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EEOC Sues Alternate Solutions Health Network for Disability … – EEOC
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New California mental health court sees more than 100 petitions in first two months – ABC News
New California mental health court sees more than 100 petitions in first two months ABC News…
Affordable alternatives to gym memberships – Parkview Health
Affordable alternatives to gym memberships Parkview Health Read Original Article: Affordable alternatives to gym memberships –…
COVID Vaccines Likely Reversed Premature Birth Trend – Medscape
COVID Vaccines Likely Reversed Premature Birth Trend Medscape Read Original Article: COVID Vaccines Likely Reversed Premature…
Researchers have taught an algorithm to ‘taste’
Incorporating human tastes into artificial intelligence makes it easier for wine buyers thirsting for the…
One of the largest magnetic storms in history quantified: Aurorae covered much of the night sky from the Tropics to the Polar Regions
An international multidisciplinary team consisting of solar physicists, geophysicists, and historians from nine countries analysed…
Meteorites likely source of nitrogen for early Earth
Micrometeorites originating from icy celestial bodies in the outer Solar System may be responsible for…
To help autonomous vehicles make moral decisions, researchers ditch the ‘trolley problem’
Researchers have developed a new experiment to better understand what people view as moral and…
Johnson & Johnson bets heavy on AI-driven drug discovery
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STAT Virtual Event – Decoding Clinical Trials: Venture Capitalists Talk Early Biotech R&D
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STAT+: Pharmalittle: Pfizer halts development of twice-daily obesity pill; Supreme Court to review Purdue bankruptcy deal
And so, another working week will soon draw to a close. Not a moment too…
Life-extending epilepsy surgery performed less often in Black children, study finds
Children with drug-resistant epilepsy who are Black or insured through Medicaid may be less likely…
Scientists build tiny biological robots from human cells
Scientists have created tiny moving biological robots from human tracheal cells that can encourage the…
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Study identifies key algae species helping soft corals survive warming oceans
During a two-year survey of soft corals in the Florida Keys, scientists identified three species of…
Genomic study sheds light on how carnivorous Asian pitcher plants acquired signature insect trap
Scientists sequenced the genome of the East Asian pitcher plant, Nepenthes gracilis, a species of carnivorous plant…
Study tests firefighter turnout gear with, without PFAS
Transitioning away from per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), which offer water- and oil-repelling properties on…
Hope for autoimmune skin disorder sufferers with new immunotherapy strategy
Researchers discovered distinct mechanisms controlling different types of immune cells, and found that, by precisely…
Discovery of planet too big for its sun throws off solar system formation models
The discovery of a planet that is far too massive for its sun is calling…
High altitude training shows promise for patients ahead of surgery
Simulated high altitude could help older patients at risk of health complications related to surgery,…
Scientists use A.I.-generated images to map visual functions in the brain
Researchers have demonstrated the use of AI-selected natural images and AI-generated synthetic images as neuroscientific tools…
Despite pressures facing young families, parents take precious moments to play with their babies
Four in five primary caregivers of nine-month-old babies reported cuddling, talking and playing with their…
2D material reshapes 3D electronics for AI hardware
Researchers demonstrated monolithic 3D integration of layered 2D material into novel processing hardware for artificial…
Snake skulls show how species adapt to prey
By studying the skull shapes of dipsadine snakes, researchers have found how these species of…
Researchers develop new brain network modeling tools to advance Alzheimer’s disease research
Researchers are collaborating on a novel approach to use neuroimaging and network modeling tools —…
Sea fireflies synchronize their sparkle to seek soulmates
In sea fireflies’ underwater ballet, the males sway together in perfect, illuminated synchronization, basking in…
Illuminating the benefits of marine protected areas for ecotourism, and vice versa
As California, the U.S. and the world work to make good on commitments to conserve…
Smart microgrids can restore power more efficiently and reliably in an outage
A new AI model that optimizes the use of renewables and other energy sources outperforms traditional…
STAT+: Pfizer to halt development of its twice-daily oral obesity drug, following disappointing trial
Pfizer on Friday said it was stopping development of a twice-daily oral obesity medication after…
STAT+: Senate Republicans throw cold water on so-called site-neutral hospital pay cuts
WASHINGTON — On its face, a minor policy to make sure Medicare pays hospitals the…
Opinion: PEPFAR has been a lifeline in Ukraine. Now it’s under threat
In Ukraine, a little bit of good news can go a long way, and the…
STAT+: U.S. Supreme Court to review controversial Purdue Pharma bankruptcy settlement
After weeks of anticipation, the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday will hear arguments to decide…
STAT+: Patients wants test results now, and radiologists need time to explain. Can they meet in the middle?
One of the hardest parts about getting an X-ray or a CT scan is the…
People with congenital heart disease are living longer — but facing new threat of heart failure
When Jennifer Case was living in Los Angeles in her early 30s, she was hospitalized…
Alternative healer faces manslaughter charge over woman’s death at a UK slapping therapy workshop – ABC News
Alternative healer faces manslaughter charge over woman’s death at a UK slapping therapy workshop ABC News…
Waupun picked as one of the best cities in Wisconsin to retire in – Kfiz
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DNC releases new ad in Michigan, other battleground states … – Heartland Signal
DNC releases new ad in Michigan, other battleground states … Heartland Signal Read Original Article: DNC…
Alea and IMI Announce Partnership to Empower Consumers with … – PR Newswire
Alea and IMI Announce Partnership to Empower Consumers with … PR Newswire Read Original Article: Alea…
The role of marketing in disrupted health care markets: It’s time to … – EurekAlert
The role of marketing in disrupted health care markets: It’s time to … EurekAlert Read Original…
STAT+: Texas AG accuses Pfizer of ‘intentionally’ overstating Covid-19 vaccine effectiveness
The Texas attorney general has filed a lawsuit accusing Pfizer of “unlawfully” and “intentionally” misrepresenting…
Antarctica’s ancient ice sheets foreshadow dynamic changes in Earth’s future
Identifying how and why Antarctica’s major ice sheets behaved the way they did in the…
CDC Director Mandy Cohen unscathed in her first congressional testimony
WASHINGTON — House Republicans sought Thursday to hammer the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s…
AbbVie’s big deal, CAR-T’s risks, & getting a biotech job
Are ADCs having a moment? Is CAR-T safe? And who’s to blame for failed trials?…
STAT+: Radiology captures the tension between AI’s potential and concern for patients
Radiology has long led the way in the application of artificial intelligence in medicine. More…
Children who play baseball risk elbow injury
Youth baseball players are prone to elbow pain and injuries, including repetitive overuse changes and…
Takeda, Janssen join wearable maker to measure scratching, and other health tech news
You’re reading the web edition of STAT’s Health Tech newsletter, our guide to how technology…
Do GLP-1s have a future treating alcoholism?
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STAT+: Pharmalittle: AbbVie buys Immunogen, maker of targeted cancer drugs; Novo sues two more compounders
Rise and shine, everyone, another busy day is on the way. We can tell because…
STAT+: AbbVie buys Immunogen, maker of targeted cancer drugs, for $10 billion
AbbVie will pay $10 billion for the biotech firm Immunogen, the company said Thursday, acquiring…
Scientists create framework to guide development and assessment of urban climate action plans
With the world projected to be highly urbanized by 2050, cities are encouraged to take…