Tanzania reports a Marburg outbreak, Africa’s second this year
Africa is grappling with not one, but two outbreaks of Marburg fever, a disease that…
Month: March 2023
Delicious 3D printed food
Additive manufacturing of food involves designing, pre-processing, manufacturing, and post-processing, and each step is an…
UN upholds fight for a fairer world on anti-racism day
With xenophobia, prejudice, and hate speech on the rise, the UN community gathered in the…
Galaxy changes classification as jet changes direction
A team of international astronomers have discovered a galaxy that has changed classification due to…
ESO telescopes on the aftermath of DART’s asteroid impact
Using ESO’s Very Large Telescope (VLT), two teams of astronomers have observed the aftermath of…
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In hot water: Ocean warming impacts growth, metabolic rate and gene activity of newly hatched clownfish
Future ocean warming and marine heatwaves could impact the growth and development of clownfish during…
Scientists use tardigrade proteins for human health breakthrough
Natural and engineered versions of tardigrade proteins can be used to stabilize an important pharmaceutical…
Study finds same small rise in breast cancer risk in many forms of hormonal birth control
Pills, patches, implants, and injections — the various forms of hormonal birth control have different…
Dr. Eric Weiss on the Impact of Stem Cell Therapy on Autism Treatment
Umbilical Cord Blood/Stem Cell Therapy has emerged as a promising treatment for a range of…
Haiti: Deploy specialized force to take down gang violence, UN rights chief
A specialized force must be deployed to urgently help Haitian authorities tackle a tsunami of…
STAT+: Patient groups balk at former AstraZeneca official negotiating U.K.-India free trade deal
More than 200 civil society and patient advocacy groups are urging the U.K. government to…
STAT+: Altimmune’s obesity drug fails to stand out from blockbuster treatments in early data
A new obesity treatment being developed by Altimmune met goals for weight loss in a…
STAT+: Pharmalittle: FDA official wants to use accelerated approval for gene therapies; pharma asks Biden for tax breaks in the semiconductor package
Top of the morning to you, and a fine one it is. A bright, shiny…
STAT+: A new Medicare ruling could give virtual reality companies an easier path to payment
The path to payment for virtual reality companies working in health care just became slightly…
Steroid drug reduces death rate in severe pneumonia, study shows
Giving doses of the steroid hydrocortisone to patients with severe pneumonia cut the risk of…
Americans’ Daily Step Count Dropped During Pandemic And Hasn’t Recovered: Study
“On average, people are taking about 600 fewer steps per day than before the pandemic…
Scientists Develop Wearable Health Sensor To Track Muscle Loss
So far, doctors have relied on MRIs to measure the lapses, but it’s time-consuming as…
Have you had difficulty getting access to medications for opioid addiction?
STAT is reporting on the obstacles that prevent many Americans from accessing methadone and buprenorphine,…
STAT+: 8 burning questions Bernie Sanders and other senators should ask Moderna’s Stéphane Bancel
WASHINGTON — Moderna CEO Stéphane Bancel has some explaining to do. Bancel will appear alone…
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Methadone doses haven’t kept up in the age of fentanyl. A new rule aims to help
Patients beginning treatment for opioid addiction often face excruciating withdrawal symptoms. But for people struggling…
Opinion: The lab leak conversation shows it’s time to rethink our biosecurity infrastructure, not just policies
The Covid pandemic exacerbated fear and panic regarding the potential for a future bioterrorism agent….
Opinion: Americans should be able to register to vote when they apply for health insurance on HealthCare.gov
The last time you renewed your driver’s license, you likely had the opportunity to register…
Link Between Obesity And COVID-19 May Be Explained By Underactive Immune Response: Study
“During the pandemic, the majority of younger patients I saw on the COVID wards were…
Does Matcha Tea Fight Depression? Here’s What Researchers Think
Scientists said the outcomes of the research were positive in study comprising mice, but whether…
Women Pregnant During the Pandemic Had Increased Prenatal … – Pharmacy Times
Women Pregnant During the Pandemic Had Increased Prenatal … Pharmacy Times Read Original Article: Women Pregnant…
Suspect identified, accused of stabbing pregnant woman and children in Antioch – KRON4
Suspect identified, accused of stabbing pregnant woman and children in Antioch KRON4 Read Original Article: Suspect…
Couple sentenced for brutal murder of pregnant woman, coverup – FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul
Couple sentenced for brutal murder of pregnant woman, coverup FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul Read Original Article:…
Duo sentenced for murder of pregnant Minneapolis woman – Star Tribune
Duo sentenced for murder of pregnant Minneapolis woman Star Tribune Read Original Article: Duo sentenced for…
Sarah Snook of Succession Pregnant with Her First Baby – PEOPLE
Sarah Snook of Succession Pregnant with Her First Baby PEOPLE Read Original Article: Sarah Snook of…
BREAKING: Luke Combs Reveals His Wife Nicole Is Pregnant Again: ‘2 Under 2’ – Country Now
BREAKING: Luke Combs Reveals His Wife Nicole Is Pregnant Again: ‘2 Under 2’ Country Now Read…
Texas abortion law means woman has to continue pregnancy despite fatal anomaly – ABC News
Texas abortion law means woman has to continue pregnancy despite fatal anomaly ABC News Read Original…
How close to death must a woman be to get an abortion in Tennessee? – The Guardian US
How close to death must a woman be to get an abortion in Tennessee? The Guardian…
Anti-abortion lawyers want to weaken the protection of a court injunction – Vox.com
Anti-abortion lawyers want to weaken the protection of a court injunction Vox.com Read Original Article: Anti-abortion…
NY pregnancy center that was set on fire is hit again with ‘Jane’s Revenge rhetoric’ – Catholic News Agency
NY pregnancy center that was set on fire is hit again with ‘Jane’s Revenge rhetoric’ Catholic…
US maternal mortality is more than 10 times higher than in Australia. Why? – The Guardian
US maternal mortality is more than 10 times higher than in Australia. Why? The Guardian Read…
Philadelphia to pilot a guaranteed income program to reduce rates of infant mortality – The Philadelphia Inquirer
Philadelphia to pilot a guaranteed income program to reduce rates of infant mortality The Philadelphia Inquirer…
Disturbing history of negative health outcomes for Black pregnant women, study reveals – NBC News
Disturbing history of negative health outcomes for Black pregnant women, study reveals NBC News Read Original…
Human remains identified as Georgia pregnant mother who disappeared 10 years ago – WSB Atlanta
Human remains identified as Georgia pregnant mother who disappeared 10 years ago WSB Atlanta Read Original…
Nikki Battiste announces she’s pregnant; shares IVF journey – CBS News
Nikki Battiste announces she’s pregnant; shares IVF journey CBS News Read Original Article: Nikki Battiste announces…
Ending a pregnancy in 14 states leaves few options. Some are … – Oregon Capital Chronicle
Ending a pregnancy in 14 states leaves few options. Some are … Oregon Capital Chronicle Read…
News in Brief 20 March 2023
Sustainable future still possible if we take climate action now – climate panel Somalia drought…
Human Bird Flu Vaccine In The Works Amid Avian Influenza Outbreak
Vaccine makers are preparing for when avian influenza develops a strain that could infect humans….
Recycling: Researchers separate cotton from polyester in blended fabric
Researchers found they could separate blended cotton and polyester fabric using enzymes — nature’s tools…
Real-world studies confirm effectiveness of bulevirtide to treat chronic hepatitis D
In 2020, bulevirtide (BLV) was conditionally approved for treating chronic hepatitis delta (CHD), an inflammation…
Ultrafast beam-steering breakthrough
n a major breakthrough in the fields of nanophotonics and ultrafast optics, a research team…
Jellyfish size might influence their nutritional value
Researchers confirmed what was already known: jellyfish eat bigger prey as they grow, which means…
‘Fishing’ for biomarkers
Researchers have devised a tiny, nano-sized sensor capable of detecting protein biomarkers in a sample…
Head-worn device can control mobile manipulators
New research aims to increase autonomy for individuals with such motor impairments by introducing a…
STAT+: Senator calls for probe of conflict of interest on federal panel overseeing dietary guidelines
A U.S. lawmaker wants the federal government to probe potential conflicts of interest held by…
Arizona plans to dramatically increase hepatitis C testing and treatment in prisons
WASHINGTON — The Arizona Department of Corrections is promising a federal judge that it will…