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Cyclospora outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce expanded to four new states.
Cyclospora outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce expanded to four new states.
FDA advisory panel narrowly rejects compounding of one peptide, backs two others
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has lauded peptides and said he takes them himself.
There are already more U.S. measles cases this year than in all of 2025
The number of measles cases in the U.S. has surpassed the record-breaking tally for all of…
STAT+: Up and down the ladder: The latest comings and goings
From new hires to departures, promotions, and hires, here are the latest comings and goings in…
AI helps Stanford scientists discover “natural Ozempic” without the usual side effects
Stanford Medicine researchers have discovered a naturally occurring molecule that may suppress appetite and reduce body…
STAT+: Fatal gene-editing trial in China raises ethics and oversight questions
Sanofi insulin pen in short supply, a win for peptide compounds, and more biotech news from…
Scientists discover a compound that could supercharge aging muscle repair
A sulfur-based compound called LASSS appears to protect and supercharge a key protein involved in repairing…
In a win for peptide proponents, an FDA advisory panel recommended compounding pharmacies be allowed to…
A new antiviral could stop measles before an outbreak takes off
An experimental pill prevented a measles-like virus from spreading through the air or through close contact…