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STAT+: Director of NIH neurological disorders institute is ousted, adding to leadership churn

Walter Koroshetz, director of the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, will soon be leaving his role, STAT has learned. His departure in the coming days means nearly half…

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Stanford scientists uncover why mRNA COVID vaccines can trigger heart inflammation

Stanford scientists have uncovered how mRNA COVID-19 vaccines can very rarely trigger heart inflammation in young men — and how that risk might be reduced. They found that the vaccines can spark a two-step immune reaction that floods the body with inflammatory signals, drawing aggressive immune cell…

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Boy with autism, 6, rescued from pond 15 months after similar incident

The boy, identified by police as Coco, was found in chest-deep waters but was not injured.

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My cultural awakening: a Turner painting helped me come to terms with my cancer diagnosis

Fear and feelings of intense vulnerability caused me to retreat into my shell, until I saw myself in an unlikely feature in one of the British master’s printsMy thyroid cancer arrived by accident, in the way life-changing things sometimes do. In May of this year, I went for an upright MRI for a mino…

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Doctor hopes flu season peak is near as cases surge nationwide

Flu season is in full swing, with close to 5 million cases and nearly 2,000 deaths, including at least three children, according to the Centers for Disease Control. Kati Weis reports.

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Weight-loss drugs come for Fluffy and Fido

If semaglutide can shrink a human waistline, why not a canine or feline one?

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Deaths reported after catastrophic flooding and mudslides in California

Catastrophic flooding and mudslides in California have turned deadly. CBS News' Andres Gutierrez reports.

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Testosterone Is Giving Women Back Their Sex Drive — With Side Effects

There is no F.D.A.-approved testosterone product for women. Insurance won’t cover it. Many doctors won’t prescribe it. It’s become a cultural phenomenon.

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Diagnostic dilemma quiz: Can you guess the diagnosis in these strange medical cases?

Based on our "Diagnostic Dilemma" series, this quiz tests your medical know-how.

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Ozempic for type 2 dibates: Weight loss observed in many patients but not approved for all

For anyone who overindulged during the holidays, the hype around weight-loss drugs like Ozempic can be tempting. Originally developed to treat diabetes, the medication suppresses appetite—and in the U.S., where oversized portions and fast food reign, its effects are even noticeable in New York resta…

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Nursing homes are about to get a lot worse, thanks to Trump and RFK Jr.

We can debate tax policy. We can debate spending priorities. But protecting the elderly should not be a debate at all.

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3 issues to watch in public health in 2026

What might 2026 hold for the fields of public health, both domestically and abroad? Quite a lot.

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Ozempic craze: Approved for diabetes, growing use in obesity

For anyone who overindulged during the holidays, the hype around weight-loss drugs like Ozempic can be tempting. Originally developed to treat diabetes, the medication suppresses appetite, and in the U.S., where oversized portions and fast food reign, its effects are even noticeable in New York rest…

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The secrets of the body clock: how to tune into your natural rhythms – and have a better day

Our circadian cycle doesn’t just affect our sleeping and waking, but our motivations, mood, behaviour and alertness. Whether you are a lark or an owl, here’s how to recognise your own rhythm• Sign up here to get the whole series straight to your inboxIt’s easy to hate clocks. Their unstoppable forwa…

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This popular painkiller may do more harm than good

Tramadol, a popular opioid often seen as a “safer” painkiller, may not live up to its reputation. A large analysis of clinical trials found that while it does reduce chronic pain, the relief is modest—so small that many patients likely wouldn’t notice much real-world benefit. At the same time, trama…

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Uh Oh: Male Mosquitoes Can Feed on Our Blood, Too

The findings might overturn a widely held belief that only females pose a disease risk to people, though more research is needed.

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Nasal drops may help fight deadly brain cancer

The method is less invasive than other treatments and was shown to have a positive response with mice.

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What It’s Like When Your Wife Goes on Testosterone

She went on testosterone to help with her menopausal symptoms. The effects had unexpected consequences for their marriage.

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Blood test could predict who is most at risk from common inherited heart condition

Exclusive: Scientists find a way to forecast hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, which affects millions worldwideScientists are developing a simple blood test to predict who is most at risk from the world’s most common inherited heart condition.Millions of people worldwide have hypertrophic cardiomyopathy …

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I’m Haunted by a Sexual Mistake I Made 15 Years Ago. I Don’t Know How to Move Forward.

Now, years later, I feel like she deserves an apology from me.