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New Podcast Bridges MAHA Movement and Public Health Community
A podcast called 'Why Should I Trust You?', hosted by Brinda Adhikari and Tom W. Johnson, aims to facilitate dialogue between the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) movement and mainstream public health experts. The show ...
Trump's CDC Director Nominee Erica Schwartz Draws Cautious Optimism, RFK Jr. Concerns
The nomination of Erica Schwartz as CDC director has been met with guarded optimism from public health officials and CDC staff, who note her scientific credentials and lack of ties to the anti-vaccine movement. However, ...
Pregnancy RSV Vaccine Cuts Baby Hospital Admissions by 80%
A new study confirms that a pregnancy vaccine against RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) provides strong protection for newborns, reducing hospital admissions by 80%. The vaccine targets life-threatening chest infections ...
Over One in Three Young Men in UK Now Live With Parents
Data shows that in 2025, the highest proportion of men aged 20-34 since at least 2007 were still living at home with their parents. The trend is attributed to the rising cost of living, which has made independent housing...
AI-Generated Fake Celebrity Images Spread Virally from Coachella
BBC Verify investigated viral images purportedly showing celebrities at Coachella, finding they were artificially generated and not authentic photographs....
Revolution Medicines' Daraxonrasib Doubles Survival in Pancreatic Cancer Trial
Revolution Medicines announced Phase 3 results showing its experimental daily pill daraxonrasib nearly doubled median survival in advanced pancreatic adenocarcinoma patients — 13.2 months versus 6.7 months on standard ...
Walking in the Rain Boosts Mental Health, BBC Reports
BBC Health explores the mental health benefits of walking in the rain, highlighting how the experience can positively affect mood and wellbeing....
FDA Considers Expanding Testosterone Therapy for Low Libido
The FDA is exploring the expansion of testosterone therapy as a treatment for low libido, according to STAT News. The report also notes early animal data suggesting GLP-1 alternatives such as GIP-glucagon pathways may of...
Deaths in ICE Detention Reach Record Levels, Raising Health Concerns
STAT News reports that people detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) are dying at a record rate, drawing urgent attention to the health and medical care conditions inside detention facilities....
Biotech Industry Personnel Moves: Enodia Therapeutics Among Latest Hires
STAT News reports the latest executive appointments and promotions across the biotech sector, highlighting that Enodia Therapeutics has hired Yvonne McGrath as chief scientific officer among other notable industry person...
Eli Lilly Weight Loss Pill Trial Results Among Top Pharma Developments
STAT News rounds up key pharmaceutical news including results from an Eli Lilly weight loss pill trial and reports of significantly slashed clinical trial timelines in the United Kingdom, among other industry updates....
Three Young People Contract Meningitis in Weymouth, MenB Vaccine Offered
Three young people in Weymouth have been confirmed with meningitis, prompting local health authorities to offer the MenB vaccine to those at risk. The cases have raised concern among public health officials about potenti...
England Rugby Star Ellie Kildunne Opens Up About Body Dysmorphia and Disordered Eating
World Cup winner Ellie Kildunne has revealed she struggled with body dysmorphia and disordered eating during the Covid pandemic, leading to unhealthy weight loss. The England rugby player's candid disclosure aims to rais...
Health Advocates Call on Men to Talk More Openly About Their Feelings
A BBC Health report highlights calls for men to discuss their emotions more openly, underscoring ongoing concerns about men's mental health and the stigma that often prevents them from seeking help....
Cell Therapy Shows Promise in Preventing Liver Transplant Rejection
A small early-stage study has found that using cells from living liver donors can train recipients' immune systems to accept transplanted organs, potentially reducing or eliminating the need for long-term anti-rejection ...
Experts Warn Against Overstating Vaccine Skepticism as Media Headlines Mislead Public
A Stat News opinion argues that widespread vaccine skepticism is being falsely normalised by media coverage and social media algorithms, even though doubt remains a minority position. The author, citing a prior piece in ...
Healthcare Systems Unprepared for AI-Enabled Cyberattacks, Opinion Warns
A Stat News opinion piece warns that healthcare is ill-equipped to handle a new wave of AI-enabled cyberattacks. The piece cites the April 6 attack on Brockton Hospital in Massachusetts, where cancer patients were turned...
Diabetes and Depression: Tailored Mental Health Support Urged as Risk Doubles
People with diabetes are twice as likely to experience depression, according to a charity calling for tailored mental health support. BBC Health covers this issue through two angles: a personal account from a woman with ...
Podcaster Highlights Dismissal of Women Describing Endometriosis Symptoms
Alexandra Morris, a podcaster advocating for endometriosis awareness, says women are routinely dismissed by doctors when describing their symptoms. Her campaign seeks to improve medical recognition and response to the co...
Trans Woman Steps Down from Women's Health Endometriosis Charity Amid Criticism
Steph Richards has left her role with a women's health charity focused on endometriosis after her involvement was criticised by former Home Secretary Suella Braverman. The departure highlights ongoing tensions around tra...