Magnetism meets topology on a superconductor’s surface
Scientists studying a compound belonging to the family of iron-based high-temperature superconductors have found that…
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STAT+: Pharma wins a round in a battle with HHS over a drug discount program for hospitals
In a victory for the pharmaceutical industry, a federal judge temporarily blocked the federal government…
New models could help scientists study the earliest stages of embryonic development
A pair of research teams unveiled two new ways to replicate a key structure from…
Opinion: Listen: Uché Blackstock on diversity in medicine and a ‘life-altering’ decision
In this week’s episode of STAT’s “First Opinion Podcast,” I talk with emergency physician turned…
STAT+: Pharmalittle: Pfizer looks to raise price of Covid-19 shot after pandemic ends; FTC will be tougher on pharma mergers
Good morning, everyone, and how are you today? We are doing just fine, thank you….
STAT+: Washington may become the second state to distribute its own generic drugs
A bill moving through the Washington legislature may make the state only the second in…
Opinion: Prisons are long-term care facilities. So why don’t inmates get priority for Covid-19 vaccination?
In the four-tier priority list for Covid-19 vaccination set out by the Centers for Disease…
STAT+: 4 health startups racing to shake up diabetes care
If you’re a digital health startup looking to make an impact, it makes sense to…
To dampen background noise, hearing aid makers tap AI to amplify the right sounds
For many people with hearing loss, a normal conversation at a busy restaurant is the…
Driven by the pandemic and ‘the Fauci effect,’ applicants flood public health schools
The Covid-19 pandemic has tested the public health and medical workforces like never before. And…
FDA: STAR Ankle Implants Could Break
The FDA has issued a new alert for patients who have received or are considering…
How life on land recovered after ‘The Great Dying’
A new study shows in detail how life recovered from ‘The Great Dying’ in comparison…
Catching electrons in action in an antiferromagnetic nanowire
The electron is one of the fundamental particles in nature we read about in school….
Researchers discover how ‘cryptic species’ respond differently to coral bleaching
Researchers used molecular genetics to differentiate among corals that look nearly identical and to understand…
The potential economic impact of volcano alerts
A new study suggests that, when a Volcano Alert remains elevated at any level above…
UT students to hold alternative graduation ceremony, after school announces virtual commencement – WFLA
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Does Fenugreek Work for Weight Loss? – Healthline
Does Fenugreek Work for Weight Loss? Healthline Read Original Article: Does Fenugreek Work for Weight Loss?…
Songs by women about mental health | Mental health – Alternative Press
Songs by women about mental health | Mental health Alternative Press Read Original Article: Songs by…
I Tried Crystal Healing for Stress. Here’s What Happened – 5280 | The Denver Magazine
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Jupiter’s ‘dawn storm’ auroras are surprisingly Earth-like
The midnight births of the dramatic bright surges in Jupiter’s aurora known as dawn storms…
CDC’s Messonnier: We can’t change the Covid-19 vaccine regimen unless we know it works
In an effort to stretch the supply of Covid-19 vaccines, some have advocated for further…
Lightning strikes played a vital role in life’s origins on Earth
Lightning strikes were just as important as meteorites in creating the perfect conditions for life…
What happened to Mars’s water? It is still trapped there
Analyzing Mars’s atmosphere and rock record, scientists from Caltech and JPL find that an ocean’s…
‘Swarmalation’ used to design active materials for self-regulating soft robots
Engineers have designed a system of self-oscillating flexible materials that display a distinctive mode of…
STAT+: Pharma mergers face fresh scrutiny by a new international antitrust group
In response to a spate of pharmaceutical mergers, several antitrust regulators and enforcement agencies from…
Worlds with underground oceans may be more conducive to life than worlds with surface oceans like Earth
One of the most profound discoveries in planetary science over the past 25 years is…
Double trouble for drug-resistant cancers
New research identifies chemotherapy-resistant cancers’ escape mechanism, which offers new anti-cancer treatment options. Read Original…
Consumption of added sugar doubles fat production
Too much sugar is unhealthy – that we know, but it’s not just down to…
A new way to measure human wellbeing towards sustainability
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a blueprint to achieve a better life for all…
94% of older adults prescribed drugs that raise risk of falling
The study found that the percentage of adults 65 and older who were prescribed a…
Smart quantum technologies for secure communication
Researchers have introduced a smart quantum technology for the spatial mode correction of single photons….
Ancient light illuminates matter that fuels galaxy formation
Using light from the Big Bang, an international team has begun to unveil the material…
The bald truth: Altered cell divisions cause hair thinning
Researchers have identified a novel mechanism underlying hair thinning and loss during aging. By studying…
STAT+: STAT+ Conversations: An update on the ongoing Covid-19 vaccine rollout
Editor’s Note: A livestream of the event will be embedded below at 1 p.m. ET….
STAT+: VC firm General Catalyst taps expertise of former Ancestry, Livongo, and Gilead executives
General Catalyst’s Hemant Taneja realized he had created a unique playbook for health care startups…
STAT+: Pharmalittle: More countries halt use of AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine; Moderna studies its shot in children
Rise and shine, another busy day is on the way. Most days are busy, though,…
How hummingbirds hum
The hummingbird is named after its pleasant humming sound. But only now has it become…
STAT+: Google continues its wellness expansion with sleep sensing technology for Nest Hub
Google is turning another device into a wellness gadget. A month after introducing two health…
Sacklers boost Purdue Pharma settlement to $4.3 billion in plan that would end their control of the opioid maker
In a move that could spell the end of Purdue Pharma, the company has filed…
Opinion: Trying to manage curiosity-driven science risks limiting discoveries
Ever since Arthur D. Little created the first consulting firm in 1886, management consultants have…
Nazi anatomical drawings are donated in effort to address ethical quandary — and spotlight a dark history
The drawings in the anatomical atlas are seen as unparalleled in their detail of winding…
STAT+: Inside Color’s big — and highly bankrolled — pivot to public health tech
Mark Evans may just have the fastest tests in the west. In La Cañada, Calif.,…
STAT+: Xavier Becerra’s 4 most urgent challenges as Biden’s soon-to-be HHS secretary
WASHINGTON — Xavier Becerra has survived the worst of a tense confirmation battle to become…
Types of Alternative and Traditional Medicine Available – – VENTS Magazine – VENTS Magazine
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Restoring quality of life to pets in need, new Costa Mesa facility beckons animal lovers – Los Angeles Times
Restoring quality of life to pets in need, new Costa Mesa facility beckons animal lovers Los…
New clinic offers alternative options for treatment-resistant depression – MinnPost
New clinic offers alternative options for treatment-resistant depression MinnPost Read Original Article: New clinic offers alternative…
Sour cream substitute: Non-dairy, low fat, vegan, and more – Medical News Today
Sour cream substitute: Non-dairy, low fat, vegan, and more Medical News Today Read Original Article: Sour…
Tweens and TV: 50-year survey reveals the values kids learn from popular shows
A new report assesses the values emphasized by television programs popular with tweens over each…
Blight may increase public health risk from mosquito-borne diseases
Researchers published findings that blight leads to an increased abundance of disease-carrying mosquitoes. The researchers…
An ancient Maya ambassador’s bones show a life of privilege and hardship
An important Maya man buried nearly 1,300 years ago led a privileged yet difficult life….