Interactive Tool Tracks Farm Injuries to Guide Prevention
A new interactive resource aims to reduce agricultural accidents by helping researchers and safety experts pinpoint where injuries happen most.
Medicine & Biotech
Clinical AI, drug discovery, devices, and regulatory approvals.
Cocaine hijacks brain circuit for flexible behavior, study finds
New research reveals how cocaine repurposes a neural circuit that normally supports adaptability, driving rigid and repetitive behavior instead.
Strength Training Boosts Visceral Fat Burning in Mice Within a Week
A short bout of strength training increased visceral fat burning in obese mice before any weight loss appeared, suggesting early metabolic benefits.
Administration to Drop 760,000 ACA Enrollees, Citing Fraud
The Trump administration plans to remove over three-quarters of a million marketplace enrollees and suspend new brokers, claiming widespread fraud.
First global guideline sets standards for phage therapy in tough infections
An international working group led by the German Society for Infectious Diseases has issued the first global standards for personalized phage therapy in hard-to-treat infections.
Low-Value Orthopedic Procedures Vary 10-Fold Across US Regions for Veterans
Medicare data on veterans shows rates of five low-value orthopedic services differ dramatically by region, with no correlation between high use of different procedures.
Predictive models could help ICU staff spot deteriorating patients earlier
New PhD research suggests smart predictive models can give intensive care teams earlier warning of which patients need urgent attention.
HHS unveils new steps to curb animal testing in drug development
New FDA rule and $88 million in NIH funding aim to shift drug safety testing toward human-based methods.
Hyrox Incident Highlights Stigma and Silence Around Fecal Incontinence
A viral sports event controversy reveals how common fecal incontinence is, yet how rarely it is discussed openly.
Stem Cell Infusion Cuts Fractures; GLP-1s Show Weight Loss and Renal Benefits
A roundup of endocrinology news includes a small trial of stem cells for osteoporosis, new weight-loss data, and a link between bone density and cognition.
Medicare lab reimbursement cuts threaten access, industry warns
The Trump administration's preliminary Medicare lab payment cuts could undermine access to critical diagnostic testing, according to the American Clinical Laboratory Association.
Experimental Drug CS18 Reverses Cancer Treatment Resistance
A new experimental drug called CS18 may restore sensitivity to cancer therapies by disabling multiple tumor defense mechanisms.
Single-Cell Atlases of Brain Disease Published in Nine Papers
A Mount Sinai-led consortium has released one of the most comprehensive single-cell atlases of human brain disease to date.
Making Sense of AI Doomerism in Health Care
A STAT newsletter curates stories to help medical readers navigate AI doom and slowdown narratives.
Gene map shows how stem cells become heart muscle
A new gene map reveals the molecular steps by which transplanted stem cells mature into heart muscle cells, potentially improving cardiac repair therapies.
Bristol Myers Squibb to cut 265 more New Jersey jobs
The latest reduction brings the pharma company's announced 2025 job cuts in New Jersey to more than 700.
Australian alcohol firms favor 'drink responsibly' over health warnings
New research shows alcohol companies in Australia are more than twice as likely to use responsible-drinking slogans than to warn about health harms.
Par Health recalls two lots of IV sedative over particulate contamination
A voluntary recall of dexmedetomidine injection due to possible cellulose or stopper material underscores vigilance in hospital drug safety.