Webb Telescope detects most distant active supermassive black hole
Researchers have discovered the most distant active supermassive black hole to date with the James…
Month: July 2023
Creative people enjoy idle time more than others
For those with creative minds, screen-free downtime can be fruitful and entertaining: Creative people use…
Why depression after traumatic brain injury is distinct — and less likely to respond to standard treatment
Traumatic brain injury multiplies the risk of major depression eightfold. While the emotional trauma of…
Myanmar atrocities and impunity must end: Türk
The Myanmar regime’s brutal violence against civilians and its denial of life-saving humanitarian aid, reflect…
England’s new workforce plan is a propaganda masterclass in glossing over the gaps
When the analysis is done on the new workforce plan for England’s NHS, the verdict…
STAT+: Pharmalittle: Next big hope for Alzheimer’s might not help most Black patients; drugmakers ask Supreme Court to toss terrorism-support ruling
Top of the morning to you, and a fine one it is. Cool breezes and…
Drinking water from nearly half of U.S. faucets likely contains “forever chemicals”: Study
Drinking water from nearly half of U.S. faucets likely contains “forever chemicals” that may cause…
Diets of under 5s in the UK are not meeting recommended standards, report warns
A review into the current diet of young children in the UK has found that…
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Doctor launches legal challenge over GMC’s failure to investigate fellow medic’s covid vaccine claims
A doctor has launched a judicial review against the General Medical Council (GMC) over the…
Tom Nolan’s research reviews—6 July 2023
Anticoagulants for life?People with an unprovoked venous thromboembolism often continue taking anticoagulants for their whole…
How data are changing the way clinicians prioritise patients and tackle waiting lists
Consider two patients with back pain waiting for a therapeutic lumbar injection, says Daniel Hayes,…
Great Britain’s laws need urgent reform to end the criminalisation of abortion
This June, a woman was sentenced to 28 months in jail for ending her own…
Acute knee pain
A teenage boy presented to the emergency department with an injury to his right knee…
Sleeplessness, stroke, . . . and other stories
Insomnia and strokeThe Health and Retirement Study, a survey of Americans older than 50, finds…
New UK clinical trials legislation will prioritise transparency
The AllTrials campaign launched in 2013, calling for all clinical trials to be registered, with…
STAT’s Inaugural Diversity Report and Commitment to a Workplace of Diversity and Inclusion
The STAT Diversity and Inclusion Committee is proud to present STAT’s inaugural Diversity and Inclusion…
STAT+: From ‘Jeopardy!’ to Politico, the PBM ad wars are taking over D.C.
WASHINGTON – If you live in this city, you’re probably awash in pharmacy benefit manager…
STAT+: What to know about this summer’s landmark Wegovy heart health study
At some point this summer, the drugmaker Novo Nordisk will release results from a closely…
STAT+: UPenn and St. Luke’s have withdrawn from US News’ best hospitals list. Will others follow?
Mercy Philadelphia Hospital was planning on shutting down. Losing Mercy, a safety-net hospital serving a…
Opinion: Biden promised a ‘war on cancer’ — but declared war on the cure instead
When then-Vice President Biden launched the Cancer Moonshot in 2016, there was reason to be…
STAT+: With some savvy bets, a dynamic duo makes Eli Lilly one of pharma’s biggest success stories
The partnership that would shape Eli Lilly into one of the biggest success stories in…
Prenatal supplements: What’s safe & which nutrients are most … – WJXT News4JAX
Prenatal supplements: What’s safe & which nutrients are most … WJXT News4JAX Read Original Article: Prenatal…
Oh, Baby! Get ready for baby with July prenatal classes and more – Greenville News
Oh, Baby! Get ready for baby with July prenatal classes and more Greenville News Read Original…
Pregnancy services center partners with AdventHealth to offer on … – WLOS
Pregnancy services center partners with AdventHealth to offer on … WLOS Read Original Article: Pregnancy services…
News in Brief 5 July 2023
Developing countries face $4 trillion investment gap in SDGs: UNCTAD Iran must end crackdown against…
‘Action is the antidote to despair’: Joan Baez backs UN push for SDGs
Joan Baez needs no introduction. The legendary artist and peace icon has been inspiring generations…
Holograms for life: Improving IVF success
In a world-first, 3D holographic images of an embryo have been developed. The images are…
Herbal Medicine Market to Worth USD 437.59 Billion by 2030 … – GlobeNewswire
Herbal Medicine Market to Worth USD 437.59 Billion by 2030 … GlobeNewswire Read Original Article: Herbal…
More government oversight of alternative healers sought – INQUIRER.net
More government oversight of alternative healers sought INQUIRER.net Read Original Article: More government oversight of alternative…
Red Bird Natural Healing brings alternative, holistic health care to … – Community Impact Newspaper
Red Bird Natural Healing brings alternative, holistic health care to … Community Impact Newspaper Read Original…
Black Americans living in disadvantaged neighborhoods age faster than white peers, study finds
Black Americans who live in neighborhoods with lower levels of income and education may age…
Tracking ships’ icy paths amidst climate change
Understanding when and where ships are entering areas of Arctic sea ice can help better…
Fluctuating levels of cholesterol and triglycerides linked to increased risk of dementia
Older people who have fluctuating levels of cholesterol and triglycerides may have a higher risk…
Taking good care of your teeth may be good for your brain
Taking good care of your teeth may be linked to better brain health, according to…
New UN policy paper launched to counter and address online hate
The UN Office on Genocide Prevention and the Responsibility to Protect launched a new policy…
WFP funding crisis leaves millions stranded without aid in West Africa
Funding constraints mean that the UN World Food Programme (WFP) has been forced to limit…
Iran: Executions and detentions in spotlight at Human Rights Council
Iran faced calls on Wednesday from top UN-appointed rights investigators to halt the executions of…
AI tests into top 1% for original creative thinking
New research suggests artificial intelligence can match the top 1% of human thinkers on a…
Dissolving cardiac device monitors, treats heart disease
Researchers have developed a soft, flexible, wireless device to monitor and treat heart disease and…
Finding the flux of quantum technology
We interact with bits and bytes everyday — whether that’s through sending a text message…
Immune and tumor cell ‘tug-of-war’ controls anti-cancer activity
Scientists have found that altering amounts of the nutrient glutamine in the tumor microenvironment could…
STAT+: NIH halts funding for Colombian facilities accused of abusing animals
The U.S. National Institutes of Health late last month halted funding for a pair of…
More African countries to receive lifesaving malaria vaccine
Twelve African countries will receive 18 million doses of the first-ever vaccine against malaria over…
Webb locates dust reservoirs in two supernovae
Researchers have made major strides in confirming the source of dust in early galaxies. Observations…
New insights into the structural changes associated with osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis is the most common degenerative joint disease, affecting 22% of adults over 40 globally….
Stressed for a bit? Then don’t click it, cybersecurity experts advise
Workers feeling a specific form of stress are more likely than others to become the…
A two-for-one approach to boost melanoma immunotherapy
New research has helped explain how melanoma evades the immune system and may guide the…
Earth formed from dry, rocky building blocks
A new study shows that the so-called planetesimals that accreted together to form Earth must…
Know your audience: Why data communication needs to pay attention to novice users
Computer scientists recently found that data-visualization experts have no agreed-upon understanding of who makes up…
Large sub-surface granite formation signals ancient volcanic activity on Moon’s dark side
A large formation of granite discovered below the lunar surface likely was formed from the…