STAT Plus: ‘Why don’t you stop talking?’ Hearing on Pelosi’s drug pricing plan mired by partisan bickering
WASHINGTON — Just months after lawmakers on the Energy and Commerce Committee lavished praise on…
Month: September 2019
FDA ‘should have acted sooner’ on e-cigarettes, agency head tells Congress
The Food and Drug Administration “should have acted sooner” to rein in the e-cigarette industry…
STAT Plus: U.K.’s Corbyn promises to form a government-owned drug company to lower prices
In a potential challenge to the pharmaceutical industry, Jeremy Corbyn promised that if his opposition…
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STAT Plus: Pharmalittle: Drug pricing overhaul appears less likely; FDA to review drug given accelerated approval
Good morning, everyone, and welcome to the middle of the week. Congratulations on making it…
Cervical cancer: WHO called for elimination, not eradication
The BMJ’s news article on how high coverage of the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine could…
People Can Now Grow, Use Marijuana In Australia’s Capital
The Australian Capital Territory has passed a bill legalizing the recreational use of marijuana in…
Seven days in medicine: 18-24 September 2019
SSRIsSertraline cuts anxiety more than depressive symptomsThe selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) sertraline reduced anxiety…
Russian Ship Sunk By Deadly Walrus In Arctic Expedition
According to a new report, a group of scientists had their expedition temporarily halted after…
Did Whales Lose Genes To Adapt To Underwater Life?
Per a new research, whales may have shed some of their genes as they transitioned…
Osteoporosis Facts And Prevention: What You Need To Know
From blood restriction, managing drug intake to a unique exercise, read on to know the…
5 Soy Nuts Health Benefits That Will Surprise You
Find out how soy nuts can be healthy for you when consumed on a daily…
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What Makes Dogs So Special?
According to one scientist, it’s their ability to love and not their smarts that makes…
New Technology To Print Invisible Messages Invented By Scientists
Recently, a team of scientists from China have developed a new method of writing hidden…
Winter Weight Gain: How To Avoid It According To Experts
Weight gain can be a bummer, especially during the winter months. So here’s how to…
Should Pizza Be Part Of A Healthy, Balanced Diet?
Is pizza healthy enough to be a part of our diet? One Italian scientist thinks…
Protein-Rich Foods To Avoid If You Want To Be Healthy
Find out which protein-rich foods you need to avoid in order for you to stay…
Granola Health Benefits And Side Effects
Granola provides a number of essential nutrients but using the wrong ingredients may lead to…
What is Gender Dysphoria and What Parents Need to Know
The post What is Gender Dysphoria and What Parents Need to Know appeared first on…
News in Brief 25 September 2019
Lawlessness and impunity, as clashes continue in Libya Earth’s oceans and frozen spaces paying price…
Wine vs. Beer vs. Liquor: Which Has The Longest Shelf Life?
All alcoholic beverages are not the same. They have to be preserved in different light,…
Effective Ways To Boost Your Human Growth Hormone
Human growth hormone can be naturally increased by eating right, exercising and sleeping, among other…
PTSD Basics
Source: National Center for PTSDRelated MedlinePlus Pages: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Read Original Article: PTSD Basics…
New Funding Opportunities for Natural Product Drug Interaction Research: Preapplication Webinars on October 3
In this blog post, NCCIH’s Dr, Craig Hopp calls attention to two new requests for…
This Ancient Sea Monster Becomes More Deadly After A Breaststroke
Researchers discovered that the ancient sea monsters, called mosasaurs, used a powerful breaststroke for quick…
Are Mutants Real? Scientists Say Yes And Why
Researchers discovered that some parents can pass on more mutations to their children than others,…
People With Gum Disease More Likely To Have High Blood Pressure
A new study found that gum disease or periodontitis could increase an individual’s risk of…
Alternative medical treatments and compassionate use – Lexology
Alternative medical treatments and compassionate use Lexology Read Original Article: Alternative medical treatments and compassionate use…
Chamber offering alternative healthcare – Crested Butte News
Chamber offering alternative healthcare Crested Butte News Read Original Article: Chamber offering alternative healthcare – Crested…
Signs DR Congo Ebola outbreak finally ‘on the retreat’ but risk of international spread, ‘still high’
The second worst Ebola outbreak in history is “on the retreat” said the UN’s health…
Investigational drug with immunotherapy may provide new therapeutic opportunity for patients previously treated for kidney and lung cancer
Investigational drug with immunotherapy may provide new therapeutic opportunity for patients previously treated for kidney…
AI helps scientists predict depression outcomes
Two studies provide evidence for the impact of biology by using artificial intelligence to identify…
‘Milestone agreement’ paves the way for new UN Human Rights Office in Sudan
“With this milestone agreement, we are poised to accompany Sudan through an important moment in…
A black hole’s warped world
A new visualization of a black hole illustrates how its gravity distorts our view, warping…
Tripolye ‘mega-structures’ were ancient community centers
So-called ‘mega-structures’ in ancient Europe were public buildings that likely served a variety of economic…
Mystery underlying heart toxicity caused by diabetes drugs solved
For new diabetes medications, in which one drug aims to address the excess of lipids…
Choose your own adventure
Researchers have developed a novel tool that will enable user-experience designers to create more effective,…
Benefits for mind, body and work ability seen in Medicaid Expansion study
Expanding Medicaid to more low-income adults helped many of them feel healthier, and do a…
T. rex used a stiff skull to eat its prey
A Tyrannosaurus rex could bite hard enough to shatter the bones of its prey. But…
Laser-based system detects fires even in dusty, harsh environments
Researchers have developed a new laser-based system that offers an efficient and low-cost way to…
Monkeys like alcohol at low concentrations, but probably not due to the calories
Fruit-eating monkeys show a preference for concentrations of alcohol found in fermenting fruit, but do…
How and why does Parkinson’s disease effect women and men differently?
There is growing evidence that Parkinson’s disease (PD) affects women and men differently. In this…
Portable electronics: A stretchable and flexible biofuel cell that runs on sweat
A unique new flexible and stretchable device, worn against the skin and capable of producing…
New way to produce curvy electronics
Contact lenses that can monitor your health as well as correct your eyesight aren’t science…
The almond and peach trees genomes shed light on the differences between these close species
An international team led by researchers has sequenced the genome of the almond tree and…
Humankind did not live with a high-carbon dioxide atmosphere until 1965
Humans have never before lived with the high carbon dioxide atmospheric conditions that have become…
Bacteria make pearl chains
For the first time, scientists were able to observe bacteria forming pearl chains that protrude…
Faster than ever — neutron tomography detects water uptake by roots
New high-speed neutron tomography generates a complete 3D image every 1.5 seconds and is thus…
Machine learning finds new metamaterial designs for energy harvesting
Electrical engineers have harnessed the power of machine learning to design dielectric (non-metal) metamaterials that…
Better way to teach physics to university students
Physicists and educators have developed a curriculum for college-level students that shows promise in helping…
New species of crocodile discovered in museum collections
By looking at 90-year-old crocodile skulls in museum collections and double-checking with live specimens at…