Memory loss is the most obvious symptom of Alzheimer’s disease. But for the more than 6.5 million Americans who suffer from Alzheimer’s disease — and the people who support them — memory lapses are often the least of their problems. Many people

CHICAGO — Something is off about the way Novartis is talking about pelabresib, its newly acquired and costly treatment for myelofibrosis. I suspect the Swiss pharma giant’s previously stated plan to submit a marketing application to the Food and Drug Administration

Carbon dioxide monitors have been around for decades. But in 2020, they became, almost overnight, a hot commodity. All of a sudden, people wanted them to help assess the safety of indoor spaces — to gauge the likelihood of breathing in

Good morning, and welcome to STAT’s live blog of the Food and Drug Administration’s scientific advisory committee meeting to review safety and efficacy data for MDMA-assisted psychotherapy to treat post-traumatic stress disorder. The discussion will start at 8:30 a.m. ET and

Michelle Bean is drowning in batteries she doesn’t need. For two years, the batteries and electrode pads arrived each month at her home in West Boylston, Mass. In theory, they’re supposed to power a basic pain management device she ordered from

Sending patients heaps of medical supplies to score more money from insurers is common in the device industry. If insurers decline to cover the supplies, patients are stuck paying for materials they didn’t need. STAT examined one of the companies perpetuating

A ruthless dissector of unwarranted assumptions takes on environmental catastrophists and techno-optimists. By David Owen February 20, 2024 Not long ago, I randomly opened Vaclav Smil’s recent book “Size: How It Explains the World.” The first paragraph I read, in a chapter

Cruciferous vegetables, which include Brussels sprouts, cauliflower and broccoli are nutritional powerhouses. Notable for their bitter taste and slightly sulfurous smell when cooked, they are loaded with powerful nutrients and minerals. Broccoli, in particular, is famous for being a rich source

Editor’s Note: This article is a reprint. It was originally published November 1, 2017. Iodine is essential to your health. Unfortunately, data collected by the U.S. National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey has revealed a significant drop in median urine iodine

The legal system was never purely impartial, but this case is also an assault on American democracy. By Gerard Baker June 3, 2024 at 3:07 pm ET The idea of blind justice, handed down equally without fear or favor, untempered by ideological sentiment or