This desert moss has the potential to grow on Mars
The desert moss Syntrichia caninervis is a promising candidate for Mars colonization thanks to its…
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STAT+: Medicare’s big experiment to fix kidney failure care hasn’t worked so far, studies say
A few years ago, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services launched a big experiment….
Investigating newly discovered hydrothermal vents at depths of 3,000 meters off Svalbard
Hydrothermal vents can be found around the world at the junctions of drifting tectonic plates….
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Tiny bright objects discovered at dawn of universe baffle scientists
A recent discovery by NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) confirmed that luminous, very red…
Soft, stretchy electrode simulates touch sensations using electrical signals
A team of researchers has developed a soft, stretchy electronic device capable of simulating the…
Ecologists reconstruct the history of biodiversity in the Indo-Australian archipelago and its rise as a hotspot
The Coral Triangle, also known as the Indo-Australian Archipelago, is renowned for having the greatest…
Air pollution exposure during childhood linked directly to adult bronchitis symptoms
A research team has shown that exposure to air pollution during childhood is directly associated…
STAT+: Vape makers see Supreme Court ruling as a weapon in fighting FDA
WASHINGTON — Vape manufacturers are taking a victory lap over a Supreme Court decision that…
Drowning in waste: Pollution hotspots in aquatic environments
A new study explores waste management systems and reveals that achieving zero waste leakage by…
Climate change to shift tropical rains northward
Atmospheric scientists predict that unchecked carbon emissions will force tropical rains to shift northward in…
A dog’s puppyhood can cause ‘puppy blues’ reminiscent of baby blues
Bringing a puppy home is usually a happy event, but sometimes the life change that…
Creating supranormal hearing in mice
A new study has produced supranormal hearing in mice, while also supporting a hypothesis on…
Too many missing satellite galaxies found
Bringing us one step closer to solving the ‘missing satellites problem,’ researchers have discovered two…
New class of Mars quakes reveals daily meteorite strikes
An international team of researchers combine orbital imagery with seismological data from NASA’s Mars InSight…
New model could help provide expectant mothers a clearer path to safe fish consumption
Research creates a framework to better balance the nutritional benefit of fish consumption with the…
Adults conceived by donors left behind by fertility industry
Children conceived by using egg or sperm donors have the same well-being outcomes as non-donor…
How U.S. responses to public health emergencies could be hamstrung by the Supreme Court
WASHINGTON — The U.S. response to the pandemic got politically messy. A Friday Supreme Court…
Supreme Court undercuts regulators’ authority across government
Federal agencies’ longtime authority to regulate industries was significantly weakened by a Supreme Court decision…
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Will Medicare finally begin covering weight loss drugs like Zepbound and Wegovy?
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Upending Purdue Pharma’s settlement does little to help today’s opioid crisis, advocates say
The drug policy world has been left torn by the Supreme Court’s ruling on Thursday…
Pressed on addiction, Trump and Biden talk border security but don’t mention treatment
President Biden and former President Trump were each given the chance on Thursday to speak…
The Truth Behind Four Natural Cancer “Cures” – On Cancer – Memorial Sloan Kettering
The Truth Behind Four Natural Cancer “Cures” On Cancer – Memorial Sloan Kettering Read Original Article:…
The Hazards of Smoking and Vaping: How They Impact Your Health – WMNF
The Hazards of Smoking and Vaping: How They Impact Your Health WMNF Read Original Article: The…
Analysis suggests 2021 Texas abortion ban resulted in increase in infant deaths in state in year after law went into effect
Researchers use statistical modeling to estimate infant deaths expected if one of the country’s most…
Biden’s Supreme Court abortion wins could be short lived
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court this month handed President Biden a pair of wins on…
Road safety gets a boost with new UN fix for ‘pedal error’
Have you ever been driving in your car and pressed the accelerator instead of the…
Key health care topics to watch out for at the Biden-Trump debate
You’re reading the web edition of D.C. Diagnosis, STAT’s twice-weekly newsletter about the politics and…
Supreme Court kicks Idaho emergency abortion ban back to lower court
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Thursday released an opinion allowing emergency abortions in Idaho but…
Exclusive: European VC Forbion hires Dyne CEO, expands into US
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Famine risk is real for 14 areas of Sudan amid ongoing fighting
The risk of widespread famine in Sudan caused by war there was confirmed on Thursday…
Q&A: Lessons from the HHS secretary who ran Bush’s bird flu response
WASHINGTON — Mike Leavitt is in the small club of government officials who’ve led an…
By the numbers: America’s alcohol-related health problems are rising fast
In the pit of the pandemic, with no one to see and nowhere to go,…
Plant-based meat alternatives could be heart-healthier than meat, study suggests – NBC News
Plant-based meat alternatives could be heart-healthier than meat, study suggests NBC News Read Original Article: Plant-based…
Healer Athena Harrell discusses Intuitive Health, an alternative therapy for approaching wellness – American Military News
Healer Athena Harrell discusses Intuitive Health, an alternative therapy for approaching wellness American Military News Read…
Unity Church of Pasadena to Host Holistic Health Fair – Pasadena Now
Unity Church of Pasadena to Host Holistic Health Fair Pasadena Now Read Original Article: Unity Church…
Early Glaucoma Detection Is the Key to Sight-Saving Treatment
Glaucoma is often referred to as the “silent thief of sight” because it progresses slowly…
Frontline: Heart disease risk in women; reduce heart disease risk; tau protein and Alzheimer’s disease
Sex-Specific Criteria Help Predict Heart Disease Risk in Women Cardiovascular disease in women is often…
Precision Medicine Personalizes Treatment
In the rapidly evolving landscape of modern health care, precision medicine stands out as a…
Your Genetic Profile: A Guide to Disease Prevention and Treatment
Precision medicine is a type of health care that involves basing a patient’s treatment on…
Adopt Healthy Sleep Habits to Prevent Chronic Disease
Once in a while it’s normal to have difficulty falling asleep because you have a…
Hormone Replacement Therapy May Be Less Risky Than You Think
Hormone therapy (HT) works well to ease common menopause symptoms such as hot flashes, night…
Exercises That Improve Balance Reduce Falls and Boost Confidence
Falls are the leading cause of injuries among older adults, according to the Centers for…
Ask Dr. Etingin: Calcium scoring test; Lyme Disease
I have a family history of fatal heart attacks, hypertension, and high cholesterol. My cardiologist…
Four Tips for a Healthy Fourth
The Fourth of July is a perfect time for outdoor celebrations. Grilled burgers, hotdogs, chips,…
Newsbites: Stroke prevention; grazing vs. three meals; impact of ultraprocessed foods; walking for heart health.
Data Suggest Any Activity is Better Than None for Stroke Prevention The results of a…
Solar technology: Innovative light-harvesting system works very efficiently
Researchers are reporting progress on the road to more efficient utilization of solar energy: They…
Almonds, pottery, wood help date famed Kyrenia shipwreck
Researchers have identified the likeliest timeline of the famous Hellenistic-era Kyrenia shipwreck, discovered and recovered…
How do our memories last a lifetime? New study offers a biological explanation
A new study by a team of international researchers has uncovered a biological explanation for…
Ocean’s loss of oxygen caused massive Jurassic extinction: Could it happen again?
Researchers have found a chemical clue in Italian limestone that explains a mass extinction of…
Shocked quartz reveals evidence of historical cosmic airburst
Researchers continue to expand the case for the Younger Dryas Impact hypothesis. The idea proposes…