Today’s obesity epidemic may have been caused by childhood sugar intake decades ago
Current obesity rates in adults in the United States could be the result of dietary…
Month: September 2019
Onion and garlic consumption may reduce breast cancer risk
In the first population-based study to examine the association between onion and garlic consumption and…
Cell-based therapies for arthritis and osteoporosis
A new report highlights the latest advances in cell-based therapies for the treatment of disorders…
Up-close and personal with neuronal networks
Researchers have developed an electronic chip that can perform high-sensitivity intracellular recording from thousands of…
Hate speech exacerbating societal, racial tensions with ‘deadly consequences around the world’, say UN experts
Hate speech, both online and offline, has “exacerbated societal and racial tensions, inciting attacks with…
STAT Plus: Antibiotic resistance in food-producing animals surges in low- and middle-income countries
As concern mounts over the use of medically important antibiotics given to food-producing livestock, a…
On sidelines of UN climate summit, US President calls for protection of religious freedom
As global leaders gathered at UN Headquarters on Monday to present their plans to combat…
Opinion: Patients will be the losers as Pelosi’s plan to control drug prices nearly strikes out
This year has brought new treatments for osteoporosis, advanced bladder cancer, Ebola, tuberculosis, spinal muscular…
STAT Plus: Akcea, a biotech that relies on gene-blocking tech, loses its three top executives in one fell swoop
Three executives at Akcea Therapeutics (AKCA) are out less than a year after the company…
STAT Plus: Pharmalittle: More countries restrict heartburn meds; Novartis battles Belgium over gene therapy for a toddler
Good morning, everyone, and welcome to another working week. We hope the weekend respite was…
STAT Plus: More countries are banning or restricting sales of Zantac and other heartburn meds
More than a dozen countries around the world are taking steps to restrict or ban…
STAT Plus: RA Capital launches Carnot, an incubator for early-stage biotechs
Noted biotech investment firm RA Capital has quietly launched an incubator program. The incubator, called…
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Opinion: Before heritable genome editing, we need slow science and dialogue ‘within and across nations’
The hubris of some scientists knows no bounds. Less than a year after He Jiankui,…
STAT Plus: New editor says NEJM’s mission won’t change, but its execution will
BOSTON — In his first piece published as editor-in-chief of the New England Journal of…
Researchers recreate living 3D displays
A research team is developing a smart skin inspired by the cephalopod which can be…
New report deepens understanding of wind-wildlife interactions
An increase in the generation of wind energy is a key component of the U.S….
Machu Picchu: Ancient Incan sanctuary intentionally built on faults
The ancient Incan sanctuary of Machu Picchu is considered one of humanity’s greatest architectural achievements….
Did Mosasaurs Do The Breast Stroke?
Mosasaurs were true sea monsters of late Cretaceous seas. These marine lizards — related to…
Nonverbal signals can create bias against larger groups
If children are exposed to bias against one person, will they develop a bias against…
Tiny, biocompatible laser could function inside living tissues
Researchers have developed a tiny nanolaser that can function inside of living tissues without harming…
How fungal biofilm structure impacts lung disease
Findings from an innovative new study reveal that the way in which human fungal pathogens…
Mummy study: Heart disease was bigger issue for human ancestors than initially thought
A new imaging study of the mummified arteries of people who lived thousands of years…
Antibody testing reveals dogs can suffer from same autoimmune encephalitis as humans
Researchers have found that dogs can suffer from the same type of autoimmune encephalitis that…
Researchers create first three-photon color-entangled W state
Researchers have constructed a quantum-mechanical state in which the colors of three photons are entangled…
When it comes to robots, reliability may matter more than reasoning
What does it take for a human to trust a robot? That is what researchers…
Flaws in leading security lie detection training tool
The Micro-Expressions Training Tool, inspired the hit TV show Lie to Me, is being used…
Probes shed new light on Alzheimer’s cause
Researchers have found a way to track the formation of soluble amyloid beta peptide aggregates…
Cracking the ethylene code
Separating pure ethylene from ethane is a difficult and costly process, but one that new…
‘Valley states’ in this 2D material could potentially be used for quantum computing
New research on 2-dimensional tungsten disulfide (WS2) could open the door to advances in quantum…
‘Push-pull’ dynamic in brain network is key to stopping seizures
Researchers have discovered that the spreading of seizures through the brain can be suppressed depending…
No clear link between local food and cancer risk in glassworks areas
There is no clear link between cancer incidence and locally produced food from an area…
New augmented reality head mounted display offers unrivaled viewing experience
Engineers have developed a new augmented reality (AR) head-mounted display (HMD) that delivers a realistic…
Moral distress and moral strength among clinicians in health care systems
Nurse burnout impacts both nurses and patients, and significantly influences the retention of nurses in…
Thinner shells for delivering gentler therapeutic bursts
Releasing drugs that are packaged into microcapsules requires a significant amount of force, and the…
UN welcomes ‘most comprehensive agreement ever’ on global health
Describing it as an “important landmark” on our “journey to health for all”, Secretary-General António Guterres on Monday…
Authors’ reply to Braillon and Bewley, Spiller and colleagues, and Wu
Braillon and Bewley emphasise the importance of recognising cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome; we are pleased that…
Asylum seeker whose breast cancer treatment was delayed over eligibility has died
An Ethiopian asylum seeker with advanced breast cancer who was denied treatment for several weeks…
Better samples, better science: New study explores integrity of research specimens
Biological samples can be highly susceptible to changes over time, which often occur when they…
For young athletes, sport specialization means increased risk of injury
Specialization in a chosen sport is associated with a higher volume of activity — and…
Even mother’s mild depressive symptoms affect the child’s emotional well-being
Even mild long-term depressive symptoms among mothers are connected with emotional problems among small children…
Is theory on Earth’s climate in the last 15 million years wrong?
A key theory that attributes the climate evolution of the Earth to the breakdown of…
A new way to turn heat into useful energy
An international team of scientists has figured out how to capture heat and turn it…
Cats are securely bonded to their people, too
Cats have a reputation for being aloof and independent. But a study of the way…
Labour pledges free personal care for over 65s most in need
The Labour Party has pledged to introduce free personal care in England for the people…
NHS long term plan is a “fantastic opportunity” to reduce variation in cancer care
The NHS long term plan is a unique opportunity to reduce variation in cancer care…
Cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome: caution with urine drug screens for marijuana
Chocron and colleagues provide a timely and important review on cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome.1 One important…
Sign language protects ‘linguistic identity and cultural diversity’ of all users, says UN chief
Sign languages are crucial to “express oneself, connect with others and participate in all aspects…
Class A drugs: use by young adults is at 16 year high, figures show
Use of class A drugs among UK adults aged 16 to 24 is at its…
Croc-like carnivores terrorized Triassic dinosaurs in southern Africa 210 million years ago
Giant, predatory croc-like animals that lived during the Triassic period in southern Africa preyed on…
Discovery of novel cancer signaling mechanism and design of new anticancer compound
Active mutations of a certain signaling receptor protein called KIT tyrosine kinase are found in…