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Gender medicine in the US: how the Cass review failed to land
The newly released Cass review on transgender care for under 18s has had a seismic…
STAT+: FDA advisers endorse Guardant Health’s colon cancer screening test
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STAT+: Ahead of ASCO, J&J reports mixed data on next-generation radiopharmaceutical
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The HPV vaccine prevents cancer in men, too. Why do so few people get it?
You’d think if there were a vaccine that would prevent tens of thousands of cases…
Birth of universe’s earliest galaxies observed for first time
Researchers have now seen the formation of three of the earliest galaxies in the universe,…
WHO report reveals major health disparities between European teens
A report published on Thursday from the World Health Organization’s (WHO) European region has revealed…
Charting a pathway to next-gen biofuels
From soil to sequestration, researchers have modeled what a supply chain for second-generation biofuels might…
Study explains why the brain can robustly recognize images, even without color
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Iron could be key to less expensive, greener lithium-ion batteries, research finds
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Study uncovers cell type-specific genetic insights underlying schizophrenia
New research provides a map for how the genes known to increase risk of schizophrenia…
A promising approach to develop a birth control pill for men
Researchers show in animal models that a novel, non-hormonal sperm-specific approach offers a promising option…
Intriguing nearby world sized between Earth, Venus
Astronomers have discovered a planet between the sizes of Earth and Venus only 40 light-years…
STAT+: Pharma’s losing bet in New Jersey
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UN establishes International Day of reflection for Srebrenica genocide
The UN General Assembly on Thursday designated 11 July as the International Day of Reflection…
Louisiana legislature approves bill classifying abortion pills as controlled dangerous substances
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Listen: More tumult at BIO & coercive care for sickle cell patients
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Planet hunters unveil massive catalog of strange worlds
While thousands of planets have been discovered around other stars, relatively little is known about…
Mental disorders may spread in young people’s social networks
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The global clean water crisis looms large
Water scarcity will intensify with climate and socioeconomic change, disproportionately impacting populations located in the…
Reversing progress, stroke rates are rising, especially in working-age adults
Stroke prevalence has been climbing over the past decade, reversing a steady decline among all…
Potentially habitable ‘exo-Venus’ with Earth-like temperature discovered
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Foraging ants navigate more efficiently when given energy-drink-like doses of caffeine
Ants who receive a caffeine-laced sugary reward become more efficient at navigating back to the…
In light of H5N1 outbreak, U.S. in talks with mRNA vaccine makers on bird flu
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STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re watching a Cytokinetics deal with Royalty Pharma, Cue Health shutting down, and more
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STAT+: Setting the table: What to expect at this year’s ASCO meeting
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SAS and locally employed doctors deserve more support and respect
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The untold health toll of voting
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STAT+: Cytokinetics CEO Robert Blum is on my Worst CEO shortlist again, and other thoughts
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A rare cardiac mass
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Up to 6% of UK adults might have a food allergy, says report
As many as 6% of the UK adult population—around 2.4 million people—might have a clinically…
Acute painful red eye in a teenage girl
A teenage girl presented with a four day history of worsening pain and redness of…
Summary of WHO infection prevention and control guideline for covid-19: striving for evidence based practice in infection prevention and control
The World Health Organization (WHO) published the seventh version of the infection prevention and control…
How to deliver equitable access to the best possible care
Healthcare services often fall short in their efforts to provide the best care possible to…
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STAT+: Biotechs turn to gene silencing for obesity drugs that can last longer than Wegovy
Enticed by the immense market opened by GLP-1 weight loss drugs Wegovy and Zepbound, a…
Opinion: Addressing health care workers’ trauma can help fight burnout
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Fresh scrutiny of post-Covid spending reignites yearslong tension over emergency stockpiles
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Opinion: Making the case for fair compensation in clinical trials
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Stories from the UN Archive: Magic suitcases for 1960s midwives
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Can Dominica’s Indigenous community cope with the next hurricane?
Dominica is described as highly disaster-vulnerable: the country is regularly hit by hurricanes and, when…
Does prenatal DHA supplementation increase infant fat mass? – News-Medical.Net
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Is Fluoride in Water Safe to Drink During Pregnancy? – The New York Times
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Fluoride exposure during pregnancy linked to increased risk of childhood neurobehavioral problems, study finds – University of Southern California
Fluoride exposure during pregnancy linked to increased risk of childhood neurobehavioral problems, study finds University of…
Global Chiropractic Care Market Size to Hit USD 2.24 Bn by 2031 – GlobeNewswire
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Else Nutrition Products Now Available at Leading Natural Health Retailer, Marche Tau, in Quebec – Morningstar
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Study shows replacing single food from your diet with alternative could increase your life expectancy: ‘Considerable … – Yahoo! Voices
Study shows replacing single food from your diet with alternative could increase your life expectancy:…
Wastewater testing specifically for bird flu virus will scale up nationally in coming weeks
Less than a month ago, researchers reported for the first time the ability to scan…