Opinion: How meditation helped me become a better doctor overnight
“The inner work of meditation and self-inquiry can support the outer work of patient care,” writes a physician.
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Opinion: What the 2024 electoral map reveals about America’s mortality divide
Leading drivers of mortality look different according to political geography, experts write.
Scientists discover new Alzheimer’s drug that repairs DNA damage and reduces brain inflammation
Scientists have discovered that a drug originally developed for spinal cord injuries can tackle several key features of Alzheimer’s disease, including DNA damage and inflammation. Already tested for initial safety in humans, the experimental treatment could offer a faster path toward therapies that target the disease at its roots.
Scientists reverse liver cell aging and cut Alzheimer’s-linked protein in half
A surprising discovery suggests that rejuvenating the liver could help protect against Alzheimer’s disease and heart disease. USC researchers found that an experimental drug restored aging liver cells in rats, cutting levels of an Alzheimer’s-linked protein in half and bringing bad cholesterol down to youthful levels. The treatment also revived a previously unknown communication system that helps…
Historic Marburg outbreak hints at long-term viral hideout
Nature, Published online: 03 November 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03538-6 Sequencing of Marburg virus collected during Ethiopia’s first outbreak suggests that the pathogen is lurking in East and Central Africa.
Trump’s executive order on women’s health feels like déjà vu
Nature, Published online: 03 November 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03503-3 Previous US administrations fell short on promised improvements to women’s-health research — here’s what real change will take.
New York state reports measles-associated death in child amid outbreak
A child died in Lewis County associated with the ongoing measles outbreak, health officials said.
New York reports first measles death in more than 30 years
So far this year, the state has reported 178 measles cases.
This woman defied lethal cancer. Can mRNA vaccines make that possible for others?
Researchers have been chasing the dream of a cancer vaccine for decades. Some recent successes with mRNA technology are garnering excitement from patients, doctors, government and investors.
What the latest on mRNA vaccines means for cancer
One patient in a small trial is experiencing the fantasy results so far with an mRNA pancreatic cancer vaccine. She shows no evidence of the cancer that was supposed to kill her years ago.
Third person dies of bird flu since virus started jumping to livestock
The threat is still considered to be low, but the virus continues to spread.
Washington state resident dies from bird flu following exposure to infected cattle
A person in Washington state has died from complications of the bird flu, the first such U.S. death in a year.
RNA-protein interactions could lead to new coronavirus drug targets
A study co-led by a University of California, Riverside, biomedical scientist has identified new targets for coronavirus antiviral drugs, including treatments that may be less vulnerable to the rapid evolution of these viruses.
They Tried Kratom for Its Purported Health Benefits, Then They Became Addicted
Some say they were introduced to the drug through wellness podcasts, free samples at gyms or fitness influencers.
STAT+: The health care affordability midterms, and billing urgent care as ER
Health care affordability is a major issue for voters, and a new kind of medical clinic sticks some patients with big bills.
‘Doctor Who’ 60th Anniversary Soundtrack Finally Gets Release Date, Featuring Music From David Tennant’s Return
“Doctor Who fans will soon be able to revisit David Tennant’s return to the TARDIS, this time through a new soundtrack collection featuring music from the BBC sci-fi series’ 60th anniversary specials. Silva Screen Records will release an accompanying CD for “Doctor Who: The 60th Anniversary Specials”on Dec. 4, marking the first official soundtrack release […]
STAT+: FDA OKs generic HIV prevention shot, widening access for lower-income countries
The FDA has approved a generic HIV prevention shot, a key step in widening access for dozens of lower-income countries.
When you turn this age, it’s your best chance to get crucial tax and healthcare plans in place for retirement
Ages 60 through 63 involve key healthcare, financial and tax decisions.
The desire to be remembered may be linked to better mental health
Most people, at some point, wonder what will remain of them after they are gone. Will their family remember them? Will something they created, taught or contributed continue to matter? A new study suggests that this deeply human desire may be connected to mental health. Researchers found that people who more strongly believed they would be remembered after death also tended to report better…
A STAT reporter on covering MRT as an experimental fertility treatment
Inside the global fertility industry using women as "guinea pigs":
New diabetes implant uses electricity to lower blood sugar and promote weight loss
Researchers have developed a remarkable new electronic implant that could transform type 2 diabetes treatment by lowering blood sugar without insulin or traditional drugs. The device uses a special electrically powered catalyst to convert excess glucose into a substance that the body eliminates through urine, potentially preventing unwanted energy from being stored as fat. In diabetic mice, the…
Record bounty offered for fugitive drug kingpin "Chubby Jos"
Jos Leijdekkers is one of Europe's most-wanted drug traffickers, currently hiding in Sierra Leone.
Judge in Clancy Case to Weigh Motion to Dismiss Charges at Hearing
The hearing on Monday could also reveal whether prosecutors intend to try Lindsay Clancy again for first-degree murder or reduce the charges.
How does this fluoride-free toothpaste compare when it comes to oral health?
Many people are swapping out their fluoride dental products for ones made with a mineral called hydroxyapatite. What do dentists say about it?
How does this fluoride-free toothpaste compare when it comes to oral health?
More people are swapping out their fluoride dental products for ones made with a mineral called hydroxyapatite. What do dentists say about it?