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Studies show RSV’s severity and impact on long-term health
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is often mistaken for a common cold, but recent studies have shown that it can be just as severe as other well-known respiratory viral infections like…
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First gene-edited pig liver transplanted into a living personÂ
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STAT+: House speaker backs emergency care law as GOP targets immigrant medical treatment in shutdown fight
WASHINGTON — House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) stated on Wednesday that Republicans do not intend to modify the law that…
More people with psychosis are using cannabis. Medical professionals are worried
A recent study highlights a significant rise in cannabis consumption among individuals with psychosis in states that have enacted legalization…
STAT+: Metal-organic frameworks win chemistry Nobel
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As Supreme Court weighs conversion therapy, conservative justices question medical authority
On Tuesday, the Supreme Court appeared ready to rule against a Colorado law that prohibits licensed mental health professionals from…
STAT+: Who is winning the government shutdown?
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What school-level vax rates tell us about the Texas measles outbreak
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STAT+: Parents are flocking to natural and ‘clean medicine’ brands. Medical experts are worried
By Sarah Todd Oct. 7, 2025 Reporter, Commercial Determinants of Health Following President Trump's cautionary statements regarding the use of…