CDC Reports More Than 100 New Cases Of Polio-Like Condition
Here & Now's Robin Young talks with Helen Branswell, STAT's infectious diseases and public health reporter, for the latest on acute flaccid myelitis.
80,000 Deaths Caused By Last Year's Flu Season, CDC Reports
Here & Now's Peter O'Dowd learns more about one of the deadliest flu seasons in decades from STAT's Helen Branswell, who covers infectious diseases and public health.
Controversial Contraception App Should Be Covered By ACA, Experts Say
The Natural Cycles app, now FDA approved, relies on a basal thermometer and an algorithm to tell users when it's safe to have sex without risking pregnancy.
Health Organizations Issue Conflicting Flu Vaccine Recommendations
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the American Academy of Pediatrics aren't in agreement on which influenza vaccine to give children.
Why STDs Like Gonorrhea And Syphilis Are On The Rise
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently reported sexually transmitted disease rates are at a record high for the fourth year in a row.
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Growing Number Of America's Future Doctors Skip Class
Instead of going to lectures, students watch recordings or use unsanctioned online resources to prepare for national licensing exams.
1 In 7 Babies Exposed To Zika In Utero Have Health Problems, CDC Says
Many children who did not experience initial birth defects have now developed secondary issues like hearing and movement problems.
IBM Knew Its Supercomputer Was Giving Dangerous Cancer Treatment Info, Investigation Shows
A new STAT report reveals IBM's supercomputer, Watson, often provided "unsafe and incorrect treatment recommendations" for cancer.
Scientists Question Lack Of Studies On Safety Of Probiotics
Here & Now's Robin Young speaks with STAT's Megan Thielking about what we know — and don't know — about the safety of the live bacteria.
Study: Removing Aging Cells In Mice Can Improve Lifespan, Health
A new study published this week in the field of senolytics might provide a key to anti-aging. Scientists have found that in using compounds to kill off so-called senescent -...
What A New CBD Drug Approval Might Mean For Medical Marijuana
Last week, the Food and Drug Administration approved the first drug derived from marijuana. But it doesn't contain THC.
New Flu-Fighting Pill Could Be FDA Approved By Winter
The drug baloxavir marboxil, already approved for use in Japan, could soon change the way we battle the flu each year in the U.S.
House Considers More Than 50 Bills To Combat Opioid Crisis
The bills look at everything from addiction treatment to larger drug enforcement efforts to support for families.
MyHeritage Website Experiences Data Breach Affecting 92 Million Accounts
The company says the information at risk is limited to emails and passwords, and not more sensitive personal or genetic information.
Trump Signs 'Right-To-Try' Drug Bill Into Law
The legislation, which has been debated for years, would allow terminally ill patients quicker access to unapproved medications.
Complications During Pregnancy Could Impact Risk Of Developing Schizophrenia, Study Says
A problem pregnancy combined with genes associated with a higher risk of schizophrenia can increase the risk of schizophrenia by 12 fold, the findings show.
Already Forgotten The Doctor's Orders? More Patients Are Having Visits Recorded
Many doctors now record conversations with their patients, in part to help patients remember medical instructions.
Could Depression Be The Next Target For Precision Medicine?
The idea that treatment can be personalized based on a patient's genetic background has been successful at treating many types of cancer.
Working The Night Shift Can Impact Health At The Genetic Level, Study Finds
While we know a lack of sleep can have negative health effects like an increased risk of cancer and diabetes, this study hints that night-shift work could also make our...
FDA Releases New Guidelines On Including Pregnant Women In Clinical Trials
It's the latest step the government has taken toward solving a problem that nearly 4 million pregnant women face in the U.S. each year.