Megalodon was no cold-blooded killer
How the megalodon, a shark that went extinct 3.6 million years ago, stayed warm was…
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Novel study deepens knowledge of treatment-resistant hypertension
Novel research found that apparent resistant hypertension (aRH) prevalence was lower in a real-world sample…
Towards efficient lithium–air batteries with solution plasma-based synthesis of perovskite hydroxide catalysts
CoSn(OH)6 (CSO) is an effective oxygen evolution reaction (OER) catalyst, necessary for developing next-generation lithium…
How coral reefs can survive climate change
Similar to the expeditions of a hundred or two hundred years ago, the Tara Pacific…
Humans’ evolutionary relatives butchered one another 1.45 million years ago
Researchers have identified the oldest decisive evidence of humans’ close evolutionary relatives butchering and likely…
Dry days trigger leaves to send a surprising growth signal telling roots to keep growing
Scientists have discovered a new molecular signalling pathway, triggered when leaves are exposed to low…
People in power who are guilt-prone are less likely to be corrupt
Guilt. It’s a horrible feeling that causes us to question our worth as human beings….
Human impact on wildlife even in protected areas
The largest long-term standardized camera-trap survey to date finds that human activity impacts tropical mammals…
Security in eastern DR Congo continues to worsen, Security Council hears
A senior UN official warned the Security Council on Monday that the security situation in…
STAT+: Illumina to lay off 10% of research and development team in bid to cut costs by $100 million
SAN DIEGO — Months after announcing plans to cut costs by $100 million, DNA sequencing…
Ozempic 3.0? Lilly’s ‘triple-G’ drug shows biggest weight loss yet in mid-stage trial
SAN DIEGO — Ozempic and Wegovy became weight loss sensations by targeting a single hormone,…
New nationwide modeling points to widespread racial disparities in urban heat stress
Using a combination of satellite data and modeling to study the temperatures and humidity people…
Torture as a weapon of war must cease, rights experts demand
UN rights experts marked the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture on Monday, by…
UN refugee agency predicts spike in resettlement needs next year
The UN refugee agency, UNHCR, is anticipating a significant rise in global refugee resettlement needs…
STAT+: UnitedHealth wins $3.3 billion takeover of home health giant Amedisys
Home health and hospice chain Amedisys has chosen a new corporate owner. Amedisys and UnitedHealth…
UK aid funds “exploitative” private health providers in developing countries, Oxfam claims
UK taxpayer money designated for overseas aid is being used to fund private healthcare providers…
Sixty seconds on . . . e-bikes
A virtuous cycle?Not in these instances. The Times has reported that the batteries that power…
STAT+: Shareholders elect director’s romantic partner to Biogen’s board
Biogen shareholders voted to add biotech executive Susan Langer, who is the romantic partner of…
STAT+: Pharmalittle: Nearly half of U.S. adults would spend $100 a month for weight loss drugs; Pfizer scraps an obesity pill
Good morning, everyone. and welcome to another working week. We hope the weekend respite was…
Prostate cancer screening and the golden rule of humanity
The discussion around prostate cancer screening continues.1 I worked as a urologist for 30 years….
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STAT+: In setback, Pfizer abandons one weight-loss pill and bets on another
Pfizer said Monday that it had discontinued clinical trials of a once-daily weight-loss pill whose…
US president and doctors speak out on the one year anniversary of the overturning of the right to abortion
Speeches, rallies, and demonstrations for and against abortion rights on the weekend of 23-25 June…
Workplace pressures are forcing doctors to leave medicine, GMC warns
Urgent action must be taken to break the vicious cycle of unmanageable workloads and burnout…
The mission to meet Ukraine’s surging demand for mental health treatment
Vitalii Panok and his family fled Kyiv for Berlin on the second day of the…
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Unintended consequences of measuring equity, diversity, and inclusion in medicine
Inequities, harassment, and discrimination are an ongoing problem in academic medicine. Numerous reports throughout North…
Opinion: Health misinformation is rampant in youth baseball. Why isn’t MLB doing more to help?
“We all know that we are in the middle of an epidemic with our youth…
‘I felt like I was dying’: How women with postpartum depression fall through the cracks of U.S. health care
Five and a half months after Kristina Dulaney had her second daughter, she developed postpartum…
STAT+: STAT-Harris Poll: Nearly half of U.S. adults would spend $100 a month for Ozempic, other weight-loss drugs
Almost half of Americans would be willing to spend up to $100 a month for…
Pregnant Kourtney Kardashian Shares Full Body Photo Showing Off Baby Bump – PEOPLE
Pregnant Kourtney Kardashian Shares Full Body Photo Showing Off Baby Bump PEOPLE Read Original Article: Pregnant…
Pregnant Kourtney Kardashian bares baby bump in sexy bikini snaps – Page Six
Pregnant Kourtney Kardashian bares baby bump in sexy bikini snaps Page Six Read Original Article: Pregnant…
Gable: Don’t let up on expanding abortion rights – Detroit News
Gable: Don’t let up on expanding abortion rights Detroit News Read Original Article: Gable: Don’t let…
Klobuchar says she supports allowing abortion restrictions in late pregnancy – CNN
Klobuchar says she supports allowing abortion restrictions in late pregnancy CNN Read Original Article: Klobuchar says…
Go Outside and Get Creative: Fun Outdoor Activities for Kids to Enjoy in the Sun
The post Go Outside and Get Creative: Fun Outdoor Activities for Kids to Enjoy in…
A knowledge-based approach to tackling Afghanistan’s drug abuse crisis
There are many dangers lurking in the shadows just off the bustling streets of the…
Thailand: Moving from punishment to treatment of people who use drugs
People who use drugs in Thailand are receiving more help to reduce the harm caused…
STAT+: As demand for Covid shots wanes, Moderna seeks its next success
Moderna chairman Noubar Afeyan exuded star power earlier this month as he commanded the spotlight…
ADA says all diabetes patients should be screened for nonalcoholic fatty liver disease
SAN DIEGO — The American Diabetes Association said Sunday that all adults with type 2 diabetes or…
PODCAST: UN boosts fight against drug trafficking in the Golden Triangle
Countries in Southeast Asia are coming together with the support of the UN to tackle…
Pregnant Kourtney Kardashian Shows Baby Bump Progress: ‘Been a Minute Since I’ve Done This’ – PEOPLE
Pregnant Kourtney Kardashian Shows Baby Bump Progress: ‘Been a Minute Since I’ve Done This’ PEOPLE Read…
Ukraine’s ‘Wild West’: Rebuilding a ‘new’ Kharkiv during an invasion
The Ukrainian city of Kharkiv had just survived another missile attack in the spring of…
Sudan: OHCHR calls for ‘urgent action’ to end militia attacks on people fleeing El Geneina
The UN human rights office (OHCHR) on Saturday said it was gravely concerned at reports…
Do warmer temperatures make turtles better mothers?
Warmer temperatures are known to make more turtle eggs become female hatchlings, but new research…
Extinct warbler’s genome sequenced from museum specimens
The Bachman’s warbler, a songbird that was last seen in North America nearly 40 years…
A subtype of depression identified
Using surveys, cognitive tests and brain imaging, researchers have identified a type of depression that…
21st century economic growth will be slower than we thought
The global economy will grow slower in the 21st century than economists have expected, a…
Opinion: OB-GYNs could have solidified abortion as health care after Roe. They missed their chance
Reflecting on this first anniversary of the Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs to overturn Roe…
How abortion access changed in the first year after Roe v. Wade, in 7 charts
One year ago, the Supreme Court struck down Roe v. Wade in a landmark decision…
Does DIY still have a place in diabetes care?
When Dana Lewis built her first artificial pancreas in 2014, she — and millions of…
PODCAST: Can young leaders help achieve the Sustainable Development Goals?
With the world currently recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic, and reeling from the economic fallout…
One year post-Roe, crisis pregnancy centers expand footprint in Mississippi – GMA
One year post-Roe, crisis pregnancy centers expand footprint in Mississippi GMA Read Original Article: One year…