Pope Leo begins 12-Day, 3-country tour after cancer surgery
After lung surgery, Pope Leo embarks on a 12-day tour of South America, navigating political tensions and returning to Peru, the place he once called home.
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Susie Wiles, Trump’s Chief of Staff, Accused of Blocking Health Policies to Attract Donations
In a no-holds-barred interview with Joe Rogan, Calley Means, a former top health adviser, accused Susie Wiles of repeatedly bowing to lobbying pressures and fixating on campaign contributions.
More than 5,000 measles cases confirmed in US amid deaths reported in 8 states
Measles cases in the United States have surpassed 5,000 this year, according to data updated Friday from the CDC.
Maps and charts show record number of measles cases in U.S. this year
CBS News has been tracking a record number of measles cases and outbreaks around the country in 2026. The majority of cases are among those who haven't been vaccinated.
STAT+: Democrats’ midterm landslide spells relief for hospitals
Democrats are likely to focus on reversing Medicaid cuts and expanding insurance coverage, giving a boost to health care providers.
Former FDA Chief Warns Measles Cases Are Being Underreported Amid 35-Year High
2026 is far outpacing 2025 in measles cases, which have reached their highest levels since the 1990s.
U.S. Global Health Strategy Jeopardizes Prevention of Pandemics, Experts Warn
The Trump administration has been negotiating agreements with dozens of individual countries. Public health experts say a global agreement would be far more effective.
Wisconsin reports measles death of a baby, first death in over 35 years
Next week, experts will determine if the US has lost its measles elimination status.
STAT+: Up and down the ladder: The latest comings and goings
From new hires to departures, promotions and transfers, here are the latest comings and goings in the pharmaceutical industry.
Technique that spots tRNAs in action could accelerate drug development for inherited diseases
Human cells turn genetic instructions into proteins with great precision. Critical for the translation of this information are transfer RNAs, or tRNAs, small molecules that read the genetic code three letters at a time and bring the matching building blocks of proteins, the amino acids, to the cell's protein-making machinery, the ribosome.
STAT+: Zolgensma tumor cases show risks of a common gene therapy tool
New cases show AAV gene therapies like Zolgensma carry tumor risks, raising key concerns for SMA patients and gene therapy researchers in general.
Pope Leo XIV, who had cancer surgery just weeks ago, begins grueling South American tour
Less than a month after Pope Leo XIV underwent cancer surgery, he set off on what the Vatican called a “homecoming” tour of South America.
Tiny biodegradable particles poke openings in skin to boost topical drug delivery
Skin is remarkably good at keeping things out of the body. Typically, that's a positive. It becomes an issue when medicine needs to get in. Swallow a pill to treat a skin condition, and the medicine enters your stomach, moves into your bloodstream and travels throughout your body—all to reach a problem in your skin.
STAT+: Amgen’s Repatha linked to fewer heart attacks
Pithy intro text about the biopharma milieu. Novartis cites more tumor reports after Zolgensma Novartis has disclosed seven previously unreported cases of tumors in children who received Zolgensma, its gene therapy…
New evidence for ancient cannabis use
A new paper, published yesterday in Science, offers compelling evidence of ritual cannabis use in a 2,800-year-old Siberian tomb.
STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about a Novartis gene therapy, faster U.K. drug reviews, and more
Novartis acknowledged seven instances of tumors being found in children who were treated with Zolgensma for spinal muscular atrophy
Higher grocery prices linked to worse food insufficiency, mental health
As grocery prices continue to rise, a study by researchers at Penn State found that in addition to increased spending, the price hikes are also associated with higher risk of food insufficiency and worse mental health conditions.
As Hormone Use Increases, Some Doctors Warn Slight Cancer Risk Is Being Overlooked
Doctors said that women should receive treatment for menopause symptoms, but need accurate information about the drugs.
Autistic children benefited from online literacy instruction during COVID pandemic
Despite many obstacles presented by students being at home during COVID-19 lockdowns and restrictions, autistic children involved in a feasibility study still showed significant progress through online instruction. Flinders University's Professor Joanne Arciuli, who led the study, says that developing useful tools for this area of literacy teaching plugs a gap in autistic care.
Positive views of caregiving nearly double for dementia caregivers after support program
Chinese American family caregivers of people with dementia reported a greater sense of control and competence in their caregiving roles and more positive views of caregiving after taking part in a seven-week digital support program, researchers at George Mason University found.
Past White House adviser Raj Panjabi has written a playbook for 'living room' crises
Dr. Raj Panjabi is the author of Safer: A Playbook. His goal is to help people face a personal crisis — health, workplace, family conflicts — and "turn fear into action."
Major trial challenges how doctors decide who really needs statins
A study of nearly 5,800 adults found that heart scans measuring calcium buildup in the arteries led to the same observed rate of major cardiovascular events as traditional risk assessments, despite recommending statins to far fewer patients. Surprisingly, patients advised to take statins based on their scans were nearly three times as likely to stick with their medication, raising intriguing…
Midterm wave sets a course for "Medicare for All" fight
Voter frustration with healthcare costs helped fuel the Democrats' midterm takeover of Congress. But Democratic control doesn't mean "Medicare for All" will follow, as some hoped.
Cancer-linked gene uses 'shortcut' to trigger cell division
Living cells are one of the few materials that can replicate themselves, and this is crucial for tissue development and recovery from injury or illness. But making sure cell division only happens at the right time is essential; otherwise, unregulated replication can lead to problems like cancer.
Former Army medic reflects on his toughest moments helping the wounded
Twenty years ago, Army Staff Sergeant Phillip Trezza deployed to Iraq as a medic. He speaks with his teenage daughter about some of his toughest moments.