Health
Supreme Court transgender rights case has broad implications
The Supreme Court is set to hear arguments on Wednesday regarding Tennessee's ban on gender-affirming care for youth, a case with significant implications for transgender individuals and healthcare regulation. This…
Beans and peas beat out lab-grown food for the best meat alternative, study says
Beans and peas have been identified as the top meat and milk…
Flavored vapes at the Supreme Court
The Supreme Court recently heard oral arguments for a case involving the…
Children breathe easier with indoor air purification in high air pollution areas, study shows
Indoor Air Purification Improves Respiratory Health in Children A recent study conducted…
Could RFK Jr. loosen food industry’s grip on federal policy?
In the ongoing battle against the powerful food lobby, Jerold Mande has…
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Gauteng residents getting more free WiFi hotspots
The Gauteng government has recently announced the expansion of its…
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Police interactions can increase epigenetic age in youth of color
New research conducted by the University of Minnesota has shed light on the impact of negative interactions with police on…
STAT Wunderkind James Diao on race and clnical algorithms
The murder of George Floyd in 2020 ignited a nationwide conversation about racial equity in the United States. This discussion…
Breast cancer: why it’s difficult to treat and what new approaches are on the horizon
Breast cancer remains the most prevalent cancer among women, with over 2 million cases diagnosed worldwide in 2022. This disease…
How breast milk can help fight climate change –
Breastfeeding is an essential component of public health, environmental sustainability, and economic development. A new proposal aims to revolutionize the…
Electric fans fail to lower core body temperature of seniors during heat waves, study finds
A recent study conducted by a team of physiologists at the University of Ottawa's Human and Environmental Physiology Research Unit…
One researcher on why drafting new rules on ultra-processed foods is so hard
What can individuals do in the meantime to make healthier choices? Individuals can start by focusing on a whole-food, plant-based…
Angry workers disrupt health services in Botshabelo over contract terminations
Healthcare workers in Botshabelo, Mangaung, are up in arms following the termination of 1300 contracts by Free State Health MEC…
Here’s where women in SA are most likely to be murdered –
Gender-based violence (GBV) continues to be a major issue in South Africa, with the latest statistics showing that seven women…
Face-conforming LED mask shows 340% improved efficacy in deep skin elasticity
The latest innovation in skincare technology comes in the form of a face-conforming surface lighting micro-LED (FSLED) mask, developed by…
STAT Morning Rounds: Lassa fever, ultra-processed foods
Lassa fever, a deadly virus spread by a rodent called the multimammate rat, claimed a life in Iowa recently. This…