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Australia news live: Major Sydney property developer collapses leaving buyers in limbo; Greens senator opts out for 2028 over partner’s health

West Australian newspaper uses moniker on front page. Follow today’s news live Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Number of NSW households in urgent need of priority housing hits highest level in over a year The number of NSW households in urgent need of

STAT+: GLP-1 drugs are almost single-handedly forcing employers to reconsider workers’ health care

Another hospital system sues CVS Health, how Medicaid cuts will change everything, and more

Your waist size may reveal health risks BMI misses

A simple waist measurement may be nearly as effective as more complicated methods for detecting unhealthy levels of body fat. Researchers also found that BMI alone missed many people with obesity, suggesting waist size could provide an important warning sign.

Honey bees can serve as sentinels for environmental health

Honey bees (Apis mellifera) are widely known as essential pollinators, but researchers using a "One Health" approach have also identified them as biological sentinels of environmental health.

FSSAI’s proposed warning labels could let unhealthy foods escape scrutiny, says expert

Under the proposal to have red hexagonal warning labels on packaged foods, areas requiring scrutiny include the nutrient threshold, the timeline of the second phase, the definition of HFSS (foods high in fat, sugar, salt), the use of ‘added’ nutrients, the size of the warning lab

The jury's options in Lindsay Clancy's murder trial - BBC

The jury's options in Lindsay Clancy's murder trial BBC Watch live: Jury continues deliberations in Lindsay Clancy’s murder trial The Boston Globe Lindsay Clancy murder trial jury resumes deliberations in deaths of her 3 children CBS News Lindsay Clancy trial: Verdict watch conti

GLP-1 drug prescribed to woman with eating disorder via telehealth

More health workers, stronger systems: Africa’s new ambitious goal

Facing a projected shortage of more than six million health professionals by 2035, African countries are stepping up efforts to strengthen their workforce, with a new decade-long plan announced on Wednesday during a meeting of health ministers in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

WHO reports more than 3,200 attacks on Ukraine’s healthcare system since full-scale invasion

Since the beginning of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, 3,205 attacks on healthcare facilities have been carried out, World Health Organization (WHO) Representative for Ukraine Jarno Habicht reported on Friday following fresh overnight strikes.

Measles deaths reported in Pennsylvania spark feud among politicians and health officials

Medical experts say the brouhaha has diverted focus from an exploding public health threat.

SIT formed to probe 'attack' case involving former Health Minister Veena George at Kannur railway station

People think this is healthy, but it was just linked to increased risk of heart attack, stroke, and death

Xylitol is a popular sugar substitute and a naturally occurring alcohol in the body and in some foods.

I ditched sleep tracking to protect my mental health; the Fitbit Air changed my mind

After years without a sleep tracker, I finally found one that doesn't mess with my head

Senators Criticize Trump Administration’s Demands to Access Health Data as a Condition for Lifesaving Aid

The post Senators Criticize Trump Administration’s Demands to Access Health Data as a Condition for Lifesaving Aid appeared first on ProPublica .

How Is UnitedHealth Group's Stock Performance Compared to Other Healthcare Plan Stocks?

Why the NT struggles with mental health and suicide prevention

Retiree angry over planned cuts to health insurance rebates

The Roth Conversion That Cost a 62-Year-Old His $9,600 Health Insurance Subsidy

Javed Miandad and Moin Khan express concern over Imran Khan's health

Former Pakistan captain and prime minister has been in jail since August 2023 and is battling health issues

Natural food, rest crucial for good health: expert

Older Australians weigh cost of changes to health insurance rebates

Statins can safely cut risk of heart attacks or strokes in healthy people aged over 70, world-first clinical trial shows

Australian-led trial finds low risk of side effects from common cholesterol-lowering medication for otherwise healthy older people Taking a common cholesterol-lowering medication can reduce the risk of a heart attack or stroke for people aged over 70, with a low risk of serious s

Can tiny bubbles restore health to the Torrens lake?

Ebola outbreak in Congo spreads to 2 new health zones, bringing total to 60 areas affected

The two new zones affected are Biena and Manguredjipa in Congo's North Kivu province, where the case fatality rate is much higher than the overall rate of 48%, due in part to delayed response efforts, according to Congo's Ministry of Health data.

Jharkhand health department sounds alert after 8 persons tested positive for swine flu

In an advisory issued to all civil surgeons, medical colleges and district surveillance officials, the department asked them to remain vigilant, screen suspected cases and keep isolation wards ready at hospitals

Webinar on screen time and eye health in children to be held on August 30

The webinar will focus on the growing concern over myopia, and examine whether increasing screen exposure and reduced time spent outdoors are contributing to changes in children’s vision

Officials told to prepare extensive healthcare plan for Godavari Pushkarams 2027

Health Minister Satya Kumar Yadav reviews arrangements, stresses strict monitoring of drinking-water quality, food safety, and communicable diseases; directes officials to fill vacancies soon

Watch live: Trump makes announcement on drug pricing

President Trump will make an announcement Monday afternoon tied to his efforts to make healthcare more affordable — after insurance prices skyrocketed when expanded subsidies under the Affordable Care Act expired late last year.

Watch live: RFK Jr., Rollins tout Trump’s child nutrition agenda

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins will speak Monday at an event outlining the Trump administration’s child nutrition agenda. The two officials are set to discuss new investments and policies tied to the administrati

AI giants lean into health care to stall public backlash

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Will Apple’s ‘revamped’ Health app with AI health coach debut next month?

Earlier this year, rumors were rampant about a revamped Health app coming to iOS 26.4.

Viemed Healthcare Targets Low-20% Growth as Home Ventilation Opportunity Expands

Josh Brown Says ‘Take a Break From AI CapEx World,’ Highlights His 2 Top Healthcare Stock Picks

Live updates: Talarico talks healthcare with ally Mark Cuban, campaigning Democrats divided over Harris endorsements

Mark Cuban — the billionaire investor and former owner of the Dallas Mavericks — is set to appear alongside Texas Senate candidate James Talarico (D) in Fort Worth Saturday evening, where the pair will discuss healthcare monopolies in a live podcast event.

McKesson Corporation (MCK) Doubles Down on Healthcare Growth With Precision Medicine Acquisition

AI in healthcare is here to stay, but doctors must remain the final decision-makers: experts

Dr. Jayanthi said AI has become an important part of healthcare and medical education, and doctors and institutions must adapt to the AI era.

Lawrence's fifty lifts England to healthy lead vs Pakistan at rainy Lord's

England advanced to a healthy 357-run lead over Pakistan on a frustrating rain-affected third day of the second Test at Lord's, as Dan Lawrence (50no) brought up an impressive half-century.

Garlic Confit

The sweet, jammy garlic cloves are only half the story—don’t sleep on the deeply savory oil.

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The spatial consequences of urban form are revealed when health outcomes are mapped over neighborhoods .

Sleeping in on weekends is good for the heart: What research has shown

Study finds that catching up on sleep at weekends is linked to a lower risk of hypertension.

What Can New York City’s Crime Prevention Efforts Teach Us About Gun Violence?

There is a core tenet to the Cure Violence method: Gun violence behaves like a contagious disease, and its spread can be controlled using public health strategies.

A winner, a loser, and a mid-stage signal from a major cardiology research conference

The mental health system after Lindsay Clancy, pushing boundaries for new radiopharmaceuticals, and more health news from Morning Rounds

Should we all be taking low doses of lithium to prevent Alzheimer’s?

Animal studies have shown that lithium orotate could help stave off dementia, and a human trial is about to start to see if the effects hold. Columnist Alice Klein takes a look at the benefits and downsides of lithium

The NIH Director Says a Lot. Critics Call Much of It Misleading.

The NIH Director Says a Lot. Critics Call Much of It Misleading. Ryan Quinn Mon, 08/31/2026 - 03:00 AM Jay Bhattacharya insists he wants to restore trust in the National Institutes of Health. Current and former agency employees say he’s doing the opposite. Byline(s) Ryan Quinn

Newborn baby’s body found in Sydney rubbish bin as police hold ‘serious concerns’ for mother

Police urge mother to attend hospital after baby’s body discovered in Harrow Road in Auburn Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast New South Wales police have appealed for information to find the mother

The Moderna cancer vaccine offers hope — now we must speed up personalized therapies

Nature, Published online: 28 August 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02680-5 A positive trial holds promise for treating people with cancer. More research is needed to get effective vaccines to the clinic.

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Nature, Published online: 31 August 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02642-x Using available data and modelling to assess the incidence of snakebites and associated deaths provides information needed for efforts to tackle this public-health concern.

Briefing Chat: How Dolly Parton left her mark on science

Nature, Published online: 28 August 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02732-w Nature reporters discuss the country-music icon's advocacy for vaccines and public health — plus, promising trial results for an mRNA cancer therapy.

Keto diet cut liver fat by 67% in a clinical trial

A ketogenic diet outperformed Mediterranean and low-fat diets in several measures of metabolic health during a clinical trial involving people with obesity, prediabetes, and fatty liver disease.

Infection kills gut cells, while diet reshapes existing ones, fruit fly study finds

The intestines rely on different strategies to rebuild themselves in response to diet changes versus infections, according to a new Cornell study—a finding that can shed light on how gut health adapts to harsh conditions, flourishing ecosystems of microbes and variable diets.

Your sleep may be hiding an early clue to Alzheimer’s

Frequent micro-awakenings during sleep were linked to higher genetic risk for Alzheimer’s in healthy middle-aged adults who had no symptoms.

How everyday household tasks impact relationships

The physical, cognitive and emotional loads of running a household should be recognized when examining the health of a couple's relationship, new research has found.

Strategic irrigation stress can lift lucerne seed yield and returns

More water does not necessarily produce more alfalfa seed. A five-year trial near Keith, South Australia, found that strategically delaying irrigation until plants showed early signs of leaf drop generally increased seed yield and consistently delivered the highest gross margin.

Japan spent a record ¥49 trillion on medical expenses in FY2025

The amount, which is 2.6% higher year on year, reflects the country's aging population and advances in medical technology, according to the health ministry.

Why did 1,000 world citizens bury their underpants?

A thousand people voluntarily buried their cotton underpants for two months—not to keep the Underpants Gnomes from stealing them, but as part of a citizen science project to map out soil health in 25 countries around the world.

Families balance hope and despair in race to find survivors in Nepal as 41 Australians still missing

The walls of a teaching hospital are filled with pictures of unidentified victims as authorities collect DNA samples and plan burials before morgues fill up Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Some of

Eating more ultra-processed foods may raise prostate cancer risk by 30%

Ultra-processed foods make up a huge share of the American diet, and new research suggests they may carry another serious health risk for men.

Tupac Murder Trial Closing Arguments: Accused Killer ‘Went Hunting for Mr. Shakur,’ DA Says

As the blockbuster trial over the rapper's 1996 killing wraps up, prosecutors and defense attorneys are making their final pitches to the jury.

"RFK Jr. has lied to the Senate": Lawmakers call for criminal probe, ouster

Senators are renewing calls for anti-vaccine Health Secretary Robert F.

In Florida, Bullet Wounds Send a Child to the Hospital More Than Once a Day

JACKSONVILLE, Florida — Just west of the St.

Vaccines take center stage at federal autism advisory committee

Comments about vaccines overshadowed an advisory committee meeting to discuss a plan for boosting federal funding for autism research.

STAT+: In autopsy of failed heart disease study, AstraZeneca raises broader questions about silencer drugs

AstraZeneca detailed the surprise failure of a closely watched heart disease trial, a study with ripple effects for a competitive billion-dollar market.

STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about an AstraZeneca trial failure, a ‘monstrous’ conflict of interest, and more

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STAT+: Cytokinetics details trial win for what could be its next approval

It took Cytokinetics 27 years to win its first drug approval. With the results of a new trial, its second could come much faster.

At a federal autism advisory committee meeting, members double down on long-debunked theories

RFK Jr.'s vaccine questions in Samoa, former Stanford president rebuts fraud allegations, and more health news from Morning Rounds

STAT+: AstraZeneca and Ionis detail surprise failure of heart disease drug, with Alnylam closely watching

Roivant's autoimmune drug approval, Cytokinetics reports full data for heart condition treatment, and more biotech news

Juul gets OK to sell updated vaping device with age-gating technology

Juul has received FDA clearance to sell an updated version of its e-cigarette, which includes an optional age-verification system designed to prevent underage use.

STAT+: Up and down the ladder: The latest comings and goings

From new hires to departures, promotions and transfers, here are the latest comings and goings in the pharmaceutical industry.

STAT+: A Novartis drug cut inflammation. Can it improve heart outcomes?

A newly acquired Novartis drug cut signs of inflammation. The test will be whether that can improve people's heart health.

Opinion: The unintended consequences of the Lindsay Clancy case

“We are concerned the [Lindsay] Clancy case could make psychiatrists more reluctant to treat mothers with mental illness,” write reproductive and forensic psychiatrists.

STAT+: Alnylam defends heart disease drugs after failure of AstraZeneca’s Wainua

An AstraZeneca heart disease trial failure has put Alnylam under pressure. It's mounting a defense of its medicines.

STAT+: FDA approves Protagonist and Takeda’s drug for rare blood cancer

Mimrylo, from Takeda and Protagonist, is a new kind of treatment for the blood cancer polycythemia vera.

STAT+: Cadre of radiopharmaceuticals experts pushes the bounds in cancer therapy

Researchers believe radiopharmaceuticals have great promise as cancer treatments. But are they using them too timidly?

STAT+: After a rough stretch, mRNA gets a boost — at least for now

With clinical success on a personalized mRNA vaccine for melanoma, experts are hoping for a more stable future for the technology in other areas.

STAT+: Can a pregnancy hormone steer a cardiovascular treatment?

Caution and survival in radiopharmaceuticals, mRNA skepticism, and more biotech news from The Readout

STAT+: We’re reading about drug pricing deals, a new cancer therapy approval, and more

In today's Pharmalittle newsletter, drug pricing deals, a new cancer therapy approval, and more of the latest pharma headlines.

STAT+: Can buying a drug patent application be seen as a bid to prolong a monopoly?

A drug patent case involving Amgen is being closely watched given its potential implications for pharmaceutical patent deals broadly.

Poorly Fitting Shoes Caused an Injury That Sidelined Me for 6 Months. This Is What I Wish I’d Known.

I wanted to be a “real runner” so I ignored every red flag—but I should have checked my ego at the door.

How to Increase Your Fiber Without Wrecking Your Long Runs

Eating fiber supports health and performance, but for runners, timing matters. Here’s how to increase your daily intake, then taper it before a race to reduce the risk of GI distress.

The Runner’s World Guide to Nutrition and Fueling: Understanding Carbs, Protein, and Fats

Learn how each macronutrient supports your energy and recovery—plus how to adjust your intake as your training changes.