15 May, 2026
As a wellness editor, I (perhaps unsurprisingly) often find myself down some sort of rabbit hole or other on the wellness side of TikTok. If you’ve been there recently, you…
Katie Palmer covers telehealth, clinical artificial intelligence, and the health data economy, with a focus on the impacts of digital healthcare for patients, providers, and businesses. You can reach Katie…
Kiwis have recently earned a place in the wellbeing spotlight and, by extension, on desks here at TRB HQ. You’ll see them in our breakfast bowls, our smoothies and, increasingly,…
As the number of Americans needing care continues to rise, many health systems are struggling to find qualified nurses. Demand for qualified nurses is expected to increase nationally, with nearly…
How to sleep better while pregnant – 5 natural remedies If you suffer from insomnia during pregnancy, small changes can significantly improve sleep quality. Here are five easy tips to…

NIH Director: DEI Grants Reinstated by Court Order Will Not Be Renewed

Throughout the year, researchers have been encouraged by legal rulings pushing back against National Institutes of Health guidelines to stop and deprioritize work they deem related to diversity, equity, and inclusion. In June, two lawsuits filed against the Trump administration in federal court in Boston led to the elimination of more than 2,000 grants and […]

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Director of NIH Institute of Neurological Disorders ousted

Walter Koroshetz, director of the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, will soon leave his position, STAT has learned. His departure in the coming days means that nearly half of the NIH’s 27 divisions will have interim leaders. Koroshetz sent an email to NINDS staff Friday evening, explaining that his reappointment request had been […]

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Celebrity names of 2025: trends, surprises and highlights

Celebrity names in 2025 have been nothing short of fascinating. From bold and unusual to vintage charm, modern nature-inspired and playful choices, stars continue to set trends that resonate with us everyday parents searching for the perfect name. And this year, we also spotted some really beautiful middle names to think about. Ooh. Now there […]

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19 states sue over federal crackdown on gender-affirming care

WASHINGTON — A coalition of Democratic-led states and the District of Columbia have sued the federal Health Department, calling a statement rejecting gender-affirming care signed by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. an overreach of his authority. The lawsuit, filed by 19 states and D.C., says the declaration — which claims that gender-affirming care, including […]

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L Glutamine for Leaky Gut

Ah January. It’s really a way to shine a light on what your gut really feels. After holiday meals and drinks, sedentary afternoons and late nights, digestion can feel a little…slow. Bloating persists longer than usual, foods are harder to tolerate, and your stomach just doesn’t feel settled. If this is your case, hello, we […]

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Trump decides to demand lower drug prices under Medicare

You’re reading the web edition of DC Diagnosis, STAT’s biweekly newsletter on health and medicine policy and politics. Sign up here to receive it in your inbox on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The NIH director started the Pete & Bobby fitness challenge, but I didn’t see Jay Bhattacharya doing pull-ups. And you can decide what you […]

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11 Menopause Influencers I Love (As a Perimenopausal British Girl)

Menopause is no longer a whispered word, nor is it something women are expected to “experience” behind closed doors. Thanks to a growing group of outspoken, evidence-based, and deeply connected influencers with menopause, the midlife debate has changed dramatically. As the ridiculously good hashtag says, it’s #not your mommenopause. Once presented as an end, menopause […]

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Mass General Brigham strengthened its financial results, despite industry uncertainty

Despite the uncertainty and worry roiling Massachusetts hospitals, the state’s largest health system saw its finances improve last year, running a small operating surplus and enjoying a windfall from investment income. Mass General Brigham on Friday reported an operating gain of $59.2 million for the fiscal year ending in September, a margin of 0.3 percent, […]

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