Health and Wellness
Neighborhoods may hold the key to slowing cognitive decline
Living in walkable, green, and well-connected neighborhoods may have a significant impact on protecting against memory and cognitive decline, according to a recent study conducted by researchers from the Center…
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Trump’s $50 billion rural health fund rewards states with MAHA ideas
The Trump administration has recently announced the distribution of the first payments from a new $50 billion rural health fund,…
3 ways Kennedy’s MAHA vision on chronic disease will be tested in 2026
In 2025, chronic diseases took the spotlight in America, with the Trump administration focusing on the issue under the influence…
The best stories of 2025 in health, science, and medicine
2025 was a monumental year for us at STAT as we celebrated our 10th anniversary amidst a whirlwind of news…
3 issues to watch in public health in 2026
2025 was a year that took everyone by surprise, with unexpected twists and turns that no one could have predicted.…
19 states sue over federal gender-affirming care crackdown
A coalition of Democratic-led states and the District of Columbia has taken legal action against the federal health department, challenging…
3 questions about addiction and drug policy in 2026
Drug policy was largely a backburner issue in 2025, with minimal attention from the public and policymakers. Despite some moderate…
U.S. vaccine policy could see big changes in 2026
The Trump administration, under the guidance of health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., has made significant changes to vaccine policy…
Trump aims to shrink vaccine schedule. Health sector mulls response
The potential changes to the childhood vaccine schedule under the Trump administration have sparked significant concern and confusion among hospital…