STAT+: FDA advisers unanimously recommend approval of Eli Lilly’s Alzheimer’s disease treatment
Advisers to the Food and Drug Administration voted 11-0 on Monday to recommend the approval…
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Webb telescope reveals asteroid collision in neighboring star system
Astronomers have captured what appears to be a snapshot of a massive collision of giant…
Researchers create skin-inspired sensory robots to provide medical treatment
Scientists have created innovative soft robots equipped with electronic skins and artificial muscles, allowing them…
Optimism wards off procrastination
People with an optimistic outlook on the future are less likely to be severe procrastinators,…
The solar system may have passed through dense interstellar clouds 2 million years ago, altering Earth’s climate
Astrophysicists calculate the likelihood that Earth was exposed to cold, harsh interstellar clouds, a phenomenon…
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Splitting hairs: Science of biomechanics to understand of bad hair days
Academics are often accused of ‘splitting hairs’, but a team has now devised a machine…
Planetary Health Diet associated with lower risk of premature death, lower environmental impact
People who eat a healthy, sustainable diet may substantially lower their risk of premature death…
Benefits of failure are overrated
The platitude that failure leads to success may be both inaccurate and damaging to society,…
Elephants have names for each other like people do, new study shows
Wild African elephants address each other with name-like calls, a rare ability among nonhuman animals,…
In a significant first, researchers detect water frost on solar system’s tallest volcanoes
An international team of planetary scientists has detected patches of water frost sitting atop the…
Galactic bloodlines: Many nearby star clusters originate from only three ‘families’
Astronomers have deciphered the formation history of young star clusters, some of which we can…
Small, cool and sulfurous exoplanet may help write recipe for planetary formation
Astronomers observing exoplanet GJ 3470 b saw evidence of water, carbon dioxide, methane and sulfur…
STAT+: Medical device trials still don’t enroll enough women, study finds
Women have always been underrepresented in medical research. A new study reveals that not much…
Social determinants of health: a positive manifesto for public health
Hiam and colleagues outline the problem of deteriorating health across the UK and emphasise that…
Tributes paid to journalist and broadcast doctor Michael Mosley
Many tributes have been paid to Michael Mosley, the journalist, TV and radio presenter, documentary…
FDA unexpectedly rescinds ban on Juul vapes
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has dropped marketing denial orders which sought to…
Bird flu: Australia records first human case of H5N1
Australia has notified the World Health Organization (WHO) of its first human case of H5N1…
Millions fewer people may need statins, a new study suggests. But guidelines have yet to agree
It’s a familiar scene for patients during a routine primary care visit. The doctor scans…
STAT+: Humana scores a win in a Medicare Advantage case
You’re reading the web version of Health Care Inc., STAT’s weekly newsletter following the flow…
STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about a Moderna Covid-flu vaccine, a paused Pfizer study, and more
Good morning, everyone, and welcome to another working week. We hope the weekend respite was…
STAT+: Teladoc names insurance, finance exec as its new CEO
Virtual care company Teladoc has a new chief executive officer following the abrupt departure of…
US maternal mortality is far higher than that of other rich nations, study reports
The US continues to have the highest maternal mortality among 14 rich industrialised countries, says…
NHS makes urgent appeal for blood donations after cyberattack on London hospitals
The NHS has made an urgent appeal for O blood type donors in response to…
Whooping cough: Doctors urge Chinese authorities to review vaccine strategy as cases surge
Doctors in China are urging a rethink of the government’s whooping cough immunisation strategy as…
Hospital doctors in Wales to vote on enhanced pay deal for 2023-24
The Welsh government has increased its pay offer for 2023-24 to junior doctors, consultants, and…
Sixty seconds on . . . flying
Yippee, it’s the holidays. Where’s the departure lounge bar?Not so fast. Researchers are warning people…
STAT+: Moderna says data show its combination Covid-flu vaccine generates a strong immune response
Moderna announced Monday that, in a Phase 3 clinical trial, its combination Covid-19 and influenza…
Pigmented skin lesions
This is part of a series of occasional articles on common problems in primary care….
South Africa’s vaping tax—a bold move for public health?
Electronic cigarettes, known as e-cigarettes or vapes, pose challenges and opportunities for governments, clinicians, and…
Why I . . . make free flight aircraft
In calm weather, Martin Pike can often be found at a stretch of open land…
Importance of transparency and honesty in public health and environmental issues
Society should be entirely grateful to The BMJ for its investigation into Medscape’s relationship with…
One in four children under 5 are experiencing severe food poverty, Unicef warns
An estimated 181 million children aged under 5 globally—around one in four—are experiencing severe food…
Opinion: Curing rare childhood diseases will falter unless Congress steps up
When our son Peter was diagnosed with an ultra-rare form of muscular dystrophy at the…
Opinion: How faith leaders like me can help address America’s obesity epidemic
Many factors drive America’s obesity epidemic — environment, genetics, eating habits, and more. Solving the…
STAT+: Watch: How Harvard researchers boosted an ALS patient’s independence with a box and a balloon
John Goodson practiced medicine for almost 50 years at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. As…
What’s going on at COSP17?
Hundreds of people with disabilities, non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and civil society representatives alongside ambassadors from…
Pregnancy dilemma: When is it safe to have sex? – India Today
Pregnancy dilemma: When is it safe to have sex? India Today Read Original Article: Pregnancy dilemma:…
Pregnant Jorgie Porter looks amazing as she shows off growing baby bump in figure-hugging dress on date… – The Sun
Pregnant Jorgie Porter looks amazing as she shows off growing baby bump in figure-hugging dress…
Pregnant woman attacked at Fellini’s Pizza in Atlanta, police say – FOX 5 Atlanta
Pregnant woman attacked at Fellini’s Pizza in Atlanta, police say FOX 5 Atlanta Read Original Article:…
My pregnancy nearly killed me. Iowa abortion laws threaten more lives – Des Moines Register
My pregnancy nearly killed me. Iowa abortion laws threaten more lives Des Moines Register Read Original…
Alternative Medicine practitioner offers donation-based sessions to introduce new technology – PenBayPilot.com
Alternative Medicine practitioner offers donation-based sessions to introduce new technology PenBayPilot.com Read Original Article: Alternative Medicine…
Functional Medicine From Toronto’s Surprising Insights On Their Approach to Healthcare – Yahoo Finance
Functional Medicine From Toronto’s Surprising Insights On Their Approach to Healthcare Yahoo Finance Read Original Article:…
Inositol: Benefits, Side Effects, Dosage, Interactions – Verywell Mind
Inositol: Benefits, Side Effects, Dosage, Interactions Verywell Mind Read Original Article: Inositol: Benefits, Side Effects, Dosage,…
First Person: Guest editing UN News’s first live blog takeover
Activist, actor and talk show host Nick Herd will be leading the UN News team…
STAT+: The inside story of how Lykos’ MDMA research went awry
At a heated advisory committee meeting convened by the Food and Drug Administration last week,…
The Courier Express Events – Prenatal Yoga (all trimesters) Fitness @ BCCB with Nathalie – The Courier-Express
The Courier Express Events – Prenatal Yoga (all trimesters) Fitness @ BCCB with Nathalie The Courier-Express…
Pregnant Hailey Bieber Shows Off Growing Baby Bump in Cute Mirror Selfie – PEOPLE
Pregnant Hailey Bieber Shows Off Growing Baby Bump in Cute Mirror Selfie PEOPLE Read Original Article:…
Opinion: Readers respond to mothers in treatment for opioid use disorder, pandemic models, and more
To encourage robust, good-faith discussion about issues raised in First Opinion, STAT publishes selected Letters…
Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities: 5 fast facts
Imagine daily life without your sight, hearing or a limb or living with the challenges…
Taylor Swift defends Lady Gaga over ‘invasive’ pregnancy rumours – BBC.com
Taylor Swift defends Lady Gaga over ‘invasive’ pregnancy rumours BBC.com Taylor Swift defends Lady Gaga after…