Health By Matthew Herper Covid-19 vaccine from Pfizer and BioNTech is strongly effective, early data from large trial indicate
Health By Nicholas St. Fleur Health experts want to prioritize people of color for a Covid-19 vaccine. But how should it be done?
Health By Andrew Joseph ‘They’re not really doing anything’: As Covid-19 cases spiral, leaders around the U.S. lose urgency on prevention
Health By Helen Branswell Spread of mutated coronavirus in Danish mink ‘hits all the scary buttons,’ but fears may be overblown
Health By Priyanka Runwal After a breast cancer diagnosis, many Black women face barriers that delay their care
Health By Priyanka Runwal New research points to potential link between pollution levels and Covid-19 death risk
A STAT Investigation By Kathleen McLaughlin HHS relaxed oversight of problematic Covid-19 tests despite being told of accuracy concerns
Health By Priyanka Runwal New screening technique turns up genes tied to microcephaly, scientists say, and could be used for other developmental disorders
Health By Adam Feuerstein, Meg Tirrell, and Damian Garde Ashish Jha on Covid-19, pandemic fatigue, and when we’re getting back to normal
Matt's Take By Matthew Herper Antibody drugs seem to work. But the virus is moving faster than we can make them
Health By Andrew Joseph Is it safe to lick the ballot envelope? Public health officials take on the new challenge of making voting safe amid a pandemic
Health By Meghana Keshavan A MacArthur ‘genius’ will likely use his grant to support his wife’s work — in the name of science
Health By Nicholas St. Fleur Colorectal cancer screening should start five years earlier — at 45 — expert panel says
Health By Hyacinth Empinado Watch: mRNA vaccines face their first test in the fight against Covid-19. How do they work?
Don't Miss By STAT staff As STAT turns 5, a look back at science and medicine’s biggest headlines and controversies
Health By Eric Boodman Universal mask use could save 130,000 U.S. lives by the end of February, new study estimates
Health By Helen Branswell FDA shows signs of cold feet over emergency authorization of Covid-19 vaccines
Health By Damian Garde and Matthew Herper Blood plasma showed no benefit in Covid-19 patients in trial — a finding that could re-energize debate
Health By Andrew Joseph CDC expands definition of ‘close contacts,’ after study suggests Covid-19 can be passed in brief interactions
Health By Elizabeth Cooney Covid-19’s wintry mix: As we move indoors, dry air will help the coronavirus spread
