What a mother eats during pregnancy may quietly shape her child’s liver health years down the road—but new research suggests there may be a way to tip the odds back in a healthier direction. Scientists found that a natural compound made by healthy gut bacteria dramatically reduced fatty liver disease in the offspring of mice whose mothers ate a high-fat, high-sugar diet. The compound, called indol
Hims & Hers will stop selling what it claims to be a cheaper, compounded version of Novo Nordisk's obesity pill on its telehealth platform.
New research suggests the astringent sensation caused by flavanols could act as a direct signal to the brain, triggering effects similar to a mild workout for the nervous system. In mouse experiments, flavanol intake boosted activity, curiosity, learning, and memory—despite these compounds barely entering the bloodstream. The key appears to be sensory stimulation: the taste itself activates brain
“As a scientist, I am disgusted. As an NFL widow who witnessed unimaginable suffering, I am furious,” writes Eleanor M. Perfetto.
Authors of HHS report criticize recent STAT op-ed on gender-affirming care for minors for using “scare tactics.”
New simulations reveal that both H1N1 and COVID-19 spread across U.S. cities in a matter of weeks, often before officials realized what was happening. Major travel hubs helped drive rapid nationwide transmission, with air travel playing a bigger role than daily commuting. Unpredictable transmission patterns made real-time forecasting especially difficult. The study highlights why early detection s
A major study suggests menopause is linked to changes in brain structure, mental health, and sleep. Brain scans revealed grey matter loss in areas tied to memory and emotional regulation, while many women reported increased anxiety, depression, and fatigue. Hormone therapy did not reverse these effects, though it may slow age-related declines in reaction speed. Researchers say menopause could repr
For decades, Americans were surrounded by lead from car exhaust, factories, paint, and even drinking water, often without realizing the damage it caused. By analyzing hair samples preserved across generations, scientists uncovered a striking record of how exposure soared before environmental rules and then collapsed after leaded gasoline and other sources were phased out.
FDA will take “decisive steps” to thwart companies from mass marketing unapproved, compounded versions of GLP-1 drugs
New research suggests that Epstein-Barr virus may actively provoke the immune system in people with multiple sclerosis. Scientists found large buildups of virus-targeting immune cells in the nervous systems of MS patients, far more than in their blood. One viral gene was active only in people with MS, hinting at a direct role in the disease. The findings could help guide new approaches to treatmen
STAT analysis: Many of the prescription drugs on TrumpRx are available elsewhere as cheaper generics.
The Trump administration is moving forward with a personnel rule that critics say will subject a broader swath of the federal workforce to political pressure
As the new director of ARPA-H, Alicia Jackson, takes over the DARPA-inspired agency, layoffs are made.
China criticized the United States for withdrawing from the WHO, saying countries should not place domestic politics ahead of international law.
The Trump administration wants more companies to offer prescription drugs at discounted cash prices on TrumpRx.
The biotech IPO, a nearly forgotten vestige of the startup playbook, has returned in full force.
From new hires to departures, promotions and transfers, here are the latest comings and goings in the pharmaceutical industry.
President Trump on Thursday night launched TrumpRx, the website he and his aides have touted as a platform aimed at lowering drug prices
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