U.S. cancer death rate drops by largest annual margin ever, report says
NEW YORK — Researchers on Wednesday reported the largest-ever one-year decline in the U.S. cancer…
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Opinion: Medicare policy on antirejection drugs imperils kidney transplants
For people with failing kidneys — and there are thousands of them in the United…
Opinion: A new biotechnology and pharmaceutical industry commitment to patients and the public
We,the undersigned leaders in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries, academia, and life science investors, recognize…
STAT Plus: A Q&A with FDA’s Amy Abernethy on how the agency is grappling with digital health regulation
LAS VEGAS — The Food and Drug Administration announced this week it will hold a…
At 2020 deadline, progress in Patrick Soon-Shiong’s ‘cancer moonshot’ is hard to find
In 2016, the biotech billionaire Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong set himself a deadline: By 2020, he…
STAT Plus: Pear Therapeutics licenses voice biomarkers for dementia and psychiatric disorders
Pear Therapeutics has struck a deal to license voice biomarkers to try to improve treatment…
Conservative group with pharma ties makes clear there are drug pricing reforms they can support
WASHINGTON — The conservative American Action Network launched a $4 million advertising campaign Tuesday to…
Cancer mortality continues steady decline, driven by progress against lung cancer
The cancer death rate declined by 29% from 1991 to 2017, including a 2.2% drop…
LED lighting in greenhouses helps but standards are needed
While LED lighting can enhance plant growth in greenhouses, standards are needed to determine the…
Bacterial link in celiac disease
Researchers have discovered bacterial exposure is a potential environmental risk factor in developing celiac disease,…
Drones effective tools for fruit farmers
Unmanned aerial vehicles provide reliable, accurate data to growers. Read Original Article: Drones effective tools…
Nano antennas for data transfer
For the first time, physicists have successfully converted electrical signals into photons and radiated them…
Government orders urgent review of date rape drugs
The UK government has asked the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs (ACMD) to…
Healthy lifestyle and life expectancy free of cancer, cardiovascular disease, and type 2 diabetes: prospective cohort study
AbstractObjectiveTo examine how a healthy lifestyle is related to life expectancy that is free from…
David Oliver: Staff hydration matters more than keeping up appearances
Working as a clinician is physically and emotionally intense, often leaving little time to drink…
Telling me you don’t know is ok
When I arrived at the emergency department my movements were uncoordinated, I had difficulty balancing,…
Why I . . . do triathlons
Sometimes, taking the scenic route during a career can help remind you why being a…
Defending transparency at European drug regulator
In response to pressure, mainly from civil society, the European Medicines Agency introduced a policy…
Scientists Map 13 Key Emotions Triggered By Music
A study identifies the 13 key emotions music of any kind arouses in us. Read…
Widely Used Antivenom In India Is Actually Not That Effective
Efforts are underway in India to develop new antivenoms effective against more poisonous snakes. Read…
Is Federal Law A Big Detterent To The Marijuana Industry?
The head of the top federal medical research agency said that marijuana’s status as a…
First Earth-Sized Planet Discovered By NASA’s Planet Hunter
As per a news release, NASA’s Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite has discovered its first planet…
Alzheimer’s Vaccine: Human Trials Expected To Commence In 2 Years
A new Alzheimer’s vaccine soon to be tested on humans is designed to both be…
Astronomers Track An FRB With An Unlikely Origin
Last year, scientists and researchers were both taken aback and surprised when they unexpectedly detected…
Gender Pay Gap Still Evident In Some Federal Science Agencies
According to a new study, male scientists and other employees of various agencies still earn…
Why Can We Make So Many Products Out Of Milk?
Ever wondered why we can make so many products from milk? Here’s how milk history…
Should Parents Recommend The Vegan Diet To Their Kids?
Should parents recommend vegan diet to their children? Here’s what you should know about it….
Sperm Whale Dies After Getting Stranded In Ardersier Shallow Water
A sperm whale that got stranded too close to a shore of the Moray Firth…
Woman’s Pubic Hair Grows On Her Face In Shocking Medical Story
In one of the strangest medical cases ever, a dog bite victim has regained her…
The Best Books To Read During Pregnancy And The First Year – Forbes
The Best Books To Read During Pregnancy And The First Year Forbes Read Original Article: The…
8 myths about pregnancy and miscarriage – Chron
8 myths about pregnancy and miscarriage Chron Read Original Article: 8 myths about pregnancy and miscarriage…
Maryland wins $3.6M to address opioid abuse during pregnancy – Washington Post
Maryland wins $3.6M to address opioid abuse during pregnancy Washington Post Read Original Article: Maryland wins…
She helped her ‘best friend’ give birth. Then she stole the baby and passed it off as her own, officials say. – The Washington Post
She helped her ‘best friend’ give birth. Then she stole the baby and passed it…
Chloë Sevigny Is Pregnant! Actress, 45, Expecting First Child with Boyfriend Sinisa Mackovic – PEOPLE.com
Chloë Sevigny Is Pregnant! Actress, 45, Expecting First Child with Boyfriend Sinisa Mackovic PEOPLE.com Read Original…
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How Fear Impacts Your Parenting Skills
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News in Brief 7 January 2020
Humanitarian situation worsening in Syria’s Idlib UN chief concerned over latest Venezuela standoff West Darfur…
Tackling climate change ‘more crucial even than disarmament’, says UN Geneva chief
While nations continue to grapple with major global issues as the new year dawns, such as disarmament…
Endomorph Diet For Weight Loss: Does It Work?
Endomorph diet is low in carbs to help people with this body type who are…
Whole30 Diet: Things You Need To Know Before Starting This Eating Plan
Here are the things you need to know first about the Whole30 diet before trying…
Provider Beliefs May Affect Pain Relief
Source: National Institutes of Health – Related MedlinePlus Pages: Pain Relievers Read Original Article: Provider…
Going Under: A Closer Look at Anesthesia
Source: National Institutes of Health – Related MedlinePlus Pages: Anesthesia Read Original Article: Going Under:…
Rash Decisions: How to Deal With Itchy, Red Skin
Source: National Institutes of Health – Related MedlinePlus Pages: Eczema, Rashes Read Original Article: Rash…
The Best Milk Alternatives For Your Health (And The Environment) – HuffPost
The Best Milk Alternatives For Your Health (And The Environment) HuffPost Read Original Article: The Best…
Vaping Now Tied to Rise in Stroke Risk – U.S. News & World Report
Vaping Now Tied to Rise in Stroke Risk U.S. News & World Report Read Original Article:…
Gwyneth Paltrow’s New Goop Show Tests Out ‘Unregulated’ Health Practices – PEOPLE Great Ideas
Gwyneth Paltrow’s New Goop Show Tests Out ‘Unregulated’ Health Practices PEOPLE Great Ideas Read Original Article:…
Research team traces evolution of the domesticated tomato
Evolutionary biologists and geneticists report that they have identified missing links in the tomato’s evolution…
Children frequently receive unnecessary medical care regardless of insurance type
Children with public insurance are slightly more likely to receive medical services that they don’t…
Tuesday’s Daily Brief: Syria, polio, DR Congo, Sudan updates, and – celebrating stolen art
Tuesday’s top stories include: A “daily nightmare” in Syria’s Idlib; polio remains an international health emergency;…
More international support needed to curb deadly measles outbreak in DR Congo
Countries are being asked to step up assistance to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) which is facing…
Spread of polio still an international public health concern
The spread of polio internationally remains a global public health concern, experts meeting in Geneva have concluded. Read…