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Researchers explore origins of lupus, find reason for condition’s prevalence among women
For years, researchers and clinicians have known that lupus, an autoimmune condition, occurs in women…
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Second-most distant galaxy discovered using James Webb Space Telescope
The second- and fourth-most distant galaxies ever observed have been discovered in a region of…
Diverse forests hold huge carbon potential, as long as we cut emissions
New study estimates that natural forest recovery could capture approximately 226 Gigatonnes (Gt) of carbon,…
New drug-like molecule extends lifespan, ameliorates pathology in worms and boosts function in mammalian muscle cells
Having healthy mitochondria, the organelles that produce energy in all our cells, usually portends a…
Solar-powered device produces clean water and clean fuel at the same time
A floating, solar-powered device that can turn contaminated water or seawater into clean hydrogen fuel…
Shortening sleep time increases diabetes risk in women
A new study in women found that shortening sleep by just 90 minutes for a…
Twisted magnets make brain-inspired computing more adaptable
Researchers used chiral (twisted) magnets as their computational medium and found that, by applying an…
Study finds melatonin use soaring among youth
Nearly one in five school-aged children and preteens now take melatonin for sleep, and some…
Semaglutide reduces risk of major cardiovascular events by 20%, finds study
A weekly injection of semaglutide (Wegovy) resulted in a 20% reduction in the risk of…
Victoria Atkins replaces Steve Barclay as health secretary
Victoria Atkins has been appointed health and social care secretary in a cabinet reshuffle on…
What have we learnt from the covid-19 inquiry so far?
The covid-19 inquiry is currently focusing on core UK decision making and governance. Recent witnesses…
The healthcare community must approach the violence in Israel and Gaza with inclusive compassion
The tragic events unfolding in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories are a failure of…
Covid-19: excess death rates and the cost of living crisis
Now that the covid-19 pandemic is over, surely other non-covid factors should be considered to…
Is there a bigger move being planned at Cigna?
You’re reading the web version of Health Care Inc., STAT’s weekly newsletter following the flow of money…
STAT+: Michigan bill that would pare back pharma liability shied law moves closer to enactment
A one-of-a-kind law in Michigan that prevents the state government and residents from suing pharmaceutical…
Novo Nordisk has its sights on becoming a major player in heart disease
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STAT+: Former MIT biologist, who lost positions after engaging in a prohibited sexual relationship, accepts new science position in Prague
Former MIT and Whitehead Institute star biologist David Sabatini, who lost his positions after he…
STAT+: Pharmalittle: Wegovy cuts heart attack risk in milestone trial; AstraZeneca prioritizes U.S. for RSV drug amid surge
Good morning, everyone, and welcome to another working week. We hope the weekend respite was…
Stop attacks on Gaza’s hospitals, agencies plead, amid collapse of services
The regional directors of Unicef, the UN Population Fund, and the World Health Organization joined…
The potential weaponisation of kindness
Sokol discusses the General Medical Council’s guidance that doctors should treat patients and colleagues with…
Proton pump inhibitors
What you need to knowDiscuss with patients the importance of lifestyle modification for the long…
Rethinking self-care through an Indigenous lens—the importance of community
Western self-care tends to centre on practices that are aimed at supporting the health of…
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“Two eyed seeing”—embracing both Indigenous and western perspectives in healthcare
In Canada, genocidal policies and systems have devastated Indigenous peoples’ determinants of health.1 For example,…
Better prescribing for safer, more effective healthcare
Written prescriptions for medicinal products can be traced back over 4000 years.1 Little is known…
NHS must let doctors work more flexibly throughout their careers, says GMC
Health services must adapt to changes in the way that doctors want to progress their…
NYU radiologists tackle the challenge of making MRI machines less expensive
How many radiologists does it take to build a working MRI from scratch? New York…
Opinion: Congress must reauthorize the National Advisory Committee for Seniors and Disasters
With the election of Rep. Mike Johnson as speaker of the House, the urgent and…
STAT+: Eli Lilly’s chief scientist on new obesity drug data, gene editing, and a potential new heart drug
PHILADELPHIA — In a sense, the annual meeting of the American Heart Association wasn’t a…
The U.K. just cleared a drug to prevent breast cancer. U.S. women may not know it’s already an option
The news that the U.K. has approved a preventive drug for post-menopausal women at risk…
STAT+: Novo Nordisk wants to be a cardiovascular company, too, with sights set on inflammation
PHILADELPHIA – Novo Nordisk, which has dominated the diabetes and obesity markets with its blockbuster…
STAT+: Patients loved Carbon Health’s diabetes program. That couldn’t save it
A diabetes diagnosis was not what Jason had in mind when he set out on…
Clinical trial data suggests prenatal vitamin D reduces a child’s risk … – Science Daily
Clinical trial data suggests prenatal vitamin D reduces a child’s risk … Science Daily Read Original…
Suki Waterhouse shows off her bare belly in tiny black bandeau top during solo outing in Los Feliz as star con – Daily Mail
Suki Waterhouse shows off her bare belly in tiny black bandeau top during solo outing…
Alabama Woman with 2 Uteri Is Pregnant in Both – TODAY
Alabama Woman with 2 Uteri Is Pregnant in Both TODAY Read Original Article: Alabama Woman with…
Woman with double uterus pregnant in both in ‘very rare’ case: ‘Really crazy’ – New York Post
Woman with double uterus pregnant in both in ‘very rare’ case: ‘Really crazy’ New York Post…
An Alabama woman with 2 uteruses is now pregnant in both of them – Insider
An Alabama woman with 2 uteruses is now pregnant in both of them Insider Read Original…
How Cancer Has Changed My Mindset – Curetoday.com
How Cancer Has Changed My Mindset Curetoday.com Read Original Article: How Cancer Has Changed My Mindset…
An opioid-like drink is masquerading as a wholesome alcohol … – The Union Leader
An opioid-like drink is masquerading as a wholesome alcohol … The Union Leader Read Original Article:…
Cancer Costs Conversations Are Important, But Underutilized – Curetoday.com
Cancer Costs Conversations Are Important, But Underutilized Curetoday.com Read Original Article: Cancer Costs Conversations Are Important,…
STAT+: In first test for base editing, Verve’s one-time treatment lowers cholesterol levels in patients
Verve Therapeutics said Sunday that the first 10 people to receive a one-time treatment powered…
STAT+: Anthos stroke drug appears safer than common blood thinner in mid-stage trial
PHILADELPHIA — An investigational drug aimed at preventing strokes significantly reduced the risk of bleeding…
Supplements May Lead to Financial, Adherence Issues in Breast … – Curetoday.com
Supplements May Lead to Financial, Adherence Issues in Breast … Curetoday.com Read Original Article: Supplements May…
STAT+: Vacancy rate in Boston-area lab space climbs to 10-year high
As Massachusetts biotech companies slash jobs and face dwindling investments, it appears that the long-red-hot real…
Attacks on or near Gaza hospitals ‘unconscionable, reprehensible and must stop’: Relief chief
Senior UN officials said on Saturday said there could be no justification for any “acts…
STAT+: After decades in use, heart stents finally beat placebo. It took a bold researcher
PHILADELPHIA — A new study, and the bold doctor who led it, could result in…
Wegovy cuts risk of heart attacks in milestone cardiovascular trial
PHILADELPHIA — Novo Nordisk’s obesity drug Wegovy notably cut the risk of heart attacks in…
Do pets make you happier? Study shows they didn’t during the pandemic
There is a general understanding that pets have a positive impact on one’s well-being. A…
Designing cities for 21st-century weather
Researchers have investigated how changes in urban land and population will affect future populations’ exposures to…
Yucatán’s underwater caves host diverse microbial communities
With help from an experienced underwater cave-diving team, researchers have constructed the most complete map…
Low-intensity fires reduce wildfire risk by 60%
High-intensity, often catastrophic, wildfires have become increasingly frequent across the Western U.S. Researchers quantified the…