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Libya: mass graves at Tarhuna in human rights spotlightGaza polio vaccine workers prepare to roll…
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Oregon alternative medicine students face a long road to loan forgiveness – Oregon Public Broadcasting
Oregon alternative medicine students face a long road to loan forgiveness Oregon Public Broadcasting Read Original…
Afghanistan: UN will ‘continue to engage’ with Taliban, following threat to withdraw cooperation
The United Nations will continue engaging with all stakeholders in Afghanistan, advocating for human rights…
Sudan: ‘Dire consequences for survivors’ lacking medical and trauma services
The devastating lack of adequate care for survivors of sexual and gender-based violence in Sudan,…
Is long-term beta-blocker therapy needed after a heart attack?
The appropriate duration of beta-blocker treatment after a heart attack (a myocardial infarction [MI]) is…
How hope beats mindfulness when times are tough
A recent study finds that hope appears to be more beneficial than mindfulness at helping…
New findings on TB could change how we treat inflammatory disorders
The study explains why treatments for many autoimmune and inflammatory diseases raise the risk of…
FDA clears updated Covid shots from Novavax, adding a 3rd fall vaccine option
U.S. regulators have cleared a third updated Covid-19 vaccine for this fall, shots made by…
Study combines data, molecular simulations to accelerate drug discovery
Researchers have found a new method to increase both speed and success rates in drug…
Like people, vultures get set in their ways and have fewer friends as they age
Young griffon vultures move frequently between sleeping sites in different locations, interacting with many friends….
World News in Brief: Terror attacks in Pakistan and Burkina Faso, Yemen floods update, mass graves in Libya
A UN independent human rights expert on Friday condemned recent terrorist attacks in Burkina Faso,…
Morphing facial technology sheds light on the boundaries of self-recognition
Facial recognition is a critical part of self-image and social interactions. In an era of…
Topological quantum simulation unlocks new potential in quantum computers
Researchers have successfully simulated higher-order topological (HOT) lattices with unprecedented accuracy using digital quantum computers….
What a submerged ancient bridge discovered in a Spanish cave reveals about early human settlement
Geologists examined a submerged 25-foot bridge to tackle a long-lasting archaeological controversy: When humans settled…
Transparency is often lacking in datasets used to train large language models
The Data Provenance Explorer can help machine-learning practitioners make more informed choices about the data…
Novel chemical tool aims to streamline drug-making process
The invention of a tool capable of unlocking previously impossible organic chemical reactions has opened…
The vacuum of information about covid’s prevalence puts me at risk—bring back better data collection
A few weeks ago, my partner tested positive for covid-19 for the first time. I’ve…
Government considers outdoor smoking ban in England
Health leaders have welcomed news that the UK government is considering restricting smoking in some…
General practices in England will get 7.4% increase to fund pay rises
The government has confirmed that general practices in England will be given a 7.4% increase…
Humanitarian pauses in Gaza pave way for polio vaccinations
UN aid teams have reached a tentative agreement with parties involved in the war in…
UN chief demands global action to end racism against people of African descent
The UN Secretary-General has called for global action to “vanquish racism and discrimination” towards people…
STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about Wegovy study results, an Alnylam heart drug, and more
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Wellcome’s response to letter calling for focus on integrated academic training in reform of academic medicine
We understand Spencer’s concerns about reform of academic medicine.1 At Wellcome, we share the belief…
Monica from ‘Friends’, RFK Jr., and how many ‘r’s are in ‘strawberry’
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Scientist’s method could give months’ warning of major earthquakes
The public could have days or months of warning about a major earthquake through identification…
Dancing galaxies make a monster at the cosmic dawn
Astronomers have spotted a pair of galaxies in the act of merging 12.8 billion years…
Billions worldwide consume inadequate levels of micronutrients critical to human health
More than half of the global population consumes inadequate levels of several micronutrients essential to…
Silicon chip propels 6G communications forward
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Regional variations in concussion diagnoses
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Community masking for prevention of respiratory infections: wider evidence base
We congratulate the authors on successfully completing a randomised controlled trial of advice to mask…
Demand for adult social care will outstrip NHS funding: we must transition to a preventive care model
The new adult social care workforce strategy commits to improving pay—an example of the farsighted…
The ultra-processed food industry has no business in sponsoring health and nutrition events
A recent event “Nourish and flourish: The role of nutrition in improving women’s health outcomes”…
Practical Prescribing: Direct oral anticoagulants
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STAT+: Detailed data on Alnylam’s heart drug show substantial benefit, while competition likely awaits
LONDON — An experimental drug from Alnylam Pharmaceuticals substantially cut the risk of death and…
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STAT+: Wegovy cut patients’ chances of dying from Covid-19, new analysis shows
LONDON — Novo Nordisk made worldwide headlines last year when a study demonstrated that Wegovy,…
Los Angeles County: the epicenter of urban maternity ward closings
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After decades of anti-vaccine rhetoric, RFK Jr. pivots to chronic diseases — and gets Trump on board
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Opinion: Health care price regulation is undemocratic
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