Health and Wellness
Your latest prescription is to get outside
Nature prescriptions are gaining popularity among healthcare providers as a way to encourage patients to spend more time outdoors. The idea is not new, as many doctors have long recommended…
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Why the weight, and heart risks, return after stopping GLP-1 drugsStopping obesity drugs means people regain weight and lose heart health benefitsÂ
Elizabeth Cooney, a cardiovascular disease reporter at STAT, delves into the complex world of weight loss drugs and their impact…
Experts behind new dietary guidelines have ties to beef, dairy industries
A recent unveiling of new dietary guidelines by the Trump administration has sparked controversy due to the inclusion of meat…
Kennedy’s childhood vaccination changes: A STAT video explainer
In a remarkable turn of events, the Department of Health and Human Services made a groundbreaking decision to unilaterally revise…
Dietary guidelines urge more protein, less sugar and processed foods
The Trump administration recently released a long-awaited update to the national dietary guidelines, urging Americans to focus on consuming more…
Annual flu data, antidepressants, FDA wearables: Morning Rounds
The recent announcement of changes to the childhood vaccine schedule by federal health officials has stirred up concerns among experts…
Researchers propose new way to define ultra-processed foods
The Trump administration is currently in the process of establishing a federal definition for ultra-processed foods, sparking debates on how…
What the new vaccine schedule means for doctors, parents, and kids
WASHINGTON — In a surprising move that has sparked controversy and concern among health experts, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy…
New CDC vaccine schedule, NIH research funding: D.C. Diagnosis
Welcome to the latest edition of D.C. Diagnosis, STAT’s newsletter that delves into the politics and policy surrounding health and…