This adaptive roof tile can cut both heating and cooling costs
In a new study, researchers present an adaptive tile, which when deployed in arrays on…
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Beef farming that keeps cattle on lifelong grass diets may have higher carbon footprint
Beef operations that keep cattle on lifelong grass-based diets may have an overall higher carbon…
Vikings in Sweden suffered from tooth decay
Vikings in Sweden suffered from painful dental issues and occasionally tried to treat them, according…
Yoga nidra might be a path to better sleep and improved memory
Practicing yoga nidra — a kind of mindfulness training — might improve sleep, cognition, learning,…
Earliest evidence for domestic yak found using both archaeology, ancient DNA
The high-altitude hero of the Himalayas, yak are among the few large animals that can…
Deep neural networks show promise as models of human hearing
In the largest study yet of deep neural networks trained to perform auditory tasks, researchers…
Study presents new pathway for electrochemically controlling ion selectivity
A new study advances fundamental knowledge about the role of solvation in ion binding and…
Poor diet quality during adolescence is linked to serious health risks
Diet quality among adolescents in the United States is among the worst across all age…
Unique cell-based approach for pulmonary arterial hypertension shown to be safe
Infusions of potentially therapeutic cells derived from the heart are safe for people with pulmonary…
Researchers create stable hybrid laser by 3D printing micro-optics onto fibers
For the first time, researchers have shown that 3D-printed polymer-based micro-optics can withstand the heat…
Health records don’t always show when patients are dead. One researcher is trying to change that
Health professor Neil Wenger was deep into a years-long study on seriously ill primary care…
Opinion: Europe’s lessons for the U.S. on how to cover weight loss drugs
It’s no secret that the obesity epidemic in the United States has reached alarming levels,…
When Dobbs forced one doctor to shutter his abortion clinic, he took his mission on the road
On June 24, 2022, Aaron Campbell turned away patients at his abortion clinic for the…
Opinion: In mifepristone case, the Supreme Court must affirm the FDA’s authority. Medical innovation is at risk
On Wednesday, the Supreme Court announced it will soon weigh in on a case that…
Why acupuncture is a global phenomenon – Quartz
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STAT+: Bankrupt Pear’s addiction treatments acquired by virtual care company
Half a year after selling its assets at bankruptcy auction, Pear Therapeutics’ most significant digital…
STAT+: New federal rules demand transparency into AI models used in health decisions
Federal health technology regulators on Wednesday finalized new rules to force software vendors to disclose…
Scientists unveil complete cell map of a whole mammalian brain
Researchers have created a complete cell atlas of a whole mammalian brain. This atlas serves…
The pedigree of brain cells
The superior colliculus in the mammalian brain takes on many important tasks by making sense…
How stress activates neurons that disrupt sleep
New research reveals that neurons in the preoptic hypothalamus — the region of the brain…
Using next-gen CRISPR tool, scientists create unprecedented molecular map of human immune response
In a study of historic scale, scientists have created an intricate map of how the…
Discovery of magnetic liquid crystal
A team of researchers succeeded at directly observing spin quadrupoles. This work was made possible…
A rare enzyme role change with bacterial defense system assembly
Scientists have revealed a never-before-seen phenomenon in a protein: Alone, the enzyme processes DNA and…
New chemical method advances toward targeted RNA medicine
A new scientific method holds importance in the creation of customized medicine aimed at precisely…
Some icy exoplanets may have habitable oceans and geysers
A new study expands the search for life beyond our solar system by indicating that…
Opinion: Exceptions to abortion restrictions often fail people like Kate Cox whose babies are sure to die
Imagine being in the midst of your pregnancy, and you learn that your baby is…
STAT+: After decade-long dispute over CRISPR-Cas9, Editas strikes deal with Vertex to cash in
For a decade, leading academic institutes and their associated companies fought a bruising, headline-grabbing fight…
Supreme court will decide abortion pill access
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court agreed Wednesday to take on whether Americans can access a…
Morning Rounds: For kids with high BMI, task force not ready to recommend weight loss drugs
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A plot to solve the ‘whack-a-mole’ of drug discovery
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STAT+: Pharmalittle: Employers hire virtual providers as obesity drug gatekeepers; Vertex non-opioid nerve pain drug succeeds in mid-stage trial
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STAT+: Pfizer says 2024 profits will fall far below expectations
Pfizer said Wednesday that its 2024 profits would fall far below investor expectations, leading shares…
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A sugar analysis could reveal different types of cancer
In the future, a little saliva may be enough to detect an incipient cancer. Researchers…
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People who see climate change as a health threat show more interest in cancer screening
Researchers’ findings support developing public health interventions that incorporate components of environmental health literacy alongside…
National policy aimed at reducing U.S. greenhouse gases also would improve water quality
A climate policy that raises the price of carbon-intensive products across the entire U.S. economy…
Twenty-year study confirms California forests are healthier when burned — or thinned
A 20-year experiment in the Sierra Nevada confirms that different forest management techniques — prescribed…
Can AI be too good to use?
Much of the discussion around implementing artificial intelligence systems focuses on whether an AI application…
Free electric vehicle charging at work? It’s possible with optimum solar
The global surge in electric vehicle sales has prompted an Australian university to explore how…
Best areas for rewilding European bison
Simulations integrate historical records, fossils, and ancient DNA to reveal why the European bison nearly…
STAT+: Vertex non-opioid drug reduces chronic nerve pain in mid-stage study
Vertex Pharmaceuticals said Wednesday that an experimental drug reduced pain in people with diabetes who…
STAT+: Male birth control gets another shot with small new trial of non-hormonal pill
From several types of hormonal pills to implants, IUDs, and vaginal rings, women have a…
Opinion: Listen: When do tests hurt more than help?
Manil Suri and Daniel Morgan are an unusual team: Manil is a mathematics professor and…
Opinion: Sobering centers offer a safe place to recover from intoxication. Every community should have one
Every day, thousands of individuals across the United States call 911 due to concern about…
Gene therapy offered this 7-year-old freedom. The price: a grueling year
PHILADELPHIA — The meds Shelby Campbell needed for her rare blood disorder stopped working just…
Doctors call out ableism in cancer care: ‘The biggest accommodation is attitude’
People with disabilities often spend a lot of time navigating bias and educating others about…
STAT+: Could sickle cell someday be treated not with CRISPR, but with a pill?
Two gene therapies were approved for sickle cell disease last week, but for many researchers…
STAT+: Humana used algorithm in ‘fraudulent scheme’ to deny care to Medicare Advantage patients, lawsuit alleges
Medicare Advantage beneficiaries on Tuesday filed a class-action lawsuit alleging that the health insurance giant…
Believers in conspiracy theories are more prone to taking alternative medicines – PsyPost
Believers in conspiracy theories are more prone to taking alternative medicines PsyPost Read Original Article: Believers…
Study finds tree nuts as snack alternative boost metabolic health in young adults – News-Medical.Net
Study finds tree nuts as snack alternative boost metabolic health in young adults News-Medical.Net Read Original…
NASA’s Webb stuns with new high-definition look at exploded star
Like a shiny, round ornament ready to be placed in the perfect spot on a…