is demanding answers from a medical journal that recently removed a paper suggesting a link between vaccines and infant ...
WATCH: The lifesaving health test many men skip
ABC News' Dr. Darien Sutton explains the key health screening men often miss and why it could be lifesaving as National Men's Health Week begins.
STAT+: Where ‘democracy met science,’ 50 years ago
State Medicaid crackdowns strain home care, WHO leader on Ebola outbreak, and more health news
STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about Pfizer’s emergency penicillin program, a Sanofi diabetes drug, and more
Pfizer hasn't complied with a request to donate emergency penicillin to state health agencies as a backstop to prevent congenital syphilis
STAT+: Lilly’s Ajax acquisition may have been worth it
A syphilis drug shortage, Sanofi's diabetes drug approval, and more biotech news from The Readout
Covid vaccination cut risk of adverse heart events, large study finds
Covid vaccination was also tied to a nearly 24% reduction in all-cause cardiac events in a large study, surprising researchers.
STAT+: A key European clinical trial registry lacks complete and timely results, an analysis finds
A new analysis found that results for less than half of the clinical studies registered in a key European database were reported within the required time frame.
STAT+: Trump’s obesity drug plan creates a temporary Medicare program that may be hard to end
After July 1, Medicare will offer GLP-1 weight-loss drugs for $50. It's supposed to be temporary, but chances are it won't be.
STAT+: FDA approves Colorado’s plan to import cheaper drugs from Canada
The FDA said it will allow Colorado to import certain prescription drugs from Canada in an effort to bring prices down for residents.
Level 2 - Ebola Bundibugyo Virus Disease in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda are experiencing outbreaks of Bundibugyo virus disease (BVD). CDC recommends practicing enhanced precautions for travel to Uganda or to provinces in the DRC other than those affected by the outbreak. Country List : ...
Rocket Lab’s stock rebounds, as one analyst says the SpaceX-fueled selloff was misguided
There’s been much debate over whether SpaceX’s public debut would lift other space stocks or suck up investors’ attention.
How El Niño Could Affect West Coast Marine Species
How El Niño Could Affect West Coast Marine Species (Image credit: California Department of Fish and Wildlife.) Download Image June 15, 2026 Fisheries climate fisheries marine life 0 Off
Sea turtles
Sea turtles Loggerhead Turtle escaping a net equipped with turtle exclusion device (TED) (Image credit: NOAA) Download Image June 15, 2026 Sea turtles breathe air, like all reptiles, and have streamlined bodies with large flippers. They are well adapted to life in ...
Elon Musk makes sky-high trillion-dollar forecast for SpaceX revenue
Elon Musk has a history of setting bold targets and then failing to achieve them . His latest forecasts for SpaceX revenue are more than double what his bankers expected.
Starwatch: Sliver of moon and bright Venus create delightful twilight conjunction
Three-day-old moon will be about its own width away from luminous planet in constellation of Cancer A silver sliver of moon joins the bright beacon of Venus this week for a delightful twilight conjunction. The moon will be just over three days ...
Opinion: In many South Asian American families, a child’s autism diagnosis is a secret
“In South Asian households, a child's disability triggers a specific kind of family crisis,” writes child and adolescent psychiatrist Ritu Goel.
STAT+: Amid confusion over Pfizer’s emergency penicillin program, newborn is diagnosed with preventable syphilis
Congenital syphilis should be preventable. An Arizona case shows how drug shortages and procedural hurdles are fueling a growing public health crisis.
They’re Uninsured After Obamacare Became Too Costly. And They’re Far From Alone.
After congressional Republicans let expanded subsidies for Affordable Care Act plans expire at the end of last year, some families have decided the price is too great of a financial burden and canceled their coverage.
Globally significant volcanic event formed Giant’s Causeway, scientists find
Geochronologists say Antrim coastline’s basalt columns developed over 5.5m years – 8m less than thought For centuries, the tale has been passed from generation to generation: how the Irish giant Finn McCool built the Giant’s Causeway in Northern Ireland to fight Benandonner, ...
Mitch McConnell receiving medical care after being admitted to hospital
US senator is getting ‘excellent care’ after being hospitalized on Sunday morning, spokesperson says Sign up for the Breaking News US newsletter email Mitch McConnell , a US senator from Kentucky, was admitted to the hospital on Sunday morning, a spokesperson said ...
SpaceX shows investors still want moonshots. The Fed may test that theory this week.
Higher interest rates could make the AI growth story that’s been powering the bull market harder to justify.
London startup to trial drug to prevent cancer therapy side-effect ‘cytokine storm’
Poolbeg Pharma to test the treatment in NHS hospitals and says it is also developing a GLP-1 weight loss pill A London-based startup is about to trial a drug at six NHS hospitals that could stop people on cancer immunotherapy getting a ...
Wes Streeting plans to increase high-skilled immigration if he becomes PM
Leadership hopeful to also say tax revenues from new North Sea oil and gasfields should be used to cut energy bills Wes Streeting’s pitch to be the next Labour leader will include a plan to increase high-skilled immigration to the UK, arguing ...
The world wants more high-protein products, but there's not enough whey to go around
Global consumers want more protein in every bite, but the dairy industry is struggling to give it to them
WHO director-general is profoundly concerned after visit to Ebola outbreak area
The director-general of the World Health Organization is profoundly worried about the Ebola outbreak in the DRC, he told STAT in an interview.
How parents can talk to their kids about vaping as FDA authorizes some flavored e-cigarettes
Nearly 6% of U.S. middle and high school students vape
4 Antioxidant-Rich Foods Japanese Women Eat for Gut Health
When it comes to good habits to emulate in your own life, Dr. Vicente Mera suggests looking to Japan.
The hill I will die on: I really don’t like ‘like’ – or other imprecise and redundant speech | Louis de Bernières
Junk speak, like junk food, encourages verbal littering. It has to be one of the worst things about life in Britain I live in the Norfolk countryside, and what irritates me most about living here is the deluge of litter that gets ...
Trees may store less planet-heating carbon than hoped, study suggests
Photosynthesis does not always result in wood growth, a key factor in carbon dioxide sequestration Trees may not be able to store as much planet-heating carbon as hoped, a study suggests, with researchers finding photosynthesis does not always lead to wood growth. ...
STAT+: Trump administration revisits policy to close Medicare drug price negotiation loophole
Trump administration revisits policy to plug Medicare drug price negotiation loophole.
Opinion: ‘I’m pretty much all in’: An interview with a woman starting medical residency at almost 73
"There are some physicians that work to 100”: Dawn Zuidgeest-Craft on becoming a medical doctor in her 70s.
Journalists Highlight Medical Neglect in ICE Detention, RFK Jr. Antidepressant Comments
KFF Health News journalists made the rounds on national and local media recently to discuss topical stories. Here’s a collection of their appearances.
Blood test can find thousands of genetic conditions in pregnancy, say scientists
Technique that examines fragments of foetal DNA in mother’s bloodstream could limit need for invasive screening, according to researchers A new maternal blood test that can detect thousands of serious genetic conditions in the developing foetus could limit the need for invasive ...
'I was employee number one': SpaceX co-founder reacts to firm's market debut
The BBC's Michelle Fleury spoke to Tom Mueller, who was one of the company's founders alongside Elon Musk in 2002.
Is it too late to buy SpaceX’s stock? Here’s how Tesla’s did after one day — and five years.
Also in Weekend Reads: A bitcoin-pricing model that looks way ahead, the bear market for gold and retirement-planning advice.
Francesca Casadio Named Director of Getty Conservation Institute, GRIMM Opens Amsterdam Space, and More: Industry Moves for June 12, 2026
The conservation scientist currently serves as vice president and Grainger Executive Director of Conservation and Science at the Art Institute of Chicago.
WATCH: Why investors can't get enough of SpaceX
Josh Schafer explains what's fueling SpaceX's stock surge and what it could mean for future AI company IPOs.
Officials say sprinklers at medical equipment warehouse didn't work during blaze
Fire officials say crews responding to a blaze that destroyed a massive medical equipment warehouse in a Northern California city were hindered by sprinklers and hydrants that weren't working
Elon Musk gets public trading of SpaceX under way from Texas
SpaceX founder Elon Musk said he gave the company "less than a 10% chance of succeeding at all" when it first started, and it is now going public "with the largest IPO ever".
Chile offers new data on food warning label efficacy
Kennedy's "publicly" "available" "calendar," drinking during pregnancy, and more health news from Morning Rounds
STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about a discontinued cancer drug, a Novo security breach, and more
The nonprofit Blood Cancer United is buying the remaining supplies of a discontinued investigational cancer drug, Luvelta
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 a diabetes conference sparked a controversy
Many in the diabetes research community expressed shock and disbelief that their colleagues were threatened with arrest for passing out paper copies of an editorial.
Opinion: I’ve spent 40 years in research. I have never seen a threat to science like the new grantmaking rule
“American science is too valuable to be turned into a political football,” writes David J. Skorton, president of the Association of American Medical Colleges.
Opinion: Ebola outbreak response requires engaging with religious traditions and leaders
“Failing to engage religious and traditional leaders in meaningful ways was a grave misstep in previous Ebola outbreaks,” researchers write.
STAT+: At hospital finance conference, a call to end the friction that’s keeping costs high
Hospital execs agree that affordability is a major issue. What to do about it is less clear.
Subterranean fungi networks more than 100 quadrillion km in length, study finds
First ever global mapping of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi shows scale of hyphal systems that sustain plant life Our planet’s soils contain enough of the subterranean fungi that sustain plant life and help regulate the climate to stretch from the Earth to the ...
Autistic children being injected with unapproved stem cell treatments supported by RFK Jr
Desperate US parents paying up to $20,000 a session for a procedure scientists say could be bogus Autistic children as young as 18 months old are being injected with human stem cells derived from umbilical cords in unapproved, unproven and potentially harmful ...
Scientists reveal surprising mechanism behind Venus flytrap’s rapid snap
Intricate tests show hair-trigger detection causes cells on outer surface of leaf to soften, prompting closure The Venus flytrap is one of nature’s most impressive predators, luring insects with the intoxicating scent of nectar before capturing them with a snap of its ...
Lupus patients in England in remission after pioneering NHS trial of GM therapy
Doctors say therapy that genetically modifies person’s T-cells could offer cure for chronic autoimmune disease Five lupus patients in England are in remission after being treated with a revolutionary therapy that genetically modifies their own cells, in a medical breakthrough that could ...
Watch: Three things to know about SpaceX's stock market debut
The BBC's Samira Hussain explains everything you need to know about SpaceX's historic IPO.
JPMorgan says investors are overlooking the upside to Wall Street banks that comes from SpaceX and other mega IPOs
Bumper IPO issuance and crazy market volatility should generate very straong trading income for the largst investment banks in the second quarter. JPMorgan makes a short-term trading call on both Goldman and Morgan Stanley
FDA's e-cigarette authorization: Fruity vapes not significantly better than tobacco ones
A new memo from U.S. health regulators is raising questions about a recent decision to authorize the first fruit-flavored e-cigarettes for adult smokers
US pays $750K to evacuate American aboard hantavirus cruise ship from remote island
The Trump administration has put up $750,000 to charter a private yacht to evacuate a single American citizen from a remote South Pacific island after she had been aboard a cruise ship at the center of a deadly hantavirus outbreak
SpaceX heads for record $1.78tn float amid fears it is overvalued
Analysts say IPO that could make Elon Musk the world’s first trillionaire has a ‘major disconnect’ on price Elon Musk’s SpaceX is set to launch the biggest stock market float in history amid warnings that it may be overvalued. The space exploration, ...
Why SpaceX is rocketing toward largest IPO in stock market history
SpaceX, the rocket company founded by Elon Musk, will be going public and is expected to become the largest IPO in stock market history. Musk and the company are looking to raise roughly $75 billion. That would raise the company's value to ...
STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about employer coverage of obesity drugs, another Sanofi setback, and more
More employers are planning to drop coverage of GLP-1 drugs for weight loss next year as increasing numbers of people take the medications
STAT+: Novartis doubles down on molecular glue strategy
Seniors' drug costs rise sharply, Enliven's leukemia drugs, and more biotech news from The Readout
Drinking during pregnancy rose after 2020, new CDC data suggest
A new CDC report underscores that drinking during pregnancy, while generally thought of as a thing of the past, is still a matter of concern.
STAT+: Updated: Tracking RFK Jr.’s promises to remake health in America
STAT is tracking goals and promises of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and his Make America Healthy Again movement — successes, incompletes, and fails.
Executive Proclamation restores commercial fishing in Pacific marine monuments, unlocks economic opportunity
Executive Proclamation restores commercial fishing in Pacific marine monuments, unlocks economic opportunity June 11, 2026 The IATTC adopted new three-year management measures for tropical tunas including yellowfin caught by purse seine and longline vessels in the eastern Pacific Ocean. (Image credit: Shutterstock/Al ...
SpaceX is launching a historic IPO — but its biggest risk has nothing to do with rockets
Elon Musk admits he “cannot predict” when his massive venture will make money, even as Starlink revenue tops $11 billion.
Gwynne Shotwell is the ‘unsung hero’ of SpaceX as its blockbuster IPO launches
No “key man” risk here: Elon Musk’s No. 2 at SpaceX has driven it forward as a private company and now as it prepares to go public.
SpaceX’s stock could follow the same path as Tesla’s — not always trading on fundamentals
Investors often use shares of Tesla to trade on price swings or to bet on Elon Musk himself.
QuickStats: Age-Adjusted Colorectal Cancer Death Rates, by State - United States, 2024
This report describes a large outbreak of Bundibugyo virus disease identified in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda.
Alcohol Consumption During Pregnancy Among Women Aged 18-49 Years - United States, 2021-2024
This report describes the risk posed by the current Ebola outbreak to the general U.S. population.
SpaceX IPO could see a "volatile few hours" after launch, market reporter says
SpaceX goes public on Friday, with its initial public offering poised to make waves. Joe Ciolli, executive editor of the First Trade Newsletter at Business Insider, shares his market performance predictions for Elon Musk's aerospace company.
Level 2 - Malaria in Yemen
Increased cases of malaria have been reported in Yemen, including in areas that were previously considered low-risk
Want to ‘flip’ SpaceX’s stock on the day of the IPO? Be prepared to pay the price.
A large portion of IPO shares will be allocated to retail investors, but they face penalties if they sell too soon.
SpaceX IPO hype is massive — and the FOMO can ruin your retirement
A stock that dips is a blip at 30. But for older investors in or near retirement, it’s a portfolio disaster.
Elon Musk's SpaceX is about to make its debut on Wall Street. What to know
Elon Musk's rocket company SpaceX will make its debut on Wall Street Friday and both institutional and retail investors are expected to gobble up the 555.6 million shares going up for sale at $135 apiece
SpaceX IPO: Preparing for the biggest liftoff yet?
It’s not just about rockets: what SpaceX does and why its IPO matters
Trump targeting immigrants from countries hit most by climate shocks
A Guardian analysis reveals how most of 39 countries facing US entry restrictions are most vulnerable environmentally ‘Every day it’s more barriers’: how the US is shutting out climate refugees Donald Trump ’s immigration crackdown is largely targeting people from the countries ...
Judge considers arguments in challenge to New Mexico's universal childcare program
It is up to a New Mexico judge to settle a challenge over the legality of New Mexico's fledgling universal childcare program, an ambitious and closely watched effort to eliminate daycare costs for all working families
Millions of homes in London, Essex and Kent at risk of sinking as climate crisis worsens
Analysis pinpoints areas most vulnerable to hotter, drier weather causing ground to shrink and drag foundations down Millions of homes are at risk from climate-related subsidence, according to an analysis by the British Geological Survey (BGS). As hotter, drier summers driven by ...
Deepest and most extensive whale graveyard discovered in Indian Ocean
Some remains found in Diamantina fracture zone date back more than 5m years and reveal species and ecosystems unknown to science The oldest, deepest and most extensive whale graveyard yet discovered has been found in the south-eastern Indian Ocean, with fossils dating ...
‘The undruggable became druggable’: a gamechanging treatment for the world’s deadliest cancer – podcast
A daily pill can double survival time in patients with the world’s deadliest cancer, according to the results of a clinical trial that experts are saying is a gamechanger and one of the biggest breakthroughs in decades. To find out more about ...
STAT+: Private Medicare plans erect barriers to rehab care in pursuit of profit, federal investigators find
Federal investigation finds Medicare Advantage insurers block rehab care for older adults, only to reverse denials on appeal.
Opinion: We published in Nature Medicine in 2025 for free. In 2026, it cost us $12,850
In 2025, Elizabeth Selvin and her colleagues published in Nature Medicine for free. In 2026, it cost them $12,850, she writes.
Opinion: How long Covid’s scientific stalemate made it politically erasable
Long Covid hasn’t disappeared. It’s just gone underground, writes Steven Phillips.
STAT+: Scientists see promise in NIH proposal to cap number of grants they receive
Without easy access to leaders within a field or top-of-the-line lab equipment, principal investigators outside top universities often struggle to compete for grants from the NIH.
Trump Bought Tobacco Stocks and Raked In Industry Donations as FDA Eased Standards
The Trump administration has pursued an extensive pro-tobacco agenda as the president and his political movement have been buoyed by a flood of tobacco industry money, federal records show.
DOJ reaches second settlement on youth gender care
A new era of American sunscreen, NIAID taps new acting director, and more health news from Morning Rounds
STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about U.S. pressure on European drug prices, longer shortages, and more
A new analysis found the average drug shortage in 2025 had lasted 5.3 years, exceeding the 4.3 years seen in 2024
STAT+: Hope for Kendall Square’s lab market
Drug pricing in Europe, AI deals for VC firms, and more biotech news from The Readout
OB-GYN association, deviating from CDC guidance, issues its own vaccine recommendations
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists has released a recommended vaccine schedule during pregnancy, one that diverges from CDC guidance.
STAT+: Your sepsis algorithm shouldn’t require a time machine
In this edition of AI Prognosis: Quirky medical data tripping up sepsis algorithms, AI scribes for patients, and some AI biotech news.
Diabetes association leader apologizes for expulsion of members, pledges to rebuild trust
Five days after five members of the American Diabetes Association were ushered out of its annual scientific sessions in New Orleans for handing out an editorial criticizing federal research cuts,& 8230;
NASA chief defends choice of all-male crew for Artemis III mission
NASA's Jared Isaacman says the crew was selected solely based on their experience, expertise and availability for flight assignment.
Will SpaceX's blockbuster IPO soar or sputter? Past IPOs offer clues.
Splashy initial public offerings often skyrocket early on, only to return to earth with a thud, Wall Street analysts say.
NOAA’s SOLAR-1 enters new era of space weather monitoring
NOAA’s SOLAR-1 enters new era of space weather monitoring June 10, 2026 An artist rendering of NOAA's SOLAR-1 satellite (formerly SWFO-L1) in its final position in space orbit next to an image of the sun producing a coronal mass ejection. Earth is ...
STAT+: As the U.S. looks on, European countries feel growing pressure on drug prices
In Europe, two divergent paths are emerging as countries grapple with what to do about drug prices, affecting both pharma and patients — and testing the influence of the U.S.
Opinion: Even in abortion-protecting states, teens face unnecessary barriers to care
“Legal protection for abortion does not mean equitable access for minors,” a pediatrics resident writes.
Opinion: ‘They all think I’m insane’: What it’s like to start medical residency at 72
“I know what I’m getting into”: Dawn Zuidgeest-Craft on starting medical residency at almost 73.
Nasa unveils astronaut crew for Artemis III mission – video
Nasa revealed the crew for its Artemis III mission in Houston on Tuesday, the next step in the US space agency’s plan to eventually land astronauts on the moon. The announcement came two months after Artemis II’s record-breaking trip around the moon ...
Weight-loss drug users save more than £400 a year on food as take-up triples
Research suggests households that include a GLP-1 user collectively spent £780m less on grocery bills Business live – latest updates Weight-loss drugs are saving users’ households more than £400 a year on grocery bills, according to a survey, which found use of ...
‘Earth’s first starfleet’: Nasa reveals Artemis III crew and project’s next steps
Luca Parmitano to pilot all-male crew of four paving way for planned first human landing of Artemis IV in 2028 Jared Isaacman, the Nasa administrator, hailed the creation of “Earth’s first starfleet” on Tuesday as he revealed the Artemis III crew and ...
Humans prefer to walk anticlockwise, scientists find – but reason is unclear
From Spain to Japan, experiments have repeatedly shown a left-turn bias, but exact mechanic ‘is still an open question’ “I’m not an ambi-turner,” laments Derek Zoolander in the eponymous noughties satire about the world’s hottest male model and his rare catwalk hangup. ...
UK’s stem cell transplant system may be putting lives at risk, report by MPs finds
System not fit for purpose due to poor infrastructure and planning, with minority groups particularly at risk, MPs say The UK’s stem cell transplant system is potentially putting the lives of blood cancer patients at risk as a result of inadequate infrastructure ...
World-leading UK science facilities at risk amid £162m funding crisis
Diamond Light Source and ISIS Neutron and Muon Source face cuts of up to 20% as Science and Technology Facilities Council seeks savings Britain’s scientific capabilities face “serious damage” with some national facilities at risk of closure under spending cuts that are ...
Pollinators in peril: scientists reveal the hidden human health costs of the world’s disappearing bees
Crops and flowers rely on them for survival, but wild bees are declining – and crucial nutrients will go missing from our diets as a result There are few ways in and out of Nepal’s Jumla district. The Karnali highway, considered one ...
The coming IPO wave — and SpaceX’s, in particular — is a secret weapon for the U.S. dollar
A remarkable back-of-the-envelope calculation from a currency strategist shows just how big SpaceX’s initial public offering could reverberate in global markets.
New sunscreen option wins FDA approval after years of delay
A sunscreen ingredient that's been available in Europe, Japan and South Korea for years has finally been approved by the FDA for sale in the U.S.
Here are all the red flags in the SpaceX IPO
You have to give Elon Musk credit for his vision —and chutzpah
Anguished Parents. Doctors in Tears. Utah’s Long Measles Outbreak Takes a Toll.
Measles has been spreading in Utah for nearly a year, straining hospitals, schools, and parents. The state’s outbreak provides a glimpse into a new era in America’s health, in which vaccine-preventable diseases become common again.
Playing hip-hop or Doris Day, older exercise instructors can speak their peers' language
The students in Bengie Santos' exercise class at the Greater Seattle Y say there's something special about their 72-year-old instructor
Cat ladies aren’t that ‘crazy’ after all – the social science behind the stereotype
Felines have long been associated with feminine power – and these women are embracing a cliche used to bring them down To support 700 cats, you need roughly 1,350lb of food a week. But that’s just the dry stuff, which isn’t a ...
What is El Niño and why could it mean record temperatures?
Global temperatures are expected to rise in the coming months as El Niño begins.
STAT+: What’s changed since the last major Ebola outbreak
A suppressed federal alcohol report, an "inevitable development" for wearables data, and more health news from Morning Rounds
STAT+: NIH staffers published a letter of dissent a year ago. They feel it’s been ignored
In a report published on the first anniversary of the Bethesda Declaration, 71 staffers write that they feel NIH leadership “largely ignored" their concerns.
STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about a $10.6 billion GSK deal, an AstraZeneca obesity pill, and more
GSK agreed to buy Nuvalent, a cancer drug developer, in a deal worth $10.6 billion, as the company continues its expansion in oncology
Gilead and Merck’s latest trial success and flop
AstraZeneca's GLP-1 pill, GSK's $10.6B cancer startup acquisition, and more biotech news from The Readout
Trump administration warns more than 500 hospitals to provide more price information or face fines
The Trump administration has warned more than 500 hospitals that they are failing to provide the public with basic pricing information.
FDA OKs first new sunscreen ingredient in more than 25 years
Federal health regulators on Tuesday signed off on the first new sunscreen ingredient for the U.S. market in more than 25 years.
Diabetes Association in uproar after members expelled from annual meeting over protest of NIH cuts
The condemnations keep coming after five diabetes experts were escorted out of an ADA meeting for handing out copies of an editorial criticizing federal research cuts.
Working remotely full-time can negatively impact mental health, research finds
New research suggests that working remotely full-time can negatively affect people's mental health, despite polls that show people are willing to get paid less for that flexibility. CBS News MoneyWatch reporter Megan Cerullo has more.
Science that goes deep: How NOAA Research is studying our global ocean
Science that goes deep: How NOAA Research is studying our global ocean Researchers deploy an Argo float into the sea to gather data throughout the water column. (Image credit: Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO)) Download Image June 9, 2026 Research ...
NASA names 4 astronauts for next Artemis mission
NASA's Artemis III astronauts plan to carry out rendezvous and docking procedures with commercial moon landers being built by SpaceX and Blue Origin.
WATCH: Artemis III astronauts revealed for 'complex' NASA mission
Artemis III will launch the crew in the Orion spacecraft on top of the Space Launch System rocket in 2027 in a "complex" mission, according to NASA.
Nasa has named the Artemis III crew - what is their mission?
Artemis III will help test crucial systems needed for the planned Artemis V Moon landing in 2028.
As SpaceX IPO anticipation heats up, what 2026’s biggest IPOs say about investor demand
Investors are paying close attention to huge IPOs expected this year, with questions about how they may perform amid enthusiasm for AI.
Nasa names next astronauts for Artemis Moon programme
Nasa names its next Artemis crew, though they will not be walking on the Moon or even going anywhere near it.
AST SpaceMobile’s stock experiences rocky trading as SpaceX plans to launch its satellites into orbit
The company is developing a space-based broadband cellular network that could rival Elon Musk’s Starlink.
Climate Change, Pollution Push Oceans to Tipping Point, UN Report Says
A new United Nations assessment of ocean health documents a "deepening crisis" as climate change, pollution, overfishing, and biodiversity loss threaten marine ecosystems crucial to human survival. The result is rising sea levels, acidifying seas, dying coral reefs and declining & 8230;
Survivors share experiences and lessons from Congo’s 2018 Ebola outbreak
Survivors including health and aid workers recall their experiences and lessons during the 2018-2020 Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo
Congo's Ebola outbreak rises to 100 deaths out of 550 cases after a month
At least 100 people have died from Ebola less than a month after authorities declared an outbreak of the disease in eastern Congo
Blue mushrooms, shy trees and glowing seas: Beaker Street science photography prize – in pictures
The 12 finalists will be exhibited at the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery during Beaker Street festival from 6 to 17 August, including images of newborn fish, a native wasp and satellite trails across the night sky The language of termites: Liss ...
Alcohol study discarded by Trump officials is published in scientific journal
A government-commissioned study had been meant to inform new dietary guidelines, and found risks associated with even light drinking.
STAT+: GSK to buy Nuvalent, maker of targeted cancer drugs, for $10.6B
GSK is buying Nuvalent, the maker of targeted cancer drugs, for $10.6 billion, a sizable addition to the latest run of biopharma acquisitions.
Opinion: Ending animal testing could set back xenotransplantation just as the field is poised for a breakthrough
“Innovations like xenotransplantation would never have reached clinical trials without animal experimentation,” writes transplant surgeon Joshua Mezrich.
STAT+: Wearables, and the flood of data they generate, inch closer to entering the clinic
Wearables generate a lot of health data, but it exists outside the clinic for the most part. New moves from Oura and Whoop may change that.
Opinion: Why STAT is sticking with ‘health care’ as two words
Is it “health care” or “healthcare”? STAT readers had strong feelings.
A leader of the 2014 U.S. Ebola response compares then to now
As the world deals with an outbreak of Ebola that has no known cure, Susan Reichle, who last year co-founded Aid Transition Alliance to support former USAID professionals, discusses the& 8230;
Only half of U.S. adults trust the CDC's public health recommendations, poll finds
The only group for whom trust in the CDC has increased over the past year are Republican voters — 67% this year, slightly up from 63% when the poll was conducted in April 2025
Could Your Kid Benefit From Counseling? Experts Offer 3 Questions To Help You Decide
Anxious kids can benefit from counseling, but therapy demands a commitment of money and time. Therapists recommend using three criteria to help determine when challenging behavior rises to the level of needing professional help.
Trivia Nights, Valentine’s Cards: Overlooked Social Connections Can Prevent Suicide
The research is clear: Among the various complex issues that contribute to suicide, loneliness is a big one. Now, there’s a growing push to address loneliness not just through personal choices but also through public policy.
STAT+: AstraZeneca’s GLP-1 pill shows promise in obesity, diabetes trials
AstraZeneca’s GLP-1 pill showed promise in mid-stage obesity and diabetes studies, but it may still be too early to determine how it stacks up against other oral treatments.
Health workers at the epicenter of Congo’s Ebola outbreak labor with little pay or rest
Health workers at the epicenter of Congo's Ebola outbreak are laboring with little pay or rest.
How to buy SpaceX shares as its blockbuster IPO readies for liftoff
SpaceX is setting aside a large chunk of shares for ordinary investors as it seeks to raise a record $75 billion. Here's what to know.
M 6.1 - 102 km WNW of Mantua, Cuba
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SpaceX's stock market blast-off could be Musk's biggest gamble yet
SpaceX is preparing for a stock market debut that could transform the company, the wider market and Elon Musk's fortune.
How to stay safe while traveling during extreme heat
Make sure to take precautions when traveling during extreme summer heat
Muscle growth drug ‘could reduce loss of lean tissue’ when using slimming jabs
Trial suggests monoclonal antibody can help retain lean body mass when losing weight with GLP-1 medicines A drug that promotes muscle growth could significantly reduce the loss of lean body mass when using slimming jabs, research suggests. While GLP-1 based jabs such ...
STAT+: Combination of pancreatic cancer drugs from Tango, Revolution leads to high response rate
A combination of pancreatic cancer drugs from Tango Therapeutics and Revolution Medicines led to a strong response rate in an early-stage trial.
Major readouts from the annual diabetes conference
Why "Schedule F" matters, the Ebola outbreak response, and more health news from Morning Rounds