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Opinion: 3 legal challenges could derail out-of-network surprise medical bills
Surprise medical bills have become the bane of many Americans who are seen in emergency…
Month: January 2020
Trump touted a new antidepressant as a solution for veterans. Only 15 have been treated
In August, President Trump proudly proclaimed that he had directed the Department of Veterans Affairs…
STAT Plus: Biotech 2020 preview: Takeover targets, notable drug launches, and genome editing readouts
Hello, Biotech 2020. True, we’re already six days into the new year, but the first…
Animal life thriving around Fukushima
Nearly a decade after the nuclear accident in Fukushima, Japan, researchers have found that wildlife…
Step toward ‘ink’ development for 3-D printing a bioprosthetic ovary
For the first time, scientists identified and mapped the location of structural proteins in a…
Over-hunting walruses contributed to the collapse of Norse Greenland, study suggests
Norse Greenlanders may have chased dwindling walrus herds ever farther north in an effort to…
Public health priorities for 2020: five minutes with . . . Peter English
“There is a brilliant recent paper1 from a team including Michael Marmot emphasising yet again…
Socioeconomic status is associated with physical activity in leisure time only
The BMA says that the government should tackle inequalities in physical activity in the UK.1…
Efficacy and safety of gastrointestinal bleeding prophylaxis in critically ill patients: systematic review and network meta-analysis
AbstractObjectiveTo determine, in critically ill patients, the relative impact of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), histamine-2…
Emergency bowel surgery: organisational change is needed to improve outcomes
Just a fifth of patients (19.4%) who underwent emergency laparotomy and who had signs of…
Gastrointestinal bleeding prophylaxis for critically ill patients: a clinical practice guideline
AbstractClinical questionWhat is the role of gastrointestinal bleeding prophylaxis (stress ulcer prophylaxis) in critically ill…
Rising to the challenge of multimorbidity
Life expectancy has improved remarkably over the past four decades thanks to improved medical and…
Working in New Zealand
New Zealand has a shortage of medical staff across many different fields. The Royal New…
Here’s Why Perfumes, Cosmetics Are Not For Everyone
Researchers found that some personal care products, like perfume and creams, contain chemicals that could…
First Starlink Mission For 2020 Will Loft 60 More Internet Satellites Into Space
SpaceX will launch 60 more Starlink Internet communication small satellites into orbit on January 7….
‘Supercells’ Reportedly Cured Infant With Serious Genetic Disease
T-cell therapy technology has substantially improved to the point where its use is becoming more…
Lower Your Dementia Risk With These Effective Tips
Studies showed that people who follow a brain-healthy lifestyle are less likely to develop dementia,…
Can AI Ever Help Us Speak To Our Animals?
Since AI becomes more and more advanced, could it be the key to creating technology…
This Wearable Helps You Focus Better During The Workday
Having trouble focusing at work? This wearable device might just be what you need. Read…
How Science Has Saved America Time And Again
Science has saved America countless times in the past and it’s time the people remember…
The Science Behind Sunsets
Ever wondered why sunsets are so beautiful? Here’s the easy science behind it. Read Original…
Are Air Fryers Healthy?
From using little to no oil to reducing potentially harmful chemicals in the food, read…
Top Science Anniversaries Happening This 2020
Here are one of the most notable scientific achievements and landmarks that are celebrating anniversaries…
Wisconsin Flu Outbreak: 11 Deaths Confirmed, Hospitalizations Soar
Recent reports from Wisconsin revealed that 459 people have already been hospitalized due to flu,…
Keto Diet Is Not Sustainable, Experts Say
The keto craze has completely gripped America but why are health experts against it? Read…
Can Diabetes Lead To Cardiac Failure?
New research revealed that diabetic people are more likely to develop heart failure later on…
Sunscreen Myths That Should Go Away This 2020
Health experts and public officials believe that people avoid sunscreens because of misinformation despite its…
Body Builder Suffers Massive Stroke, Loses Memory At 26 Despite Healthy Lifestyle
A bodybuilder from New Zealand wants to warn young people that stroke affects everyone after…
How To Choose A Good Protein Powder
An expert shared what we should all be looking for when choosing a good protein…
Could Cockroach Milk Be The Next Promising Superfood?
Cockroach milk is generating a huge buzz these days because of its potential health benefits….
Here’s An Effective Weight Loss Guide From Top Nutritionist
A top nutritionist shared the best tips on how to lose weight this 2020. Read…
Anxiety And Depression: Experts Share Tips For Mental Health
Anxiety and depression are mental illnesses that can be dealt with the right kind of…
Letter: Insurance is hanging up alternative therapies – Opinion – The Columbus Dispatch
Letter: Insurance is hanging up alternative therapies – Opinion The Columbus Dispatch Read Original Article: Letter:…
Cause of Wuhan’s mysterious pneumonia cases still unknown, Chinese officials say
The cause of mysterious pneumonia cases in the Chinese city of Wuhan remains unknown, health…
Experts search for answers in limited information about mystery pneumonia outbreak in China
The mysterious and growing cluster of unexplained pneumonia cases in the Chinese city of Wuhan…
Understanding Psychosis
Source: National Institute of Mental Health – Related MedlinePlus Pages: Psychotic Disorders, Schizophrenia Read Original…
FIRST PERSON: Cajun cuisine feeds expanding business
The International Labour Organization (ILO) marked its centenary in 2019 and as part of the commemoration…
Microbes from humics lakes surprise – bacteria and algae produced omega-3 fatty acids from microplastics
The environmental fate of microplastics has been difficult to trace. A research group used carbon…
Kids twice as likely to eat healthy after watching cooking shows with healthy food
Television programs featuring healthy foods can be a key ingredient in leading children to make…
Bile acids may help regulate gut immunity and inflammation
Could bile acids — the fat-dissolving juices churned out by the liver and gallbladder —…
Supercharging tomorrow: World’s most efficient lithium-sulfur battery
Researchers are on the brink of commercializing the world’s most efficient lithium-sulfur (Li-S) battery, which…
Study explains why some creams and cosmetics may cause a skin rash
Some compounds found in many personal care products displace natural fat-like molecules in skin cells,…
Clusters of gold atoms form peculiar pyramidal shape
Freestanding clusters of twenty gold atoms take the shape of a pyramid, researchers discovered. This…
The case of the elusive Majorana: The so-called ‘angel particle’ is still a mystery
A 2017 report of the discovery of a particular kind of Majorana fermion — the…
STAT Plus: Generic makers will appeal ruling that allows California to proceed with law banning pay-to-delay deals
A federal judge dealt the pharmaceutical industry a setback by declining to block a new…
STAT Plus: Pharmalittle: Lab urges FDA to recall all forms of Zantac; end-of-year FDA approval rush has unintended consequence
And so, another working week will soon draw to a close. A little quicker than…
Opinion: Health care providers are unrecognized victims of mass killings. We’re doing little to support them
The night a gunman opened fire on a crowd of 20,000 at a Las Vegas…
World Braille Day marks key communication tool for millions
Being marked for only the second time ever, World Braille Day on Saturday raises awareness…
News in Brief 3 January 2020
Latin America and Caribbean world’s second most disaster-prone region Humanitarians monitoring displacement following West Darfur…
Merck to Hold Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year 2019 Sales and Earnings Conference Call on February 5
Dateline City: KENILWORTH, N.J. KENILWORTH, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Merck (NYSE:MRK), known as MSD outside the United States…