Hearing loss increases the risk of dementia
In a new study featuring data from 573,088 people, researchers have found a link between…
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Soft robotic, wearable device improves walking for individual with Parkinson’s disease
Researchers have used a soft, wearable robot to help a person living with Parkinson’s walk…
Getting a better look at tumors
The cycling of water across membrane transporters is an hallmark of the cell metabolism and…
The evolution of photosynthesis better documented thanks to the discovery of the oldest thylakoids in fossil cyanobacteria
Researchers have identified microstructures in fossil cells that are 1.75 billion years old. These structures,…
Hypertension’s hidden hand: Pressure-driven foam cell formation revealed as key driver of arterial disease
A new study unlocks the secrets of how high blood pressure (hypertension) fuels the progression…
Mysterious missing component in the clouds of Venus revealed
Researchers may have identified the missing component in the chemistry of the Venusian clouds that…
Opinion: STAT readers on Census data, nutrition education, and a better approach to epinephrine
STAT now publishes selected Letters to the Editor received in response to First Opinion essays…
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Biden’s FDA is letting Ron DeSantis import cheaper drugs from Canada. Who gets to take credit?
WASHINGTON — The Biden administration has approved Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ plan to import a…
STAT+: GSK is replacing its popular Flovent inhaler with authorized generics, raising cost concerns for asthma patients
As of Jan. 1, thousands of asthma patients in the U.S. will no longer be…
Why did Allogene cancel two clinical trials for its off-the-shelf cell therapy?
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STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about Lilly selling drugs directly, UCB leaving BIO, and more news
And so, another working week will soon come to a close. Not a moment too…
Study shows liraglutide results in increased insulin sensitivity independent of weight loss
A new study demonstrates that a glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor (GLP-1R) agonist, a member of a…
YAP and TAZ: Protein partners identified as potential key for fetal bone development
A pair of proteins could contribute to the development of healthy, strong bones by directing…
Engineers invent octopus-inspired technology that can deceive and signal
With a split-second muscle contraction, the greater blue-ringed octopus can change the size and color…
Classifying the natural history of asymptomatic malaria
The dynamic lifecycle of the malaria parasite means that the density of the Plasmodium can…
Bipolar disorder linked to early death
Having bipolar disorder — a serious mental illness that can cause both manic and depressed…
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Opinion: I went on a mind-boggling journey to get my son’s ADHD medication covered by insurance — twice
Last January, I went to fill my son’s ADHD prescription and was handed a bag…
Opinion: Providers shouldn’t be afraid of buprenorphine for opioid use disorder making it into the hands of someone without a prescription
In December 2022, Congress repealed the “X-waiver” requirement, which had limited medical providers’ ability to…
A young dancer, diagnosed with scoliosis, learns to advocate for herself and build community
Maddy Welz always loved to dance. Even before she learned how to tie her own…
STAT+: Illumina chief commercial officer leaves to lead liquid biopsy startup Delfi
Delfi Diagnostics, a startup devising new ways to use routine blood draws to detect early…
Managing Migraines: The Role of Physical Activity and Lifestyle Modifications – Medriva
Managing Migraines: The Role of Physical Activity and Lifestyle Modifications Medriva Read Original Article: Managing Migraines:…
Perennial Health adds to holistic health growing in Pine County – pinecitymn.com
Perennial Health adds to holistic health growing in Pine County pinecitymn.com Read Original Article: Perennial Health…
Health Beat: TOPS fusion alternative | Health Beat | wfmz.com – 69News WFMZ-TV
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At JPM, how much health policy talk should we expect?
You’re reading the web edition of D.C. Diagnosis, STAT’s twice-weekly newsletter about the politics and…
STAT+: Allogene to pursue new strategy for development of off-the-shelf cell therapy in blood cancer
Allogene Therapeutics is making unexpected changes to development plans for its off-the-shelf cell therapy for…
Baby monitor videos yield evidence for long-suspected link between seizures and unexplained toddler deaths
The baby monitor didn’t go off. Any sound or motion in the twins’ room was…
STAT+: Feng Zhang’s year-old CRISPR delivery startup Aera lays off quarter of staff
Aera Therapeutics, a startup launched by the CRISPR pioneer Feng Zhang last year to solve…
The snail or the egg?
Animals reproduce in one of two distinct ways: egg-laying or live birth. By studying an…
The (wrong) reason we keep secrets
People often keep adverse information about themselves secret because they worry that others will judge…
STAT+: Another major pharma company departs BIO
WASHINGTON — UCB left BIO at the end of 2023, the second major member company to…
Researchers rely on Earth’s magnetic field to verify an event mentioned in the Old Testament
A new study scientifically corroborates an event described in the Second Book of Kings —…
Scientists use high-tech brain stimulation to make people more hypnotizable
Scientists used transcranial magnetic stimulation to temporarily enhance hypnotizability in patients with chronic pain, making…
STAT+: FDA is blasted by advocates for pursuing a deal with data provider that has ties to opioid makers
Several advocacy groups are blasting a Food and Drug Administration proposal to work with a…
Why CG Oncology will be the first test of 2024’s IPO waters
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STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about CVS dropping Humira coverage, pharma layoffs, and more
Rise and shine, everyone, another busy day is on the way. Sadly, gray skies are…
STAT+: An injectable gel enters the male birth control fray with early positive clinical data
Between condoms and vasectomies lies a vast, undeveloped chasm of male birth control. Contraline, a…
STAT+: Feng Zhang, Grail founder join forces on new gene editing startup, Moonwalk
A new startup co-founded by CRISPR innovator Feng Zhang, a former executive at Grail and…
Nematode proteins shed light on infertility
Biologists developed a method for illuminating the intricate interactions of the synaptonemal complex in the…
The choreography connecting kelp forests to the beach
A new study uncovers a symphony of synchrony between the kelp forest and beach, with…
Even in midlife, disrupted sleep tied to memory, thinking problems later on
People who have more disrupted sleep in their 30s and 40s may be more likely…
Vitamin discovered in rivers may offer hope for salmon suffering from thiamine deficiency disease
Researchers have discovered vitamin B1 produced by microbes in rivers, findings that may offer hope…
An enhanced brain delivery of antibodies heightens the potential to treat brain diseases
The blood-brain barrier blocks the entry of antibodies into the brain. This limits the potential…
Research reveals promising approach to enhance treatment for sleep apnea-related issues
Researchers explored innovative therapeutic strategies that could greatly advance the understanding and management of OSA-related…
Seismic and infrasonic signals used to characterize Nord Stream pipeline events
A new study provides further evidence that the Nord Stream seismic signals came from a…
Surprise! — How the brain learns to deal with the unexpected
For children, the world is full of surprises. Adults, on the other hand, are much…
Shining a light on the hidden damage of mild brain injuries
We all know someone who’s had a head injury that was ‘only’ a concussion, but…
‘Giant’ predator worms more than half a billion years old discovered in North Greenland
Fossils of a new group of animal predators have been located in the Early Cambrian…
Using the body’s own cells to treat traumatic brain injury
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) can cause lasting damage, but stopping the rampant brain inflammation they…
Study reveals clues to how Eastern equine encephalitis virus invades brain cells
Researchers have determined how Eastern equine encephalitis virus attaches to a receptor it uses to…
Functional semiconductor made from graphene
Researchers have created the first functional semiconductor made from graphene, a single sheet of carbon…