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Category: Human Health
How obesity dismantles our mitochondria
Researchers found that when mice were fed a high-fat diet, mitochondria within their fat cells…
How does a ‘reverse sprinkler’ work? Researchers solve decades-old physics puzzle
For decades scientists have been trying to solve Feynman’s Sprinkler Problem: How does a sprinkler…
Old area in the brain turns out to be more important than expected
Researchers have discovered that a brain area preserved through evolution, called the superior colliculus, is…
Education and information can increase the acceptance of climate policies
An important question for policymakers worldwide is how to make climate and environmental policies acceptable…
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Utilizing active microparticles for artificial intelligence
Artificial intelligence using neural networks performs calculations digitally with the help of microelectronic chips. Physicists…
Can the government ask social media sites to take down Covid misinformation? SCOTUS will weigh in
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court will this March hear arguments centered on the government’s role…
Researchers map genome for cats, dolphins, birds, and dozens of other animals
Researchers mapped genetic blueprints for 51 species including cats, dolphins, kangaroos, penguins, sharks, and turtles,…
Supreme Court slates abortion pill case for March
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court will hear arguments about access to the abortion medication mifepristone…
Opinion: I’m an anesthesiologist. Kenneth Smith’s execution by nitrogen gas was far from ‘textbook’
On Thursday evening, the state of Alabama executed Kenneth Eugene Smith by nitrogen gas. Now,…
Scientists document first-ever transmitted Alzheimer’s cases, tied to no-longer-used medical procedure
LONDON — There was something odd about these Alzheimer’s cases. Part of it was the…
STAT+: European regulators tout their accomplishments against pharma’s anticompetitive practices
European antitrust regulators want you to know that fighting crime in the pharmaceutical industry pays….
23andMe breach targeted Chinese, Jewish populations
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STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about Medicaid and sickle cell, pharma CEOs, and more
Good morning, everyone, and welcome to another working week. We hope the weekend respite was…
Pricey sickle cell treatments raise daunting new challenges for Medicaid programs
Living with sickle cell disease has not been easy on Kourtney Cunningham. The genetic blood…
Opinion: Which country has the best health care? That’s the wrong question
I’ve spent my career studying how different health care systems work. People love to ask…
STAT+: Cognito raises $35 million for Alzheimer’s treatment device, touts benefits compared to drugs
Just as a new wave of approved drugs for Alzheimer’s disease reaches patients, medical device…
Health care evolution through integration | Community Features | newsminer.com – Fairbanks Daily News-Miner
Health care evolution through integration | Community Features | newsminer.com Fairbanks Daily News-Miner Read Original Article:…
ADHD medication list: A comparison guide – Medical News Today
ADHD medication list: A comparison guide Medical News Today Read Original Article: ADHD medication list: A…
New study reveals the profound impact of forced separation between humans and their pets
Pet owners forced to be separated from their animals in crisis situations, including those who…
Chinese Herbs for Eczema: Approach and Effectiveness – Healthline
Chinese Herbs for Eczema: Approach and Effectiveness Healthline Read Original Article: Chinese Herbs for Eczema: Approach…
Health Tech: Cash for holistic health – Axios
Health Tech: Cash for holistic health Axios Read Original Article: Health Tech: Cash for holistic health…
STAT+: From a small town in Wales, a scientific sleuth has shaken Dana-Farber — and elevated the issue of research integrity
PONTYPRIDD, Wales — The blog post that has shaken the leadership of Boston’s Dana-Farber Cancer…
New tool helps predict progression of Alzheimer’s
Researchers have created a novel learning-based framework that will help Alzheimer’s patients accurately pinpoint where…
Confirmation of ancient lake on Mars builds excitement for Perseverance rover’s samples
Ground-penetrating radar on board NASA’s Mars Perseverance rover has confirmed that the Jezero Crater, formed…
Using fMRI, new vision study finds promising model for restoring cone function
Researchers identified a retinal disease to evaluate the success of gene and cell replacement therapy….
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Brain drain: Nasopharyngeal lymphatics found to be crucial for cerebrospinal fluid outflow
Researchers have uncovered a distinctive network of lymphatic vessels at the back of the nose…
Dragonfly wings used to study relationship between corrugated wing structure and vortex motions
Scientists undertook a study of dragonfly wings in order to better understand the relationship between…
How to elicit an authentic ‘yes’
Researchers suggest giving people a script to get an honest answer — even if it’s…
Coal-based product could replace sand in concrete
A new study found that graphene derived from metallurgical coke, a coal-based product, through flash…
Stars travel more slowly at Milky Way’s edge
Physicists discovered stars near the edge of the Milky Way travel more slowly than those…
Scientists design a two-legged robot powered by muscle tissue
Compared to robots, human bodies are flexible, capable of fine movements, and can convert energy…
Quantum infrared spectroscopy: Lights, detector, action!
Researchers have incorporated an innovative ultra-broadband, quantum-entangled light source that generates a relatively wide range…
Achieving sustainable urban growth on a global scale
An international group of leading scientists call for an urgent change in the governance of…
STAT+: Merck, Johnson & Johnson CEOs agree to testify in Congress on high drug prices, avoiding Bernie Sanders’ subpoena
WASHINGTON — Merck CEO Robert Davis and Johnson and Johnson CEO Joaquin Duato have agreed…
Teaching nature to break human-made chemical bonds
A newly evolved enzyme could one day make silicone compounds biodegradable. Read Original Article: Teaching…
STAT+: Vaccines save lives and generate profits. Why is investment lagging?
Covid vaccines saved nearly 20 million lives worldwide, by one estimate, and generated billions of…
Eli Lilly overtakes Tesla in market value
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STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about Sanders jabbing Merck’s CEO, fixing drug shortages, and more
And so, another working week will soon draw to a close. Not a moment too…
A call to add sexual orientation and gender identity data to electronic health records
There are more openly LGBTQ+ people in the U.S. than ever, but little is known…
Opinion: Congress must pass the child tax credit deal to support kids’ health
When I enter, “what is pediatrics?” into an image search engine, I get back dozens…
STAT+: Democrats urge government to rein in Medicare Advantage overpayments and denials
The Biden administration is about to set the ground rules for next year’s Medicare Advantage…
The Employer Public Option: A Tool for Improving Affordability via Alternative Health Coverage – Center For American Progress
The Employer Public Option: A Tool for Improving Affordability via Alternative Health Coverage Center For American…
STAT+: FTC sues to block a proposed hospital deal in North Carolina
The federal government is suing to block a proposed hospital deal in North Carolina, alleging…
Tiny ant species disrupts lion’s hunting behavior
Data gathered through years of observation reveal an innocuous-seeming ant is disrupting an ecosystem in…
STAT+: Generic group sues Illinois over a price-gouging law with ‘draconian regulations’
The trade group for generic drug companies in the U.S. has filed a lawsuit alleging…
Merck CEO refused to testify in Senate because he’s not an expert in drug pricing, Bernie Sanders says
WASHINGTON — Sen. Bernie Sanders on Thursday jabbed the CEO of Merck for telling congressional…
Listen: The plight of the VC, Gilead’s latest setback, & more M&A
Are venture capitalists OK? Are bolt-ons good for business? And when is it safe to…
Zyn scrutiny from Sen. Chuck Schumer prompts an unlikely culture war
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) wants the federal government to investigate Zyn nicotine pouches….
STAT+: CVS wants to become a medical powerhouse. Will long lines and understaffing hold it back?
CVS Health is perhaps best known for two things. First, there are the comically long…