Research examines tweets during Hurricane María to analyze social media use during disasters
Understanding how social media is used during a disaster can help with disaster preparedness and…
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New atlas of mRNA variants captures inner workings of the brain
Investigators have assembled the most comprehensive atlas to date of messenger RNA (mRNA) variants in…
A smarter city skyline for flood safety
With climate change and rising urbanization, the likelihood and severity of urban flooding are increasing….
Bacteria in cancer unmasked
Researchers have compiled a detailed catalogue of bacteria living in cancer metastases. Having analyzed over…
New technique lets scientists create resistance-free electron channels
A team has taken the first atomic-resolution images and demonstrated electrical control of a chiral…
Periostin shows promise to help fight a common form of esophageal cancer
Esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) accounts for around 90% of esophageal cancers, especially in East…
STAT+: Virginia governor vetoes plans to create a prescription drug affordability board
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin vetoed a bill that would have created a new entity for…
Cognitive decline may be detected using network analysis, according to Concordia researchers
Researchers use network analysis to study whether it can reveal the subtle changes associated with…
Research could unlock more precise prognoses and targeted treatments for children with cancer
Researchers have identified new variations in neuroblastoma that could lead to a more accurate prognosis…
BESSY II: How pulsed charging enhances the service time of batteries
An improved charging protocol might help lithium-ion batteries to last much longer. Charging with a…
STAT+: Biden administration urged to license prostate cancer drug patents in a bid to lower its cost
In the latest gambit to lower the cost of a pricey medicine, three advocacy groups…
A natural touch for coastal defense
Common ‘hard’ coastal defenses, like concrete sea walls, might struggle to keep up with increasing…
Hospital doctors in Wales to enter pay negotiations with government
BMA Cymru Wales has suspended forthcoming industrial action for consultants and specialist, associate specialist, and…
Change in definitions of advance and future care planning
In their Practice Pointer Hyson and Fritz reference anticipatory care planning,1 a process that was…
Helen Salisbury: A consultant model of general practice
In interviews and appraisals, doctors of all varieties are often asked to provide evidence of…
STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about biotech startups, Pfizer’s RSV vaccine, and more
Rise and shine, everyone, another busy day is on the way. We can tell because…
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STAT+: MassMutual is rolling out free genetic testing for members, a dicey area for life insurers
One of the country’s biggest life insurers is venturing into genetic testing, an area that’s…
Pfizer’s plot to win the RSV vaccine race
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STAT+: Biotech startups post strongest financing numbers in two years
The numbers are in, and biotech startups recently closed out their best fundraising quarter in…
Are lab-grown brain tissues ethical? There is no no-brainer answer
Researchers offer insights into the ethical dilemmas and legal complexities surrounding brain organoids, especially those…
Atmospheric and economic drivers of global air pollution
Carbon monoxide emissions from industrial production have serious consequences for human health and are a…
The surprising connection between male infertility and family cancer risk
A study suggests families with infertile male relatives may face elevated cancer risks. Tapping into…
Exclusive: Outcry as Philip Morris International funds smoking cessation courses on Medscape
A leading medical information company has been urged to cancel a series of new education…
Abortion: MPs propose decriminalisation in England and Wales
A cross party group of MPs has set out new proposals to modernise abortion law…
Gaza: Muslim doctors in UK feel censored and targeted for expressing concern over humanitarian crisis
Muslim doctors in the UK say they are being unfairly censored when expressing concerns about…
GMC clarifies its use of the term “medical professional”
Readers have expressed some anxiety over the General Medical Council’s use of the term “medical…
Delivering new priorities for women’s health in 2024
The health secretary’s recent announcement of women’s health priorities12 includes a welcome focus on preconception…
The merits of an integrated approach to obesity treatment and prevention
I applaud the call from Buse and colleagues for the amplification of dialogue about the…
Hepatitis killing thousands daily, WHO warns in new report
The number of lives lost due to viral hepatitis infections is increasing and already accounts…
After years of just ‘running, running,’ a crisis led to a lupus diagnosis. Now she connects others
Teenagers don’t get arthritis. That’s what Tiffany Peterson kept hearing as that dreadful feeling in…
Opinion: As a rule, rape exceptions for abortion don’t work
A year before the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022, Texas implemented Senate…
STAT+: Big biotech names roll out Seaport Therapeutics, as interest in neuropsychiatric drugs swells
The team behind Karuna Therapeutics, which was recently snapped up in a multibillion-dollar deal, on…
Cannabis in Pregnancy Linked to Autism and ADHD Risk – Neuroscience News
Cannabis in Pregnancy Linked to Autism and ADHD Risk Neuroscience News Read Original Article: Cannabis in…
Excellus presents $30K health award to Mohawk Valley prenatal and maternal support program – The Central New York Business Journal
Excellus presents $30K health award to Mohawk Valley prenatal and maternal support program The Central New…
Pregnancy linked to faster aging, new research suggests – The Washington Post
Pregnancy linked to faster aging, new research suggests The Washington Post Read Original Article: Pregnancy linked…
Pregnancy may speed up biological ageing, study finds – The Guardian
Pregnancy may speed up biological ageing, study finds The Guardian Read Original Article: Pregnancy may speed…
Just one pregnancy can add months to your biological age – National Geographic
Just one pregnancy can add months to your biological age National Geographic Read Original Article: Just…
Couple goes viral by sharing heartwarming pregnancy updates with neighbor – ABC News
Couple goes viral by sharing heartwarming pregnancy updates with neighbor ABC News Read Original Article: Couple…
Woman Slams Mamaearth Founder For Pregnancy Shoot, Gets Schooled Instead – NDTV
Woman Slams Mamaearth Founder For Pregnancy Shoot, Gets Schooled Instead NDTV Read Original Article: Woman Slams…
North Carolina aquarium releases update about Charlotte the virgin stingray’s pregnancy after experts feared h – Daily Mail
North Carolina aquarium releases update about Charlotte the virgin stingray’s pregnancy after experts feared h Daily…
Cannabis use in pregnancy may raise children’s risk of ADHD and autism – New Scientist
Cannabis use in pregnancy may raise children’s risk of ADHD and autism New Scientist Read Original…
Pregnant at 35: The start of “advanced maternal age” shouldn’t be feared – Axios
Pregnant at 35: The start of “advanced maternal age” shouldn’t be feared Axios Read Original Article:…
Internet Helps Woman Find Husband Who ‘Ghosted’ Her While Pregnant – Men’s Journal
Internet Helps Woman Find Husband Who ‘Ghosted’ Her While Pregnant Men’s Journal Read Original Article: Internet…
Kourtney Kardashian Defends Her Body Amid Pressure to “Bounce Back” – E! NEWS
Kourtney Kardashian Defends Her Body Amid Pressure to “Bounce Back” E! NEWS Read Original Article: Kourtney…
Woman on LinkedIn Criticises Mamaearth Founder Over Pregnancy Shoot, Gets Shut Down – News18
Woman on LinkedIn Criticises Mamaearth Founder Over Pregnancy Shoot, Gets Shut Down News18 Read Original Article:…
News in Brief 8 April 2024
Palestine UN membership in spotlight amid Rafah invasion fears Attacks on Ukrainian nuclear facilities ‘must cease…
How climate change will impact food production and financial institutions
Researchers have developed a new method to predict the financial impacts climate change will have…
Preventive angioplasty does not improve prognosis
For heart attack patients, treating only the coronary artery that caused the infarction works just…
A pulse of innovation: AI at the service of heart research
Researchers unveiled BeatProfiler, a groundbreaking new tool — a comprehensive software that automates the analysis…
People make more patient decisions when shown the benefits first
Psychologists asked experiment participants to choose to receive $40 in seven days or $60 in…