Dec 17 In the wake of #MeToo, a new spotlight on harassment in biomedical science By Leah Samuel, STAT Alongside the #MeToo movement and a continuing drumbeat of assault allegations, biomedical science has also had its share of accused harassers. Continue reading
Dec 01 Flu season arrives early and may peak during the holidays By Helen Branswell, STAT If you have been planning to get a flu shot but just haven’t gotten around to it yet, the time to act is now — especially if you hope to be healthy at Christmas. Continue reading
Nov 19 Long-awaited study finds monthly Vivitrol as effective as daily pill for opioid addiction By Max Blau, STAT The finding from the largest head-to-head study to date between two leading drugs to treat opioid addiction could dramatically change prescribing habits. Continue reading
Nov 18 FDA clears electronic earpiece to block opioid withdrawal symptoms By Max Blau, STAT A wearable device claiming to block the pain of opioid withdrawal has been cleared by the Food and Drug Administration under a new expedited review process. Continue reading
Nov 12 To save a young woman besieged by superbugs, scientists hunt a killer virus By Eric Boodman, STAT Mark Smith wants to inject his dying daughter with a virus in hopes it might kill the bacteria rooted in her lungs. First, he has to find the right virus. Continue reading
Nov 10 Risky stimulants turn up, once again, in weight loss and workout supplements By Rebecca Robbins, STAT New findings highlight just how hard it has been for the FDA to keep potentially unsafe supplement ingredients off the market. Continue reading
Nov 04 ‘What the 21st century demands’: designing homes to improve patients’ health By Rebecca Robbins, STAT New interior design programs train students to use lighting, acoustics, and fabric to make day-to-day living easier for people with medical conditions. Continue reading
Oct 28 Why having surgery later in the day might be better for your health By Max Blau, STAT The time of day of your surgery could have long-term impacts on your health. Continue reading
Oct 22 Psychological first aid must be part of disaster relief By Alani Gregory, STAT The danger of natural disasters lies not only in the tremendous loss of life and property, but also in the psychological toll they take on survivors. Continue reading
Oct 21 A new peanut allergy vaccine failed in a trial, but the company wants it approved anyway By Damien Garde, STAT An experimental vaccine meant to combat peanut allergy came up short in a large clinical trial, but the company still hopes it can win FDA approval. Continue reading