Years ago, when nurse Danielle Bubeck was working a shift in the emergency room, she revived a patient from a drug overdose. The woman responded by shaking Bubek’s hand, causing a bee. “Then she threatened to come after me and my family.” Bubeck noted. It’s one of many violent incidents Bobek said she’s experienced in … Read more
Get your daily dose of health and medicine every week with STAT’s free newsletter Morning Rounds. Register here. Good morning. Some plans to consider for Thursday: Attending STAT’s Victory Summit East. I’m really looking forward to the conversation between reporter Lizzie Lawrence and former FDA Commissioner Rob Calf, which will cap off a packed day. … Read more
The current maritime barrier in the Strait of Hormuz – a hub for essential international trade – poses a significant disadvantage to the feed industry: global dependence on artificial fertilizers for raw materials such as soy and grains. Experts warn of inflation not only in oil and staple foods, but also in active and fortified … Read more
4 minutes of reading Scientists have revealed an eco-friendly eating plan that may help you live longer. In a recent study, researchers found that those who followed the Nordic nutritional recommendations had a 23% lower risk of death. Here, nutritionists help explain the findings. The health benefits of the Mediterranean diet are many—from a lower … Read more
Washington, DC, March 17, 2026 – Three in four full-time employees say it’s okay to discuss mental health at work, but nearly half worry they’ll be judged for doing so, according to the latest NAMI/Ipsos Workplace Mental Health Poll. This concern continues as the reported pressure on the global situation continues to increase. The share … Read more
Co-authored by Shontai Cameron. Approximately 2 to 6 percent of the general population meets criteria for hoarding disorder (HD), with similar rates found in men and women in developed countries. Hoarding behavior often emerges in adolescence or early adulthood and worsens over time. This disorder involves difficulty letting go of material possessions, excessive or compulsive … Read more
Much of the contemporary debate in mental health innovation centers on treatment—mechanisms of action, clinical endpoints, and regulatory frameworks. Yet effective care depends not only on interventions, but also on the relationships and organizational structures that enable them. One of the most developed structures of medicine that addresses this aspect is the therapeutic alliance. Alliance … Read more
March is National Nutrition Month, an annual observance sponsored by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics to raise awareness about healthy eating. The month also recognizes frontline nutrition professionals—including registered dietitian nutritionists and nutrition and dietetics technicians, registered—who promote individual and community health through evidence-based nutrition interventions. This year, Emory is celebrating National Nutrition Month … Read more
written by: Marisa Halbstein | March 17, 2026 Nutrition, IPPE At the American Feed Industry Association’s “New Understanding of ‘Old’ Ingredients” session held at IPPE, one theme kept coming forward: Precision is more important than ever and the details … Read more
Incoming Dr. Parth Patel ’21 (CLAS) is set to graduate with the UConn School of Medicine Class of 2026, and his passion for mental health has continued throughout his time at UConn Medical School. During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic as an undergraduate at UConn in 2020, Patel founded Medical Minds Matter, Inc. For … Read more