Overlooked Topics in 2024: Long Covid, AI Obsession, and Trust
Long Covid, AI Obsession, and Trust: The Overlooked Topics of 2024In the bustling world of life sciences, it's easy for important topics to slip through the cracks. Despite the best efforts of experts and...
India’s Reflection on Life Before Polio Vaccine: A Reminder to Prevent Regression
India's Reflection on Life Before Polio Vaccine: A Reminder to Prevent RegressionDec. 27, 2024Vijay Yeldandi, a once energetic toddler in India, was struck with polio at the tender age of two, rendering him paralyzed...
Aetna Lawsuit Against Radiology Group for Fraudulent Billing and Arbitration Abuse
Aetna, the health insurance giant owned by CVS Health, has filed a lawsuit against Radiology Partners, one of the largest networks of radiology practices in the country, for alleged fraudulent billing practices and abuse...
Scientists Prepare for Potential Changes in Health Funding Under Trump Administration
Scientists Brace for Health Funding Changes Amidst Trump Administration ReshuffleIn the wake of the recent White House reshuffling, scientists and healthcare professionals find themselves on the edge of uncertainty as the new administration's stance...
Disability Advocates Concerned About 3 Future Trends in 2025
Disability Advocates Concerned About 3 Future Trends in 20252025 could be a turbulent year for people with disabilities, as key changes on the horizon may have significant implications for their health care and overall...
Rebuilding Trust: Expert Advice on Addressing RFK Jr. and Dismissal
Kennedy's Nomination and the Future of Public HealthRobert F. Kennedy Jr., the nominee for the Department of Health and Human Services, is currently navigating a series of crucial meetings as he seeks to secure...
Top Stories of 2024: STAT Staffers Share Their Favorites
Cystic-fibrosis Breakthrough Changes Lives
In a groundbreaking article by Sarah Zhang for The Atlantic, the story of a cystic-fibrosis breakthrough that changed everything is brought to light. As health reporters, the focus is often on...
Global Health Trends to Monitor in 2025
Global Health Trends to Monitor in 2025As we approach the new year, the global health landscape continues to be fraught with challenges and uncertainties. From the resurgence of H5N1 bird flu to the relentless...
Top 3 Biotech Trends to Watch in 2025
Biotech Industry Faces Uncertainty in 2025As we look ahead to 2025, the biotech industry is gearing up for a year filled with surprises and challenges. With the possibility of Donald Trump starting his second...
State Legislatures Fill Void as Congress Delays AI Regulation
State Legislatures Lead the Charge in AI Regulation Amid Federal InactionState lawmakers across the country are taking a stand against the federal government's delay in regulating artificial intelligence (AI). Frustrated with the lack of...