Government to spend {pound}40m on streamlining NHS staff logins
The government has pledged £40m (€47m; $53m) to cut the time it takes staff in…
Month: January 2020
Breakthrough study on molecular interactions could improve development of new medicines
A first-of-its-kind study on molecular interactions by biomedical engineers will make it easier and more…
Air pollution can worsen bone health
A new study with over 3,700 people in India associates air pollution with a higher…
Guidance for communicating research findings to participants
I support Taylor’s call for research findings to be shared with the patients who took…
AI system outperforms radiologists in first reading of breast cancer screening, study claims
An artificial intelligence (AI) system designed to read mammogram images and identify breast cancer “outperformed”…
Protests in India: doctors condemn police violence and restrictions on hospital access
Doctors in India have condemned police violence towards people protesting against the government’s changes to…
FDA bans most flavoured e-cigarettes as lung injury epidemic slows
The US Food and Drug Administration will ban most flavoured electronic cigarettes from 1 February.1…
Chinese researcher who made CRISPR babies is sentenced to three years in prison
He Jiankui, the researcher and entrepreneur who in 2018 announced the birth of the world’s…
Keyhole hysterectomy is effective for women with heavy menstrual bleeding
The studyCooper K, Breeman S, Scott NW, et al. Laparoscopic supracervical hysterectomy versus endometrial ablation…
A spate of new class-action lawsuits threaten the CBD industry. Will they force Washington to act?
WASHINGTON — Since the Food and Drug Administration can’t figure out whether supplements that contain…
STAT Plus: The biotech scorecard for the first quarter: 14 stock-moving events to watch
Here is STAT’s Biotech Scorecard, our regular ledger of stock-moving biotech events, for the first…
Trump plan to curb teen vaping exempts some flavors
WASHINGTON — U.S. health officials will ban most flavored e-cigarettes popular with underage teenagers, but…
Opinion: CRISPR babies scientist He Jiankui should not be villainized — or headed to prison
When I saw the news that He Jiankui and colleagues had been sentenced to three…
STAT Plus: An uncommon form of dementia hits at a younger age. Drug makers are searching for a treatment
Growing up in the 1970s, Jary Larsen heard his mother say their extended family had…
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STAT Plus: It’s ‘business as usual’ as many drug makers boost prices for the new year
A new year often means higher prices for prescription medicines and 2020 is no exception….
STAT Plus: Pharmalittle: FDA failed to police opioid prescribing program; Novo launches plan to mitigate insulin cost
Good morning, everyone, and welcome to a new year. We hope the extended respite —…
Is The American Coin The Hubble Space Telescope’s Next Venture?
After three decades in space, the Hubble Space Telescope is reportedly setting out to a…
These Drinks Make It Hard For You To Quit Smoking: Avoid Them
Researchers discovered that fizzy drinks, alcohol, cola, tea and coffee can make cigarettes taste better,…
India Officially Going Back To The Moon With Chandrayaan-3
ISRO confirms that they’ll be going back to the Moon via Chandrayaan-3, according to a…
Top Strategic Tech Trends This 2020
Here are some of the top strategic tech trends that we’ll all be looking out…
Medical Miracle: ‘Brain Dead’ Woman Wakes Up From Coma Seven Months Later
A 31-year-old mother of two from Ohio woke up from a coma due to a…
Man Grows ‘Dragon Horn’ In Bizarre Medical Story
A 50-year-old man in the United Kingdom developed a 5-inch “dragon horn” after ignoring his…
What Science Are We Watching Out For This 2020?
What does 2020 have in store for science? Here’s a quick glimpse. Read Original Article:…
Arkansas Flu Outbreak Update: 13 Confirmed Deaths
The state health department reported 13 people already died in Arkansas amid the growing flu…
New Map Containing Tens Of Thousands Of Galaxies Revealed By Radio Waves
Thanks to a new map provided by the latest radio wave technology, never-before-seen galaxies that…
Woman Suffers Skin Cancer 3 Decades After Contracting Chickenpox
Per a news report, a woman was recently diagnosed with skin cancer because of her…
Health Supplementation Gone Wrong: Woman Suffers Acute Liver Failure
In a recent case, health experts believe that a health supplement may have caused acute…
Montgomery County Officials Issue Warning After Boy Died Of Suspected Bacterial Meningitis
After a boy died from suspected bacterial meningitis, health officials from Montgomery County issues a…
8 myths about pregnancy and miscarriage – The Washington Post
8 myths about pregnancy and miscarriage The Washington Post Read Original Article: 8 myths about pregnancy…
Emily Skye Is Pregnant with Her Second Child – Shape Magazine
Emily Skye Is Pregnant with Her Second Child Shape Magazine Read Original Article: Emily Skye Is…
Prince William, Kate Middleton Launch Global Campaign To ‘Repair The Earth’
Prince William and Kate Middleton introduced the Earthshot Prize that aims to encourage individuals and…
News in Brief 2 January 2020
UN envoy commends successful conclusion of Guinea-Bissau presidential election UN kicks off 75th anniversary dialogues,…
London Now Has More Microplastics In The Air Than Other Cities
London has been found with significantly high levels of microplastics in the air that came…
Can Men Really Grow Breasts When They Eat The Impossible Burger?
A rumor that the Impossible Burger contains soy products that can trigger the formation of…
Merck to Present at the 38th Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference
Dateline City: KENILWORTH, N.J. KENILWORTH, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Merck (NYSE: MRK), known as MSD outside the United…
Healthy Weight Tip: Here’s Jennifer Lopez’s Secret
J.Lo’s killer body did not come easy. Here’s what you need to know. Read Original…
Coca-Cola Obesity Subscription Service: What You Need To Know
Coca-Cola launches a new subscription program to keep Americans hooked on its sugary drinks. Read…
Star studded mental health film to be shown at 32 football games over weekend
A short film featuring famous footballers including Frank Lampard, Jesse Lingard, and Dele Alli will…
Mesothelioma Survivor Takes Alternative Medicine Path – Asbestos.com
Mesothelioma Survivor Takes Alternative Medicine Path Asbestos.com Read Original Article: Mesothelioma Survivor Takes Alternative Medicine Path…
Holistic Health Practices Aimed at Preventing Cancer – Post News Group
Holistic Health Practices Aimed at Preventing Cancer Post News Group Read Original Article: Holistic Health Practices…
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It Looks Like Health Insurance, but It’s Not. ‘Just Trust God,’ Buyers Are Told. – The New York Times
It Looks Like Health Insurance, but It’s Not. ‘Just Trust God,’ Buyers Are Told. The New…
The Most-Read Health Affairs Blog Posts Of 2019 – Health Affairs
The Most-Read Health Affairs Blog Posts Of 2019 Health Affairs Read Original Article: The Most-Read Health…
Global Alternative Sweetener Market 2019-2024: Market Set to Reach USD 17.3 Bn by 2024 – PRNewswire
Global Alternative Sweetener Market 2019-2024: Market Set to Reach USD 17.3 Bn by 2024 PRNewswire Read…
Direct-to-Consumer Fertility Testing: A Viable Alternative or Confusing and Misleading? – Technology Networks
Direct-to-Consumer Fertility Testing: A Viable Alternative or Confusing and Misleading? Technology Networks Read Original Article: Direct-to-Consumer…
Shortcomings of the Average American Diet
The 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans sanctioned a healthy U.S.-style diet, but more common is…
A close look at thin ice
Marrying theoretical work with experiments and high-tech imaging techniques, atmospheric chemists have identified a new…
Climate signals detected in global weather
Searched for and found: climate researchers can now detect the fingerprint of global warming in…
Some learning is a whole-brain affair
Researchers have successfully used a laser-assisted imaging tool to ‘see’ what happens in brain cells…
Investing in health workers yields ‘triple dividend’, WHO chief says in New Year’s message
At the start of the new year and new decade, the head of the United…
How should we assess the clinical and cost effectiveness of histology independent cancer drugs?
A histology independent cancer drug targets all solid tumours with a certain genomic mutation, regardless…