People who use willpower alone to achieve goals, resist temptation, deemed more trustworthy
People who use willpower to overcome temptations and achieve their goals are perceived as more…
Category: Human Health
STAT+: FTC cracks down on telehealth addiction service Monument for sharing health data
On Thursday, the Federal Trade Commission took action against alcohol addiction telehealth company Monument, affirming…
Listen: Vertex’s big deal, biotech’s red numbers, & an industry history lesson
How would you spend $13 billion in cash? Is biotech stale? And remember Dendreon? We…
STAT+: The inside story of Enhertu’s pan-tumor approval
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Gas prices are hurting biotech
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STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about drug shortages, Medicare spending on an Alzheimer’s drug, and more
Hello, everyone, and how are you today? We are doing just fine, thank you, despite…
Scientists create octopus survival guide to minimize impacts of fishing
Scientists have created a step-by-step aging guide for octopus to ensure fisheries remain sustainable, protecting…
Pacific cities much older than previously thought
New evidence of one of the first cities in the Pacific shows they were established…
The hidden role of the Milky Way in ancient Egyptian mythology
Astrophysicists shed light on the relationship between the Milky Way and the Egyptian sky-goddess Nut….
New 3D-printing method makes printing objects more affordable and eco-friendly
A team of scientists has unveiled a method for 3D printing that allows manufacturers to…
Newly found genetic variant defends against Alzheimer’s disease
Neuroscientists have identified a genetic mutation that fends off Alzheimer’s disease in people at high…
STAT+: European Parliament votes in favor of updated pharma legislation, prompting mixed reactions
The European Parliament has voted overwhelmingly to adopt legislation that is supposed to transform the…
STAT+: When a cancer drug fails, oncologists often fly blind. A precision technique might light the way
It seemed as if Logan Jenner had the best possible chance for a cure. Diagnosed…
Opinion: To rebuild trust in public health: Better communication, fewer mandates, and small wins
It’s no surprise in today’s corrosive political environment that trust in government is near an…
$10 billion long Covid ‘moonshot’ is being floated by Bernie Sanders
WASHINGTON — Bernie Sanders is pushing for a long Covid “moonshot.” He released a draft…
STAT+: Telehealth providers can drive antibiotic overuse — or choose to combat it
Ho Anh had just started working at Lemonaid Health when he was caught up in…
STAT+: Medicare expects to spend $3.5 billion on new Alzheimer’s drug in 2025
Medicare for the first time has estimated that a new Alzheimer’s treatment could cost the…
STAT+: Drug shortages reached a record high as 2023 drew to a close
The number of ongoing and active drug shortages in the U.S. stood at 323 during…
STAT+: Regeneron accused by Justice Department of manipulating Medicare pricing
The U.S. Department of Justice filed a lawsuit accusing Regeneron Pharmaceuticals of manipulating Medicare pricing…
Is This Natural Sugar Alternative Actually Healthy? The Truth About Dates – Vogue
Is This Natural Sugar Alternative Actually Healthy? The Truth About Dates Vogue Read Original Article: Is…
New way to generate human cartilage
University of Montana researchers and their partners have found a new method to generate human…
A faster, better way to prevent an AI chatbot from giving toxic responses
A new technique can more effectively perform a safety check on an AI chatbot. Researchers…
STAT+: Vertex to buy Alpine Immune Sciences for $4.9 billion
Vertex Pharmaceuticals will buy Alpine Immune Sciences, a maker of protein-based medicines that harness the…
Researchers discover how we perceive bitter taste
A new study reveals the detailed protein structure of the TAS2R14, a bitter taste receptor…
Breakthrough for next-generation digital displays
Researchers have developed a digital display screen where the LEDs themselves react to touch, light,…
Cold-affinity algae species are gradually being replaced by warm-affinity ones off the coast of Biscay
A study has analyzed the impact of the rise in sea surface temperature on macroalgae…
AI-assisted breast-cancer screening may reduce unnecessary testing
Researchers showed that AI assistance potentially could improve breast-cancer screening by reducing the number of…
Connecting lab-grown brain cells provides insight into how our own brains work
Researchers have developed a technique to connect lab-grown neural ‘organoids’ (three-dimensional developmental brain-like structures grown…
Revolutionary molecular device unleashes potential for targeted drug delivery and self-healing materials
In a new breakthrough that could revolutionise medical and material engineering, scientists have developed a…
STAT+: BIO’s top lobbyist exits, signaling reorganization
WASHINGTON — The biotech industry’s largest trade group has parted ways with its top lobbyist,…
STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about a 486% drug price hike, AstraZeneca CEO pay, and more
Hello, everyone, and how are you today? We are doing just fine, thank you, especially…
AskBio CSO steps down, has new project in stealth mode
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Opinion: Mental health screening tools for kids are 30 years out of date
Suicide is the second leading cause of death among children aged 10 to 14 in…
STAT+: Did you say 486%? Why one company thinks such a price hike for its drug is justified
In an era when huge price hikes for prescription drugs are almost guaranteed to draw…
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STAT+: Cancer vaccines gain momentum, after years of disappointing results
SAN DIEGO — Cancer vaccines have traveled a potholed road over the last decade. But…
NCI director expresses optimism about next era of cancer research, despite shrinking budget and brain drain
SAN DIEGO — Kimryn Rathmell, director of the National Cancer Institute, gestured toward the screen…
Opinion: Cancer is a killer. So is the fear of it
The widespread attention to the recent revelations of cancer diagnoses by Princess Catherine, actress Olivia…
A microbial plastic factory for high-quality green plastic
Engineered bacteria can produce a plastic modifier that makes renewably sourced plastic more processable, more…
The genomic architecture of inherited DNA variants
In a study that spans more than a decade, researchers have looked at generations of…
Nature’s Betrayal: Unmasking Lead Lurking in Herbal Medicine – SciTechDaily
Nature’s Betrayal: Unmasking Lead Lurking in Herbal Medicine SciTechDaily Read Original Article: Nature’s Betrayal: Unmasking Lead…
Beating back bitter taste in medicine
The bitter taste of certain drugs is a barrier to taking some medications as prescribed,…
New device gathers, stores electricity in remote settings
Wirelessly connected devices perform an expanding array of applications, such as monitoring the condition of…
Cardiology team performs novel heart artery repair with newly approved device
Medical researchers have performed a successful transcatheter tricuspid valve repair procedure with a groundbreaking catheter….
Philips, maker of millions of defective sleep apnea machines, ordered to overhaul manufacturing
WASHINGTON — The company responsible for a global recall of sleep apnea machines will be barred…
Nasal spray safely treats recurrent abnormal heart rhythms, clinical trial suggests
A clinical trial showed that a nasal spray that patients administer at home, without a…
Scientist helps link climate change to Madagascar’s megadrought
A team reveals a clear link between human-driven climate change and the years-long drought currently…
Tiny plastic particles are found everywhere
Microplastic particles can be found in the most remote ocean regions on earth. In Antarctica,…
Targeting RAS proteins may prevent relapse in Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Relapses in a common form of leukemia may be preventable following new research that has…
What’s quieter than a fish? A school of them
Swimming in schools makes fish surprisingly stealthy underwater, with a group able to sound like…
Birdfeeders are designed to keep unwanted guests away
The first birdfeeders were made in the 19th century, and their design rapidly evolved during…