Mothers’ pregnancy-related anxiety may alter how infants’ brains respond to sad speech
A study shows a correlation between mothers’ self-reported pregnancy-related anxiety, and babies’ blood flow to…
Year: 2019
Larger than life: Augmented ants
The first app of its kind allows users to interact with biodiversity research through augmented…
A fast and precise look into fiber-reinforced composites
Researchers have improved a method for small angle X-ray scattering (SAXS) to such an extent…
Cats of the sea offer insights into territorial behavior of wild fishes
Researchers carrying out regular monitoring of a Marine Protected Area off the UK coastline noticed…
Shedding new light on earthquake that killed 9,000 people
For decades, scientists have debated the structure of the Main Himalayan Thrust — the fault…
Rising opioid prescriptions may not be a crisis
Smith and colleagues describe widespread opioid prescribing and use in European and North American countries.1…
Most of the world’s population lacks access to opioid drugs for pain control
Smith and colleagues say that opioid prescribing is rising in many countries,1 with the result…
Drug related deaths: playing politics while people die
Once again the UK has recorded its highest rate of drug related deaths—this is the…
Can a low income country move towards universal health coverage?
Mali is a vast and troubled country. Much of it is lawless Sahara desert, where…
Helen Salisbury: The performance of kindness
Patients arrive at a GP appointment with all manner of symptoms and varying degrees of…
Matt Morgan: We should encourage short service awards
As I walk towards the sound of 1970s music, coloured disco lights spill out from…
Obesity epidemic: bold and decisive action needed
The chief medical officer’s report on childhood obesity has helped to raise awareness of one…
Severe allergic reaction to vaping prompts warning from doctors
A Nottinghamshire paediatrician has reported a severe immune reaction in a 16 year old boy…
Meet the 2019 STAT Wunderkinds
Read their stories. Read Original Article: Meet the 2019 STAT Wunderkinds »
Opinion: Should employers take a chance on little-known Embarc to pay for gene therapy?
The promise of curing deadly diseases by administering a one-time therapy that rewrites a patient’s…
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It’s tiny biotechs — not big drug makers — that fear ‘nuclear winter’ from Pelosi’s drug pricing bill
WASHINGTON — No one asked Paul Hastings what he thinks about Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s major…
STAT Plus: India’s health care challenges and tech workforce make it fertile ground for AI startups
BENGALURU, India — In September, when Google announced the opening of an artificial intelligence lab…
Google partners with major U.S. health system, gaining access to vast patient data in the process
Google has quietly launched a project with one of the nation’s largest nonprofit health systems…
Cholesterol levels dropping in U.S., but many still need care
WASHINGTON — Some good health news: Americans’ cholesterol levels are dropping, and more people at…
STAT Plus: How much? Pharma copay cards are increasing costs for private Canadian insurers
Amid ongoing criticism of discount cards for prescription medicines, a new study finds these marketing…
It’s Better To Praise People For Their Wins Rather Than Correct Their Wrongs, Per Science
According to a new study, bosses who encourage their employees when they achieve something are…
How Shouting At Your Dog Can Cause Damage
Per a new study, shouting and yelling negative words at your dog can permanently affect…
Consciousness: Why Science Can’t Explain It
We now know how our brain works, so why can’t science explain consciousness? Read Original…
AI Sensor Warns If Children Are Inadvertently Left Alone Inside Cars
New device might help prevent more children locked up inside parked cars from dying. Read…
Does Cooking Affect The Nutrients In Our Food?
Cooking both adds and subtracts the nutrients in foods, especially vegetables. Read Original Article: Does…
Do Detox Diets Really Work?
Detox diet might not be the universal cure for certain ailments but find out if…
After 29 Years, Chevrotains Have Been Rediscovered
Three decades after its last known sighting, the silver-backed chevrotain mouse deer is seen again,…
Bananas Could Go Extinct Because Of TR1 Fungus
Per reports, the TR4 fungus can end modern bananas, resulting in scientists trying to genetically…
French Pastry Diet For Weight Loss: Does It Work?
Can French culture help America’s obesity problem? Here’s what we can learn. Read Original Article:…
Women Should Consume Most Calories Before 6 PM To Be Healthy
The women who consume a large meal and high calories after 6 p.m. are more…
Vegan Diet: Here’s What’s Happening To Your Body When You Follow This Diet
What happens in our bodies once we adapt a vegan diet and stick with it?…
Mistakes You Make When Washing Your Face
Find out the common mistakes you make when washing your face. Read Original Article: Mistakes…
Fungus Scare At Seattle Children’s Hospital Forces Facility To Close Down
Seattle Children’s Hospital has closed some operating rooms due to a potentially dangerous fungus that…
25 years on from landmark conference, millions of women and girls still in danger: UN deputy chief
The UN Deputy Secretary-General has called for gender equality, women’s empowerment and women’s rights to…
Use of locum doctors rising despite limited evidence on quality and safety
There is little hard evidence to support the widely held perception that locum doctors present…
A growing problem: Pregnancy vs. high blood pressure – Washington Post
A growing problem: Pregnancy vs. high blood pressure Washington Post Read Original Article: A growing problem:…
Heart-healthy lifestyle and nutrition during pregnancy helps kids develop healthy hearts – Medical Xpress
Heart-healthy lifestyle and nutrition during pregnancy helps kids develop healthy hearts Medical Xpress Read Original Article:…
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Bacterial infection during pregnancy associated with psychosis in offspring – Healio
Bacterial infection during pregnancy associated with psychosis in offspring Healio Read Original Article: Bacterial infection during…
Autistic Adults Felt ‘Alien’ Growing Up
People over 50 who were diagnosed with autism in middle age had consistently reported feeling…
Fingerprint test can distinguish between those who have taken or handled heroin
A state-of-the-art fingerprint detection technology can identify traces of heroin on human skin, even after…
Lower IQ, family history tied to treatment-resistant schizophrenia
Those with a family history of schizophrenia and men with lower IQ are more likely…
Associations between childhood maltreatment and offending behaviors later in life
Children who experience maltreatment, such as neglect or physical or sexual abuse, are more likely…
Women with preeclampsia may be at greater risk for cardiac conditions later in life
Women who have gestational hypertension or preeclampsia in at least one pregnancy will have higher…
Dose of medication more likely to put patients with pemphigus into remission
Researchers compare a lymphoma-dose regimen of rituximab to a rheumatoid arthritis regimen for the treatment…
New catalyst efficiently produces hydrogen from seawater
Seawater is one of the most abundant resources on earth, offering promise both as a…
New understanding of antibiotic synthesis
Researchers have made important strides in understanding the functioning of enzymes that play an integral…
Scientists study impact of sediments and nutrients from Conowingo Dam on Chesapeake Bay
A new study examines the influences of a river dam on the fate of sediments…
‘People tell you what you need to know, without brutality’: Former UN torture expert
Not only does torture not work, it’s counterproductive, and when the practice elicits false confessions,…
News in Brief 11 November 2019
UN chief appeals for respect for diplomatic missions in Bolivia Experts concerned about women and…
Anticoagulant benefits for atrial fibrillation decrease with age
The net clinical benefit of anticoagulants for atrial fibrillation (AF) — one of the most…