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Anti-science bills hit statehouses, stripping away public health protections built over a century
Ashlee and Erik Dahlberg in their Lowell, Indiana home, displaying a photo of their deceased son, Liam.Laura Bargfeld/AP This year, over 420 anti-science measures targeting established public health regulations—concerning vaccinations,…
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One Cigarette Can Take 20 Minutes Off Your Life, Study Suggests
Smoking just one cigarette can reduce life expectancy by about 20 minutes, according to research commissioned by the U.K. government.…
Aletha Maybank to step down as AMA’s chief health equity officer
Aletha Maybank, a trailblazing health equity advocate, recently announced her departure from the American Medical Association (AMA) after serving as…
Five years in, a review of SARS-CoV-2 and the Covid-19 pandemic
As we reflect on the past five years of the Covid-19 pandemic, it's impossible to ignore the immense impact it…
More action needed to ensure pulse oximeters work well for all
“If Medicare says, ‘We’re going to pay more for the less biased device,’ that could be a really powerful incentive…
Healthcare Entrepreneurship 2024 Year-In-Review: Squid Game?
Healthcare in 2024: A Reflection on the Squid Game of Entrepreneurship In 2024, the healthcare industry witnessed a series of…
STAT’s 3 to Watch: Addiction policy questions for 2025
The opioid crisis in the United States has reached alarming levels, with drug deaths continuing to rise despite efforts to…
Jimmy Carter’s global health efforts elevated ‘the art of the possible’
Jimmy Carter’s work in global health was not glamorous, but it was impactful. His focus on neglected tropical diseases, such…
What Is Norovirus And What Are Its Symptoms?
Norovirus cases are on the rise in the United States, with 455 outbreaks reported since the beginning of September. The…