What does 30g of fiber look like? (& 5 ways to achieve the goal)
1. Buy brown We’re starting off strong with the least sexy but perhaps most effective tip. Wholemeal bread, wholewheat pasta, brown rice all increase your fiber without you having to think too hard. I always love a moist toasted white sourdough moment. But I just try to lean towards whole grains where I can. Think: […]
Medicare proposes to reduce hospital reimbursement for 340 billion drugs
Tara covers health care stories. His stories focus on hospitals, doctors, and how their business practices affect patients, especially when private equity gets involved. She also writes about health insurance and ideas for improving our failing health care system. You can reach Tara on Signal at tarabannow.70. Medicare wants to cut payments to hospitals for […]
15 Potty Training Games That Actually Work (And Don’t Feel Like “Training”)
1. Teddy goes first (role play repeat) Turn bathroom time into a game where your favorite toy leads the way. Teddy sits first, is praised, blushes and washes his hands. Then your child copies the exact sequence. Becca, my friend from OG nursery and mother of two, said: “One thing that really helped us was […]
FDA and Zyn, Anthropic Claude Science, alcohol consumption: Morning Rounds
Get your daily dose of health and medicine every weekday with STAT’s free Morning Rounds newsletter. Register here. Hi everyone, Sarah is replacing Theresa today. If you’re on the East Coast, how are you preparing for the upcoming heat wave? Send popsicle tips and recipes to [email protected]. How the alcohol industry is putting its politics […]
What is involved in a birth injury lawsuit? Your big FAQs
Few experiences are more upsetting than learning that your baby has suffered an injury during pregnancy, delivery, or early in the newborn period. Along with immediate medical concerns, many families find themselves facing a maze of appointments, therapies, paperwork, and uncertainty about the future. Some also wonder if the injury could have been avoided and […]
Roundup, cancer and the difference between scientific and legal causality
When the Supreme Court handed Monsanto a major victory in the Roundup lawsuit on Thursday, the headlines read like a scientific event: a case over whether Roundup causes cancer. But Monsanto v. Durnell did not settle this question. The court held that the federal pesticide law preempts a state failure-to-warn claim when the Environmental Protection […]
CoQ10, menopause and what the latest research tells us
A change in my attention To better understand the emerging research around CoQ10 and menopause, I spoke to Mélissa Olivadoti, Ph.D., CMPP, President at Assisi Consulting LLC And Consultant in Medical Affairs toA Kaneka Nutrientsworld leader in the production of high quality ubiquinol. Melissa says: “When women think about menopause, they often think about managing […]
Cadence raises $100M to automate chronic disease care with regulated AI
Mario covers technology in healthcare, including FDA regulations on artificial intelligence; how Medicare pays for health technology; the use of AI in clinical care; mental health chatbots; and consumer clothing. He is also co-author of the free bi-weekly STAT Health Tech newsletter. You can reach Mario on Signal at mariojoze.13. Cadence, a digital health company […]
Celebrating the Completion of Northern Atmospheric Reflections
On Wednesday June 10, the Lazerian team had the pleasure of attending a special celebration at Manchester Airport marking the completion of Atmospheric reflections from the Northour new emblematic installation suspended within Terminal 2. The event brought together many of Manchester Airport’s colleagues, partners, contractors and project teams who have helped deliver the airport’s ambitious […]
What does a healthy vagina smell like? The facts (& our notes on the Vaginamaxing trend)
If you’ve recently watched videos about vaginamaxing, vaginal probiotics, or ways to feel “better down there,” you’re not alone. The trend accelerated on TikTok, Reddit (see the main current discussions here), Instagram and wellness communities, sparking conversations about vaginal health, feminine hygiene and the vaginal microbiome. Some of that attention has been helpful. But let’s […]