Sen. Elizabeth Warren probes abortion access amid states’ patchwork plans
WASHINGTON – Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) is launching a fresh round of questioning on states’…
Month: May 2023
STAT+: Pharmalittle: Pfizer touts study data for hemophilia drug; former Novartis execs cleared of bribery in Greece
Good morning, everyone, and how are you today? We are doing find, thank you, especially…
STAT+: European regulatory panel weighing against approval of Amylyx’s ALS therapy, company says
LONDON — A European regulatory panel has taken a negative view of whether an ALS…
Robot centipedes go for a walk
Researchers show how their multilegged walking robot can be steered by inducing a dynamic instability….
Super low-cost smartphone attachment brings blood pressure monitoring to your fingertips
Engineers have developed a simple 3D-printed attachment that clips over a smartphone’s camera and flash…
Opinion: More hospitals are offering child care. But they shouldn’t have to
Since the pandemic began, thousands of child care locations have closed, exacerbating an already acute…
STAT+: Lured by a bigger payday, a medical device maker sold fake plastic parts. Many were implanted in chronic pain patients
Stimwave’s pitch was alluring. As a startup tackling chronic pain with nerve-stimulating devices, it promised…
Higher prenatal testosterone exposure is linked to Machiavellianism … – PsyPost
Higher prenatal testosterone exposure is linked to Machiavellianism … PsyPost Read Original Article: Higher prenatal testosterone…
Pregnancy and sports a challenging combination for female professional athletes – The Associated Press
Pregnancy and sports a challenging combination for female professional athletes The Associated Press Pregnancy and sports…
UN agencies warn of rising hunger risk in 18 ‘hotspots’
Hunger is likely to increase in 18 “hotspots” worldwide, including Sudan, where fighting is putting…
International Day of UN Peacekeepers honours 75 years of service and sacrifice
Since 1948, more than two million uniformed and civilian personnel have served at UN field…
Opinion: More young people should be getting their cholesterol tested and taking statins
For busy primary care physicians like me, an annual physical with a 27-year-old male is…
Planning a pregnancy with diabetes? A doctor shares 6 tips – Health shots
Planning a pregnancy with diabetes? A doctor shares 6 tips Health shots Read Original Article: Planning…
Maternity’s Most Dangerous Time: After New Mothers Come Home – The New York Times
Maternity’s Most Dangerous Time: After New Mothers Come Home The New York Times Read Original Article:…
Even in California, anti-abortion ‘crisis pregnancy centers’ seem to be untouchable – Los Angeles Times
Even in California, anti-abortion ‘crisis pregnancy centers’ seem to be untouchable Los Angeles Times Read Original…
Pregnant Upasana treats fans to pics from her first trimester. ‘So elegant,’ says Namrata Shirodkar – India Today
Pregnant Upasana treats fans to pics from her first trimester. ‘So elegant,’ says Namrata Shirodkar India…
How to Survive Teaching Your Teenage Driver the Rules of the Road
The post How to Survive Teaching Your Teenage Driver the Rules of the Road appeared…
Malaysia: ‘Everyone has a migration story’, now let’s eat
Every recipe has a story, from Pakistan’s signature chicken korma to kaldu kokot cooked on…
9 alternative health-care financing models for Jamaican informal sector operators – Jamaica Observer
9 alternative health-care financing models for Jamaican informal sector operators Jamaica Observer Read Original Article: 9…
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Menstrual Hygiene Day: Putting an end to period poverty
Fatoumatta Fatty’s commute on an old, malfunctioning wheelchair takes up to two hours during rainy…
MAKE A DIFFERENCE: The Well addresses women’s health – Yahoo News
MAKE A DIFFERENCE: The Well addresses women’s health Yahoo News Read Original Article: MAKE A DIFFERENCE:…
It Takes a Village: Building a Good Support System for You and Your Kids
The post It Takes a Village: Building a Good Support System for You and Your…
Memorial Hospital welcomes doctor specializing in integrative … – Muddy River News
Memorial Hospital welcomes doctor specializing in integrative … Muddy River News Read Original Article: Memorial Hospital…
Trafficking in the Sahel: Killer cough syrup and fake medicine
In the summer of 2022, 70 Gambian babies and young children died from kidney failure…
PODCAST: Humanitarian Leadership Stories – Principles
For veteran UN Humanitarian Coordinator Imran Riza, holding the line on impartiality is key in…
Join this holistic experience at the Zen Monthly Art Market – WJHG
Join this holistic experience at the Zen Monthly Art Market WJHG Read Original Article: Join this…
How to Increase Access to Prenatal Vaccines for Medicaid … – HealthPayerIntelligence.com
How to Increase Access to Prenatal Vaccines for Medicaid … HealthPayerIntelligence.com Read Original Article: How to…
Overcoming barriers to prenatal care – WYPR
Overcoming barriers to prenatal care WYPR Read Original Article: Overcoming barriers to prenatal care – WYPR…
NFL’s Ryan Kelly and Wife Reveal They’re Expecting Twins After Pregnancy Loss (Exclusive) – PEOPLE
NFL’s Ryan Kelly and Wife Reveal They’re Expecting Twins After Pregnancy Loss (Exclusive) PEOPLE Read Original…
Weed in pregnancy: Is it safe? – Vox.com
Weed in pregnancy: Is it safe? Vox.com Read Original Article: Weed in pregnancy: Is it safe?…
News in Brief 26 May 2023
Guterres pays tribute to over 100 ‘blue helmets’ killed in the line of duty last…
Stop harmful tobacco farming, grow food instead: WHO
While more than 300 million people around the world face acute food insecurity, tobacco continues…
Global flash droughts expected to increase in a warming climate
Researchers have published new findings on how our warming climate will affect the frequency of…
UNESCO unveils new AI roadmap for classrooms
The UN convened the first ever global meeting with education ministers from around the world…
STAT+: Neuralink can now study its brain implant in humans, but it’s still catching up to its peers
Neuralink can now study its brain implant in humans after securing a go-ahead from the…
Omada tackles obesity drugs, Boston Scientific nixes deal, and Microsoft health exec on GPT
You’re reading the web edition of STAT Health Tech, our guide to how tech is…
Weather experts predict ‘near normal’ season, with 5 to 9 potential hurricanes
The United States’ National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicts “near-normal hurricane activity” in the…
Despite ‘slightly’ improved food security in Yemen, hunger stalks millions
The food security situation in Yemen’s government-controlled districts “slightly improved” during the first five months…
Ukraine: UN delivers aid to millions, as civilian suffering continues
Humanitarians reached 5.4 million people in Ukraine with desperately needed aid by April this year,…
‘Safe digital public square’ never more important, says Türk
Allowing space for everyone to speak up, is critical for a free and fully functioning…
Hampshire consultant’s dismissal for whistleblowing is “unacceptable,” says BMA
A senior consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist who was dismissed after raising patient safety concerns was…
Labour’s promises on health are setting the party up to fail
Keir Starmer is making big, conflicting, and unrealistic promises on health, without a clear plan…
Harassment in the NHS: could the solution be the problem?
Harassment and discrimination have been my daily work for over two decades as a partner…
“We reduced sexual safety incidents with better reporting systems and talking to patients about sex”
“When you make reporting clearer, you get an increase in reported incidents because people understand…
Stop tobacco farming, grow food instead, says WHO
With hunger spreading worldwide and tobacco responsible for eight million deaths each year, countries should…
Some hoped a new oral vaccine would solve all the polio campaign’s problems. Reality is settling in
When a new and hoped-to-be safer oral polio vaccine started to make its way into…
Battle to retain GPs: defining “generalism” is key
We previously emphasised that undergraduate training in general practice is critical for retaining general practitioners.1…
Anaphylaxis: public autoinjectors and a recognition app
A senior coroner has called for action from the government to prevent deaths from anaphylaxis.1…
STAT+: Pharmalittle: EMA urges revoking authorization for Novartis sickle cell drug; U.K. tries to placate pharma execs
And so, another working week will soon draw to a close. Not a moment too…
US surgeon general warns about excessive social media use by young people
Children and adolescents are endangered by too much use of social media at a time…