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It really is bleak out there, and list prices matter
Health insurance premiums are skyrocketing, private equity hospital chain goes nonprofit, and more from STAT's Health Care Inc.
Tampa Drone Company Lands $10 Million Investment as Defense Business Grows
Tampa drone developer Draganfly is raising $10 million as it expands its defense business following a Canadian military contract.
The ‘Researcherization’ Of Faculty Is Distorting Business Schools
When publication becomes academic status, teaching becomes an obligation, write Benjamin Stevenin and Atish Chattopadhyay.
Risk Of Death, Major Disease High Following Type 2 Diabetes Diagnosis
By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterMONDAY, Sept 28, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Type 2 diabetes dramatically increases a person’s short-term risk of death or life-threatening illness, a new study says. Within five years of their diagnosis, patients with type 2 diabetes have a 33% increased risk of ...
MDARD marks National Farm Safety and Health Week
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, farming is one of the most hazardous industries in the United States
Lifelong Management of Chronic Equine Health Conditions
How veterinarians define long-term success when curing the disease is not an option.
Slime Molds and the Growing Science Controversy Around “Intelligence”
Instead of claiming, like the eliminationist, that neither humans nor slime molds are really intelligent, the panpsychist will claim that they both are — and then minimize the difference between them.
Star Wars: The Force Awakens — Science Lessons vs. Story Rules
Special effects are not worthless but they are second-tier when it comes to storytelling.
Appeals court cites defendant's mental health issues in reversing trial court ruling on probation violation
The Indiana Court of Appeals cited a defendant’s mental health crisis in reversing a trial court decision ordering him back to prison for a probation violation.
Fact-checking the pop science buzz that two brains evolved into one
Once cells know they are neurons, they know which end to go to but that doesn’t amount to two brains.
ARTSwork announces new Invitational Art Fair
ARTSwork, the sister organization of the Des Moines Arts Festival, will launch a new fall event, the Invitational Art Fair, Nov. 6-7 at the Val Air Ballroom in West Des Moines. The two-day event will feature 50 professional Iowa visual artists showcasing and selling original works, including ceramics, glass, jewelry, photography, printmaking and sculpture. The…
Virginia housing sales dip in August
Virginia’s housing market lost momentum in August, with home sales posting their first year-over-year decline in nearly a year.
In radiology, AI is blurring the line between technology development and clinical practice
A new wave of radiology practices are aggressively embracing AI: developing and deploying it in-house, and marketing themselves as 'AI-native.'
New Jersey Community Colleges Offer Hands-On Data Science, AI Training
As employers seek workers who can effectively use data science and artificial intelligence, the County College of Morris and Camden County College are working to train students quickly and strategically.
Verizon gives $1M to Liberty Science Center
Verizon donated $1 million to the Liberty Science Center to expand public access to AI training and tech education
UnitedHealth, CVS push back on Medicare plan to curb remote patient monitoring
Some health insurers push back on a Medicare proposal that would disrupt how doctors can bill for remotely monitoring patients' health.
Mentally ill women deserve more support to have children
“The maternal mental health needs of women like me have been badly underprioritized in American society,” writes Meg LeDuc.
Wausau woman in mental health crisis charged with attempted homicide after knife standoff with police
A Wausau woman in a mental health crisis faces an attempted homicide charge after police say she came at officers with a knife during a standoff.
Greater Washington leaders form econ dev alliance
Greater Washington, D.C., economic development and business leaders have formed the Potomac Regional Alliance, which plans to release an economic development strategy next year.
Peptides Are Spreading on Social Media. Here’s How Platforms Can Better Protect Public Health
For starters, they need to take the same approach they did to vaping
Epic's mortality model, and Omada's future products
In this edition of STAT Health Tech: What Epic's mortality prediction algorithm tells us about AI in geriatrics, Omada's expansion plans, and more.
Bridging Climate Action and Health Security through One Health
Climate change is increasing the risk of infectious disease outbreaks, threatening health security around the world. A One Health approach is essential to managing growing risks at the intersection of people, animals, and the environment.
How Biotechnology Could Protect the Crops We Depend On
Crop biotechnology could protect vital food crops from disease, pests and climate stress, with bananas showing the potential of modern tools.
Florida Chamber’s free-enterprise roadshow rolls into Illinois
Gov. JB Pritzker finishes behind Zohran Mamdani for a tongue-in-cheek economic development honor.
The science on relieving cancer symptoms is clear. Why isn’t insurance paying?
Research shows that integrative therapies reduce cancer-related pain, fatigue, anxiety, and nausea. Why won't insurance pay?
Why an influential GOP health policy expert still backs the Medicaid cuts — and which policy target is next
Why an influential GOP health policy expert still backs $1 trillion in Medicaid cuts — and which policy target is next.
Wildfire Smoke Linked to Greater Health Risks Than Other Pollution
Wildfire smoke may pose greater heart, lung, and cancer harms than other air pollution. Read more about the findings.
Maui Health Medical Minute: Is it dangerous to interact with AIs or chatbots?
AI chatbots can be helpful tools, but they aren’t a substitute for real human connection or professional mental health care.
Intermountain Health ACO Ranked Among Nation’s Top Five for Medicare Savings in 2024
Intermountain Health’s accountable care organization (ACO) generated more than $67.6 million in Medicare savings through the Accountable Care Organizations Realizing Equity, Access, and Community Health, or ACO REACH, program in 2024.The results placed the ACO fifth nationally among participating organizations and marked the third consecutive ...
Rice to bring brain health conversation to United Nations
Three experts from Rice will attend Brain Week at the United Nations General Assembly Sept. 21-25 to join an international conversation that reaches well beyond neuroscience and medicine.
ClinicalTrials.gov needs a pregnancy and lactation checkbox
It’s hard to identify which clinical trials pregnant and lactating patients can join. Here’s one fix, experts write.
CW@60: AI will change the economics of business more profoundly tha...
I have spent most of my working life watching technology change what it means to run a business.
The Watch: Drought-Flood Whiplash Intensifies As Climate Warms
Frequent extreme shifts in weather challenge communities’ preparedness…lagging protections pose health risks as data centers boom…nearly half of all young Medicaid users could lose coverage under new policies…and more
Walk this way: Pinellas Republican House campaigns hit the doors on Super Saturday
Republicans outnumber Democrats in Pinellas by almost 50,000 voters.
Dashboard: Arkansas Rural Health Transformation Program Year 1 Awards
In August, Arkansas began awarding nearly $209 million as part of the Rural Health Transformation Program. This dashboard displays the award amounts by initiative, recipient, and funded project, and provides summary descriptions of projects from publicly available sources.
Business 51 rebuild through Weston slips toward 2030 as village presses state for a crossing DOT says won't fit
Weston has been planning for Business 51 construction in 2029-30. The DOT's schedule now points to 2030-31. Meanwhile, the village is pushing for a pedestrian crossing at Neupert Avenue that the state says the highway can't fit, and it just lost a grant for a second crossing near the elementary school.
An Ohio University researcher looks at how hearing loss affects our ability to isolate and locate sounds
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Creatures with two ears, such as ourselves, can isolate sounds and pinpoint their location with a high degree of accuracy, even in an environment filled with competing noises.
Study links soaring health care spending to higher insurance premiums
Since 2011, health insurance premiums in the United States have increased at twice the rate of inflation. A new Yale study shows that rising health care spending is to blame.
Business Leaders Urge Congress to Maintain Workforce Funding
As federal lawmakers negotiate spending levels for fiscal 2027, a nationwide coalition of 96 businesses and business associations, including
Panera Brands expands Einstein Bros. c-suite
Each new addition has years of leadership experience.
Who supports policies for 'health equity'? It depends on how you're asking
Kennedy speaks at the Children's Health Defense, medical facilities under attack in Sudan, and more health news form Morning Rounds
States Bet Big On Rural Health Startups, With A Silicon Valley Twist
By Sarah Jane Tribble and KFF Health News HealthDay ReportersFRIDAY, Sept. 18, 2026 (HealthDay News) — When Josh Fleig, Louisiana’s chief innovation officer, learned his state had set aside $20 million a year, for five years, to invest in startup rural health companies, his reaction was not ...
Support Magistrate May Serve Mental Health Nonprofit, But Not Participate in Sexual Violence Event: Judicial Ethics Opinion 26-25
A support magistrate (1) may serve on the board of a local not-for-profit mental health organization that does not accept court referrals; (2) may donate to and attend the organization’s annual fund-raising gala; (3) may serve on its event-planning committee; (4) may help plan and attend a “Financial Literacy” event, but may not participate in a “Take Back the Night” event; and (5) may serve on the organization’s internal nominating committee to nominate current members for board positions.
Can Startups Help Fix Rural Healthcare? States Are Betting on It.
Louisiana and a growing number of states are putting federal dollars behind young technology companies in search of new ways to improve rural care.
Respiratory illness season approaches: Health experts encourage early prevention
Respiratory illnesses such as influenza, COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, return to communities every fall and winter, contributing to
Workforce is both an opportunity and challenge for NH manufacturers
Annual summit scheduled as NH welcomes company from Massachusetts
FDA has too few staffers to hire more staff
FDA's hiring bottleneck, Dems plan for health care oversight, and more from STAT's D.C. Diagnosis newsletter.
Zocdoc for chatbots and what's new with Medicare's ACCESS
In this edition of STAT Health Tech: Zocdoc enables appointment scheduling from chatbots and health plan websites, and more.
Rice to launch Master of Artificial Intelligence program in fall 2027
Rice will launch a new Master of Artificial Intelligence program in the fall of 2027.
American Society for Microbiology honors Vanderbilt Health investigators
American Society for Microbiology awards highlight the ‘strength and breadth’ of microbiology research at Vanderbilt Health.
Nellson Nutraceutical LLC names VP, quality and regulatory
Raj Krishnamachari rejoins the company and is succeeding Marty Hudak-Roos.
Journal Would Empower Scientists to Rule on Income and Wealth
Reframing subjective policy issues as questions of objective “science” makes it easier to justify relying on “experts” for policy answers.
Inside the automotive supply chain: Empirical evidence from Italian business-to-business trade data
Europe’s automotive industry is undergoing a significant transformation. This column uses firm-to-firm data to map the Italian automotive supply chain, covering both direct suppliers and firms connected through indirect linkages. Around 40% of the value added of the supply chain is generated by car manufacturers, with the remaining 60% split between direct suppliers and indirect suppliers. The supplier network is diverse across sectors and regions of Italy, reflecting both agglomeration forces and long-standing patterns of industrial specialisation. It estimates that demand shocks to the automotive sector would propagate through the supply chain and lead to large network multipliers.
Paraglider arrested after dropping toys from the sky during Dan + Shay concert at Ruoff Music Center on 9/11
NOBLESVILLE, Ind. — An Indiana man has been arrested after police say he was caught dropping toys from the sky during a Dan + Shay concert in Noblesville while flying in a paraglider on the 25th an…
Alaska Commercial Company Breaks Ground in Hoonah
Alaska Commercial Company is breaking ground for a new grocery store in Hoonah, scheduled to open in early 2027.
Should Scientists Decide Policies About Wealth Inequality?
Reframing policy issues as questions of objective “science” makes it easier to justify relying on “experts”, thereby enfeebling democratic institutions in favor of bureaucratic systems.
Jaffrey couple cut energy costs with NHSaves
Evan Clements and Precia Harthcock of Jaffrey love their 1926 home, but they acknowledge the drawbacks of houses built in that era. The room that is now their sitting room, for example, was once a porch that had been enclosed and is noticeably colder than other parts of the house. The second floor was much hotter than the first floor, and their kitchen was drafty.
Nationwide Survey: Businesses Are Using AI Faster Than They Are Managing Its Risks
Six in 10 business owners say employees use public AI tools for work, but only about a third have written policies or responsible-use training. Nearly one-third say their company has been targeted by a generative-AI scam or fraud attempt in the past year. Only about a third of small and mid-market businesses have an up-to-date incident respons...
ADM building on success in flavors
Company has spent time, money investing in core capabilities.
Third Measles Death In Pennsylvania Comes As State Case Count Tops 670
By Ellyn Vohnoutka HealthDay ReporterMONDAY, Sept. 14, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Measles keeps spreading in Pennsylvania, where at least 676 people have caught the highly contagious virus this year. Now officials are reviewing whether it caused the death of a 40-year-old woman. The woman, from ...
New B&G Foods CEO digging into brand strategy
Newly acquired brands College Inn and Kitchen Basics come into play.
Small Fees On Your Phone Bill Could Help Prevent Suicides
By Ernie Mundell HealthDay ReporterMONDAY, Sept. 14, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Small fees added to monthly phone bills are helping fund 988 suicide prevention crisis lines in a dozen states, a new study shows. The approach could be a model for the nation, researchers contend. “Mental health advocates ...
Restoring public trust in science doesn’t have a simple solution. That’s OK
“Messaging can’t substitute for the relational infrastructure needed for building and sustaining trust,” write Michelle Groman and Caroline Montojo.
Özgür Tuncer: Health and vaccine equity
Cold-chain dependence is not just a logistical burden, it is a primary driver of global health inequality. Following promising Phase 1 results for SPVX02, StablePharma’s chief executive discusses how thermostabilisation technology can redefine global health equity.
The Watch: Uninsured Americans Still Pay Heavily Into U.S. Healthcare
Taxes make up of most of uninsured healthcare payments…heavy rainfall spreads microplastic pollution, threatening water quality…extreme heat now extending past summer…and more
How Much Should Students Use AI? Preferably Not at All
New York City recently announced a moratorium on AI use in K-12 classes for the 2026-2027 school year.
Group says Floridians are owed $48 billion in unclaimed funds
The national organization Reclaim.org says despite state's efforts to connect people with their money, 13 million accounts are unclaimed.
New Study Examines Americans’ Relationship With Science
The study found that most Americans are interested in science and value it, but many don't trust scientists or feel like they belong in the scientific community. Researchers say citizen science could help bridge those gaps.
Ask the Experts: Access to healthcare
Kevin Curwick, president of ConvenientMD’s Advance Primary Care, discusses how healthcare organizations can actually reduce costs while delivering better care to patients by following through on the promise of value-based care.
Cancer Is Now The Leading Health Threat For 9/11 Survivors 25 Years On
By Ellyn Vohnoutka HealthDay ReporterFRIDAY, Sept. 11, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Twenty-five years after the World Trade Center attacks, cancer has become the defining health problem among survivors who breathed the toxic dust. The number who are getting help paying for cancer treatment has roughly ...
Probiotic Use Spikes In US, But No Improvement In Gut-Healthy Diet Habits
By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterFRIDAY, Sept. 11, 2026 (HealthDay News) — The use of probiotic supplements has skyrocketed in the United States, but people’s pursuit of a healthy gut still doesn’t extend to their daily diet, a new study says. Probiotics increased by 287% among U.S. adults from ...
An AI tool aims to catch harder-to-detect heart attacks in EKGs
A newly approved AI tool can scan EKGs for severe heart attacks and, the company says, for rarer patterns indicating blocked arteries.
Vermont awards first batch of $195 million in federal rural health funds
Rural workforce development and nursing homes receive the first round of $11.7 million in funds.
Fewer bakers establish sustainability targets
In Baking & Snack’s latest study on sustainability, the lack of formal targets points to a shift in priorities when it comes to environmental reporting.
Burgess Article on Joints Reflects Growing Recognition of Design
A journal committed to scientific materialism publishes an article explicitly challenging evolution and promoting design.
FTC withdraws health app data breach notification policy
The Federal Trade Commission has rescinded a policy statement that previously extended federal data breach notification regulations to health and fitness apps. The commission cited the policy’s minimal benefit and its supersession by rulemaking as reasons for the withdrawal, aligning with a deregulatory agenda, following insights from cyberscoop. ...
Data Centers Challenge Our Usual Politics
This year, Harvard Magazine featured an article that asserts that the Democrats have lost key tech industry endorsements. Let’s see if that matters.
Governance by Consent in Health Policy? - Petrie-Flom Center
Health lawyers are accustomed to thinking about statutes, regulations, and agency action.
C. diff coordinates threat response to survive in gut
Researchers at Vanderbilt Health have discovered a unique system C. diff uses to simultaneously sense and respond to two different threats.
ARPA-H to invest $62 million to develop FDA-authorized AI to help treat heart failure
ARPA-H, the government agency that funds cutting edge health research, plans to commit $62.7 million to develop artificial intelligence bots that direct
Market shift or seasonal shift?
Summer selling season ends with better news for buyers in NH’s residential real estate market
Florida Poly partners with Detroit Tigers to enhance student access to sport science and data analytics
'This partnership strengthens our ability to translate research into real decisions for our players.'
Don’t Promote Them. Talk to Them.
Pay matters, but conversations keep people. Brian Walch explains how to build a "Career Compass" to retain your team.
Suicide-Related ER Visits In Children Rise, But Many Hospitals Lack Specialized Mental Health Care
By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterWEDNESDAY, Sept. 9, 2026 (HealthDay News) — ER visits by children suffering suicide-related crises jumped before and during the COVID-19 pandemic, a new study says. Emergency department visits among children involving self-harm or suicide rose by 74% between 2016 ...
NFIB reports slight dip in small business optimism
Owners cite weaker sales, inflation and supply chain strains, while many still struggle to find qualified workers.
Democratic socialist candidates stirred the primary election pot. But can they win in November?
An MSU Denver political expert discusses what’s behind their emergence, what they stand for and whether they can achieve lasting impact.
Campbell’s investing to turn around Snacks business
National media campaigns to feature Goldfish and Pepperidge Farm.
Why Life’s Origin Can Only Be Explained by Design
The reagents of the feedstock are never produced by processes as on the early Earth. Production requires substantial energy and controlled industrial procedures
Construction Safety Programs Expand Focus to Mental Health
Mental health is a critical part of construction safety. Practical steps can help supervisors and safety leaders support workers, connect them with resources and prevent suicide.
I’m a fat medical student. I refuse to let myself be shamed for it
“As a medical student in a larger body, I have often been ostracized, othered, made to feel different, like I’ve invaded a secret society of thin people.”
Science Spotlight: AI could be 'pivotal' in eco-innovation for beauty
Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies can help beauty companies accelerate eco-innovation from start to finish, aligning efforts to key United Nation sustainability goals. According to a review published in Cleaner Production Letters, however, use of AI to drive sustainable cosmetic innovation remains underexplored. Up until now, the integration of AI into the cosmetics industry has “predominantly focused on personalisation, marketing, and supply chain optimisation,” the researchers...
Alabama mental health centers receive more than $8 million in rural health grants
Funding backed a telehealth crisis network for rural schools and helped clinics expand around-the-clock behavioral health access.
Food makers rethink innovation
Food Business News survey details key drivers behind R&D strategies.
Scientists say they can now predict where an earthquake will strike next
Scientists at the University of California-Riverside have developed a way to identify where the biggest earthquakes are likely to occur. UC Riverside researchers say that their methodology identif…
They paid $470,000 for a ‘boring’ business. Within days, almost everything went wrong
After one couple’s new business turned into a nightmare, here’s how they turned it around.
Tennessee awards first round of rural health grants, but not to hospitals, clinics
Tennessee has received nearly $207 million through a federal grant program funded in the “One Big Beautiful Bill,” but the first grants aren’t going toward hospitals, ambulances, …
$2.4 Million Awarded To Help W.Va. Residents Stay Healthy, Working
Gov. Patrick Morrisey announced nearly $2.4 million he said would help West Virginians stay healthy and able to work.
A New Bill Would Extend Health Privacy Law to Your Phone. The Hard Part Comes Next. - Petrie-Flom Center
Most people might assume that the health information on their phone is protected the way their medical records are. It is not.