STAT+: 23andMe co-founder Anne Wojcicki files to take company private
A trust controlled by 23andMe co-founder Anne Wojcicki has formally filed to take the genetic…
Month: July 2024
Scientists devise method to secure Earth’s biodiversity on the moon
New research led proposes a plan to safeguard Earth’s imperiled biodiversity by cryogenically preserving biological…
Cannabinoid CBG reduces anxiety and stress in first human clinical trial
A lesser-known cannabinoid that is gaining in popularity Cannabigerol (CBG) effectively reduced anxiety in a…
World News in Brief: Gaza update, Venezuela election violence, executions in South Sudan
Thousands of people have returned to parts of Khan Younis in Gaza following the announced…
Morning Rounds: Grindr gets into health care lobbying
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Vision loss and high cholesterol identified as risk factors for dementia
Untreated vision loss and high LDL cholesterol have been added as two new potentially modifiable…
Body appreciation varies across cultures
People from different cultures show both similarities and differences in how body appreciation, sociocultural pressure,…
The rotation of a nearby star stuns astronomers
Astronomers have found that the rotational profile of a nearby star, V889 Herculis, differs considerably…
More electricity from the sun
A coating of solar cells with special organic molecules could pave the way for a…
Green hydrogen: ‘Artificial leaf’ becomes better under pressure
Hydrogen can be produced via the electrolytic splitting of water. One option here is the…
Recent volcanic ‘fires’ in Iceland triggered by storage and melting in crust
Scientists have detected geochemical signatures of magma pooling and melting beneath the subsurface during the…
Scientists discover entirely new wood type that could be highly efficient at carbon storage
Researchers undertaking an evolutionary survey of the microscopic structure of wood from some of the…
GPs and hospital doctors in England get 6% pay increase for 2024-25
GPs and hospital doctors working in the NHS in England will receive a pay increase…
Tackling unhealthy food and obesity: how far will the new Labour government go?
The King’s speech confirmed Labour’s manifesto commitments to “restrict the advertising of junk food to…
Ending the rainbow badge scheme signals a worrying apathy towards LGBTQ+ people
Earlier this year the Conservative government chose not to renew funding for the NHS rainbow…
The debate over how long to use Alzheimer’s drugs
Good morning. We have a new investigation out today about how Mount Sinai in New…
STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re watching GLP-1 drug data in Alzheimer’s, a flu shot push for livestock workers, and more
Good morning, folks! The Dean of Pharmalittle University, Ed Silverman, is out on vacation. I…
New high-resolution 3D maps show how the brain’s blood vessels changes with age
Researchers have identified mouse brain regions vulnerable to blood vessel degeneration, offering clues to the…
Genes or environment? A new model for understanding disease risk factors
Researchers have developed a model that more accurately predicts how genetics and air pollution levels…
Polish abortion reform stalls after decriminalisation vote fails
Abortion reform in Poland seems much less likely after the narrow 12 July defeat of…
Ban on puberty blockers is lawful, rules High Court judge
Emergency legislation banning the supply of puberty blockers in England, Scotland, and Wales to under…
Fix workforce problems in environmental health or risk further outbreaks of foodborne disease
Environmental health has a critical role in safeguarding the public against foodborne diseases. The UK’s…
BMA backs 22.3% pay rise over two years for junior doctors in England
The BMA is to put a new pay offer worth 22.3% on average over two…
What I learned about ultra-processed foods from stuffing my face at the world’s leading food technology event
CHICAGO — “Buttery Biscuits & Hot Honey Gravy,” mushroom jerky, soy chicken nuggets, strawberry champagne…
STAT+: Mount Sinai mounted aggressive campaign to stifle debate over revelations about its controversial brain research
Mount Sinai, a leading hospital network in New York City, has mounted an extraordinary behind-the-scenes…
Opinion: DNA data security requires robust protections, not rhetoric
The BIOSECURE Act, now rolling through Congress, aims to protect the DNA data of Americans…
Biden administration should push for addiction medication in recovery houses, groups say
The Biden administration isn’t doing enough to ensure people living in recovery housing have access…
Opinion: Cost counseling and stewardship need to be part of medical school curricula
In my third week as a medical intern, I learned a vital lesson about the…
STAT+: 7 key people who could shape Trump’s health care policy
WASHINGTON — A second Trump administration would bring a new wave of health policy officials…
Is It Morning Sickness or Just Your Prenatal Vitamin? – Parents
Is It Morning Sickness or Just Your Prenatal Vitamin? Parents Read Original Article: Is It Morning…
Unknown, unplanned pregnancy linked to delayed prenatal care – Healio
Unknown, unplanned pregnancy linked to delayed prenatal care Healio Read Original Article: Unknown, unplanned pregnancy linked…
Flu During Pregnancy Linked to Neurodevelopmental Risks – Neuroscience News
Flu During Pregnancy Linked to Neurodevelopmental Risks Neuroscience News Read Original Article: Flu During Pregnancy Linked…
Paris Olympics fencer Nada Hafez reveals she competed in Games while 7 months pregnant with a “little Olympian” – CBS News
Paris Olympics fencer Nada Hafez reveals she competed in Games while 7 months pregnant with…
Primodos: Families seek answers over pregnancy test drug – BBC.com
Primodos: Families seek answers over pregnancy test drug BBC.com Read Original Article: Primodos: Families seek answers…
Pregnant Hailey Bieber Wows in Sheer Dress With Justin Bieber – Us Weekly
Pregnant Hailey Bieber Wows in Sheer Dress With Justin Bieber Us Weekly Read Original Article: Pregnant…
Justin Bieber cradles Hailey’s baby bump in new pregnancy video – The Independent
Justin Bieber cradles Hailey’s baby bump in new pregnancy video The Independent Read Original Article: Justin…
Pregnant Hailey Bieber Bares Her Bump in Sheer Skin-Tight Gown as She Shares ‘Some Bits’ – PEOPLE
Pregnant Hailey Bieber Bares Her Bump in Sheer Skin-Tight Gown as She Shares ‘Some Bits’ PEOPLE…
Unimaginable baby trauma for daughter of Australian TV royalty – after ‘impossible’ pregnancy joy turns to hea – Daily Mail
Unimaginable baby trauma for daughter of Australian TV royalty – after ‘impossible’ pregnancy joy turns…
Rates of pre-eclampsia, hypertension in pregnancy up 40% over 10 years, study says – CBC News
Rates of pre-eclampsia, hypertension in pregnancy up 40% over 10 years, study says CBC News Read…
Women are resorting to unsafe measures to end pregnancies since the fall of Roe – The Independent
Women are resorting to unsafe measures to end pregnancies since the fall of Roe The Independent…
A Fetus Doesn’t Need Its Own Medical Marijuana License, Oklahoma Court Says – Reason
A Fetus Doesn’t Need Its Own Medical Marijuana License, Oklahoma Court Says Reason Read Original Article:…
Cyn Santana Announces Pregnancy + Sparks Engagement Rumors – Hot97 – Hip Hop & R&B News
Cyn Santana Announces Pregnancy + Sparks Engagement Rumors Hot97 – Hip Hop & R&B News Read…
Pregnant Francesca Farago and Jesse Sullivan Reveal Sex of Their Twins on the Way: ‘And the Babies Are…’ – Yahoo Entertainment
Pregnant Francesca Farago and Jesse Sullivan Reveal Sex of Their Twins on the Way: ‘And…
Egyptian Olympic Fencer Competed in Paris While Seven Months Pregnant – Sports Illustrated
Egyptian Olympic Fencer Competed in Paris While Seven Months Pregnant Sports Illustrated Read Original Article: Egyptian…
Olympic fencer reveals she was 7 months pregnant while competing – ABC News
Olympic fencer reveals she was 7 months pregnant while competing ABC News Read Original Article: Olympic…
‘A little Olympian’: Egyptian fencer shares she competed 7 months pregnant – The Athletic – The New York Times
‘A little Olympian’: Egyptian fencer shares she competed 7 months pregnant – The Athletic The New…
UN News Today July 30
Gazans need polio vaccines amid ‘deathly cycle’ of malnutrition, heat and disease, say UNICEF, WHO1…
Hongchi Xiao: slapping therapy ‘master’ convicted of manslaughter – The Week
Hongchi Xiao: slapping therapy ‘master’ convicted of manslaughter The Week Read Original Article: Hongchi Xiao: slapping…
World News in Brief: UAE urged to free activists, mass school closures in Haiti, aid for Sudanese refugees in Libya
The United Arab Emirates must immediately release 43 activists who have been sentenced to life…
STAT+: Wells Fargo faces class action lawsuit over workers’ high drug costs
Former employees sued Wells Fargo on Tuesday, alleging the banking giant violated federal law by…