STAT+: Tau in the spotlight at Alzheimer’s conference
From STAT's AAIC in 30 newsletter: Researchers focus on tau, and progress on crossing the blood-brain barrier.
Primary, revision Latarjet may yield similar positive outcomes
SEATTLE — Compared with primary Latarjet surgery, revision Latarjet yielded similar outcomes for glenoid bone loss, subluxations, dislocations, revisions and return to sport in contact athletes, according to results presented here.
“Contact athletes have a higher rate of recurrent [shoulder] instability after prior arthroscopic procedures, and they do require surgery at a higher frequency,” Julie Bishop, MD, chief of the division of shoulder surgery at The Ohio State University, said in her presentation at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine Annual Meeting. “Our research
New Study Finds Intermittent Fasting Produces Similar Weight Loss to Calorie Counting
An Adelaide University study found intermittent fasting produces similar weight loss to calorie counting, but with less psychological burden — key for those who struggle to adhere to diets.
Michigan Officials Released Specific Produce Washing Instructions During the Cyclospora Outbreak
Michigan health officials released produce-specific Cyclospora washing instructions as cases hit 1,562. Here is exactly what to do for lettuce, cilantro, green onions, and more.
Ebola Fight Disrupted as Congo Response Workers Strike Over Unpaid Wages
Ebola frontline workers in Congo's hardest-hit zones are on strike over unpaid wages since May, as the outbreak hits 1,759 cases and 600+ deaths. Here is what it means for containment.
The Most Popular Gym Supplement May Also Help Immune Cells Fight Cancer, UCLA Study Finds
A UCLA study in iScience found creatine may fuel dendritic immune cells that activate cancer-fighting T cells, slowing tumor growth in mice and boosting human immune cells in lab tests.
Scientists Cracked the Bacterial Code Behind Powerful Anti-Cancer Drugs, and It Could Help Build Better Ones
Researchers decoded how bacteria naturally produce multiple anti-cancer drug variants, a Nature Communications finding that could accelerate development of improved cancer therapies.
Planned Parenthood Regained Medicaid Funding After a One-Year Defunding Period Expired
Planned Parenthood regained Medicaid funding on July 4, 2026 after a one-year defunding provision expired. Twenty clinics closed during the gap. Here is what patients need to know.
Michigan’s Cyclospora Outbreak Jumped Again Overnight, Now at 1,562 Cases Across 43 Counties
Michigan's Cyclospora outbreak hit 1,562 cases in 43 counties on July 10. The U.S. total is nearing 3,000 across 31 states. No food source has been identified. Here is the latest.
Online therapy lowers depression and anxiety for dementia caregivers after six months
A University of East Anglia project to help caregivers looking after people with dementia has been hailed a success. Researchers created a digital therapy platform for use on mobile devices or computers and tested it with almost 500 volunteers.