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Household mold linked to 1 in 4 hypersensitivity pneumonitis cases
Mold is a common problem in many homes, especially in areas where moisture lingers. Whether it's due to floods, heavy rains, or leaks from pipes, mold can easily thrive and…
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FDA approves first new gonorrhea drug in decades
Gonorrhea, caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae, has been a persistent challenge for healthcare providers due to its ability to…
Lancet study shows new antibiotic effective against gonorrhea
A groundbreaking study published in The Lancet has unveiled a promising new oral antibiotic for the treatment of uncomplicated urogenital…
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…