Experts call for joined-up support through the postnatal period amid concerns GPs are not trained to spot symptoms Thousands of UK women develop undiagnosed post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) after childbirth every year, research has found. The frightening and dangerous…
Newly obtained records indicate health secretary lied about Samoa trip during Senate confirmation hearings last year A senior Democratic senator is calling for a criminal investigation into the US health secretary, Robert F Kennedy Jr , following reporting by the Guardian that…
The FDA approved a new medicine from Roivant and its subsidiary Priovant for the treatment of dermatomyositis, a rare autoimmune disease.
More people have become ill in an outbreak of salmonella food poising.
Marc Tessier-Lavigne released new details from his research and travel in an attempt to refute allegations in a new book that he published fraudulent results.
In this edition of STAT Health Tech: CMS plans a launch event for Medicare chronic care pilot, and what the Meta settlement means for health AI.
Grammy award-winning soprano Angel Bluehow discusses how a recent health diagnosis has affected her.
In a new book, Dr Lucy McBride aims to help us navigate US healthcare – and tread carefully in the wellness industry Most of us want to be healthy, but it’s easier said than done. In the US, people are caught between a broken medical system and a well-resourced wellness…
Hospital prep a lobbying push, RFK Jr. faces more bad news on measles, and the cancer drug that helped Ben Sasse gets approved.
Vulvar lichen sclerosus shows markedly higher rates in women over 60, with White women experiencing the highest burden, a study shows. Medscape Medical News
People with allergies must be able to travel without fear, and a compassionate society should respect that What are you most scared of? Perhaps snakes send a chill down your spine. Or heights leave your knees weak. Peanuts may sound like an odd source of phobia, but they have…
Patients referred via a specialized screening clinic that expedites rheumatoid arthritis diagnosis have lower functional disability than those referred via standard referral pathways. Medscape Medical News
A fluoroquinolone allergy label rarely predicts a cross-drug reaction to another fluoroquinolone, with most reactions occurring within a year of the initial allergy. Medscape Medical News
A heart drug failure, RevMed's pancreatic cancer drug approved, and more biotech news from The Readout
Depression screening alone missed more than half of adolescents with mental health concerns; combining anxiety and suicide risk assessments with it may reveal additional positive screens. Medscape Medical News
Experts say findings mean breast screenings for cancer could also flag cardiovascular problems in women Doctors have discovered a way to use routine mammograms that screen for breast cancer to spot heart disease, the world’s leading – and frequently underdiagnosed – cause of…
The FDA approved a life-extending treatment for advanced pancreatic cancer from Revolution Medicines that is the first to attack a genetic cause
From comics-style stories to New Yorker cartoons, drawing is more than a creative outlet for these doctors — they’ve helped create an impactful new field: graphic medicine. Medscape Medical News
Health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said a Samoa trip had nothing to do with vaccines. New documents obtained by The Associated Press and The Guardian refute that testimony.
A healthier diet is linked to better lung function among adults with asthma or COPD, with the largest gains seen among those with COPD. Medscape Medical News
RFK Jr. downplays measles threat, FDA approves pancreatic drug, and more health news from Morning Rounds
The report raises a high-profile issue for Heidi Overton as she faces confirmation as FDA commissioner.
Many people lean harder on one or the other — or do neither — but more science shows concurrent training may be the key to improved long-term health and vitality. Medscape Medical News
Overhead in Medicine is a Medscape digest that surfaces a few of the week’s top posts from major medical subreddits. Medscape Medical News
Increased daptomycin and linezolid use is not linked to clinically significant increases in resistance in Gram-positive bacteria over 8 years, study suggests. Medscape Medical News
New MPTS data reveal 48 of 270 doctor tribunal allegations last year involved sexual misconduct, prompting calls for earlier intervention and a national reporting mechanism. Press Association
Death rate in patients with mild TBI is 13.6% at 12 months; patients with Glasgow Coma Scale scores of 13-14 have a higher death risk than those with score 15, a study shows. Medscape Medical News
Recent SARS-CoV-2 infection is linked to higher mortality in adults with Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia, especially in hospital-onset cases. Medscape Medical News
The pioneering Japanese artist talked openly about how her mental health and neurodivergence informed her creativity, paving the way for the likes of Turner prize winner Nnena Kalu Yayoi Kusama – who has died at the age of 97 – was 10 when she first started experiencing vivid…
The CQC's 2025 survey of 58,000 patients found rising satisfaction overall, but discharge planning remains an area of difficulty. Medscape News UK
Sulfide overproduction in the gut can alter small bowel gene expression more than bacterial or methanogen overgrowth does, affecting mitochondrial function, redox balance, and immune signaling. Medscape Medical News
For children hospitalized with migraine, gabapentin use wasn’t associated with less pain or fewer readmissions than no use in an observational study. Medscape Medical News
In patients undergoing hemodialysis, GLP-1 RA use is associated with lower levels of inflammatory markers and lower requirements for anemia medications. Medscape Medical News
Letters obtained by Guardian and AP contradict testimony that 2019 visit to Samoa had ‘nothing to do with vaccines’ Newly obtained documents indicate that the US health secretary, Robert F Kennedy Jr , lied during two congressional hearings last year, when he told lawmakers who…
Patients undergoing peritoneal dialysis who have sleep apnoea — particularly those older than 60 years — face an increased risk for new-onset atrial fibrillation, a Finnish study finds. Medscape News UK
Composite optical imaging biomarker models accurately assess atopic dermatitis severity and identify clinically normal skin with hidden inflammation, a study finds. Medscape News UK
Diabetes may independently raise the risk for sudden cardiac death, regardless of obstructive coronary artery disease status. Medscape News UK
Higher-fiber intake is linked to important health benefits; however, benefits appear to plateau at moderate intake, whereas excessive amounts can cause gastrointestinal symptoms. Medscape News Europe
Amid a record-setting outbreak of the diarrhea-causing parasite, food safety advocates say risks to food production are increasing.
The European Society of Cardiology Congress that kicks off Friday in Munich will be a consequential meeting for Alnylam Pharmaceuticals.
