Nov 20 Column: Reviving optimism for regenerative medicine By Jonathan Gertler, STAT The next wave of regenerative medicine research is tackling enormous health care issues: AIDS, Alzheimer’s disease, diabetes and heart disease, among others. Continue reading
Nov 17 Loneliness harms aging health. This new campaign aims to curb isolation By Judith Graham, Kaiser Health News A new national campaign rolling out on Wednesday aims to raise awareness of a hidden but devastating complication of aging: loneliness. Continue reading
Nov 12 Four things Trump can do to improve mental health care for veterans By Leah Samuel, STAT Donald Trump will take office in January with strong support among veterans, and he’s made reforms to the Department of Veterans Affairs a key part of his platform. Continue reading
Nov 05 ‘Death with dignity’ measure in Colorado stirs controversy — and passion By Judith Graham, Kaiser Health News A state ballot measure would allow physicians to prescribe a lethal dose of medication to terminally ill adults who request aid in dying. Continue reading
Nov 03 Genetic tests, with little proven merit, sprint into the world of sports By Rebecca Robbins, STAT Genetic analysis companies are forging alliances with personal trainers, chiropractors, and sports coaches, yet there is little science to back up their claims. Continue reading
Nov 02 FDA to America: How much Nutella do you eat? By Megan Thielking, STAT The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is gathering information on the amount of Nutella that constitutes a reasonable serving size. Continue reading
Oct 30 Column: It’s time for primary care providers to embrace treating addiction By Julian A. Mitton, STAT Primary care doctors and nurses are well-positioned to treat addiction and champion care for those struggling with the use of opioid pills or heroin. Continue reading
Oct 29 As record number of states vote on marijuana, public health questions remain By Shayla Love, STAT The states that currently have legalized marijuana in some form represent ongoing experiments in public health. Continue reading
Oct 28 Column: Growing up, I didn’t know my mother had a lobotomy By Mona Gable, STAT "What my mother really suffered, though, was the brutal loss of her self. But it’s taken me decades to understand that...," author Mona Gable writes. Continue reading
Oct 23 Scientists think the common cold may at last be beatable By Carl Zimmer, STAT Scientists have a vaccine that has shown promising results in trials on macaques. Continue reading