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How diabetes in pregnancy may be linked to epilepsy in babies
And more health news from the Morning Rounds newsletter
AI doctors are coming. Should FDA make sure they're safe?
In this edition of STAT Health Tech: A closer look at Doctronic's 'AI doctor' experiment in Utah, HHS' AI use cases, and more.
Plain language abstracts can help reduce misuse of science
Plain language abstracts will be a significant step toward helping those who want to understand research.
SBA bars green card holders from business loan ownership starting March 1
A new Small Business Administration policy taking effect March 1 will bar businesses with any legal permanent resident ownership from receiving SBA-backed loans, reversing longstanding eligibility rules and moving in a direction that lenders say
When Can I Trust What Scientists Say?
Claims are based on evidence, and different kinds and quantities of evidence provide different levels of confidence.
State Department announces no citizen initiatives made 2026 ballot; pot campaign says that's premature
Smart & Safe Florida says enough signatures were submitted and verified in county offices before a Sunday deadline.
Chicago police issue alert for string of business burglaries, armed robbery on Northwest Side
Chicago police issued an alert on Sunday about a string of business burglaries and an armed robbery on the city's Northwest Side.
Health care costs are cannibalizing the economy — consumers can fight back
American health care costs are cannibalizing the economy, with 2024 national health expenditures reaching $5.3 trillion, double the developed-world average, and hidden prices being the main reason …
New Guide Aims to Improve UTI Care as Telehealth Use Grows
By I. Edwards HealthDay ReporterSUNDAY, Feb. 1, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Urinary tract infections, or UTIs, send millions of Americans to urgent care every year. But today, many people no longer see a doctor in person. Instead, they message their clinic, use video visits or fill out online forms to get antibiotics, sometimes ...
High school basketball: Saturday's scores
CIF City Section and Southern Section high school boys' and girls' basketball scores for Saturday's games.
The Joy Rematch: How can sports win over non-fans?
How can sports leagues attract non-fans? Download The Joy Rematch to see how leagues can secure this untapped market.
Why I decided to share all my health information with ChatGPT Health
“I don’t think people should have to go through 18 years of brain cancer to understand their own health records,” writes Liz Salmi.
Online Gambling Corrupts Sports—And Americans, Too
The legalization of sports betting, especially at the college level, is a corruption not only of athletics and of education but of American society in general.
Tampa Bay Business and Wealth under new ownership, and the transaction is made-for-TV drama
Bridgette Bello’s departure from the magazine turns out to be more than what it seemed.
Night Owls Have Worse Heart Health, Study Finds
By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterWEDNESDAY, Jan. 28, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Do you prefer to stay up late, living it up through the night while everyone else is snoozing away? You might be doing your heart health a disservice, a new study says. Middle-aged and older night owls appear to have ...
Why some hospitals are making their own ChatGPTs for patient records
Some large health systems are building their own AI-powered chatbots to make it easier for their clinicians to query patients' health records.
How AI is transforming research: More papers, less quality, and a strained review system - Haas News
Mathijs De Vaan has long recognized the labor required to effectively communicate scientific findings. For the Netherlands native and UC Berkeley Haas associate professor of management, data and analyses are only half the battle; the rest is a time-intensive process of ensuring that complex, nuanced ideas are articulated with the precision that top-tier research demands. […]
Burning Wood Indoors May Be a Bigger Health Risk Than You Think
By I. Edwards HealthDay ReporterTUESDAY, Jan. 27, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Lighting a fire on a cold winter night can feel cozy. But a new study suggests it may also harm your health, even if you don’t burn the wood yourself. Researchers at Northwestern University found that home wood burning is responsible for about 22% of outdoor ...
Hospitals and Epic demand better security for patient records
In this edition of STAT Health Tech: More than 60 health systems demand better security around health records sharing, and more.
Trump Officially Cuts Ties With WHO, Ending Decades-Long Partnership
By I. Edwards HealthDay ReporterMONDAY, Jan. 26, 2026 (HealthDay News) — The United States has officially pulled out of the World Health Organization (WHO), a year after President Donald Trump announced plans to leave the global health group. The Trump administration said the decision was based on what it called WHO’s poor ...
CDC Restores $5 Billion in Public Health Grants After 24-Hour Pause
By I. Edwards HealthDay ReporterMONDAY, Jan. 26, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Federal officials have lifted a short pause on more than 100 public health grants worth over $5 billion, allowing states to continue work aimed at strengthening health systems. The funding, provided through the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ...
Grassroots politics begins at local precinct caucuses
Both parties’ caucuses are an opportunity for citizens to discuss candidates and issues that matter to them.
Detroit Launches Technology Grant Fund for Small Businesses
The microgrant initiative aims to help support technology adoption among small businesses. The city joins other local and state governments in fostering the adoption of AI and other technologies.
Bamboo Shoots May Offer Health Benefits — With Important Safety Warnings
By I. Edwards HealthDay ReporterFRIDAY, Jan. 23, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Bamboo shoots, a food commonly eaten in parts of Asia, may offer several health benefits, according to a new research review that looked at bamboo as food. The review found evidence that eating bamboo shoots may help control blood sugar, lower inflammation,
Shingles Vaccine Appears To Slow Aging In Seniors, Study Finds
By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterFRIDAY, Jan. 23, 2026 (HealthDay News) — The shingles vaccine can do more than simply protect folks from a maddening skin disease, new research shows. Incredibly, the shingles jab also appears to slow down the aging process, contributing to slower biological ...
Childhood ADHD Linked To Health Problems In Middle Age
By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterFRIDAY, Jan. 23, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Childhood ADHD can set a person up to have poor health in middle age, a new study says. People with ADHD traits at age 10 are likely to have chronic illness and disability at age 46, researchers reported Jan. 21 in JAMA ...
I’m a doctor who knows better — but I switched to an inferior drug to save money
Cost-sharing insurance plans were supposed to decrease overall spending. Instead, patients — not payers — shoulder the burden of their medical costs.
High school basketball: Thursday's scores
CIF City Section and Southern Section high school boys' and girls' basketball scores for Thursday's games.
America Wants Free Access to Live Sports on Broadcast TV
If there were any doubt about what viewers want, the numbers from the 2025 football season have made it clear: Americans want to watch their teams for free on local broadcast TV, accessible to all without barriers. FOX delivered its best NFL regular season in a decade, averaging 19.6 million viewers and up 6% year
'Super Agers' Have Genetic Edge For Brain Health, Study Suggests
By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterWEDNESDAY, Jan. 21, 2026 (HealthDay News) — So-called “super agers” have a couple of genetic advantages that help them maintain their brain health into late old age, a new study says. These folks are less likely to harbor the gene variant most associated with ...
More Staff Means Better Health Among Nursing Home Residents, Study Says
By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterWEDNESDAY, Jan. 21, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Boosting staffing levels at nursing homes could improve the health of residents, a new study says. Fewer residents wound up with injuries and illnesses after an Illinois program increased staff at nursing homes with ...
CineFi intros digital credit union for entertainment industry
First Entertainment Credit Union launched CineFi as a digital credit union for TV, content creation and influencer professionals in the Atlanta area. This credit union aims to bridge the gap between financial services and the entertainment industry, according to a press release.
New statewide insurance trust enters 2026 with sustained growth and millions more in taxpayer savings
'By harnessing the power of the group district membership, FLEHT is able to perform for the whole what is not possible individually.'
Shrimp with a side of cancer? Radioactive contamination is real.
The standard should be, if Cesium-137 or other isotopes of concern are detectable in food items, they ought to be pulled off shelves, or at the very least labeled with warnings so consumers can mak…
Why Connecting With Others is Good For Your Health
By Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay ReporterSUNDAY, Jan. 18, 2026 (HealthDay News) — A third of U.S. adults are lonely, and a quarter lack social and emotional support — and research underscores that’s just not healthy. "Humans are a social species. We are highly dependent on others from birth," said
High school basketball: Saturday's scores
CIF City Section and Southern Section high school boys' and girls' basketball scores for Saturday's games.
High school basketball: Friday's scores
CIF City Section and Southern Section high school boys' and girls' basketball scores for Friday's games.
Science Hill man found dead after single-vehicle crash on Highway 3264, officials report
A 32-year-old Science Hill man was found dead Friday morning after a single-vehicle accident on Highway 3264, according to Pulaski County Sheriff Bobby Jones.
Trump Administration Restores Nearly $2 Billion in Mental Health Grants
By I. Edwards HealthDay ReporterFRIDAY, Jan. 16, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Federal funding for mental health and addiction treatment programs will continue after the Trump administration abruptly reversed a plan to end nearly $2 billion in grants across the country. Late Tuesday, thousands of grants overseen by Substance Abuse and ...
Turner Loesel: Florida's AI laws are stronger than you think
Florida already has a strong legal floor for AI accountability lawmakers should respect and reinforce.
Del Monte Foods to sell core businesses
Fresh Del Monte Produce, B&G Foods, Pacific Coast Producers ink asset purchase deals.
High school basketball: Boys' and girls' scores from Wednesday
CIF City and Southern Section boys' and girls' basketball results from Wednesday.
Fresno adult entertainment club closes as lawsuit with former employee ongoing
FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – A decades-old Fresno adult entertainment club closed at the start of the year following a lawsuit with one of its former dancers. In a surprise Jan. 2 post, Gold Digger…
Trump administration cuts up to $1.9 billion from mental health and addiction treatment programs
SAMHSA canceled up to $1.9 billion in grants without staff consultation, accelerating the mental health agency's deterioration under President Trump.
Business Moves: ALKEME Expands in US With Addition of 5 Agencies
Brokerage ALKEME Insurance said it has acquired five agencies over the last quarter to enhance its property/casualty offerings while expanding its
OpenEvidence promises 'medical super-intelligence' at JPM. What is it?
In this edition of STAT Health Tech: OpenEvidence promises medical super-intelligence and other health tech news from JPM 2026.
Epic sues health information network over nearly 300,000 illegally accessed records
Epic Systems is suing a health information network over improperly accessing nearly 300,000 patient records.
Medicaid funding floodgates, and JPM26 is here
This is the online version of STAT's Health Care Inc. newsletter.
Want To Protect Your Gum Health? Eat More Tomatoes, Study Suggests
By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterMONDAY, Jan. 12, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Worried about your oral health? Eat more tomatoes, a new study suggests. Insufficient intake of lycopene — a nutrient found in tomatoes and other red fruits — is associated with a significantly higher risk of gum disease in ...
A new entry in the dietary guidelines: advice on maintaining healthy testosterone levels
New U.S. dietary guidelines for the first time include advice for men on maintaining healthy testosterone levels.
High school basketball: Saturday's scores
CIF City Section and Southern Section high school boys' and girls' basketball scores for Saturday's games.
Santa Barbara Health Department Rejects Federal Vaccine Removals
State and County Health departments will continue to follow “evidence-based recommendations” despite changes to national immunization schedule.
High school basketball: Friday's boys' and girls' scores
CIF City and Southern Section basketball scores for boys' and girls' games across the Southland on Friday, Jan. 9.
The NIH has lost its scientific integrity. So we left
“We can no longer lend our credibility to an organization that has lost its integrity,” write four scientists and administrators who recently resigned from the NIH.
High school basketball: Thursday's scores
CIF City Section and Southern Section high school boys' and girls' basketball scores for Thursday's games.
High school basketball: Boys' and girls' scores from Wednesday, Jan. 7
CIF City and Southern Section boys' and girls' basketball results from Wednesday.
Stopping obesity drugs means people regain weight and lose heart health benefits
Why the weight, and heart risks, return after stopping GLP-1 drugs.
RFK Jr.’s war on antidepressants is coming — and it will cost lives
“Kennedy’s antidepressant rhetoric is not only based on bad science, it fuels distrust in mental health treatments” in the midst of a crisis for adolescents, experts write.
NJBIA, Business Groups Urge Veto of Railroad Operations Bill
NJBIA, the New Jersey State Chamber of Commerce and the Chemistry Council of New Jersey have asked Gov. Phil Murphy to veto or not sign into law a bill
Telehealth companies swoop in to offer Wegovy pill
In this edition of STAT's Health Tech: Telehealth jumps on the Wegovy pill bandwagon, Neuralink's grand vision collides with reality, and more
The silence of CMS
Welcome BACK. So glad you’re here. I kicked off my 2026 by running a 5k with a friend, and now I’m wondering whether running continues to be a hobby or an
Mental Health A Popular New Year's Resolution, Survey Finds
By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterMONDAY, Jan. 5, 2026 (HealthDay News) — More than a third of Americans plan to focus on their mental health as part of their New Year’s resolutions, a new survey says. About 38% of Americans plan to make a mental health-related resolution for 2026, up 5% from a ...
NC receives $213 million from CMS for rural health care
"Thanks to Congress establishing this investment and President Trump for his leadership, states are stepping forward with bold, creative plans to expand rural access, strengthen their workforces, modernize care, and support the communities that keep our nation running."- CMS administrator, Dr. Mehmet Oz.
Here are 10 under-the-radar Florida political stories to watch in 2026
A few things to keep tabs on between Session food fights and election season brawls.
High school basketball: Wednesday's scores
CIF Southern Section high school boys' and girls' basketball scores for Wednesday's games.
Health care stories that resonated with our readers in 2025
Click in for more news from The Hill{beacon}View Online Health Care Health Care The Big Story Health care stories that resonated with our readers in 2025 2025 marked some of the most …
The 10 biggest political stories of 2025
President Trump’s first year back in office brought a whirlwind of new political news in 2025. There was a major legislative victory for the White House, wins for Democrats in elections and t…
Editors Pick: Sense, Nonsense and Science Columns
Seed World Europe features the columns of Dr. Joe Schwarcz, Director of McGill University’s Office for Science and Society, for readers who appreciate science with clarity, curiosity, and wit. Known for demystifying chemistry and challenging misinformation, Joe brings an engaging, no-nonsense voice to topics spanning food, biotechnology, health claims, and the science behind everyday phenomena. Each column helps readers separate evidence from hype while exploring how science shapes our world—and the seed sector.
From Dinosaurs to alien jaws: Clemson researchers separate science from fiction
January 2 is National Science Fiction Day. We help reveal which sci-fi ideas are pure myth and which are grounded in real science. January 2 is National Science Fiction Day. We help reveal which sci-fi ideas are pure myth and which are grounded in real science.
Five New Year's Resolutions to Help You Breathe Easier
By Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay ReporterSUNDAY, Dec. 28, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Making resolutions for the new year? Keep in mind that small ones can make a big difference if you have allergies or asthma. "Simple lifestyle adjustments and preventative care can make a meaningful difference for ...
Deal to extend ObamaCare subsidies faces uphill battle despite GOP optimism
A key GOP senator is expressing optimism that Republicans and Democrats will agree to a deal that would extend expiring health care subsidies, but the effort faces an uphill climb in winning the ba…
Breaking free from ESG: Financial investment and politics don’t mix
The quiet retreat from ESG and DEI activism is more than a shift in corporate trendlines. It’s a course correction and a return to disciplined, fiduciary-based stewardship.
What giving flu shots backstage taught me about public health
On or off Broadway, public health lives or dies at the level of ordinary, everyday interactions.
Rolling back health AI transparency rule will shift the burden of vetting to health systems
A proposal to deregulate AI products used in health care would shift the burden of vetting those tools onto health systems.
Editorial: Greece, Israel and the Politics of Alignment
The shift is unmistakable. A country that once kept Israel at arm’s length now stands closer to it than almost any European nation.
Strengthening its mid-Florida presence, Moss acquires Ellison Construction
'We found a partner that values culture, collaboration and the community as much as we do.'
The Trump Administration's big year in health tech
In this edition of STAT Health Tech: A look back at the big changes in health tech, and AstraZeneca joins wearables study with Lilly, Novo.
One Last Look at 2025, With Help From Ticket Stubs
Our resident culture conversationalist Ryan Patrick Cooper reflects on a year of highs, one ticket stub at a time.
Governors’ Health Priorities in 2025
Through emergency response, behavioral health investments, maternal health protections, nutrition innovations, rural health transformation, and workforce development, Governors have demonstrated that effective governance requires evidence-based policymaking, cross-agency coordination, and sustained political will. Governors confronted complex challenges with innovative solutions grounded in evidence and adapted to local contexts. As highlighted at the 2025 Health and Human Services Policy Advisors Institute, states […]
Sports Injuries Worse During An Athlete's Period, Study Says
By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterMONDAY, Dec. 22, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Sports injuries sustained by female athletes tend to be worse during their period, a new study reports. Injuries are more severe and take longer to heal during menstruation, researchers recently reported in the journal
From family feuds to friendly feasts: Learn the art of talking politics at the holiday table
The Conversation Across the Aisle project seeks to bring together people with different views for a meal. The goal: civil discourse.
High school basketball: Boys' and girls' scores from Thursday, Dec. 18
CIF City and Southern Section boys' and girls' basketball results from Thursday, Dec. 18.
The top 10 game industry trends of 2025
Generative AI, reshaping company structures, and far-right bigotry are among the most defining trends of 2025.
What I’ve learned by mapping the impacts of NIH cuts
The co-founder of SCIMaP looks at the year of NIH cuts — and what they say about the future of American research.
The growing scourge of sports microbetting
If the risks associated with sport gambling on college athletes is to be reduced, including the growth of gambling addiction, then microbets on individual player performance or plays during games m…
High school basketball: Boys' and girls' scores from Tuesday, Dec. 16
CIF City and Southern Section boys' and girls' basketball results from Tuesday.
Key digital health and device leaders depart FDA
In this edition of STAT's Health Tech newsletter: More exits at FDA, AI advances in routine mammograms, and more.
High school basketball: Monday's scores
CIF City Section and Southern Section boys' and girls' basketball scores from Monday.
A record Medicare drug payout, and the JPM dodgers
This is the online version of STAT's weekly email newsletter Health Care Inc.
How mammograms could transform to predict the future
And other health news from the Morning Rounds newsletter
Report: Small business optimism up, but worries percolate
An increase in business owners expecting more sales was the biggest factor in the increased Optimism Index.
A guide to self-employment tax for small business owners
Self-employment tax isn't an "extra" tax — it's the same payroll tax that was always there, now just fully visible to new small business owners.
High school basketball: Boys' and girls' scores from Wednesday
CIF City and Southern Section boys' and girls' basketball results from Wednesday.
Two health care reforms Congress can deliver now
Information without choice is powerless. Choice without information is meaningless. Together, they create the foundation of a functioning market.
High school basketball: Monday’s boys’ and girls’ scores
CIF City Section and Southern Section high school boys' and girls' basketball scores for Monday.
Rx cost explosion, ghost rates, and Cigna’s rebate guarantees
This is the online edition of STAT's weekly newsletter Health Care Inc.
Driven by GLP-1s, prescription drug spending explodes at major health insurers
Some insurers have spent more on drugs in nine months this year than they did in all of 2024. Cost of weight loss drugs a major factor, STAT analysis finds.
High school basketball: Saturday’s boys’ and girls’ scores
CIF City Section and Southern Section high school boys' and girls' basketball scores for Saturday.