STAT+: The HSA industry makes its MAHA pitch
A new lobbying group tied to the health savings account industry is pushing hard to make HSAs far more widely available.
March 2026
Magnification Loupes Improve Accuracy and Outcomes in Root Canal Treatment: Study
Researchers have found in new study that use of magnification loupes in RCT enhances precision and procedural efficiency.This leads to improved clinical outcomes and greater patient satisfaction.Root canal treatment (RCT)…
Dietary changes and medications could help prevent recurrent kidney stones, finds study
A systematic review of 31 studies found that diet changes like increasing fluid intake and following a diet low in salt and protein may help prevent recurrent nephrolithiasis, or kidney…
New study: Routine aspirin therapy prevents severe preeclampsia in at-risk populations
Prescribing daily aspirin at the first prenatal visit to all pregnant patients was associated with an overall reduction in the development of severe preeclampsia, according to new research presented today…
Screen time among kids increased over three decades – especially after COVID-19 pandemic: Study
First systematic review to track long-term trends across pre- and post-pandemic periods finds dramatic rise in screen use among children and adolescents. Screen time among children and adolescents has increased…
Premature Menopause Tied to Increased Risk of Coronary Heart Disease: Study
USA: Researchers have discovered in a new study that early onset of menopause (before age 40) is associated with a higher long-term risk of coronary heart disease. This increased risk…
Once-Daily Prednisolone Shows Metabolic Advantages Over Standard Hydrocortisone in Adrenal Insufficiency: JAMA
A recent clinical trial published in the Journal of the American Medical Association found once-daily low-dose prednisolone as a safe alternative to standard regimens of hydrocortisone to treat adrenal insufficiency,…
Physiological Fitness, Not Age Alone, Should Guide Surgery in Nonagenarians, suggests study
Researchers have found in a new study that surgical decision-making in patients aged 90 years and older should go beyond chronological age and focus on physiological reserve, frailty status, and…
Caffeine helps restore memory function after sleep loss, NUS Medicine study shows
Researchers at the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore (NUS Medicine), have demonstrated that caffeine can restore social memory impaired by sleep deprivation by targeting a…
Chronic occupational dental light exposure linked to impaired retinal homeostasis and energy metabolism: Study
Prolonged exposure to artificial lighting is an emerging occupational health concern, particularly in professions like dentistry, where high-intensity illumination is essential for precision work. Dentists spend extended hours under focused…