Health and Wellness
Casey Means Is An Odd Choice To Serve As “The Nation’s Doctor”
President Donald Trump made a surprising decision last week when he withdrew his nomination of Dr. Jennifer Nesheiwat for Surgeon General of the United States and instead nominated Dr. Casey…
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NIH director testifies, doctors share challenges
Good morning. As I mentioned to STAT’s Executive Editor Rick Berke, I'm open to trying any pizza at least once.…
Vaccines’ indirect benefits overlooked in battle over ‘medical freedom’
In the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic, the topic of vaccination has become a contentious issue in the United States,…
HHS watchdog details misuse of antipsychotic drugs in nursing homes
Tara Bannow covers hospitals, providers, and insurers. You can reach Tara on Signal at tarabannow.70.Two federal oversight reports released Thursday…
Trump health care fraud crackdown alarms disability advocates
The Trump administration has set its sights on a new goal: eliminating health care fraud. On Monday, President Trump announced…
Study finds more than 150,000 uncounted Covid-19 deaths
NEW YORK — A recent study has revealed that the initial death toll from the Covid-19 pandemic in the U.S.…
Premature menopause tied to 40% greater risk of heart attacks
According to a recent study, women who experience menopause before age 40 are at a significantly higher lifetime risk of…
How Scott and Alla LaRoque got rich from disputed medical bills
The first encounter between Alla Kosova and Scott LaRoque occurred at a lively party in Las Vegas. Newly divorced, Alla,…
Cigarette smoking dips below 10%. The CDC didn’t tell you
In 2024, the rate of cigarette smoking among U.S. adults dropped below 10% for the first time on record. This…