Trump administration moves to lower nutrition standards in schools
Donald Trump’s administration has announced plans to roll back US school food nutrition standards introduced…
Month: January 2020
UN health agency to gauge global threat, as China confirms coronavirus transmission between humans
Following an announcement by China’s national health body that a new virus first identified there,…
UN human rights ruling could boost climate change asylum claims
The UN Human Rights Committee has determined that countries cannot deport people who have sought asylum…
Antibiotic resistance: more companies are withdrawing sales reps or incentives in order to limit use, finds report
Pharmaceutical companies are tackling the overselling of antimicrobials by withdrawing their sales agents or removing…
Cast in stone: university honours female pioneers
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STAT Plus: Could a drug for arthritis in dogs also fight cancer in people?
Drugs for diabetes, inflammation, alcoholism — and even for treating arthritis in dogs — can…
Partha Kar: What will the 2020s hold for diabetes care?
I’ve been reflecting on how much has changed in diabetes care over the past decade…
WHO raises possibility of ‘sustained’ human-to-human transmission of new virus in China
The World Health Organization on Tuesday raised the possibility that the new virus spreading in…
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STAT Plus: Pharmalittle: Indian drug makers receive most FDA warning letters; most clinical trial results go unreported
Hello, everyone, and nice to see you again. We have finally returned from an extended…
NoGrazie: an Italian initiative against commercial influence in health
I write on behalf of NoGrazie (http://www.nograzie.eu/), an Italian movement of health professionals and citizens…
Opinion: States need to wake up to public health risks from cannabis
Cannabis is on the march. Thirty-three states and the District of Columbia have legalized medical…
Will the FDA give the go-ahead to a prescription video game? The wait goes on, as new data come in
SAN FRANCISCO — In mid-2018, the startup Akili Interactive Labs asked the Food and Drug…
STAT Plus: Pfizer’s big data exec on pharma’s ‘arms race’ to partner with companies like Fitbit, 23AndMe, and others
Pharmaceutical giants are hunting for ways to tap into the data from your smart watch,…
STAT Plus: A Q&A with Gates Foundation CEO Sue Desmond-Hellmann
Sue Desmond-Hellmann has some experience when it comes to health care. She began her career…
Consultant is struck off for dishonesty over case of girl who died from meningococcal septicaemia
A consultant in emergency medicine has been struck off the UK medical register after a…
Impact of blinding on estimated treatment effects in randomised clinical trials: meta-epidemiological study
AbstractObjectivesTo study the impact of blinding on estimated treatment effects, and their variation between trials;…
Blindsided: challenging the dogma of masking in clinical trials
Evidence based medicine compels us to challenge assumptions and dogma. Health interventions should be subject…
Man bites dog: India’s progress in tackling rabies
Gowri Yale, a veterinarian with a PhD in rabies epidemiology, was manning a 24 hour…
River blindness in East Africa: gains and losses
Fifty year old Santina Apoto is a mother of five children and lives in a…
People deserve safe access zones around clinical areas providing abortion care
On 1 January 2019, abortion care became more widely available in the Republic of Ireland….
Fool’s gold? Why blinded trials are not always best
The essence of blinding is withholding information about treatment assignment from people involved in the…
Taking legal action against improper disclosure of interests
Moynihan and colleagues suggest ways in which healthcare decision making could become free of commercial…
9 In 10 Parents Say Their Kids Spend Too Much Time Playing Video Games
A new poll reveals that 9 out of 10 parents think their children play too…
First All-Woman Mars Analog Crew Successful ‘Mission’
In recent news, an all-female crew of analog astronauts has successfully completed their mission and…
Water Shortages Affect Both Farmers And Wildlife
Recent reports state that due to the water shortages that some of its regions are…
Animal Shelter Getting Better At Providing Homes For Animals: Here’s How
Here are some of the ways that animal shelters have improved in the past few…
Does Drinking Hard Water Lower Heart Attack Risk?
Hard water is said to contain enough magnesium to keep the heart healthy, lowering the…
Non-Oncology Drugs Surprisingly Capable Of Killing Cancer Cells
A study has discovered a trove of drugs that might be effective against cancer. Read…
‘Health Inequality’ Sees Wealthy People Living Longer, More Pain-Free Lives
A new study confirms rich people live longer and less pain-free lives. Read Original Article:…
Chinese Theme Park Forced To Apologize After ‘Pig Bungee Jump’ Stunt
A theme park in China was reportedly forced to apologize after its staff pushed a…
Alphabet CEO Supports EU Initiative To Temporarily Ban Facial Recognition Tech
In recent developments, CEO of Alphabet, backed an EU proposal this Monday to temporarily ban…
Can Fitbit Devices Help Predict Flu Outbreaks?
New research reveals fitbit can be used to improve health monitoring and even help predict…
41-Year-Old Mother Gives Birth To Twins After Surviving Cervical Cancer
In what could be considered as a modern day miracle, a 41-year-old workaholic has given…
People With Heart Conditions Should Not Be Taking Marijuana
A new report reveals that more than 2 million Americans with heart conditions revealed that…
This Disease Causes 1 In 5 Deaths: What You Need To Know
A new study shows that sepsis continues to kill one in every five people around…
Effective Exercise Tips If You Want To Lose Weight Ahead Of Summer
Here are some effective exercise tips to help you lose weight ahead of summer. Read…
Combined prenatal smoking and drinking greatly increases SIDS risk – Science Daily
Combined prenatal smoking and drinking greatly increases SIDS risk Science Daily Concurrent prenatal drinking and smoking…
800 Get Free Prenatal Care Services In Kyotera – New Vision
800 Get Free Prenatal Care Services In Kyotera New Vision Read Original Article: 800 Get Free…
Psychiatric meds during pregnancy: How I navigated a minefield – The Washington Post
Psychiatric meds during pregnancy: How I navigated a minefield The Washington Post Read Original Article: Psychiatric…
First Detailed Ultrasound Images of Pregnant Dolphins Are Both Beautiful And Tragic – ScienceAlert
First Detailed Ultrasound Images of Pregnant Dolphins Are Both Beautiful And Tragic ScienceAlert Read Original Article:…
Is Cold Rice Still Safe To Eat?
Cold rice acts as a prebiotic, reduces cholesterol and blood sugar. Read Original Article: Is…
News in Brief 20 January 2020
WHO-backed study outlines benefits of quitting smoking prior to surgery UNESCO laments impunity for journalist…
Leaky Gut Cure: Which Foods Should You Avoid?
Leaky gut syndrome can be cured through diet because zonulin, a protein found in gluten…
Telltale Signs You Are Stuck In A Toxic Relationship
These signs will help you know that you are in a toxic relationship. Read Original…
Lithuania legalizes alternative medicine – Baltic Times
Lithuania legalizes alternative medicine Baltic Times Read Original Article: Lithuania legalizes alternative medicine – Baltic Times…
Placebo effect drives the benefits in alternative medicine – but it’s not real – Irish Mirror
Placebo effect drives the benefits in alternative medicine – but it’s not real Irish Mirror Read…
‘Health hogwash’: Experts express serious concerns about Netflix new ‘Goop Lab’ show – MinnPost
‘Health hogwash’: Experts express serious concerns about Netflix new ‘Goop Lab’ show MinnPost Read Original Article:…
The Tart Cherry Juice Sleep Solution: Beat Insomnia With This Natural Remedy
You may be familiar with tart cherries if you like to cook. Tart cherries (also…
WHO calls for emergency meeting on new virus in China, as cases spread to health care workers
The World Health Organization announced Monday that it would convene an expert panel to determine…
Setting controlled fires to avoid wildfires
Despite having proven effective at reducing wildfire risks, prescribed burns have been stymied by perceived…