Opinion: Unsettling truths about maternal mortality in the U.S.
Grave warnings of a crisis in maternal deaths are being slightly eroded by articles suggesting…
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Researchers uncover brain region’s role in hearing and learning
The human brain is remarkably adept at adjusting what we hear based on contexts, like…
UN News Today July 11
Sudan: Conflict spreads, displacing another 136,000 peopleWorld population to peak at 10.3 billion by 2080s,…
UN chief calls for ‘dramatic shift’ to transform education worldwide
The global crisis in education needs a “dramatic shift” to shape a more peaceful, sustainable…
World News in Brief: Concern mounts over fate of El Fasher, call for consensus over South Sudan elections, indigenous rights in Brazil
UN humanitarians “remain gravely concerned” over the daily fighting that continues to rage in and…
Listen: Biotech layoffs, founder-focused VC, & a big pharma exit
Why are pharmaceutical companies cutting more staff than cash-strapped biotechs? And who will Pfizer scout…
Srebrenica genocide: Mothers send warning to future generations, urging ‘never again’
The UN on Thursday observed the first International Day of Reflection and Commemoration of the…
Uncovering late-onset combined immune deficiency in chromosome 18q deletion syndrome
Researchers have revealed a novel association between chromosome 18q deletion syndrome and late-onset combined immunodeficiency…
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How risk-averse are humans when interacting with robots?
How do people like to interact with robots when navigating a crowded environment? And what…
Scientists call for ‘major initiative’ to study whether geoengineering should be used on glaciers
Scientists have released a landmark report on glacial geoengineering — an emerging field studying whether…
STAT+: Medicare proposes to cover some digital therapies in a breakthrough for health tech firms
In what could prove to be a lifeline for a new crop of health tech…
Gaza: WHO chief highlights health risks of latest evacuation orders
More Israeli evacuation orders in Gaza are further threatening the health of people in the…
Hydrogen flight looks ready for take-off with new advances
The possibility of hydrogen-powered flight means greater opportunities for fossil-free travel, and the technological advances…
Distinct T-cell signatures observed at different stages of type 1 diabetes development
A study found distinct signatures in CD8-positive T cells in blood samples from children with…
Opening the right doors: ‘Jumping gene’ control mechanisms revealed
International joint research led by Akihisa Osakabe and Yoshimasa Takizawa of the University of Tokyo…
Movement sensors show promise in identifying racehorses at injury risk
A small 3-ounce sensor capable of recording 2,400 data points of movement in just one…
Understanding the roots of chronic pain
Researchers have identified an ion channel that contributes to chronic pain, suggesting a new target…
Targeted home systems to remove PFAS more cost-effective than system-wide solutions
PFAS, the potentially cancer-causing chemicals known as ‘forever chemicals’, have become an increasing concern in…
Unveiling 1,200 years of human occupation in Canada’s Arctic
A recent study provides new insights into ancient cultures in Canada’s Arctic, focusing on Paleo-Inuit…
Dark matter in dwarf galaxy tracked using stellar motions
The qualities and behavior of dark matter, the invisible ‘glue’ of the universe, continue to…
First ever 3D reconstruction of 52,000-year-old woolly mammoth chromosomes thanks to serendipitously freeze-dried skin
An international research team has assembled the genome and 3D chromosomal structures of a 52,000-year-old…
My honest note to hospital staff changed everything—combining healing for body and mind
Four years after my first breast cancer diagnosis, I received a call from the breast…
Online patient feedback offers important insights into the safety and quality of care
How useful is online patient feedback? Are patients really telling us anything we need to…
Alcohol is driving a half-dozen types of cancer in the U.S., study finds
Alcohol has long been classified as a cancer-causing substance, but a study out Thursday gives…
Can you get satiety with GLP-1s without the nausea?
Want to stay on top of the science and politics driving biotech today? Sign up to get…
STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about a Pfizer daily weight loss pill, a Novo Nordisk setback, and more
Rise and shine, another busy day is on the way. However, this is also shaping…
Regulation of digital marketing of ultra-processed food to adolescents is urgently needed
Fang and colleagues found that the consumption of ultra-processed food in adults is associated with…
Creativity starts in the cradle, new research shows
New research indicates that babies can begin grasping complex language and ideas. Read Original Article:…
New study provides enhanced understanding of tropical atmospheric waves
Findings has critical implications for predicting extreme weather events such as hurricanes and heavy rainfall….
STAT+: Pfizer says it will advance once-daily GLP-1 pill after all
Pfizer said that it plans to advance a new once-a-day formulation of its experimental obesity…
Giving patients a seat at the table [tbc]
The NHS is one of the UK government’s top priorities. But where should the new…
Improve working conditions or risk losing senior doctors, new government is warned
Three top royal medical colleges, representing 60 000 doctors, have warned the new Labour government…
Large language models are not fit for clinical practice … and other research
LLMs not fit to practiseReviewing 360° assessment feedback from colleagues can be nerve wracking, particularly…
Realising the potential of the NHS Accessible Information Standard
The recent plea in The BMJ for greater awareness of deaf patients’ needs in the…
STAT+: Roche’s TIGIT study was a bust. What’s the outlook for its next big bet?
This is the online edition of Adam’s Biotech Scorecard, a subscriber-only newsletter. STAT+ subscribers can…
Patients need access to their medical records—now
Patients, particularly those with long term conditions, have a pivotal role in managing their own…
Looking for a helping hand
I used to enjoy drinking alcohol in social situations, and it was a regular part…
Housing for health . . . and other stories
Housing crisisA census in October last year estimated that, in England, around 4000 people were…
Management of a missing Mirena
EP: Ten days after I had an intrauterine system (IUS) inserted, I developed constant and…
More medical journals must work in partnership with patients and the public
When The BMJ launched its patient and public partnership strategy in 2014 it was the…
What the UK general election means for people who use health and care services (all of us!)
An often used expression in healthcare goes: “people might know what they want from a…
Opinion: Preparing schools for the H5N1 bird flu they’re likely to face
As Covid-19 swept across the United States, schools were among the most highly affected public…
Elmo and his friends are helping little kids (and grown-ups) with their ‘big feelings’ amid a mental health crisis
WASHINGTON — When Elmo asked “How is everybody doing?” back in January, he was not…
Opinion: Doctors ‘overprescribing’ opioids isn’t the cause of the overdose epidemic — and it never was
A key part of the federal government’s narrative about the epidemic of addiction and overdose…
Medicaid is paying millions for salty, fat-laden ‘medically tailored’ cheeseburgers and sandwiches
WASHINGTON – They’re marketed as healthy, “dietitian-approved” meals and delivered directly to the homes of…
From Mat to Motherhood: Discover the benefits of prenatal yoga – NBC Los Angeles
From Mat to Motherhood: Discover the benefits of prenatal yoga NBC Los Angeles Read Original Article:…
Husband Refuses To Split His Pregnant Wife’s Prenatal Health Bills Since They Were Her Doctor Appointments & Not His – YourTango
Husband Refuses To Split His Pregnant Wife’s Prenatal Health Bills Since They Were Her Doctor…
Alexandra Daddario Is Pregnant—and Finally Ready to Talk About It – Vogue
Alexandra Daddario Is Pregnant—and Finally Ready to Talk About It Vogue Alexandra Daddario Is Pregnant, Expecting…
YouTubers Brooklyn and Bailey McKnight Confirm Brooklyn Is Pregnant, Expecting First Baby: ‘The Secret Is Out!’ – PEOPLE
YouTubers Brooklyn and Bailey McKnight Confirm Brooklyn Is Pregnant, Expecting First Baby: ‘The Secret Is…
UN News Today July 10
Schools ‘bombed-out’ in latest Gaza escalation, says aid agencyFirst hepatitis C self-test gets health agency…