Opinion: 541 report cards show that women are still underrepresented in STEM fields
Despite decades of efforts to increase the number of women working in science, technology, engineering,…
Month: September 2019
Listen: Pharma existentialism, mainstreaming cyborgs, & FDA palace intrigue
What separates good drug companies from mediocre ones? Have biohackers sold out? And who’s going…
STAT Plus: Cancer drug approvals in the U.S. have surged over the past few decades
Reflecting an intensifying effort to conquer cancer, the portion of new oncology treatments approved by…
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STAT Plus: Pharmalittle: Mallinckrodt mulls restructuring as opioid trial nears; the next FDA commissioner will be …
Good morning, everyone, and how you today? We are doing just fine, thank you, since…
STAT Plus: Did a biotech exec crib a New Yorker cartoon?
Plenty of drug company executives have drawn fire for their high salaries or the cost…
Opinion: Hospitals’ new emergency department triage systems boost profits but compromise care
If you’ve needed emergency care in the last few years, you probably encountered this situation:…
Prenatal yoga classes offered at Old Town Yoga – YourCentralValley.com
Prenatal yoga classes offered at Old Town Yoga YourCentralValley.com If you’re pregnant and looking for ways…
Sep 11 | Prenatal Yoga | Mineola – Patch.com
Sep 11 | Prenatal Yoga | Mineola Patch.com Wednesday September 11 2019: Are you pregnant and…
Stress in pregnancy ‘makes child personality disorder more likely’ – BBC News
Stress in pregnancy ‘makes child personality disorder more likely’ BBC News Stressed pregnant women more likely…
5 tips for teaching politeness to children
The post 5 tips for teaching politeness to children appeared first on and belongs to…
News in Brief 5 September 2019
News in Brief 5 September 2019 Read Original Article: News in Brief 5 September 2019…
Pot Breathalyzer: What You Need To Know
A “pot breathalyzer” is being developed in the U.S. to detect THC. Read Original Article:…
Can Fasting Lead To Better Skin?
Intermittent fasting reduces inflammation that affects skin health. Read Original Article: Can Fasting Lead To…
Merck to Present at the Morgan Stanley 17th Annual Global Healthcare Conference
Dateline City: KENILWORTH, N.J. KENILWORTH, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Merck (NYSE: MRK), known as MSD outside the United…
Fortified vs. Unfortified Milk: What’s The Difference?
Fortified milk contains vitamins D and A, which are not present enough in unfortified milk….
Preventing Falls: Tips to Keep You on Your Feet
Source: National Institutes of Health – Related MedlinePlus Pages: Falls Read Original Article: Preventing Falls:…
Teen Suicide: Understanding the Risk and Getting Help
Source: National Institutes of Health – Related MedlinePlus Pages: Suicide Read Original Article: Teen Suicide:…
Sleeping With Artificial Light Linked to Obesity
Source: National Institutes of Health – Related MedlinePlus Pages: Healthy Sleep, Obesity Read Original Article:…
Better Nutrition Every Day: How to Make Healthier Food Choices
Source: National Institutes of Health – Related MedlinePlus Pages: Child Nutrition Read Original Article: Better…
Rough Up Your Diet: Fit More Fiber Into Your Day
Source: National Institutes of Health – Related MedlinePlus Pages: Dietary Fiber Read Original Article: Rough…
Salty Stuff: Salt, Blood Pressure, and Your Health
Source: National Institutes of HealthRelated MedlinePlus Pages: High Blood Pressure, How to Prevent High Blood…
The Skinny on Fat: The Good, the Bad, and the Unknown
Source: National Institutes of HealthRelated MedlinePlus Pages: Dietary Fats Read Original Article: The Skinny on…
Sweet Stuff: How Sugars and Sweeteners Affect Your Health
Source: National Institutes of Health – Related MedlinePlus Pages: Carbohydrates Read Original Article: Sweet Stuff:…
Plan Your Plate: Shifting to a Healthy Eating Style
Source: National Institutes of Health – Related MedlinePlus Pages: Nutrition Read Original Article: Plan Your…
Federal judge enters consent decree against Tennessee drug, dietary supplement and device distributors, Basic Reset and Biogenyx, for drug, device and dietary supplement violations
FDA orders Basic Reset & Biogenyx to halt product distribution until the companies comply with…
Cancer Overtaking Heart Disease As Top Cause Of Death In More Countries
Cancer is moving up as the leading cause of death in more and more countries….
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Two most effective alternative treatment plans for Dengue – Times of India
Two most effective alternative treatment plans for Dengue Times of India Dengue, remains, by and large…
Lauderdale opens an additional satellite healthcare facility in South Village now open in South Village – Lamron
Lauderdale opens an additional satellite healthcare facility in South Village now open in South Village Lamron…
Author of ‘Graze’ provides a common sense, healthy alternative to fad diets – HollandSentinel.com
Author of ‘Graze’ provides a common sense, healthy alternative to fad diets HollandSentinel.com Fad diets don’t…
Should You Avoid Nuts And Seeds For Better Gut Health?
Nuts and seeds remain an important part of a healthy diet. Read Original Article: Should…
Thursday’s Daily Brief: Facebook rallies against vaccination ‘fake news’, DPR Korea UN staff cuts call, Syria crop report, crisis funding and Dorian latest
A recap of Thursday’s stories: Facebook and WHO work together to stem misinformation on vaccines;…
Closing in on elusive particles
In the quest to prove that matter can be produced without antimatter, the GERDA experiment…
Building water-efficient cities
A new study shows a community’s built environment is closely related to how much water…
Having an elder brother is associated with slower language development
Several studies had already demonstrated that children who have an elder sibling have poorer linguistic…
Similar information rates across languages, despite divergent speech rates
Spanish may seem to be spoken at a higher speed than Vietnamese, but that doesn’t…
Unique report details dermatological progression and effective treatment of a severe jellyfish sting
A detailed case report documents the dermatological progression of a patient stung by a jellyfish…
WHO welcomes Facebook commitment to stop vaccine misinformation from going viral
The World Health Organization (WHO) on Thursday welcomed Facebook’s pledge to ensure users can separate fact from fiction when…
Crop yields are up in Syria, but higher prices still cause major strain: new UN report
A new UN report on Thursday shows that while improved security and rainfall across Syria’s…
A new duck-billed dinosaur
The dinosaur, whose nearly complete skeleton was unearthed from 72 million year old marine deposits…
Diversity increases ecosystem stability
Forestry scientists demonstrate that forests that are more diverse are also more productive and more…
Pharmacists could be allowed to prescribe high dose statins under NHS plan
Community pharmacists could be given the power to prescribe high dose statins as part of…
Plant research could benefit wastewater treatment, biofuels and antibiotics
Scientists have discovered how aquatic plants cope with water pollution, a major ecological question that…
Patient choice in the NHS: health professionals are not obliged to meet every patient wish
Kar expresses a dilemma that is well recognised, but often ducked, by medical sociologists: is…
Hearing aids linked to lower risk of dementia, depression and falls
Older adults who get a hearing aid for a newly diagnosed hearing loss have a…
Health checks for the healthy . . . and other stories
Health checksTen years ago, the NHS in England began to offer health checks for everyone…
Diffuse melanosis cutis
A 64 year old white man underwent flexible cystoscopy after reporting a three month history…
Obesity: raising price of sugary snacks may be more effective than soft drink tax
Increasing the price of sugary snacks such as biscuits, cakes, and sweets could be more…
US supermarket chain Walmart limits gun and ammunition sales
Walmart, the world’s largest retailer with more than 5000 stores in the US, announced on…
Primary care networks: well intentioned but overambitious
A lot of confidence is being placed in primary care networks to deliver substantial positive…
Patient choice in the NHS: capturing “decision regret”
Kar asks whether genuine choice is possible in the NHS.1 This is definitely an issue…