Can Taking CBD Help Improve Your Sleep?
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Lilly’s Covid-19 antibody helps patients rid their systems of virus sooner
A drug being developed by Eli Lilly helped sick patients rid their systems of the…
Remote monitoring is rapidly growing — and a new class of patient-consumer is driving the shift
A cardiac patient in Carlsbad sends their doctor in San Francisco a readout of their…
Opinion: Medicaid needs to change its archaic rules for women seeking permanent contraception
For many women who don’t want to have more children, childbirth offers a safe and…
As controversies swirl, CDC director is seen as allowing agency to buckle to political influence
In his first address to the staff of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,…
Theoretically, two layers are better than one for solar-cell efficiency
Solar cells have come a long way, but inexpensive, thin film solar cells are still…
Study connects hormones we’re born with to lifetime risk for immunological diseases
Differences in biological sex can dictate lifelong disease patterns, says a new study by Michigan…
Future autonomous machines may build trust through emotion
Research has extended the state-of-the-art in autonomy by providing a more complete picture of how…
Evergreen needles act as air quality monitors
Every tree, even an evergreen, can be an air quality monitor. That’s the conclusion of…
Fatima Manesh L.Ac, Ph.D, an Acupuncturist with Acupuncture – Alternative Health Center – The Magazine Plus
Fatima Manesh L.Ac, Ph.D, an Acupuncturist with Acupuncture – Alternative Health Center The Magazine Plus Read…
A Colleyville cafe is offering a ‘truly healthy’ alternative to traditional desserts – The Dallas Morning News
A Colleyville cafe is offering a ‘truly healthy’ alternative to traditional desserts The Dallas Morning News…
Striking a balance: alternative therapy offers distinct approach to self-care – Mason City Globe Gazette
Striking a balance: alternative therapy offers distinct approach to self-care Mason City Globe Gazette Read Original…
City presents jail renovation plan to council committee as an alternative to new mental health facility – The Lens
City presents jail renovation plan to council committee as an alternative to new mental health…
Over-the-Counter Anxiety Medications and Supplements: Do They Work?
If you’ve been stressed out and searching for an over-the-counter anxiety medication, you should know…
What Can Skew a PSA Test? These 10 Factors Can Affect Your Numbers
It’s well known that the prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test used to screen for prostate cancer…
Pain Redefined to Be More Inclusive
The International Association for the Study of Pain revised its definition of pain to make…
Fish oil without the fishy smell or taste
A new study describes the development of a refining process that scientists deem a superior…
Dust may have controlled ancient human civilization
When early humans began to travel out of Africa and spread into Eurasia over a…
A new approach to understanding the biology of wound healing
Researchers use discarded wound dressings as a novel and non-invasive way to study the mechanisms…
Older people with early, asymptomatic Alzheimer’s at risk of falls
Older people without cognitive problems who experience a fall may have undetected neurodegeneration in their…
Going small for big solutions: Sub-nanoparticle catalysts made from coinage elements as effective catalysts
‘Sub-nanometer’ particles (SNPs) are very popular because of their diverse applications, but technical difficulties in…
Scientists develop mathematical index to distinguish healthy microbiome from diseased
What causes some people to develop chronic diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, cancer and metabolic…
STAT Plus: Lawmakers demand drug makers stop threatening to end discounts for safety-net hospitals
Dozens of U.S. lawmakers sent sharply worded letters to the Trump administration and the pharmaceutical…
Key role of immune cells in brain infection
Researchers have identified the specific type of immune cell that induces brain inflammation in herpes…
Real neurons are noisy: Can neural implants figure that out?
Signals sent from the retina to the brain have a lot of background noise, yet…
Human white blood cells use molecular paddles to swim
Human white blood cells, known as leukocytes, swim using a newly described mechanism called molecular…
New dopamine sensors could help unlock the mysteries of brain chemistry
Scientists developed dLight1, a single fluorescent protein-based biosensor. This sensor allows high resolution, real-time imaging…
CDC study: Covid-19 complications killed 121 Americans under age 21 through July
A true saving grace of the pandemic is that Covid-19 poses far less risk to…
COVID-19, Blood Pressure Medicines, a Scary Mix
People taking medications for hypertension should monitor their blood pressure if they contract COVID-19. If…
Chimpanzees show greater behavioral and cultural diversity in more variable environments
Scientists have investigated the influence of environmental variability on the behavioral repertoires of 144 social…
Study shows difficulty in finding evidence of life on Mars
While scientists are eager to study the red planet’s soils for signs of life, researchers…
People react better to both negative and positive events with more sleep
New research finds that after a night of shorter sleep, people react more emotionally to…
To repair a damaged heart, three cells are better than one
CardioClusters use three types of cells to reduce scar tissue and improve function by integrating…
Risk gene for Alzheimer’s has early effects on the brain
A genetic predisposition to late-onset Alzheimer’s disease affects how the brains of young adults cope…
Tiny protein motor fuels bacterial movement
The ability to move is key for bacteria like some strains of salmonella and E….
The Wnt pathway gets even more complicated
A new role for Casein Kinase-1 on RNF43 is identified. Read Original Article: The Wnt…
Single photons from a silicon chip
Quantum technology holds great promise: Quantum computers are expected to revolutionize database searches, AI systems,…
Satellite images display changes in the condition of European forests
The forest canopy, the closed vegetation cover consisting of treetops, is rapidly declining according to…
Rare pattern observed in migrating common swifts
Compared with other migratory birds, the common swift follows a very unusual pattern when it…
Ultra-fast magnetic switching with potential to transform fiber optical communications
Researchers have discovered that a new material can act as a super-fast magnetic switch. When…
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New shark research targets a nearly endangered species
They are some of the most iconic and unique-looking creatures in our oceans. While some…
STAT Plus: Compass Pathways set to become the first psychedelic biotech IPO
Compass Pathways isn’t the first company to fashion FDA-regulated therapies out of psilocybin, but it…
Opinion: STAT+ Conversations: An inside look at STAT’s First Opinion
Each week, STAT Plus subscribers get exclusive access to live discussions with STAT reporters and…
STAT Plus: Court rules New York can collect taxes from drug makers to address opioid crisis
A U.S. appeals court upheld a controversial New York state law to require drug makers…
Rising temperatures could shift US West Nile virus transmission
West Nile virus spreads most efficiently in the US at temperatures between 24-25 degrees Celsius…
Researchers use soy to improve bone cancer treatment
Researchers showed that the slow release of soy-based chemical compounds from a 3D-printed bone-like scaffold…
Gender harassment and institutional betrayal in high school take toll on mental health
High school students who endure gender harassment in schools that don’t respond well enter college…
Faster, on-site way to detect PFAS
Scientists have developed a new and easier on-site method to immediately and accurately detect and…
STAT Plus: FDA warns Sprout for failing to mention risks in radio ad for Addyi
The Food and Drug Administration has admonished Sprout Pharmaceuticals for running a radio ad that…
Special Contact Lenses May Slow Vision Loss in Kids
Special contact lenses that help reduce vision loss in adults may also help slow sight…