More steps, moderate physical activity cuts dementia, cognitive impairment risk
Senior women were less likely to develop mild cognitive impairment or dementia if they did…
Month: January 2023
Fish sensory organ key to improving navigational skills of underwater robots
Scientists have been studying a fish sensory organ to understand cues for collective behavior which…
Plasma thrusters used on satellites could be much more powerful
It was believed that Hall thrusters, an efficient kind of electric propulsion widely used in…
Head injury is associated with doubled mortality rate long-term, Penn study finds
Adults who suffered any head injury during a 30-year study period had two times the…
Pop-up electrode device could help with 3D mapping of the brain
Understanding the neural interface within the brain is critical to understanding aging, learning, disease progression…
Were galaxies much different in the early universe?
The most sensitive telescope now searching for radio signals from cosmic dawn, an era around…
Researchers identify neurons that ‘learn’ to smell a threat
Researchers are finding new clues to how the olfactory sensory system aids in threat assessment…
Actin affects the spread of cancer in several ways
The transport of molecules along the cell’s skeleton plays a role in cancer metastasis, researchers…
STAT+: Novartis and Lilly turn to nonprofit, instead of FDA, to resolve dispute over drug ad
In a rare move, the Better Business Bureau National Programs settled a dispute between two…
New lawsuits target state restrictions on abortion pills
WASHINGTON — Supporters of abortion rights filed separate lawsuits Wednesday challenging two states’ abortion pill…
How regulatory T cells halt aberrant, self-reactive T cells
New research findings show in detail how self-reactive T cells — white blood cells dubbed…
New DNA biosensor could unlock powerful, low-cost clinical diagnostics
By flagging disease-associated DNA biomarkers, medical professionals can make early diagnoses and provide personalized treatments,…
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Updated Covid-19 booster still providing strong protection against newer variants, CDC study finds
The protection offered by the updated Covid-19 booster appears to be holding up against the…
Color images from the shadow of a sample
A research team has developed a new method to produce X-ray images in color. In…
Novel microneedle bandage could save lives by stopping blood loss from wounds
A soldier suffers a serious gunshot wound on a remote battlefield or a machinist has…
STAT+: Pharmalittle: Merck ends late-stage trial for Keytruda in prostate cancer; doctor group says 60 Minutes segment on Wegovy was an ad
Good morning, everyone, and how are you today? We are doing just fine, thank you,…
STAT+: Vir CEO George Scangos to retire, after pandemic success
Vir Biotechnology CEO George Scangos said on Wednesday he will retire, ending an itinerant, nearly…
STAT+: Novartis is fined by Belgian regulators for anticompetitive practices over an eye treatment
Belgian anti-trust regulators fined Novartis nearly $2.8 million for making misleading statements about a treatment…
STAT+: Focused exclusively on life sciences, three top investors set out on their own
Almost a year ago, three top investors at Lux Capital and Obvious Ventures announced they…
Listeria Samples Taken From The Meat Industry Found To Be Potentially Harmful To Humans
The two non-pathogenic strains of Listeria were found in samples taken from raw, dried, and…
Opinion: Reinventing health care in 2023
After a year defined by record inflation and double-digit health care premium increases, I hope…
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Is WHO ready to end the global health emergency over Covid? Maybe not just yet
Three years ago, the World Health Organization declared that the mushrooming outbreak of a new…
Opinion: Making naloxone available over the counter won’t solve the overdose crisis — but it will help
The Food and Drug Administration aims to conduct priority reviews of at least two product…
STAT+: The 4 biggest questions about the FDA’s forthcoming changes to accelerated approvals
WASHINGTON — Congress just boosted the FDA’s authority over the post-market clinical trials that are…
Baby Who Could Not Lift Her Head Successfully Treated With Novel Brain Gene Therapy
When the girl was around 3 months old, she started having seizure-like spells — her…
Dissolvable Antibody Films Inserted Into The Vagina Shown To Prevent STDs, Pregnancy
A 2021 study on Human Contraception Antibody (HCA) found that the antibody strips were able…
The drug was meant to save children’s lives. Instead, they’re dying
Emily was combing her baby daughter’s hair when she first felt the lumps. It was…
Intermittent Fasting Not As Effective For Weight Loss, Study Claims
Eating less is said to yield better results than a time-restricted diet. Read Original Article:…
Worst Bird Flu Outbreak Forces Egg Prices To Skyrocket
An estimated 137% increase in the average price of egg cartons has been reported in…
Online Yoga School Launches 50-Hour Pranayama Teacher … – InvestorsObserver
Online Yoga School Launches 50-Hour Pranayama Teacher … InvestorsObserver Read Original Article: Online Yoga School Launches…
Prenatal pollution exposure linked to lower cognitive scores in early … – University of Colorado Boulder
Prenatal pollution exposure linked to lower cognitive scores in early … University of Colorado Boulder Read…
Bills would require non-pregnant parent to pay prenatal costs or … – Stillwater News Press
Bills would require non-pregnant parent to pay prenatal costs or … Stillwater News Press Read Original…
Britain’s Princess Eugenie pregnant with second child – CNN
Britain’s Princess Eugenie pregnant with second child CNN Read Original Article: Britain’s Princess Eugenie pregnant with…
Average Pregnancy Length Shorter in the US Than European Countries – Technology Networks
Average Pregnancy Length Shorter in the US Than European Countries Technology Networks Read Original Article: Average…
Two Florida Residents Indicted on Federal Charges in Connection with Pregnancy Resource Center Attacks – Yahoo News
Two Florida Residents Indicted on Federal Charges in Connection with Pregnancy Resource Center Attacks Yahoo News…
News in Brief 24 January 2023
Victims of human trafficking more vulnerable due to wars: UNODC Afghan mission led by UN…
UNRWA launches $1.6 billion funding appeal as humanitarian conditions worsen
Without $1.6 billion in funding for essential services and humanitarian aid to help Palestinian refugees…
UN chief calls for worldwide commitment to transforming education
Commitments made last year at a landmark UN conference to transform education globally must be…
Recipe of the Month: Dark Chocolate-Avocado Pudding
The post Recipe of the Month: Dark Chocolate-Avocado Pudding appeared first on University Health News….
Genetics Advance Prostate Cancer Treatment
Statistics show that about 13 out of every 100 men will develop prostate cancer in…
Muscle Mass: Use It, Don’t Lose It
Everyone starts to lose a little muscle mass starting at about age 30. Unfortunately, sarcopenia,…
Seeking Second Opinions
For many people, receiving a dire diagnosis or a confusing test result triggers the desire…
Aging Well in Your Own Home
The risk of falls increases with age and can become a serious health problem. According…
Ask the Experts: Meat Allergy Following Tick Bite; Experimental Dementia Drug
My grandson’s new wife tells me she is allergic to meat due to a tick…
Diabetes Can Affect Your Skin
It’s fairly common to suffer from rashes and other skin problems in older age, but…
No Need to Nix the Nap
Previous research has shown that poor sleep may put people at greater risk for a…
Sleep Better at Night
Many older adults report poor sleep. Disturbed nights can happen because of painful conditions like…
Choose the Right CPAP Machine for You
If you have been diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), your doctor likely has recommended…
Top UN body asks what more can be done to stop genocide, atrocity crimes
Ambassadors, UN officials and experts from the international community have been sharing ways to better…
STAT+: New results show Cassava’s Alzheimer’s drug has placebo-like efficacy
Cassava Sciences had long claimed that its experimental treatment for Alzheimer’s disease was capable of…