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Questions swirl as vacancies on NIH advisory boards go unfilled
Megan Molteni reports on discoveries at the frontiers of genomic medicine, neuroscience and reproductive technologies. She joined STAT in 2021 after covering health and science at WIRED. You can reach Megan on Signal at mmolteni.13. Since President Trump took office last January, only one new member has been added to the NIH advisory boards, key […]
The cost of a bad hire
Good hires can be a powerful catalyst for positive change in your business. So it stands to reason that a bad hire can also have a negative impact on your business. Do you know how much bad hires could cost you? According to a study carried out by the Recruitment and Employment Confederation, a bad […]
Can you get chickenpox twice? 13 big animal pox researches this week
Firstly, yes. THE CDC Says it – although it’s not common – and my younger brother did, around 1992. I felt for him then, and I feel for my mother now. Getting chickenpox twice is no joke, from the worry to the absolute chaos it can bring to family life. Chickenpox may seem like a […]
Lancet Study: Using Tylenol During Pregnancy Does Not Cause Autism
Taking acetaminophen during pregnancy is not likely to increase the risk of having a child with autism, ADHD or intellectual disability, according to a new study released Friday. Researchers across Europe re-examined evidence from several studies investigating the link between these conditions and the use of paracetamol – called acetaminophen in the US – and […]
Why use a recruiter?
Whoopee, we’re growing! So if you need additional resources, you’ll save money by posting a job on LinkedIn and waiting for applications to flood in. We’ll do it ourselves and save a ton of money. What’s not to like? Except it’s not that simple. You put the commercial on and uh ho, the floodgates don’t […]
Jesy Nelson and SMA Type 1’s Twins: Everything You Asked This Week
I took over Jesy’s Insta story the last week of vacation. Asking viewers to stop and watch, she gave an update on her twin babies’ condition, although it was one of the rawest and most deeply personal I’ve seen in a long time. Jesy Nelson’s twins were diagnosed with Type 1 Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). […]
Scientists and administrators explain why they left in protest
We are National Institutes of Health scientists and administrators with more than 50 years of collective civilian service. Or, more precisely, we were NIH scientists and administrators. Going into 2025, we anticipated changes with the new administration, but expected that rigorous scientific research would continue to be valued. After all, the country’s health research infrastructure, […]
How to get your first graduate job
Googling “how to get your first grad job” repeatedly? We’ve all been there. Getting your first graduate job is a rite of passage that can often seem very, very difficult. Here are some useful tips to help those of you looking for an entry-level role in the creative, marketing, digital and PR industry. How to […]
Ubiquinol vs ubiquinone (from the brand that really, really knows)
Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is often described as a “cellular spark plug,” essential for energy, mitochondrial health, and antioxidant defense. But when it comes to choosing a supplement, most people quickly find themselves faced with a confusing set of options, usually: ubiquinol vs ubiquinone. Are they the same? Which one works best? And what should someone […]
Missed first shots linked to parents then skipping measles shots
Babies who don’t get their first round of vaccines on time, at 2 months of age, are much less likely to be vaccinated against measles, mumps and rubella by age 2, according to a new study that suggests pediatricians may have a narrow window to persuade parents to follow the recommended immunization schedule for children. […]