Opinion: California should become the first state to offer a special minimum wage to health care workers
Lawmakers in California may finally offer a raise to the state’s woefully underpaid health care…
Year: 2023
Opinion: We finally have new Alzheimer’s drugs. How do we decide who gets them?
The recent FDA approval of Leqembi, the latest anti-amyloid drug, is undoubtedly a breakthrough for…
How the political right came to back psychedelics to treat trauma
DENVER — When former Texas Gov. Rick Perry strode onto the stage at the largest…
STAT+: Palantir’s small but growing health-software business leans on meeting customers’ demands
PALO ALTO, Calif. — At a bustling artificial intelligence conference in June hosted by data…
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Most ambulances ‘run hot’ with lights and sirens blaring. But that’s starting to change
Jonathan Studnek knows some people imagine that driving an ambulance at high speed with lights…
Women and girls bear brunt of global water and sanitation crisis
Women and girls are primarily responsible for water collection in seven out of 10 households…
Science Update: Prenatal depression may increase risk of … – National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
Science Update: Prenatal depression may increase risk of … National Institute of Child Health and Human…
Prenatal THC Exposure May Risk Lifelong Health – Neuroscience News
Prenatal THC Exposure May Risk Lifelong Health Neuroscience News Read Original Article: Prenatal THC Exposure May…
News in Brief 6 July 2023
UN chief says guardrails needed for AI to ‘benefit everyone’ Myanmar atrocities and impunity must…
Sibannac, Inc. Expands Alternative Health Footprint Entering Pet Market with Distribution Rights to Revolutionary Insect Repelling Collar – Yahoo Finance
Sibannac, Inc. Expands Alternative Health Footprint Entering Pet Market with Distribution Rights to Revolutionary Insect…
AI finds a way to people’s hearts (literally!)
Scientists have successfully developed a model that utilizes AI to accurately classify cardiac functions and…
THC use during pregnancy linked to changes in fetal development
Researchers showed that consuming THC while pregnant could potentially affect development of the fetus and…
Forensics lab cracks case on newer, ‘greener’ gunshot residue
Discoveries by forensic scientists about how gunshot residue behaves on skin, hair and fabric will…
Physicists generate the first snapshots of fermion pairs
Physicists captured the first images that directly show the pairing of fermions. The snapshots of…
Policymakers should consider animal welfare in decisions
Incorporating animal welfare into policymaking may improve policy and practice, according to new research. The…
Why there are no kangaroos in Bali (and no tigers in Australia)
Researchers are using a new model to clarify why millions of years ago more animal…
Eliminating extra chromosomes in cancer cells prevent tumor growth
Cancer cells with extra chromosomes depend on those chromosomes for tumor growth, a new study…
Top corn producing state to see future drop in yield, cover crop efficiency
How will future climate change affect nitrogen loss, and will cover crops still be effective…
Multiple sclerosis: New biomarker confirmed for early diagnosis
A study has demonstrated for the first time that diagnosis of multiple sclerosis (MS) can…
FDA approves first Alzheimer’s therapy shown to clearly slow cognitive decline
The Food and Drug Administration on Thursday granted full approval to the first therapy for…
STAT+: Generic group sues Minnesota over a drug pricing transparency law it calls an “unconstitutional overreach”
The trade group for generic drug companies has filed a lawsuit alleging a Minnesota law…
Discovery of 500-million-year-old fossil reveals astonishing secrets of tunicate origins
Researchers describe a 500 million-year-old tunicate fossil species. The study suggests that the modern tunicate…
Number cruncher calculates whether whales are acting weirdly
We humans can be a scary acquaintance for whales in the wild. This includes marine…
Webb Telescope detects most distant active supermassive black hole
Researchers have discovered the most distant active supermassive black hole to date with the James…
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…
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…
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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…