Megan Molteni reports on discoveries from the frontiers of genomic medicine, neuroscience, and reproductive tech. She joined STAT in 2021 after covering health and science at WIRED. You can reach […]
Read MoreSTAT+: FDA moves to ease path for biosimilars as Trump seeks to cut drug costs
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration announced a draft framework Wednesday that officials say will speed cheaper versions of biologic drugs to market with the aim of making medicine more affordable […]
Read MoreGun violence making headlines while CDC prevention programs cut
Two violent acts on Wednesday — the murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk and the shooting of two high school students in Colorado — crystallize the threat gun violence poses […]
Read MoreMedicaid cut proponents misunderstood this important study
There’s been much discussion and debate about the cuts to Medicaid eligibility that Congress just passed and, in particular, what they may mean for current Medicaid recipients. A key piece […]
Read MoreGOP tax bill would severely cut hospitals’ Medicaid payments: report
WASHINGTON — Hospitals would bear the brunt of federal health care funding cuts in the Republicans’ tax bill, and they’d be hurt hard in states with both predominantly Democratic- and […]
Read MoreLet’s cut to it – how important is sperm quality, really?
Spoiler alert – very (but do keep reading for the support and actions to take!) When trying to conceive, we often focus on egg health, ovulation, and cycle tracking. But […]
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