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Innovative partnership helps low-income tobacco users quit
A successful partnership between Kick It California, a tobacco quitline operated by the University of California San Diego, and local 211 information and referral agencies has led to over 55,000…
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New dietary guidelines include a section on testosterone levels
Testosterone is currently a hot topic at the Department of Health and Human Services, with discussions around easing access to…
Judge orders HHS to restore $12 million in funding to AAP
The Trump administration has been ordered by a federal judge to restore nearly $12 million in funding to the American…
U.S. cardiovascular scorecard: What’s behind the mixed results
Cardiovascular health remains a significant concern in America, with a recent analysis from the Journal of the American College of…
Testosterone, abortion restrictions, ChatGPT: Morning Rounds
Health and medicine enthusiasts can now receive their daily dose of updates with STAT's free newsletter Morning Rounds. The recent…
Medicaid approves extra payments for hospitals, doctors ahead of cuts
The federal government recently greenlit an additional $60 billion in Medicaid funds for healthcare providers, including hospitals, doctors, and nursing…
Pulse oximeter study doesn’t settle issue of accuracy on darker skin
A recent study commissioned by the Food and Drug Administration aimed to shed light on reducing racial bias in pulse…
New food pyramid, Affordable Care Act: Morning Rounds
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More patients are ordering lab tests online, frustrating some doctors
A decade ago, 48-year-old Darren Sidaway faced health concerns that he felt uncomfortable discussing with his doctor. Living in Cleveland,…