STAT+: A junior scientist. A prominent oncologist. Now, a clash at MD Anderson over who gets research credit
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STAT+: Senate Democrats push for stronger rules around AI in Medicare Advantage
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Scientists develop artificial ‘worm gut’ to break down plastics
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Ice cores provide first documentation of rapid Antarctic ice loss in the past
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AI in medicine, detangling hype, and Icelandic DNA
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Faulty DNA disposal system causes inflammation
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In a showy hearing, Bernie Sanders gets few answers about lower drug prices
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Gaza ‘buffer zone’ possible war crime: UN human rights chief
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STAT+: A looming cancer vaccine test for Gritstone Bio, and pushback about Novartis-MorphoSys
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Nearly 500 clinical trials carried out in Nordic countries since 2016 remain unpublished
One in five (22%) clinical trials carried out in Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden…
Dental plan for England is criticised for failing to root out systemic problems
Dentists and doctors have criticised the government’s plan to revive NHS dentistry in England, which…
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Addicted to substitute drugs: the unexpected turn in the opioid crisis for India
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STAT+: A looming cancer vaccine test for Gristone Bio, and pushback on my Novartis-MorphoSys take
This week, I address pushback I received on my Novartis-MorphoSys column. But first, a preview…
Studies cited in abortion pill case are retracted due to flaws and conflicts of interest
A medical journal has retracted two studies claiming to show the harms of the abortion…
Gilead sours on the ‘don’t eat me’ business
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Long covid: Online rehabilitation can improve quality of life, study reports
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Midwifery conference is criticised over formula milk sponsors
Organisers of the British Journal of Midwifery’s annual conference, which is set to take place…
Midwifery conference is criticised over formula milk sponsors
Organisers of the British Journal of Midwifery’s annual conference, which is set to take place…
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NHS organisations must “get a grip” on racism, says report
The NHS continues to fail staff who experience racism at work by perpetuating a culture…
STAT+: As Medicare drug pricing negotiations begin, AstraZeneca stays mum on government’s offer
LONDON — Medicare’s first-ever drug pricing negotiations are officially underway. But neither government officials nor…
Opinion: Moving from crisis response to crisis prevention in U.S. mental health systems
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STAT+: More than half the slots on a key vaccine advisory panel are vacant. Where’s HHS?
A critical government advisory committee charged with charting U.S. vaccination policy appears to be atrophying,…
Could testosterone be a useful treatment for menopause?
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Md. court finds internet search history, lack of prenatal care admissible in newborn death case – Maryland Daily Record
Md. court finds internet search history, lack of prenatal care admissible in newborn death case Maryland…
Prenatal care for poor, online betting bills pass – leader-call.com
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Judge postpones house arrest decision for Florida inmate who became pregnant while incarcerated – NBC News
Judge postpones house arrest decision for Florida inmate who became pregnant while incarcerated NBC News Read…
Gwen Stefani details ‘true miracle’ as she opens up about pregnancy with son Apollo and meeting Blake Shelton – HELLO!
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Gut Bacteria Influences Pregnancy Immune Response – Neuroscience News
Gut Bacteria Influences Pregnancy Immune Response Neuroscience News Read Original Article: Gut Bacteria Influences Pregnancy Immune…
Scientists Tracked How Pregnancy Rewires Every Organ In The Body – Inverse
Scientists Tracked How Pregnancy Rewires Every Organ In The Body Inverse Read Original Article: Scientists Tracked…
Mr Coconut employee alleges unfair dismissal due to pregnancy, company releases findings pointing to her poor … – TODAY
Mr Coconut employee alleges unfair dismissal due to pregnancy, company releases findings pointing to her…
Man feels ‘sense of relief’ after woman pleads guilty to killing his pregnant wife in OC crash – KABC-TV
Man feels ‘sense of relief’ after woman pleads guilty to killing his pregnant wife in…
Florida Democrat’s Remark on Transgender Pregnancy Sparks Backlash – Newsweek
Florida Democrat’s Remark on Transgender Pregnancy Sparks Backlash Newsweek Read Original Article: Florida Democrat’s Remark on…
Miranda Kerr Shares Why Bed Rest in Previous Pregnancies Gave Her Pause About Having Fourth Baby – PEOPLE
Miranda Kerr Shares Why Bed Rest in Previous Pregnancies Gave Her Pause About Having Fourth…
‘Take Your Senator to a Crisis Pregnancy Center’ Day – National Catholic Register
‘Take Your Senator to a Crisis Pregnancy Center’ Day National Catholic Register Read Original Article: ‘Take…
Pregnant Jenna Dewan Strips Down to Her Bare Baby Bump for Gorgeous Rainy-Day Photos – Yahoo Life
Pregnant Jenna Dewan Strips Down to Her Bare Baby Bump for Gorgeous Rainy-Day Photos Yahoo Life…
COVID-19 vaccines in pregnancy found safe for infants – University of Minnesota Twin Cities
COVID-19 vaccines in pregnancy found safe for infants University of Minnesota Twin Cities Read Original Article:…
UNC employee files complaint alleging pregnancy discrimination – – The Daily Tar Heel
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New pregnancy clinic in South Dallas aims to improve maternal health outcomes – KERA News
New pregnancy clinic in South Dallas aims to improve maternal health outcomes KERA News Read Original…
Comorbidities Weigh Heavily in Autoimmune Pregnancy Outcomes – Medscape
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Ask the Doc: How Can the Military Health System Help Me Through My Pregnancy? – Health.mil
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Pregnant women should avoid ultraprocessed, fast foods, experts urge
Research shows that phthalates, a class of chemicals associated with plastics, can shed from the…