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…

Process Over Perfection: Embracing the Unfinished in the Art and Design World

For years, art and design have been driven by polish. Clean lines, flawless finishes, carefully curated launches. Perfection wasn’t just admired — it was expected. Now, the art and design world is moving away from the traditions of the past, breaking from classical conventions to embrace new, experimental approaches. But lately, something has shifted. As […]

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IVF Packages Abroad 101 | Your expert guide to choosing

If you’ve explored the idea of ​​IVF abroad, you’ve probably noticed that Portugal is starting to appear on more and more people’s radar. And with clinics like Procreate a Fertility Clinic offer advanced treatment combined with a warm, patient-centered approachit’s easy to understand why. Their exceptional offer includes: Cutting-edge technology to maximize your chances of […]

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Johnson & Johnson, Ramaswamy, Nektar: reading the newsletter

Do you want to stay up to date with the scientific and political news that is driving biotechnology today? Sign up to receive our biotechnology newsletter in your inbox. Good morning. Apparently the drunk raccoon I mentioned a few weeks ago is a repeat offender. Today, time for biotechnology news. Exclusive STAT+ story Already have […]

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STAT readers on reaching anti-vaxxers

First Opinion is STAT’s platform for interesting, illuminating, and provocative articles about the life sciences writ large, written by biotech insiders, health care workers, researchers, and others. To encourage robust, good-faith discussion about issues raised in First Opinion essays, STAT publishes selected Letters to the Editor received in response to them. You can submit a […]

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Co-parenting at Christmas | 5 Tips for Navigating the Holidays

For many of us, the holidays create a whirlwind of excitement, tradition, expectations…and maybe (well, definitely) a lot of pressure. And when you are co-parenting at Christmasthe added logistics, emotions, and need for clear communication absolutely add up. Shared custody in the United States is on the rise overallBut whether you’re separated or divorced, your […]

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To fight chronic disease, MAHA could look to Slovenia for tips

LJUBLJANA, Slovenia — In the U.S., the Trump administration, driven by health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., has elevated the issue of chronic diseases to never-before-seen political salience. Prioritizing these ailments could improve the nation’s health and kick-start its stubborn life expectancy rates, Kennedy preaches.  Here in Slovenia, that approach would be old news. For […]

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How accurate is a home sperm test? Here’s what you need to know (and our must-have kit)

I know. I’ve been there – several times. Depending on what stage you’re at, before you see that BFP (big positive on a pregnancy test, for anyone not yet initiated), trying for a baby can feel like navigating a maze, full of online searches, tests, and uncertainty. While monitoring women’s fertility is widely discussed, male […]

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