health care
Human Skin Atlas: New Map Reveals Cellular Secrets for Disease Treatment
The human skin, often underestimated, is a remarkably complex organ—and now, scientists have created its most detailed map yet. Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine … Read more
Danone Acquires Huel: Expanding into Complete Nutrition Market
Danone, the multinational food and beverage giant, is expanding its presence in the rapidly growing market for complete nutrition with the acquisition of Huel, a UK-based … Read more
Medicare Drug Cost Caps Linked to Better Heart Patient Medication Adherence
For millions of older Americans living with heart disease, the cost of medication can be a crushing burden, forcing difficult choices between health and other essential … Read more
U.S. Science in Crisis: Funding Cuts, Vaccine Debate & More – STAT News Roundup
It’s Breakthrough Summit East day! If you weren’t able to snag a ticket to join us in New York City to hear from the leaders advancing … Read more
Private Equity Is Taking Over Your Doctor’s Office—and It’s Not Good News
Sign up for the Slatest to get the most insightful analysis, criticism, and advice out there, delivered to your inbox daily. Think about the last time … Read more
Carenector: AI Startup Fixes Broken Healthcare Referrals & Protects Patient Data
When doctors in the United States refer patients to specialty or post-acute medical care such as physical therapy or long-term nursing care, nearly half never complete … Read more
Early Disease Detection: New Study to Predict & Prevent Illness in US Service Members
The promise of preventative medicine took a significant leap forward this week with the launch of ORIGIN, a sweeping research initiative spearheaded by the Icahn School … Read more
Pain Management in the ER: Bias, Opioids & AI Potential
The promise of artificial intelligence to revolutionize healthcare is colliding with a sobering reality: these powerful tools can perpetuate, and even amplify, existing biases in medical … Read more
Trump, Vaccine Battles & Heart Disease Risks: STAT Health News Roundup
The first State of the Union address of his second term saw President Donald Trump return to familiar themes regarding healthcare, prominently touting efforts to lower … Read more
ChatGPT Health: AI Triage Risks & Safety Concerns
The rise of artificial intelligence in healthcare promises faster diagnoses and more accessible care, but a new study reveals significant safety concerns surrounding AI-powered triage systems. … Read more