Opinion: A caregiver and physician discuss the financial implications of dementia
In his recent First Opinion, “The long, exhausting reach of dementia care,” Jason Karlawish, a…
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Opinion: Vaccination certificates won’t end lockdown. Prosocial approaches will
Covid-19 immunity and vaccination certificates are being held up as golden tickets to the new…
Opinion: Adding social determinants gives public health maps a sense of place and time
Before becoming a public health researcher, I trained as a geologist. That may seem like…
STAT+: The biotech scorecard for the second quarter: 18 stock-moving events to watch
Here is STAT’s biotech scorecard, our regular ledger of stock-moving biotech events, for the second…
With light at the end of the tunnel, loved ones feel the anguish of Covid-19 deaths particularly hard
Mark Collins received his Covid-19 vaccine earlier this year through work. His husband, Tony Murray…
The ‘one who causes fear’ – new meat-eating predator discovered
Superbly preserved braincase of this new species is an important find – it suggests there…
Urban squirrels, how much are we disturbing you?
Human disturbance in urban environments makes some squirrels fail, but others perform better in novel…
Endangered songbird challenging assumptions about evolution
New research looked at a newly discovered, endangered songbird located only in South America —…
An organic material for the next generation of HVAC technologies
On sultry summer afternoons, heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems provide much-needed relief from…
Early Earth’s hot mantle may have led to Archean ‘water world’
Earth’s sea level has remained fairly constant during the last 541 million years, but a…
Everwell Announces the Launch of Health and Wellness Clinic That Merges Conventional and Alternative Therapies – GlobeNewswire
Everwell Announces the Launch of Health and Wellness Clinic That Merges Conventional and Alternative Therapies GlobeNewswire…
Status of greater sage-grouse populations
A new report highlights the decline of greater sage-grouse across the American West while providing…
Synthetic mucus can mimic the real thing
Researchers have generated synthetic mucins with a polymer backbone that more accurately mimics the structure…
Mysterious living monuments
Scientists think that climate change may have greater impact the largest trees in tropical forests,…
Herpesvirus triggers cervical cancer affecting nearly 1 in 4 adult sea lions
Research finds that a specific strain of herpesvirus triggers cervical cancer affecting nearly 1 in…
Researchers observe new isotope of fluorine
Fluorine is the most chemically reactive element on the periodic table. Only one isotope of…
Social media addiction linked to cyberbullying
New research suggests that these increased hours spent online may be associated with cyberbullying behaviors….
Lots of Health Insurance Help in Covid Relief Law — But Do Your Homework First
There’s something for everyone with private health insurance in the American Rescue Plan Act, but…
STAT+: FTC seeks to block Illumina from buying Grail, citing threats to competition
The Federal Trade Commission is once again trying to block Illumina, a dominant maker of…
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Researchers discover new type of ancient crater lake on Mars
An ancient crater lake in the southern highlands of Mars appears to have been fed…
New early warning system for self-driving cars
A team of researchers has developed a new early warning system for vehicles that uses…
STAT+: Most U.S. universities get an ‘F’ on ensuring access to drugs they discover
Despite large amounts of taxpayer funding, dozens of the largest U.S. universities failed to commit…
Mystery of photosynthetic algae evolution finally solved
Scientists have identified the protein that was the missing evolutionary link between two ancient algae…
Chronic inflammatory liver disease: Cell stress mechanisms identified
Primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC) is a rare, chronic, inflammatory disease of the bile ducts and…
Cardiorespiratory fitness improves grades at school
Studies indicate a link between children’s cardiorespiratory fitness and their school performance: the more athletic…
64% of global agricultural land at risk of pesticide pollution?
A global map of agricultural land across 168 countries has revealed that 64 percent of…
STAT+: STAT+ Conversations: A conversation on the future of gene therapy
Editors note: A livestream of the conversation will be embedded below at 1 p.m. ET….
Beetle outbreak impacts vary across Colorado forests
Beetle outbreaks impacted around 40 percent of the areas studied in Colorado, Wyoming and New…
Discovery of a mechanism for making superconductors more resistant to magnetic fields
Superconductivity is known to be easily destroyed by strong magnetic fields. Researchers have discovered that…
Scientists identify molecular pathway that helps moving cells avoid aimless wandering
Working with fruit flies, scientists say they have identified a new molecular pathway that helps…
New statistical method eases data reproducibility crisis
A reproducibility crisis is ongoing in scientific research, where many studies may be difficult or…
Topological protection of entangled two-photon light in photonic topological insulators
Researchers have revealed the necessary conditions for the robust transport of entangled states of two-photon…
Fasting can be an effective way to start a diet
Those who need to change their eating habits to normalize their blood pressure should start…
STAT+: Pharmalittle: Pfizer and BioNTech to boost Covid-19 vaccine production; lawmakers ask FTC to probe insulin pricing
Rise and shine, another busy day is on the way. There is a rhythm to…
Prime editing enables precise gene editing without collateral damage
The latest gene editing technology, prime editing, expands the ‘genetic toolbox’ for more precisely creating…
Unique AI method for generating proteins will speed up drug development
Artificial Intelligence is now capable of generating novel, functionally active proteins. The new results represent…
Experimental hearing implant succeeds in registering brain waves
Researchers have succeeded for the first time in measuring brain waves directly via a cochlear…
A CRISPR 2.0 pioneer, expecting credit on its own invention, is ruffled by a competitor
Last week, the genome-editing scientists behind base editing, a technology dubbed CRISPR 2.0, gathered for…
Opinion: Many hospitalized Covid-19 patients are given antibiotics. That’s a problem
As the Covid-19 pandemic continues into its second year, public health experts are increasingly concerned…
STAT+: 5 health care projects to watch at Google Cloud
If the pieces come together, Google will be as omnipresent in health care as it…
STAT+: Here are the drug pricing policy options Democrats could use to pay for their next big legislative push
WASHINGTON — Democrats in Congress are already gearing up for their next big legislative push,…
Facing data gaps on trans populations, researchers turn to health records for answers
Electronic health records are enabling a new generation of health care researchers to study thousands…
STAT+: The operation formerly known as Warp Speed: Biden leans heavily on the flagship Trump-era initiative
WASHINGTON — The Biden White House has made no secret of its disdain for President…
Jordan’s worsening water crisis a warning for the world
Prolonged and potentially destabilizing water shortages will become commonplace in Jordan by 2100, new research…
New CDC study: mRNA vaccines 90% effective
A new study conducted by the CDC offers strong results for mRNA vaccines. Read Original…
Air pollution and physical exercise: When to do more or less
Physical activity is important in preventing heart and blood vessel disease in young people so…
Complementary And Alternative Medicine Market Growth Ratio Analysis with Top Players Optum, Inc., Aché, Quantum-Touch – KSU | The Sentinel Newspaper – KSU | The Sentinel Newspaper
Complementary And Alternative Medicine Market Growth Ratio Analysis with Top Players Optum, Inc., Aché, Quantum-Touch…
Phi Trends: Healthy growth for alternative therapies – Gulf Business
Phi Trends: Healthy growth for alternative therapies Gulf Business Read Original Article: Phi Trends: Healthy growth…
Ask the Doctor: Family Heart Disease History; Swollen Feet
Q: Why do doctors ask about family history of heart disease? A: Your family health…
Peyronie’s Disease, Curves Ahead
Peyronie’s disease (PD) affects about one in 10 men, mostly at middle age, but older…