Health Insurer Elevance Challenges CMS Over $115 Million Medicare Advantage Star Rating Dispute
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How Brew Time Transforms Tea Chemistry: What Science Reveals About Steeping Duration
Research mapping tea extraction kinetics reveals that steeping duration fundamentally alters the concentration of bioactive compounds in tea. Caffeine extracts…
The Case for ‘Health Care’: Why Language Precision Matters in Medical Journalism
STAT News's recent reader poll found that approximately 60% of respondents prefer "health care" as two words, reflecting broader professional…
UK Public Health Laboratory in Birmingham Releases Updated User Handbook for NHS Services
The UK Health Security Agency has released an updated user handbook for its Birmingham public health laboratory, establishing standardised protocols…
UK Health Security Agency Launches Evidence-Based Training Programme for Healthcare Staff
The UK Health Security Agency has launched a structured training programme to equip healthcare professionals with evidence appraisal and information…
Two Words, One Sector: Why STAT News Keeps ‘Health Care’ Separate
STAT News formalizes editorial convention to maintain 'health care' as two words, distinguishing the noun phrase from compound modifiers. The…
Tracing transgender identity through history: Evidence from ancient civilizations to modern terminology
Historical records from ancient Egypt, Mesopotamia, Greece, and Rome document individuals who crossed gender boundaries, though modern terminology for gender…
How Political Pressure on Science Agencies Threatens Public Health Decision-Making
Political interference in federal scientific agencies delays evidence-based decision-making and undermines public trust in health institutions, according to analysis in…
UK Health and Safety Authorities Issue Joint Warning on Asbestos in Consumer Products
UK regulatory authorities issue joint warning on asbestos contamination in imported consumer products. The OPSS, UKHSA, and HSE emphasise that…