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Prenatal DNA Tests Raise High-Stakes Questions For Parents And Families
Non-invasive prenatal testing, or NIPT, has become a crucial tool for millions of families worldwide, with over 1 million expectant parents opting for these tests each year. These tests provide…
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Mutual mistrust: FDA staff wary as Høeg becomes top drug regulator
Tracy Beth Høeg, a former resident physician and ultramarathon runner, made headlines back in 2008 for expressing her dismay at…
SAMSHA acting chief, Art Kleinschmidt, to leave his post Friday
Art Kleinschmidt, who has been serving as the de facto head of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration…
The Greatest Value From AI Scribes May Come From Influencing Decisions, Not Documenting Them
Healthcare has undergone a rapid transformation in recent years, moving from being considered a digital laggard to becoming one of…
Testosterone, weed while pregnant, hospitals: Morning Rounds
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Postscripts: Follow-ups from a year of research cuts
In 2025, STAT conducted interviews with various individuals affected by the Trump administration's budget cuts and grant terminations. These included…
Nonprofit wins FDA approval for rare disease gene therapy, in a first
The Food and Drug Administration recently approved a new gene therapy called Waskyra for the treatment of Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome. What…
FDA panel urges easier access to testosterone therapy for men
The Food and Drug Administration recently convened an expert panel to discuss the black box warning labels on testosterone therapy…
Are Biological Age Tests Worth It? Here’s What The Research Says
Biological age tests have become a hot topic in the field of longevity science, with experts like Drs. Andrew Huberman,…