Opinion: The economic rationale for strong action now against Covid-19
As governments and communities struggle to figure out the best way to deal with the…
Category: Human Health
Coronavirus will have a ‘big impact’ on one-third of U.S. clinical trial sites, survey finds
Nearly one-third of clinical trial sites expect the novel coronavirus will have a “big or…
Sugar brings a lot of carbon dioxide into the deeper sea
The oceans are a very important reservoir for carbon in the system of the earth….
Distortion isn’t a drag on fluid-straddling particles
New research shows that the drag force experienced by fluid-straddling particles is less affected by…
Opinion: We know enough now to act decisively against Covid-19. Social distancing is a good place to start
In a recent and controversial First Opinion, epidemiologist and statistician John Ioannidis argues that we…
STAT Plus: Pharmalittle: Blood samples are lacking for coronavirus treatments; Europe counters Trump offer to vaccine maker
Good morning, everyone, and welcome to the middle of the week. You made it this…
Frustrated and afraid about protective gear shortages, health workers are scouring for masks on their own
Health care workers across the country tell STAT they are grappling with new hospital restrictions…
STAT Plus: Sage has a backup plan for its depression drug: Three new studies aiming for 2022 approval
After meeting with the Food and Drug Administration, Sage Therapeutics said Wednesday that it will…
Video Games That Can Help You Socialize Despite Social Distancing
Here are some video games that you can play to socialize amid the current coronavirus…
Scientists Urge People To Read Information Grounded In Science Amid The Coronavirus Outbreak
In an era where false information that tries to discount fact-proven science, experts from the…
What Does Science Say About Cannabis And OCD?
Is cannabis effective against reducing the symptoms and effects of OCD? The research looks promising….
Opinion: Saving lives should be good business. Why doesn’t that apply to finding new antibiotics?
I have spent my career as a biomedical entrepreneur working to develop products that have…
Revealing the hidden beauty of research: MIT’s 2020 images award winners
Sometimes the most beautiful images are ones that can’t be seen with the naked eye….
Coronavirus Facts: Health Conditions That Put You At Risk
An expert details the top health conditions that could increase a person’s risk of contracting…
Novel Coronavirus Reportedly Spreads Without Symptoms
Researchers at the University of Texas at Austin estimate that more than 10 percent of…
Number Of Ventilators Not Enough Amid Rising COVID-19 Cases In US
According to the newest update, hospitals in the U.S. that are currently braced for an…
Coronavirus In Children: Study Finds Some Get Seriously Ill
Researchers discovered that children could still suffer from serious complications because of COVID-19 despite their…
The White House is pinning its hopes on health tech to save the day. Can it deliver?
Over the past week, President Trump and his administration have made statements and taken other…
STAT Plus: Despite coronavirus disruption, major microbiome companies are cautiously optimistic about upcoming data
This was supposed to be the microbiome’s breakthrough year — and pandemic or not, it…
Coronavirus Fever Causes Hallucinations, COVID-19 Patient Says
One patient that contracted the coronavirus for two weeks reportedly suffered from hallucinations because of…
COVID-19: Time It Takes For One To Manifest Symptoms After Exposure Revealed
Here’s how long it takes for symptoms of COVID-19 to start showing after exposure to…
How To Combat Weight Gain Amid Coronavirus Lockdown
Here are some tips to help you combat weight gain in the face of the…
Immune-Boosting Herbs And Spices To Buy Amid Pandemic
These nutritionist-approved herbs and spices will keep your immune system up and running in the…
One of Darwin’s evolution theories finally proved
Scientists have proved one of Charles Darwin’s theories of evolution for the first time —…
COVID-19 coronavirus epidemic has a natural origin
An analysis of public genome sequence data from SARS-CoV-2 and related viruses found no evidence…
Median incubation period for COVID-19
A new study calculates that the median incubation period for COVID-19 is just over 5…
The life and death of one of America’s most mysterious trees
A symbol of life, ancient sundial or just firewood? Tree-ring scientists trace the origin of…
Merck Announces Top-Line Results from Phase 3 Trials Evaluating Gefapixant, an Investigational Treatment for Refractory or Unexplained Chronic Cough
Dateline City: KENILWORTH, N.J. Gefapixant (45 mg Twice Daily) Demonstrated Statistically Significant Decrease in 24-hour…
Foods To Eat If You Want Thick, Healthy Hair
Food rich in B vitamins and protein, among other nutrients, aid hair growth. Read ahead…
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Beyond Blue: How Actual Science Influenced This Sea Exploration Game
Learn how this deep sea exploration video game incorporates real science into its game world….
Top Relaxing Video Games To Play Amid The Coronavirus Lockdown
Here are some of the best video game worlds to get lost into while still…
COVID-19 Precautions for Older Adults
The novel coronavirus, COVID-19, is an evolving public health issue, and public health officials are…
Research Roundup: Two Apples a Day Boost Heart Health; Weight Loss May Lower Breast Cancer Risk; Multivitamins Improve Micronutrients in Older Adults
Two Apples a Day Boost Heart Health. Eating two apples each day can lower cholesterol…
Ginger it Up!
The Folklore. Bold, aromatic, and pungent, ginger (also called ginger root) has spiced up palates…
What’s the Best Source of Omega-3s?
The best omega-3 supplement must be one that can optimize your body’s levels of EPA…
Cultured Meat: Designed for the Future
Eating is one of life’s greatest simple pleasures. Except when it’s not so simple. Despite…
Surge in patients overwhelms telehealth services amid coronavirus pandemic
Telehealth services are sagging under the weight of an unprecedented surge in patients as hospitals…
Engineered Botulinum toxin is more potent and safer in mice
Botulinum toxin (BoNT) is used for a range of applications, but when injected it can…
AI-powered shoes unlock the secrets of your sole
Researchers have developed an AI-powered, smart insole that instantly turns any shoe into a portable…
Hospital in Boston will be converted into Covid-19 treatment center
A Texas-based health care system announced Tuesday that it would convert one of its hospitals…
New coronavirus stable for hours on surfaces
New research finds that the virus that causes coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is stable for…
New coronavirus stable for hours on surfaces
New research finds that the virus that causes coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is stable for…
Bacterial enzyme could become a new target for antibiotics
Scientists discover the structure of an enzyme, found in the human gut, that breaks down…
Predicting reaction results: Machines learn chemistry
In the production of chemical compounds, the success of each individual reaction depends on numerous…
Mysterious ancient sea-worm pegged as new genus after half-century in ‘wastebasket’
Fifty years ago, researchers placed a mystery worm in a ‘wastebasket’ genus and interest in…
Opinion: Allocate ventilators, other Covid-19 resources based on evidence, not political hunches
The emergence of Covid-19 and its worldwide spread has some of the United States’ top…
Trump lifts restrictions on telehealth services for seniors in hopes of limiting coronavirus spread
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration on Tuesday announced an unprecedented expansion of telehealth services for…
Changes in language on Facebook posts could signal need for hospitalization or emergency services
Can Facebook posts predict who might soon end up in the emergency department? They can,…
Near-lockdown in the Bay Area ‘ratchets up’ challenges for local biotechs and labs
At the stroke of midnight on Tuesday morning, seven counties in the San Francisco Bay…
STAT Plus: Biotech in the time of the coronavirus: A semi-regular column on the outbreak’s impact on drug makers
This is the first in a series of semi-regular columns on the Covid-19 pandemic. In…