Omicron ‘less severe’ than Delta for children ages 4 and younger, study suggests
New research suggests that the children younger than age 5 who are infected with the…
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New research shows what it takes to make society change for the better
New research suggests that social change may depend on the relationship between beneficial behaviors and…
Monkeys routinely consume fruit containing alcohol, shedding light on our own taste for booze
Scientists analyzed the ethanol content of fruit eaten by spider monkeys in Panama, and found…
Are ‘person’ or ‘people’ gender-neutral concepts? New study finds male tilt in analysis of billions of words
The concept of a ‘person’ or ‘people’ is, despite its definition, not gender-neutral when it…
Study shows: Fish can calculate
Cichlids and stingrays can perform simple addition and subtraction in the number range of one…
Are COVID-19-linked arrhythmias caused by viral damage to the heart’s pacemaker cells?
The SARS-CoV-2 virus can infect specialized pacemaker cells that maintain the heart’s rhythmic beat, setting…
Perseverance records the first ever sounds from Mars
NASA’s Perseverance rover, which has been surveying the surface of Mars since February 2021, has…
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Researchers roll out data on COVID vaccine distribution and waste
Researchers are rolling out a data set that provides detailed information on COVID-19 vaccine shipments…
Syria: Rights experts call for humanitarian access to detained children
Humanitarians must have full and unimpeded access to children arbitrarily held in detention centres in…
Pandemic lockdowns had severe mental health consequences for women in the developing world
While potentially crucial to preventing the spread of COVID-19, lockdowns are associated with increased rates…
Lost bioscapes window into Polynesian settlement circa 12th century
Polynesian explorers discovered a treasure trove of unique plants and animals when they arrived in…
Periodic volcanism triggered multiple Jurassic extinctions
Geologists have provided critical new evidence for the timing of volcanic activity in the Karoo…
Moving xenotransplantation research into human trials will require adjusting our expectations, researchers say
On the heels of some important “firsts” this past year, xenotransplantation — grafting animal organs…
STAT+: Pharmalittle: Califf admits Alzheimer’s drug controversy has hurt expert trust in FDA; House passes bill to lower insulin costs
And so, another working week will soon draw to a close. Not a moment too…
STAT+: Mark Cuban’s company is building a ‘parallel supply chain’ for prescription drugs
Mark Cuban’s drug company started with an ambitious premise: to circumvent middlemen to offer cheaper…
David Tennent Baird
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Anthony Ashcroft
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STAT+: In the wake of Covid, a World Health Assembly proposal would bolster quality of clinical trials
Ahead of a World Health Assembly meeting in May, the United Kingdom is circulating a…
Leo Fogarty
bmj;377/apr01_8/o850/FAF1faLeo Fogarty was a past chair of the health informatics group of the Royal College…
James Appleyard: global leader in child health, medical education, and human rights
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Robin A L Agnew
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Alexander Knapton
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Norman Fielding Jones
Norman Fielding Jones was a consultant physician at St Thomas’ Hospital, London from 1967 to…
Childhood poverty is rising in the UK, but the government continue to ignore it
With mounting food, energy, and housing costs, UK household budgets are becoming increasingly stretched. This,…
Pregnancy Increases Risk Of Getting COVID-19 Even When Fully Vaccinated, According To Study
A study found that pregnancy, along with other comorbidities, can increase the chance of getting…
Toxic Exposure: Presence Of Chemicals In Pet Feces, Urine Suggests Risks To Human Health
The researchers analyzed the feces and urine samples of dozens of cats and dogs. Read…
Gender identity services for children and young people in England
The long awaited interim report of the Cass review was finally published in March this…
Poland’s buckling healthcare system nevertheless welcomes Ukraine refugees with open arms
Over two million Ukrainian refugees have crossed the Polish-Ukrainian border, with a further one million…
‘Skinny, greasy mice,’ artificial cells and tumor mapping: Researchers vie for STAT Madness championship
Were the oily rodents impressive enough? More amazing than the family tree of tumors? Than…
Opinion: Digital health is overlooking its biggest opportunity for disruption
For years, tech behemoths and digital health innovators have attempted to “reinvent” health care, but…
Opinion: Narrowing the vaccine gap as boosters begin for people over 50
The Food and Drug Administration this week authorized a second booster for individuals 50 and…
As research grows on primary care and serious mental illness, a glaring gap remains
Laura Brown knows that she has high cholesterol, and that as someone who lives with…
STAT+: The health tech tracker for the second quarter: the decisive industry deals and events to watch
As another Covid winter turns to spring, we’ll be watching to see whether 2022’s wave…
The key to climate action and sustainable peace? Women’s full and equal participation
Women and children increasingly bear the brunt of climate change, which deepens the inequalities and…
4 Reasons Why You’re Still Coughing Months After Battling COVID-19
An expert has shared why coughs linger after the infectious period of COVID-19. Read Original…
Prenatal exposure to antipsychotic medications not associated with increased risk of neurodevelopmental disorders in offspring – Physician’s Weekly
Prenatal exposure to antipsychotic medications not associated with increased risk of neurodevelopmental disorders in offspring Physician’s…
The Booming—and Not Entirely Trustworthy—Business of Prenatal Genetic Testing – The Bulwark
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Pregnant people at much higher risk of breakthrough covid, study shows – The Washington Post
Pregnant people at much higher risk of breakthrough covid, study shows The Washington Post Study: Pregnancy…
Doctor’s Tip: Special nutritional needs during pregnancy and lactation – Glenwood Springs Post Independent
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What To Know About Pregnancy In Your Forties – Coveteur
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Gilbert mom fills the hearts of families going through pregnancy loss – 12news.com KPNX
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Hilaria Baldwin shows off baby bump after pregnancy reveal – Page Six
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Unplanned pregnancy is ‘a crisis all around us’ – DW (English)
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Baby, let’s move: Staying active while pregnant – KELOLAND.com
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Little People, Big World: Tori Asks ‘Am I Done Yet?’ In Pregnancy Update – Screen Rant
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Disinfectant use during pregnancy linked to asthma, eczema in offspring – Healio
Disinfectant use during pregnancy linked to asthma, eczema in offspring Healio Read Original Article: Disinfectant use…
Carolyn Hax: Announcing a pregnancy to a friend with infertility – The Washington Post
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State Senate Panel Approves Funds For Crisis Pregnancy Centers – KIWARadio.com
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Minnie Driver Recalls Doctor Calling Her ‘Barren’ at 18 Before Pregnancy with ‘Miracle’ Baby at 37 – PEOPLE
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First Guidelines for Managing Anorexia in Pregnancy – Medscape
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