Why doesn’t the U.S. have more Black doctors?
When LaShyra “Lash” Nolen was learning about how to recognize signs of Lyme disease in…
Year: 2022
STAT+: Lilly CEO concedes Twitter flap over insulin costs shows there’s ‘more work to do’
After a tweet from a fake corporate account last week claimed Eli Lilly would give…
Doses of Ebola candidate vaccines expected to be shipped to Uganda next week: WHO
Three candidate Ebola vaccines for a proposed clinical trial in Uganda should be shipped to…
Skin-like electronics could monitor your health continuously
Researchers are developing skin-like electronics paired with artificial intelligence for health monitoring and diagnosis. Read…
Cerebral’s CEO responds to concerns about prescribing pressures and telehealth safety
The three years since Cerebral’s launch have been a whirlwind. With a promise to expand…
Long-term changes to kelp forests from ‘the blob’
The nearshore rocky reefs of the Santa Barbara Channel are dynamic places, with populations of…
Gossypetin found in hibiscus may beat Alzheimer’s disease
A research team has verified that gossypetin activates immune cells in the brain that clear…
Arctic vegetation has a major impact on warming
An international team of research scientists has documented the central role of vegetation for Arctic…
Enzymatic synthesis of primary, secondary and tertiary amines containing two stereocenters
New research presents a versatile method for the synthesis of primary, secondary, and tertiary amines…
Strength gain is associated with training volume in low responders
High-intensity isometric training is considered to be important in achieving greater strength gain. Recent study…
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An excess of salty food seasons the body with stress, study says
A diet containing lots of salt can contribute to increased levels of stress, a new…
Powerhouses of the cells: Mitochondria have a waste disposal mechanism to get rid of mutated mtDNA
A research team has identified a molecular target that could open up new therapeutic options…
Co-workers can influence healthy eating choices
The workplace can encourage a more wholesome lifestyle in employees regarding the consumption of healthy…
Pattern of gene activity for ADHD
Researchers have successfully identified differences in gene activity in the brains of people with attention…
Not every reader’s struggle is the same
Neuroscientists find that brain signatures of reading difficulties in students from lower socioeconomic backgrounds are,…
Flight of birds can help provide predictions on turbulence
A new study has shown how the flight of birds can offer a meteorological insight…
How an emerging drug class dampens harmful immune reactions
Although the complement system forms part of the innate immune system, it can cause damage…
Container ship accidents are a little understood but emerging threat to marine ecosystems
Researchers review the state of marine pollution from container ship accidents. The study investigates the…
Corporal punishment affects brain activity, anxiety, and depression
Don’t spank your kids. That’s the conventional wisdom that has emerged from decades of research…
Engineering researchers strive to match artistry of biological tissues
Experts in materials science, chemical engineering and biomedical engineering have perfected a voxelated approach to bio-print…
Which weather characteristics affect agricultural and food trade the most?
Changing weather patterns have profound impacts on agricultural production around the world. Higher temperatures, severe…
Opinion: The conundrum of biopharma investing: low rewards and high risks — but a big social benefit
Over the last decade, investors in biotech and pharmaceutical companies have been taking risks that…
FDA formally warns companies behind Family Guy vapes, other illegal products marketed at kids
WASHINGTON – The Food and Drug Administration is formally warning multiple companies they must stop…
Focus is on supporting workforce and what matters most to patients, says England’s health secretary
England’s health and social care secretary, Steve Barclay, has said that supporting the healthcare workforce…
Cannabis users had worse bypass outcomes, increased amputation and opioid use, study shows
The use of cannabis may have a negative impact on outcomes for a common bypass…
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Mask-wearing can make it more difficult to recognize masked and unmasked faces of others, study finds
Recognizing someone may be more difficult when you are wearing a face mask — even…
ADHD medication for amphetamine addiction linked to reduced risk of hospitalization and death, study finds
The ADHD medication lisdexamfetamine was associated with the lowest risk of hospitalization and death in…
‘New frontier’ in tackling global poverty
In a real-world test of a new tool to better evaluate anti-poverty policies, a new…
NHS must work harder to retain doctors to avert “senseless waste of talent,” says GMC
Health leaders and employers must take urgent action to halt the thousands of doctors quitting…
Flow model for emergency departments: putting the cart before the horse
The continuous flow model (or proactive flow model) transfers patients from the emergency department into…
WHO, Uganda plan to test three candidate Ebola vaccines in outbreak
The World Health Organization and the government of Uganda plan to test three candidate Ebola…
The scientist behind Pfizer’s Covid vaccine says a flu pandemic is only a matter of time
BOSTON — Even after leading the charge combating the worst pandemic in a century, vaccine…
Investing in public health is essential for the UK’s economic recovery
As the UK’s new government sets its priorities, it does so in the middle of…
Coaching: a personal touch
In his article “We all contain multitudes,” Morgan asks whether health professionals should be viewed…
Exploring the possibility of extraterrestrial life living in caves
For millennia, caves have served as shelters for prehistoric humans. Caves have also intrigued scholars…
Take probiotics alongside your prescribed antibiotics to reduce damage to your gut microbiome, says the first review of the data
The first ever systematic review of its kind confirms that taking probiotics alongside antibiotics can…
Researchers develop promising new cancer therapy
Immune checkpoint inhibitors such as Keytruda and Opdivo work by unleashing the immune system’s T…
‘Turning a blind eye’ a typical response to threatening managerial controls
Employees who perceive managerial controls to be restrictive and punitive will develop dysfunctional and negative…
WALLABY builds an intergalactic map in the outback
A radio telescope in remote Western Australia is helping to build a 3-dimensional map of…
Enzymes could be key to understanding how DNA mutates, quantum biologists find
Enzymes, which are crucial to controlling how cells replicate in the human body, could be…
STAT+: Pharmalittle: WHO scientist resigns amid shake-up; FDA considers over-the-counter naloxone
Top of the morning to you. The middle of the week is upon us and,…
STAT+: Cooling demand for new lab space in Boston could be good news for biotech companies
Amid a bumpy few years for development in Boston, the business of building lab space…
Liftoff! NASA’s Artemis I mega rocket launches Orion to Moon
Following a successful launch of NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS), the most powerful rocket in…
STAT+: Thrive founders launch new blood testing startup to spot when cancer returns
Among the many anxiety-inducing issues faced by cancer patients is the question of whether the…
Radiologist who forged timesheets to get paid early a decade ago is suspended for six months
A vascular radiologist who forged timesheets 10 years ago to get his pay early, but…
David Oliver: Stop naming and blaming hospitals for whole system problems
In advance of the chancellor’s financial statement, the UK press has trailed the government’s intention…
Supporting healthcare workers with work related stress
What you need to knowWork related stress is an important problem in the NHS workforce….
Rishi Sunak’s covid record—and what it tells us about his views on health, wealth, and the value of science
Rishi Sunak’s actions during the covid-19 pandemic tell us a great deal about his attitudes…
Annular erythema on the face
This is annular erythema on the face of a man in his 50s (fig 1)….
Sexual health services are at “breaking point” after {pound}1bn in cuts since 2015
Growing demand for sexual health consultations coupled with cuts in funding has left services in…