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Overdose deaths in pregnancy tripled since 2018. A Pittsburgh hospital aims to change that. – Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
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Tragedy as twin babies die after Byron Bay ‘wild birth’ goes horribly wrong – Daily Mail
Tragedy as twin babies die after Byron Bay ‘wild birth’ goes horribly wrong Daily Mail Read…
Teen Mom Kayla Sessler reveals gender of baby no. 3 with boyfriend Ryan Leigh with cute pumpkin theme party… – The US Sun
Teen Mom Kayla Sessler reveals gender of baby no. 3 with boyfriend Ryan Leigh with…
STAT+: Opioid cravings were reduced by anti-obesity drug in small study
DENVER — The GLP-1 medication liraglutide significantly reduced opioid cravings in a small analysis presented on…
Exploring the Role of Alternative Medicine in Dermatology – Dermatology Times
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Stroke: Acupuncture may lower risk in people with rheumatoid arthritis – Medical News Today
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Opinion: STAT readers on what human health care can learn from veterinary medicine and more
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STAT+: Leading MD Anderson oncologist disputes junior scientist’s claims in lawsuit over research credit
Prominent immunologist and oncologist Padmanee Sharma defended herself in court on Friday against a lawsuit…
Drastic erosion of women’s rights in Afghanistan continues
Afghan women fear arrest, harassment and further punishment whenever a new Taliban decree is announced,…
More patients rely on early prenatal testing as states toughen abortion laws – PBS NewsHour
More patients rely on early prenatal testing as states toughen abortion laws PBS NewsHour Read Original…
Prenatal depression: A mother’s experience with a little-discussed problem. – Slate
Prenatal depression: A mother’s experience with a little-discussed problem. Slate Read Original Article: Prenatal depression: A…
Nebraska Legislature advances bill to expand prenatal Medicaid reimbursements – Lincoln Journal Star
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Abortion laws spark rising demand for early prenatal tests – Tulsa World
Abortion laws spark rising demand for early prenatal tests Tulsa World Read Original Article: Abortion laws…
3 Reasons A Gender Neutral Nursery Can Be A Magical Choice For Any Family
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News in Brief 16 February 2024
Guterres calls for a ‘global order that works for everyone’UN human rights office ‘appalled’ by…
What can bulls tell us about men?
Researchers have found genes in the reproductive organs of bulls that influence fertility. The findings…
STAT+: In ‘major milestone,’ FDA approves first cell therapy for solid tumors
Nearly four decades after its first conception, the first TIL therapy, an immunotherapy that harvests…
Nectar fills the alcohol alternative gap for health-curious locals – Santa Monica Daily Press
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Artificial Sweeteners vs. Natural Alternatives: Navigating the Sweetener Landscape – News-Medical.Net
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UN rights office regrets Venezuela’s decision to suspend operations
The UN human rights office (OHCHR) is evaluating its next steps while continuing to engage…
STAT+: Banning surprise medical bills is raising costs elsewhere
Without question, the new federal law banning surprise billing is achieving its goal of protecting…
Key congressman blasts HHS for lack of cooperation on Covid-19
The Health and Human Services Department’s lack of cooperation with a congressional committee investigating the…
STAT+: Flagship Pioneering startup lays off a third of staff
Sonata Therapeutics, a startup created two years ago through the merger of two Flagship Pioneering…
Evidence of geothermal activity within icy dwarf planets
A team found evidence for hydrothermal or metamorphic activity within the icy dwarf planets Eris…
Reforestation programs could threaten vast area of tropical grasslands
New research reveals the scale of inappropriate reforestation projects across Africa. A new study reveals…
Discovery of new Li ion conductor unlocks new direction for sustainable batteries
Researchers have discovered a solid material that rapidly conducts lithium ions. Consisting of non-toxic earth-abundant…
STAT+: Medicare Advantage enrollment races past 33 million
Roughly 33.4 million adults older than 65 and people with disabilities were enrolled in a…
STAT+: Bipartisan group of lawmakers warns of a rising Chinese threat to U.S. biotech
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — The increasingly adversarial relationship between the United States and China has raised…
Russia: UN human rights office ‘appalled’ at death of Navalny in prison
The UN human rights office (OHCHR) on Friday said it was “appalled” over the death…
More people die after smoking drugs than injecting them, study finds
NEW YORK — Smoking has surpassed injecting as the most common way of taking drugs…
STAT+: Louisiana, Oregon deals show health insurer acquisitions aren’t a sure thing anymore
A deal is never really done until it’s done. On Tuesday, two different proposed insurance…
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STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about kids taking Wegovy, telehealth for abortion pills, and more
And so, another working week will soon draw to a close. Not a moment too…
Alnylam thickened the plot
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Hospitals serving England’s most deprived patients generate proportionally less private income, study shows
NHS trusts in England that serve more patients from the most deprived areas receive a…
Sense of belonging is a critical component of workforce retention
Attrition of doctors from healthcare systems has reached crises levels in the US, UK, and…
BMA urges government to lift cap on compensation for LGBT veterans
The BMA’s armed forces committee has called on the UK government to reconsider enforcing a…
Restructuring of the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities is a further step in the wrong direction for tackling health inequalities
Last week, the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) made big staff reductions at…
The grey area of “fertility tech” being mis-sold as contraception
When Chelsea Polis questioned the evidence behind a fertility tracking thermometer, she soon found herself…
Women from more deprived backgrounds are less likely to have an epidural, finds study
Women from poorer backgrounds are less likely to have an epidural during labour than women…
Opinion: I’ve reported on the health of every president since Reagan. Here’s what I think about Trump and Biden
When I interviewed Ronald Reagan about his health in 1980, he was 69 and poised…
Solving astronauts’ health challenges in deep space could have payoffs on Earth
Space is famously known as the final frontier for human exploration. It may also be…
STAT+: For unlucky mountaineers, tundra explorers and the unhoused, a new drug could avert the ravages of frostbite
Two days after his right hand froze, Hart Bezner realized for the first time that…
The Many Benefits of Prenatal Yoga for Mother and Child – Medriva
The Many Benefits of Prenatal Yoga for Mother and Child Medriva Read Original Article: The Many…
US stingray falls pregnant despite having no mate – BBC.com
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11 Creative Dr. Seuss Crafts Ignite Imaginations Making Learning to Read So Much Fun
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News in Brief 15 February 2024
Gaza: Situation dire in Rafah UN agencies warnUN weather agency declares warmest January everOn International…