Wandering star disrupts stellar nursery
New study finds star-forming cloud’s magnetic field is curiously twisted. Researchers believe a newborn star…
Month: June 2022
Poor alternative medicine studies breach ethics – Times Higher Education
Poor alternative medicine studies breach ethics Times Higher Education Read Original Article: Poor alternative medicine studies…
Carroll school board adopts alternative plans for state-mandated health curriculum in high schools – Baltimore Sun
Carroll school board adopts alternative plans for state-mandated health curriculum in high schools Baltimore Sun Read…
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Mental health experts say yoga is an alternative for therapy – KITV Honolulu
Mental health experts say yoga is an alternative for therapy KITV Honolulu Read Original Article: Mental…
Could used beer yeast be the solution to heavy metal contamination in water?
A new study finds inactive yeast could be effective as an inexpensive, abundant, and simple…
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Researchers discover mechanism linking mutations in the ‘dark matter’ of the genome to cancer
Many sections of the non-coding region of the human genome play a key role in…
Enrollment in medical cannabis programs saw four-fold increase, study finds
Enrollment in medical cannabis programs across the U.S. jumped by over four times between 2016…
STAT+: FDA approved more cancer drugs than EMA, but they may not have always benefited patients
Amid rising pressure to endorse new medicines, U.S. regulators greatly outpaced their European counterpart in…
Mastodon tusk chemical analysis reveals first evidence of one extinct animal’s annual migration
Around 13,200 years ago, a roving male mastodon died in a bloody mating-season battle with…
Eli Lilly wins FDA approval for first-ever treatment for hair loss caused by autoimmunity
The Food and Drug Administration on Monday approved an Eli Lilly drug that is the…
Bioengineering team develops a remote lab to teach enzyme kinetics
Researchers demonstrate the implementation of a remote laboratory activity to teach students about enzyme kinetics….
A better wig — with chemistry
For some people, wigs are a fun and colorful fashion accessory, but for those with…
Catalyst from hot water
The production of chemical substances normally requires environmentally harmful solvents. After researchers had produced organic…
How much spring nitrogen to apply? Pre-planting weather may provide a clue
With the rising cost of nitrogen fertilizer and its impacts on air and water quality,…
New way of generating insulin-producing cells
Researchers show how a molecule that they have identified stimulates the formation of new insulin-producing…
Biochemists use enzymes to change how brain cells communicate with each other
A new study demonstrates the possibility of changing the identity of synapses between neurons, both…
RNA exosome key for B cell development
New research suggests that RNA exosomes — the cellular machines that degrade old molecules of…
Closed-loop additive manufacturing fueled by upcycled plastic
Researchers have developed an upcycling approach that adds value to discarded plastics for reuse in…
Pediatric liver disease increases risk of developing type 2 diabetes
Researchers describe connection between pediatric liver disease and increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes….
Simulations reveal hydrodynamics of planetary engulfment by expanding star
A new study using hydrodynamical simulations reveals the forces acting on a planet when it…
Increased overdose and mental health risks persist two years after opioid dose reduction
A new study suggests that the increased rates of overdose and mental health crisis observed…
Estimating tumor-specific total mRNA level predicts cancer outcomes
Researchers have developed a mathematical tool to estimate tumor-specific RNA levels from tumor samples with…
Opinion: Lessons from earlier pandemics: Vaccine panel must discuss imprinting among infants and toddlers
This week, when the CDC’s vaccine advisory committee considers approving the Moderna and Pfizer/BioNTech mRNA…
Rubbery camouflage skin exhibits smart and stretchy behaviors
The skin of cephalopods, such as octopuses, squids and cuttlefish, is stretchy and smart, contributing…
Forever chemicals linked to hypertension in middle-aged women
In a large, prospective study, the levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), which are…
Designing protection suits for hard working bacteria
Bacteria can contribute to a more sustainable production of chemicals, so providing a good working…
Researchers solve mystery surrounding dielectric properties of unique metal oxide
A research team has solved a longstanding mystery surrounding strontium titanate, a metal oxide semiconductor,…
STAT+: In early trial, drug shrinks tumors in majority of children with most common form of brain cancer
Day One Biopharmaceuticals reported Sunday that an experimental molecule shrank tumors by at least 50%…
Older adults more likely to have multiple health ailments than prior generations
Later-born generations of older adults in the United States are more likely to have a…
Energy harvesting to power the Internet of Things
Scientists have used computer modelling to optimize the design of an electromagnetic energy harvester to…
Oxide growth in additively manufactured metals examined in sCO2 environment
A new study examines the differences in oxide film growth on additively manufactured (AM) metals…
Bacterial intimacy insights could help tackle antimicrobial resistance
Researchers have uncovered new details about how bacteria hook up to exchange DNA that helps…
Good news on blocking a virus considered a global threat
Scientists have reported good news on the pandemic preparedness front: A cocktail of four manufactured…
Afghanistan: World Bank provides $150 million lifeline to stem rural hunger
A critical $150 million dollar lifeline for rural families in Afghanistan was announced by the…
Children in remote school faced more sleep, behavior and social challenges
Elementary school-aged children enrolled in remote learning experienced greater behavioral, learning-related, and sleep difficulties compared…
Rune Labs’ Apple Watch tracking for Parkinson’s earns FDA greenlight
Software that enables Apple Watch-based tracking of Parkinson’s disease symptoms has received clearance from the…
Language barriers keep parents from asking questions about their children’s care, study finds
Handoffs are one of the most dangerous times in a patient’s care: As one team…
Health experts cry foul as food industry targets India’s ripe market
India’s packaged and processed foods will soon have a health star rating (HSR) displayed on…
Ukraine and rising global insecurity, test for us all, says UN rights chief
War in Ukraine continues to cause mayhem and “destroy the lives of many”, and it…
How can I help my children understand my chronic autoimmune conditions and their management?
I live with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and antiphospholipid syndrome (APS). Over the past two…
STAT+: Pharmalittle: Canada OKs ALS drug still waiting FDA approval; WTO talks on Covid patent waiver are down to the wire
Good morning, everyone, and welcome to another working week. We hope the weekend respite was…
When I use a word . . . . Counterfactual medical history: Milton’s blindness
A literary festivalThe email came out of the blue: “Your interest in how modern medicine…
Collateral damage in a reductionist strategy: the effect of calorie labelling on those with eating disorders
As a psychiatry trainee and someone who has been in recovery from anorexia nervosa for…
Covid-19: Patients without respiratory symptoms no longer have to wear a face mask in GP surgeries
Patients who enter general practices in England no longer have to wear a face mask…
STAT+: Canada approves ALS drug from Amylyx Pharma as U.S. patients await extended review
Amylyx Pharmaceuticals secured approval in Canada on Monday for a new medicine to treat patients…
Development and validation of a decision support tool for the diagnosis of acute heart failure: systematic review, meta-analysis, and modelling study
AbstractObjectivesTo evaluate the diagnostic performance of N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) thresholds for acute heart…
NICE endorses new drug to prevent myocardial infarctions and strokes
Patients with established cardiovascular disease and raised triglyceride concentrations, despite taking statins, can be prescribed…
High Fructose Consumption Linked To Liver Disease
Those who consume high fructose are most likely to develop non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. Read…
Revascularization in stable coronary artery disease
AbstractManagement of stable coronary artery disease (CAD) centers on medication to prevent myocardial infarction and…
Change in covid-19 risk over time following vaccination with CoronaVac: test negative case-control study
AbstractObjectiveTo estimate the change in odds of covid-19 over time following primary series completion of…