Man accused of strangling pregnant Chicago woman, dumping body in north suburbs – WGN TV Chicago
Man accused of strangling pregnant Chicago woman, dumping body in north suburbs WGN TV Chicago Read…
Month: December 2023
Sensitivity to hormone made by fetus may drive severe pregnancy sickness – Science
Sensitivity to hormone made by fetus may drive severe pregnancy sickness Science Read Original Article: Sensitivity…
Researchers identify key cause of pregnancy sickness and a potential way to prevent it – University of Southern California
Researchers identify key cause of pregnancy sickness and a potential way to prevent it University of…
Sienna Miller Wore Boyfriend Oli Green’s Jeans for the First 4 Months of Pregnancy: ‘I Have Outgrown Them’ – PEOPLE
Sienna Miller Wore Boyfriend Oli Green’s Jeans for the First 4 Months of Pregnancy: ‘I…
Supporting peaceful and inclusive elections in DR Congo
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is poised for elections on 20 December, when…
News in Brief 13 December 2023
Gaza ceasefire ‘in everybody’s interest’: UN humanitarian coordinator Fossil fuel phaseout ‘inevitable’: UN chief on…
Gaza: Trauma rooted in ‘scourge of war’ impacting women and children alike
Sixteen year-olds in Gaza are now in the middle of the fourth war of their…
Why acupuncture is a global phenomenon – Quartz
Why acupuncture is a global phenomenon Quartz Read Original Article: Why acupuncture is a global phenomenon…
STAT+: Bankrupt Pear’s addiction treatments acquired by virtual care company
Half a year after selling its assets at bankruptcy auction, Pear Therapeutics’ most significant digital…
STAT+: New federal rules demand transparency into AI models used in health decisions
Federal health technology regulators on Wednesday finalized new rules to force software vendors to disclose…
Scientists unveil complete cell map of a whole mammalian brain
Researchers have created a complete cell atlas of a whole mammalian brain. This atlas serves…
The pedigree of brain cells
The superior colliculus in the mammalian brain takes on many important tasks by making sense…
How stress activates neurons that disrupt sleep
New research reveals that neurons in the preoptic hypothalamus — the region of the brain…
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Using next-gen CRISPR tool, scientists create unprecedented molecular map of human immune response
In a study of historic scale, scientists have created an intricate map of how the…
Discovery of magnetic liquid crystal
A team of researchers succeeded at directly observing spin quadrupoles. This work was made possible…
A rare enzyme role change with bacterial defense system assembly
Scientists have revealed a never-before-seen phenomenon in a protein: Alone, the enzyme processes DNA and…
New chemical method advances toward targeted RNA medicine
A new scientific method holds importance in the creation of customized medicine aimed at precisely…
Some icy exoplanets may have habitable oceans and geysers
A new study expands the search for life beyond our solar system by indicating that…
COP28 decision to “transition away” from fossil fuels is hailed as milestone but loopholes are decried
A new deal has been agreed at the COP28 climate conference calling on countries to…
Opinion: Exceptions to abortion restrictions often fail people like Kate Cox whose babies are sure to die
Imagine being in the midst of your pregnancy, and you learn that your baby is…
STAT+: After decade-long dispute over CRISPR-Cas9, Editas strikes deal with Vertex to cash in
For a decade, leading academic institutes and their associated companies fought a bruising, headline-grabbing fight…
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Supreme court will decide abortion pill access
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court agreed Wednesday to take on whether Americans can access a…
Morning Rounds: For kids with high BMI, task force not ready to recommend weight loss drugs
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A plot to solve the ‘whack-a-mole’ of drug discovery
Want to stay on top of the science and politics driving biotech today? Sign up to get…
COP 28: Ambitious climate action is needed to protect health
Climate change is increasingly impacting health through diverse pathways including the effects of heat, floods,…
Physician associates: BMA survey finds “shocking scale of concern”
Nearly nine in 10 doctors (87%; 16 400 of 18 894) believe that the way…
“Astounding inequality” in England affects risk of dying from cancer, researchers report
The risk of dying from cancer in some poorer areas of England is far higher…
STAT+: Pharmalittle: Employers hire virtual providers as obesity drug gatekeepers; Vertex non-opioid nerve pain drug succeeds in mid-stage trial
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STAT+: Pfizer says 2024 profits will fall far below expectations
Pfizer said Wednesday that its 2024 profits would fall far below investor expectations, leading shares…
The BMJ Appeal 2023-24: Why the climate crisis is also a crisis for women’s health
The climate emergency is deepening. From the deadly drought in the Horn of Africa to…
Ethnic minority medical students are “significantly disadvantaged” by current system, finds UK study
Medical students from ethnic minority groups are “significantly disadvantaged by the current UK medical education…
A sugar analysis could reveal different types of cancer
In the future, a little saliva may be enough to detect an incipient cancer. Researchers…
People who see climate change as a health threat show more interest in cancer screening
Researchers’ findings support developing public health interventions that incorporate components of environmental health literacy alongside…
National policy aimed at reducing U.S. greenhouse gases also would improve water quality
A climate policy that raises the price of carbon-intensive products across the entire U.S. economy…
Twenty-year study confirms California forests are healthier when burned — or thinned
A 20-year experiment in the Sierra Nevada confirms that different forest management techniques — prescribed…
Can AI be too good to use?
Much of the discussion around implementing artificial intelligence systems focuses on whether an AI application…
Free electric vehicle charging at work? It’s possible with optimum solar
The global surge in electric vehicle sales has prompted an Australian university to explore how…
Best areas for rewilding European bison
Simulations integrate historical records, fossils, and ancient DNA to reveal why the European bison nearly…
STAT+: Vertex non-opioid drug reduces chronic nerve pain in mid-stage study
Vertex Pharmaceuticals said Wednesday that an experimental drug reduced pain in people with diabetes who…
Covid inquiry: Sunak defends his pandemic policies made as chancellor
What happened to Sunak’s missing WhatsApps?At the start of his evidence session Sunak was questioned…
STAT+: Male birth control gets another shot with small new trial of non-hormonal pill
From several types of hormonal pills to implants, IUDs, and vaginal rings, women have a…
I help children explore the connection to nature that saved my life
After a mental health crisis, birdwatching was the self-care that enabled me to find some…
Why I . . . run nature retreats for doctors
Standing under a 1000 year old yew tree at dawn, Rachel Cottam sees the birds…
Nature prescribing
Widening inequalities in health, the cost-of-living crisis, and increasing non-communicable disease have contributed to the…
The man helping prevent suicide with Google adverts
Like many men, Sandy Onie has struggled with depression and anxiety. “Unfortunately, me and my…
Jingle bots: turbocharge your Christmas card creativity with AI
NHS staff need a morale boost. Perhaps a personalised Christmas card to replace the current…
Advances in the management of pancreatic cancer
AbstractPancreatic cancer remains among the malignancies with the worst outcomes. Survival has been improving, but…
Opinion: Listen: When do tests hurt more than help?
Manil Suri and Daniel Morgan are an unusual team: Manil is a mathematics professor and…
Opinion: Sobering centers offer a safe place to recover from intoxication. Every community should have one
Every day, thousands of individuals across the United States call 911 due to concern about…
Gene therapy offered this 7-year-old freedom. The price: a grueling year
PHILADELPHIA — The meds Shelby Campbell needed for her rare blood disorder stopped working just…