My Search for a Psychiatric Bed in an Overburdened Health System
Over the past 70 years, the number of inpatient psychiatric beds has dropped dramatically, leaving many without critical care when…
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Outbreak of diarrhea-causing parasite grows to more than 1,000 cases
Nearly 1,000 people in Michigan have been diagnosed with a parasitic infection that can cause weeks of watery diarrhea, making…
What happens on ‘MAHA Monday’?
STAT's Alex Hogan and Chelsea Cirruzzo stopped by "MAHA Monday" at the Great American State Fair. Watch their report in…
STAT+: The quest to save Grace — and clear the way for rare disease patients everywhere
How a father’s quest may shape the future of rare disease gene therapy.
Exploring honey's anti-aging properties in human skin cells
Ongoing research reveals that multifloral honey is a promising candidate for protecting human skin cells from premature aging and cell…
Maxivision Eye Hospitals names Badrinarayan Srikanth as Group CEO
Srikant will be transitioning from his current role as group CFO, which is a deliberate, strategic step forward for the…
Nearly 1,000 cyclospora cases reported in Michigan in largest-ever parasite outbreak
While no deaths have been reported, Michigan first alerted the public to the outbreak last week after more than 170…
Newer style hip implant significantly cuts dislocation risk
One year after surgery, dislocation rates were 1.3% with the dual-mobility cup versus 4.2% with traditional hip replacement. After accounting…
Scientists uncover how fungi 'blind' immune system, offering new hope against superbugs
The research conducted using zebrafish models and human immune cells showed that restoring this suppressed immune response dramatically improved survival…
New Congo province has suspected Ebola case as deaths hit 600, report says
The outbreak, declared on May 15, has so far infected 1,759 people across the eastern provinces of Ituri, North Kivu…
One in 14 women in low, middle income countries affected by early menopause: Study
Researchers from the International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh, said health consequences of early and premature menopause will strain…
Medical news in brief: Ex-health secretary’s PM bid, obesity rise in young adults, child mental health “crisis,” and other stories
Andy BurnhamEx-health secretary bids to become PMThe former UK health secretary Andy Burnham confirmed his much anticipated bid to become…
A vitamin A discovery is changing what scientists know about vision
A surprising discovery is reshaping scientists' understanding of how humans develop sharp central vision before birth. Instead of blue cone…
The Ozempic and Wegovy mistake sending thousands to poison control
Poison control calls involving semaglutide (Ozempic and Wegovy) soared after the drug was approved for weight management, with researchers linking…
The smell of dark chocolate could make a leg workout easier, even on an empty stomach
Could the smell of chocolate wafting through the gym make strength training easier, or at least more pleasant? A new…
New guideline for treating Allan-Herndon-Dudley syndrome
Allan-Herndon-Dudley syndrome is a rare congenital disease of thyroid metabolism. It occurs in approximately 1 out of every 70,000 male…
Harvard scientists turn a silicon chip into a DNA writing machine
Scientists have created a silicon chip that can write dozens of DNA sequences simultaneously using electricity and water-based enzymes, offering…
New approach to gene correction for iron storage disease
Hereditary primary hemochromatosis is caused by a single faulty building block in a gene. This leads to iron overload, which…
Tiny silica particles wiped out aggressive prostate cancer in mice
Tiny silica nanoparticles engineered to seek out prostate cancer caused tumor cells to self-destruct and supercharged the immune system in…
Patients to get all necessary medicines in government medical hospitals; Maharashtra Minister Hasan Mushrif
Maharashtra Medical Education Minister Hasan Mushrif said the government's objective is to provide quality and uninterrupted healthcare services to every…
Snakebite deaths much rarer than estimated: ICMR study
According to the survey, the mortality rate from snake bite is roughly 0.3 per 100,000 population, much lower than the…
No fruit in fruit candy, no cocoa in chocolate: FSSAI cracks down on misleading labels
In a major crackdown on misleading food labels, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued show-cause…
Fortis Healthcare board okays extending MD & CEO Ashutosh Raghuvanshi's tenure by 2 years
The current term of Raghuvanshi as Managing Director is expiring on March 18, 2027, Fortis Healthcare Ltd said in a…
Liver-directed gene therapy shows preclinical efficacy for severe inherited metabolic disorder
Genespire, in collaboration with researchers at the San Raffaele Telethon Institute for Gene Therapy (SR-TIGET), announced the publication of preclinical…
Families report positive outcomes from fully virtual, BCBA-delivered, focused autism support program
A new study, conducted by AnswersNow in partnership with the Clemson Center for Behavior Analysis (Clemson University) and published in…
Mental health
Doomscrolling Spiral: Why Bad News Feels Addictive
You open your phone to “just check what’s happening.” Ten minutes later, your chest feels tighter, your mood is darker, and your thumb is still scrolling…
Revenge Bedtime Procrastination: Delaying Sleep to “Steal Back” Time
You’re exhausted all day. You swear you’ll sleep early. Then night arrives and suddenly you’re scrolling, snacking, watching “one more episode,” or playing “one more round”…
Functional Freeze: You Look Fine, But Your Brain Won’t Start
You’re not lazy. You’re not “undisciplined.” You’re not broken. You’re just stuck in that strange state where you want to do the thing… but your brain…
Fitness & movement
Creatine Goes Mainstream: Why Women and Older Adults Are Using It, and How to Do It Safely
Creatine used to live in the “gym bro” corner of the internet. Now it is showing up everywhere because the conversation has changed. People are not only chasing…
Zone 2 Cardio for Fat Loss and Longevity: The “Easy” Workout That Changes Your Engine
Zone 2 cardio sounds almost too gentle to matter. You can breathe, you can talk, and you are not collapsing on the floor. That is exactly why it…
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Retinoid Purge vs Irritant Dermatitis: How to Tell If It’s Normal or You’re Damaging Your Skin
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Hair Care
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LLLT is the “quiet” hair-loss treatment. No pills. No grease. No needles. Just consistent light exposure to the scalp using laser caps,…
Hair Care
Microneedling for Hair Regrowth: Real Evidence, Best Protocols, and Safety Red Flags
Microneedling for hair loss sits in that dangerous zone of the internet: enough real science to be promising, and enough DIY hype…
Hair Care
Topical Finasteride vs Oral Finasteride: Effectiveness, Risk Trade-Offs, and Myths
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