FDA wants more data on promising ALS drug, frustrating patients seeking faster access
People living with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS, in the U.S. will have to wait…
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Merck to continue tests of Covid pill, but stop trial in hospitalized patients
Merck said Thursday that it has seen “encouraging” results in a clinical trial of an…
Opinion: It’s time to get health care value assessment right
Trying to gauge the value of new drugs and devices is becoming increasingly important in…
Opinion: STAT+: Rethinking triage in an era of vaccine nationalism
Just about every schoolchild learns that Napoleon Bonaparte was a small man. But few know…
Watch: You got vaccinated. Now what?
Covid-19 vaccines are great tools for combating the pandemic, and are becoming widely available in…
Watch: You got vaccinated. Now what?
Covid-19 vaccines are great tools for combating the pandemic, and are becoming widely available in…
Glucose monitors revolutionized diabetes care. Now digital health startups want to bring them to the masses
For the 1.6 million people in America living with type 1 diabetes, a continuous glucose…
Can the mRNA vaccines change DNA?
In science, as in life, it’s wise never to say never: an MIT lab suspects…
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Bill to Prevent Tip-Over Deaths Reintroduced
A new bill aims to tackle the safety risks of fallen furniture. Read Original Article:…
How to treat anxiety without medication: 8 natural remedies – Medical News Today
How to treat anxiety without medication: 8 natural remedies Medical News Today Read Original Article: How…
Alternative Therapies: Finding ‘harmony’ in health, one note at a time – DTNext
Alternative Therapies: Finding ‘harmony’ in health, one note at a time DTNext Read Original Article: Alternative…
Universities Seek Alternative Vaccines Amid Johnson & Johnson Pause – Inside Higher Ed
Universities Seek Alternative Vaccines Amid Johnson & Johnson Pause Inside Higher Ed Read Original Article: Universities…
Getting People the Help They Need – Alternative Models for Mental Health Reponses – WORT 89.9 FM – Wortfm
Getting People the Help They Need – Alternative Models for Mental Health Reponses – WORT…
CDC advisory panel delays decision on Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccine
The U.S. government’s recommended pause on use of the Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccine is…
The Top Pick For Your Mouth: Oral-B Glide Pro-Health Comfort Plus Dental Floss
No doubt, brushing your teeth morning and night takes a lead role on the oral…
CDC: Finger on J&J Pause Button Will Be Lifted in Days
The pause on the Johnson & Johnson Covid 19 vaccine should last days, not weeks,…
First-of-its-kind study pits psilocybin against a common antidepressant
Can psilocybin, the active ingredient in psychedelic mushrooms, match the depression-combatting capabilities of a commonly…
Little swirling mysteries: Uncovering dynamics of ultrasmall, ultrafast groups of atoms
Exploring and manipulating the behavior of polar vortices in material may lead to new technology…
Dietary cocoa improves health of obese mice; likely has implications for humans
Supplementation of cocoa powder in the diet of high-fat-fed mice with liver disease markedly reduced…
Fast-spinning black holes narrow the search for dark matter particles
An MIT study narrows the search for particles called ultralight bosons, which, if they exist,…
The Fitness Industry, Already Changed, Could Morph Even More
The fact is, the pandemic has changed the way Americans are staying fit. Two industry…
Suppression of COVID-19 waves reflects time-dependent social activity, not herd immunity
Scientists developed a model showing that a fragile, temporary state of immunity emerged during the…
PSA: Women’s Health Alert on J&J Vaccine
Following 6 cases of dangerous blood clots in women who received the Johnson & Johnson…
Vape Products, Distribution, Have Got the FDA’s Attention
It’s a tough time to be a vaper. New restrictions at the federal and state…
STAT+: FDA is urged to move faster to list medicines withdrawn over safety concerns
Arguing patient safety is at risk, an advocacy group is urging the Food and Drug…
PSA: Women’s Health Alert on JnJ Vaccine
Following 6 cases of dangerous blood clots in women who received the Johnson & Johnson…
Gigantic flying pterosaurs had spoked vertebrae to support their ‘ridiculously long’ necks
One of the azhdarchid pterosaur’s most notable features for such a large flighted animal was…
Ancient pottery reveals the first evidence for honey hunting in prehistoric West Africa
A team of scientists has found the first evidence for ancient honey hunting, locked inside…
A mother’s fat intake can impact infant infectious disease outcomes
A team of researchers has determined that the type of fats a mother consumes while…
STAT+: Tango Therapeutics to go public in $353 million SPAC deal
Cambridge biotech Tango Therapeutics is going public through a $353 million deal with a special…
STAT+: Pharmalittle: Pfizer to boost Covid-19 vaccine production for the U.S.; J&J faces new test with Covid-shot pause
Hello, everyone, and welcome to the middle of the week. You made it this far,…
Our Top Pick For Chapped Lips
What’s worse than chapped lips? Dry and uncomfortable, chapped lips can even lead to split…
Opinion: Listen: Two addiction specialists debunk the myth of ‘excited delirium’ used in police encounters
In the tenth episode of “The First Opinion Podcast,” I talk with two physicians who…
Opinion: Looking back at 15 years of sharing viral genomes to forge ahead
Anniversaries represent an opportunity for revisiting the past to make a leap forward. I’m using…
Opinion: Beware the ‘last mile, first smile’ syndrome when we near the end of the Covid-19 pandemic
Fatigue, distracted attention, and the sense that a crisis will soon be over contribute to…
A deathbed double standard: It’s hard to get released on medical parole — unless you’re about to become a Covid-19 statistic
During his 39 years in prison, the closest Joseph Messere ever came to walking free…
STAT+: Heralding a ‘societal transformation’ in health care, Mayo Clinic launches two companies to harness patient data
Mayo Clinic is forming a pair of companies to collect and analyze data from remote…
Learn about alternative medicine April 24 | Local News | gillettenewsrecord.com – Gillette News Record
Learn about alternative medicine April 24 | Local News | gillettenewsrecord.com Gillette News Record Read Original…
Providence weighs crisis-response team for mental-health calls – The Providence Journal
Providence weighs crisis-response team for mental-health calls The Providence Journal Read Original Article: Providence weighs crisis-response…
Certified Non-GMO Salmon: a Healthy Alternative – PerishableNews
Certified Non-GMO Salmon: a Healthy Alternative PerishableNews Read Original Article: Certified Non-GMO Salmon: a Healthy Alternative…
NH pauses J&J vaccine, seeking alternative shots for those with appointments – The Union Leader
NH pauses J&J vaccine, seeking alternative shots for those with appointments The Union Leader Read Original…
World’s protected areas need more than a ‘do not disturb’ sign
More than 4 million square kilometers have been designated as protected areas globally in the…
Stellar feedback and an airborne observatory; scientists determine a nebula younger than believed
Researchers studied RCW 120 to analyze the effects of stellar feedback, and found that RCW…
Unlocking richer intracellular recordings
A forward-thinking group of researchers has identified a flexible, low-cost, and biocompatible platform for enabling…
Why We’re Sleepless in America
Thanks to Amerisleep, we know why Tom Hanks’ character was “Sleepless in Seattle” – he…
Engineer cautions pregnant women about speed bumps
Slow down. Baby on board. Future baby on board. New research determines that accelerating over…
STAT+: A U.S. appeals court upholds the FTC view of controversial pay-to-delay settlements
In what is being called a win for consumers, a U.S. appeals court upheld a…
Joyful screams perceived more strongly than screams of fear or anger
The human scream signals more than fear of imminent danger or entanglement in social conflicts….
Life expectancy lower near superfund sites
Living near a hazardous waste or Superfund site could cut your life short by about…
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New way to monitor and prevent nerve cell deterioration after TBI
Researchers have discovered a new way to prevent brain nerve cells from deteriorating after injury,…