Scientists develop new technique to reveal the hidden genome
Thousands of short RNA sequences that code for microproteins and peptides have been identified, opening…
Year: 2022
STAT+: Pharmalittle: House report shows Trump sought to pressure FDA on Covid response; Pfizer Covid pill provides little benefit to younger adults
Rise and shine, everyone, another busy day is on the way. Or will it be…
Medical expert witnesses need training and skill in healthcare systems
The Medical Protection Society’s desire for greater training for expert witnesses in medical negligence cases…
The failed promise of the US’s Inflation Reduction Act for patients with diabetes
Five years ago, I wrote an article for The BMJ1 describing the struggles I’ve experienced…
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STAT+: Pfizer’s experimental RSV vaccine protects older adults in study
A vaccine Pfizer is developing protected older adults against the respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV,…
How to shape a “proper” long term workforce plan for health and social care
In its report published on 25 July 2022, the Health and Social Care Select Committee…
Love Tuna? You Might Want To Cut Down As New Study Finds Cancer Link
Fish-eating folks are in for a shock. A recent study has found an association between…
Polio Causes, Symptoms And Vaccine: All The Facts You Need To Know
Upon testing wastewater samples from New York, London and Jerusalem, experts said there’s reason to…
Opinion: Surgeons fold against Medicare’s stacked deck
Casinos dazzle you with flashing lights, high-stakes tables, and the chance to win millions of…
Study: religious practice, spirituality can improve Black Americans’ cardiovascular health
For as long as Daniel McKizzie can remember, church has been part of his life….
Opinion: Dobbs decision is a huge setback for genetic counseling and the people who need it
The Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization that struck down the…
A pandemic push for data sharing could pay off for pregnancy research
Despite stubbornly high maternal mortality in the United States, pregnancy is still woefully under-researched. But…
‘So much more to do’: A hospital system’s campaign to confront racism — and resistance to change — makes early strides
BOSTON — When a routine cancer screening came back showing an elevated PSA reading, George…
Paxlovid Provides Little Or No Benefit For Younger Adults: Study
A large Israeli study is shedding light on the efficacy of Pfizer’s COVID-19 pill. Read…
6 Ingredients You Should Look For in a Prenatal Vitamin – Dailyuw
6 Ingredients You Should Look For in a Prenatal Vitamin Dailyuw Read Original Article: 6 Ingredients…
Pregnancy outcomes after COVID-19 vaccination and infection – News-Medical.Net
Pregnancy outcomes after COVID-19 vaccination and infection News-Medical.Net Read Original Article: Pregnancy outcomes after COVID-19 vaccination…
Whitney Port Shares Glimpse at Fertility Journey 8 Months After Pregnancy Loss – E! NEWS
Whitney Port Shares Glimpse at Fertility Journey 8 Months After Pregnancy Loss E! NEWS Read Original…
Triptan use during pregnancy does not increase ADHD risk – Contemporary Pediatrics
Triptan use during pregnancy does not increase ADHD risk Contemporary Pediatrics Read Original Article: Triptan use…
News in Brief 24 August 2022
Six months into Ukraine war, more than 5,600 civilians confirmed killed Myanmar: civil society and…
Health care spending may help explain link between MS and latitude
Researchers have known people who live farther from the equator are more likely to develop…
A new kind of chemo
Chemotherapy sucks. The treatments generally have awful side effects, and it’s no secret that the…
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Amazon to shut down telehealth venture Amazon Care by end of year
Amazon announced Wednesday it will shut down its medical venture Amazon Care at the end…
Fossils of giant sea lizard that ruled the oceans 66 million years ago discovered
Fossils of a giant killer mosasaur have been discovered, along with the fossilized remains of…
Sawfish fossils suggest teeth likely evolved from body scales in ancient fish
Scientists have long debated the origins of teeth. Did they evolve from body scales that…
Dogs with more active owners may get more exercise
A new, international study suggests that dog owners who spend more time exercising themselves tend…
Psychedelics may lessen fear of death and dying, similar to feelings reported by those who’ve had near death experiences
In a survey study of more than 3,000 adults, researchers compared psychedelic experiences with near-death…
Israeli suppression of Palestinian rights organizations ‘illegal and unacceptable’
Twenty-four UN-appointed independent human rights experts condemned on Wednesday, Israel’s escalating attacks against Palestinian civil…
Sierra Leone: Female genital mutilation ‘amounts to torture,’ impunity must end
UN-appointed independent human rights experts called on Wednesday for stronger measures to prevent and penalize female…
Danes lost 30,000 years of healthy life due to COVID-19 in the first year of the pandemic, study finds
Every Dane who died from COVID-19 in 2020 lost an average of 13 healthy years…
Psilocybin shows promise for treating alcohol addiction, new study finds
Taking one recreational drug as treatment for over-dependence on another is hardly intuitive, but a…
UN steps up post-COVID support in Africa; battles cholera in Malawi
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced on Wednesday…
Sahelanthropus, the oldest representative of humanity, was indeed bipedal…but that’s not all!
The modalities and date of emergence of bipedalism remain bitterly debated, in particular because of…
Completing the micronutrient picture for plant-based milk alternatives
Plant-based milk alternatives are an attractive option for people with allergies or intolerances, or who…
The chemical secrets behind vanilla’s allure
From ice cream to lattes, vanilla is one of the most popular spices in the…
Exposing what’s in tattoo ink
From life-like faces to elaborate nature scenes, tattoos are a true art form. But the…
An extrasolar world covered in water?
An international team of astronomers has discovered an exoplanet that could be completely covered in…
30-million-year-old amphibious beaver fossil is oldest ever found
A new analysis of a beaver anklebone fossil found in Montana suggests the evolution of…
New generation of coronavirus vaccine shows promising results
Researchers are developing a coronavirus vaccine designed to be less sensitive to mutations and equipped…
Climate change predicted to reduce kelp forests’ capacity to trap and store carbon
Kelp forms vast seaweed forests along temperate coastlines, which sequester large amounts of atmospheric carbon….
Hiding chocolate stashes or online purchases from a partner? ‘Guilty’ purchases may have benefits, study finds
Do you have a secret stash of chocolates that you keep from your partner, or…
News addiction linked to not only poor mental wellbeing but physical health too, new study shows
People with an obsessive urge to constantly check the news are more likely to suffer…
Comet impacts formed continents when Solar System entered arms of Milky Way
New research has found evidence that Earth’s early continents resulted from being hit by comets…
More Danes quit smoking during COVID, study finds
Danish smokers bought less tobacco and more of them quit smoking than usual during the…
Religiousness, spirituality linked to better heart health among African Americans
In a study of nearly 3,000 African American adults, those who reported more frequent church…
From the spare room to outer space: A DIY project that could transform solar power
A do-it-yourself device that started life as a hobby could help to unlock the next…
What Fauci’s exit tells us about the ongoing fight against Covid
There was a time when Anthony Fauci thought he would retire when the Covid-19 pandemic…
UK health officials analyse recent rise in excess deaths
UK health officials are analysing a rise in excess deaths seen in recent months, and…
STAT+: Pharmalittle: AstraZeneca may exit the vaccine business; Bavarian Nordic looks at expired monkeypox vax doses to boost supplies
Good morning, everyone, and welcome to the middle of the week. Congratulations on making it…
Anthony Fauci, medical adviser to seven US presidents, will leave office in December
Anthony Fauci, who has been medical adviser to seven presidents, a leader against HIV/AIDS and…
At-home early medical abortions will be made permanent in England and Wales
Access to early medical abortions at home will be made permanent in England and Wales…