Opinion: Primary care physicians should be at the heart of treating Alzheimer’s
When the results of President Biden’s annual physical were released last month, many wondered why…
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The behavior of ant queens is shaped by their social environment
The queens in colonies of social insects, such as ants, bees, and wasps, are considered…
STAT+: Steward Health Care has deal to sell doctor network to UnitedHealth
Troubled hospital operator Steward Health Care, grappling with a financial crisis that’s engulfed its eight…
Herbalist & Holistic Health Shop Owner talks alternative healing options – WTAJ – www.wtaj.com
Herbalist & Holistic Health Shop Owner talks alternative healing options WTAJ – www.wtaj.com Read Original Article:…
Sleeping supermassive black holes awakened briefly by shredded stars
Astronomers have concluded that an obscure class of galaxies known as Compact Symmetric Objects, or…
Beethoven’s genes reveal low predisposition for beat synchronization
Ludwig van Beethoven, one of the most celebrated musicians in human history, has a rather…
STAT+: FDA is still struggling to inspect clinical research sites, watchdog finds
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s oversight of clinical research in hospitals and clinics has…
STAT+: Some nonprofit hospitals spend less on charity care than they receive in tax breaks, new analysis shows
A new study of hospitals’ charity care spending suggests nonprofit hospitals really aren’t that different…
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STAT+: Roche subsidiary Foundation Medicine opens new headquarters in Boston
Contemporary paintings by artists who have overcome homelessness or disabilities greet visitors in the lobby….
STAT+: European antitrust regulators probe Zoetis over pain drug for dogs
The European Commission has opened a formal antitrust investigation to determine whether Zoetis, one of…
Supreme Court mifepristone arguments focus on physicians’ right to sue, not FDA judgment
WASHINGTON — Supreme Court justices on Tuesday seemed to question physician’s right to sue the…
Using ‘time travel’ to think about technology from the perspective of future generations
Researchers have conducted a series of participatory deliberation workshops in which the participants were asked…
New treatment target identified for Alzheimer’s disease
Researchers have identified a new potential target for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease — PDE4B….
Macrophages produce heat from brown adipose tissue in response to cold
Our bodies can maintain body temperature in cold environments. However, the detailed mechanism remains unclear….
Common degenerative brain disease may begin to develop in middle age
Lewy body disease may be more common in middle-aged people than previously thought, according to…
Tiniest ‘starquake’ ever detected
An orange dwarf star has yielded the tiniest ‘starquakes’ ever recorded, measured by an international…
xCT protein is key link in inhibiting pancreatic cancer growth and limiting mood disturbances
The xCT protein, which plays an important role as a transport molecule in the cell,…
Young adults with migraine, other nontraditional risk factors may have higher stroke risk
Nontraditional risk factors such as migraines are as important as traditional risk factors like high…
Mathematical innovations enable advances in seismic activity detection
Scientists successfully addressed mathematical challenges in conventional Spectral Matrix analysis, used to analyze three-component seismic…
Scientists on the hunt for evidence of quantum gravity’s existence at the South Pole
An Antarctic large-scale experiment is striving to find out if gravity also exists at the…
New maps help decision-makers factor albedo into tree-planting decisions
A new study provides a global analysis of where restoration of tree cover is most…
Climate change will see Australia’s soil emit CO2 and add to global warming
New research has shown the warming climate will turn Australia’s soil into a net emitter…
STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about Amgen suing Colorado over drug price caps, abortion pills, and more
Rise and shine, everyone, another busy day is on the way. How so? The evidence…
Merck’s next big thing is (probably) on the way
New biotech newsletter launching this Thursday. Don’t miss out. Hello, everyone. Damian here with a look…
STAT+: Amgen sues Colorado over its prescription drug affordability board
Amgen has filed a lawsuit accusing a Colorado state board of violating the U.S. Constitution…
STAT+: Viking Therapeutics to move its oral obesity drug into Phase 2 study after early success
Viking Therapeutics said Tuesday that its closely watched oral obesity drug had succeeded in an…
Opinion: Eliminate the waiting period for sterilization covered by Medicaid
It’s time to acknowledge when a law intended to right an egregious wrong has become…
How expanded methadone access helped Switzerland defuse its drug crisis
ZURICH — The lobby of this addiction clinic is unremarkable, really, except for the network…
STAT+: Merck drug for rare, deadly lung condition appears set for approval in U.S.
The Food and Drug Administration is expected to approve Merck’s drug to treat a rare…
Treatment for blindness-causing retinal detachment using viscous seaweed
Scientists have created a biocompatible artificial vitreous body derived from algae-derived carbohydrates. Read Original Article:…
Dozens attend Holistic Health Fair for mind, body, spirit – WIFR
Dozens attend Holistic Health Fair for mind, body, spirit WIFR Read Original Article: Dozens attend Holistic…
Engineering household robots to have a little common sense
Engineers aim to give robots a bit of common sense when faced with situations that…
More exposure to artificial, bright, outdoor night-time light linked to higher stroke risk
Air pollution and night-time outdoor light each were associated with harmful effects on brain health,…
Pairing crypto mining with green hydrogen offers clean energy boost
Pairing cryptocurrency mining — notable for its outsize consumption of carbon-based fuel — with green…
2 in 3 parents say their adolescent or teen worries about how sick days may impact grades
Many parents recognize increasing mental health concerns among children, reflected by the 1 in 5…
Uncovering the mystery of Dorset’s Cerne Giant
For centuries, the Cerne Giant, a figure carved into a hillside in Dorset, has fascinated…
Promising drug combination for multiple myeloma treatment
New research has found that venetoclax, a medication currently approved for leukemia, has benefits for…
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Confusing assistance requirements contribute to food insecurity among college students
Food insecurity among college students is associated with negative physical and mental health and lower…
Pushing back the limits of optical imaging by processing trillions of frames per second
Pushing for a higher speed isn’t just for athletes. Researchers, too, can achieve such feats…
Bees use antennae to decode hive mates’ dances in the dark
Scientists have discovered how honeybees can decipher dances by their hive mates that relay directions…
Scientists deliver quantum algorithm to develop new materials and chemistry
Scientists published the Cascaded Variational Quantum Eigensolver (CVQE) algorithm in a recent article, expected to…
Researchers uncover protein interactions controlling fertility in female mice
Researchers have shed light on the proteins controlling the development of ovaries in mice before…
Global study of coastal seas as carbon dioxide reservoirs
Coastal seas form a complex transition zone between the two largest CO2 sinks in the…
Citizen scientists contribute vital information about 35 seahorse species
Thanks to diligent observers, seahorses, those enigmatic and charismatic fish, are not only being discovered…
How many fish constitute a school?
Physicists are also interested in fish — above all when they are researching the formation…
Teacher effectiveness for students with and without disabilities
Research has often focused on how teachers and educators can best instruct and accommodate students…
‘Winners and losers’ as global warming forces plants uphill
Some plant species will ‘win’ and others will ‘lose’ as global warming forces them to…
STAT+: Chick-fil-A drops a ‘No Antibiotic Ever’ pledge on chicken over supply issues
Chick-fil-A, one of the largest fast-food restaurants in the U.S., is easing its commitment to…
The world is one step closer to secure quantum communication on a global scale
Researchers have brought together two Nobel prize-winning research concepts to advance the field of quantum…
STAT+: Vertex Pharmaceuticals is considering relocating its headquarters
When Vertex Pharmaceuticals moved from Cambridge to Boston’s Seaport a decade ago, it signaled that…