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Storm-induced sea level spikes differ in origin on US east, Gulf coasts
The Gulf Coast, especially New Orleans, is particularly vulnerable to storm surge. As the climate…
Category: Human Health
Replacing animal testing with synthetic cell scaffolds
Electrospun synthetic cell scaffolds are not only more consistent than animal cells for cancer research,…
Casting light on the brain’s inner workings
A team of engineers has created an ultra-small, wireless, battery-free device that uses light to…
Combining viral genomics and public health data revealed new details about mumps outbreaks
In 2016 and 2017, a surge of mumps cases at Boston-area universities prompted researchers to…
Pilot program aims to improve reproducibility, utility, and ethics of biomedical research
Addressing the widespread concern over transparency and reproducibility in biomedical research, one of the largest…
Major drug makers haven’t stepped up to manufacture coronavirus vaccine, top U.S. health official says
WASHINGTON — No major pharmaceutical company has come forward to say it would manufacture a…
STAT Plus: WHO adviser says an antimicrobial fund can help a market that ‘needs to be fixed’
Over the past month, the World Health Organization and the Access to Medicines Foundation issued…
Hot climates to see more variability in tree leafing as temperatures rise
Scientists found that while all regions of the country can expect an earlier start to…
Researchers look to fungus to shed light on cancer
Researchers found that a natural product from the fungus Fusicoccum amygdali stabilizes a family of…
Software updates slowing you down?
We’ve all shared the frustration — software updates that are intended to make our applications…
Disease found in fossilized dinosaur tail afflicts humans to this day
Researchers have identified a benign tumor found in a fossilized dinosaur tail as part of…
How some butterflies developed the ability to change their eyespot size
Biologists have new insight on how a butterfly species developed the ability to adjust its…
Coincidences influence the onset and ending of ice ages
An analysis of the so called climate spectrum shows why the ice ages have not…
New technique allows scientists to study parasitic infections one cell at a time
A new technique may help scientists study the body’s immune response to intestinal parasite infections…
Disease caused by the novel coronavirus officially has a name: Covid-19.
The disease caused by the novel coronavirus has a name: Covid-19. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the…
Opinion: Hospitals, governments need more data to prepare for the new coronavirus outbreak
In the six weeks since an outbreak of a novel coronavirus was first recognized in…
STAT Plus: Pharmalittle: Trump considers executive action to cut drug prices; feds ‘not done’ with generic price-fixing probe
Rise and shine, everyone, another busy day is on the way. We can tell because…
Why The Pangolin Is Being Blamed For Coronavirus
Covered in scales and naturally timid, the pangolin is one of the most critically endangered…
Kelp Health Benefits That Will Surprise You
A sea “superfood” rich in vitamins and minerals, kelp has health benefits that will surprise…
Vaccine For Novel Coronavirus Starts Animal Testing Trials
As per multiple sources that all cite information from the Chinese Center for Disease Control…
Scientists Warn About The Global Decline Of Insects
As unfortunate as it may sound, humanity is still pushing many ecosystems beyond recovery, leading…
Opinion: A strategy for securing religious freedom and tolerance in health care
A new rule proposed by the Department of Health and Human Services in mid-January, “Ensuring…
Opinion: What an 1890s opioid epidemic can teach us about ending addiction today
In the ’90s, chronic pain was rampant in America. Opioids, which had previously been taboo,…
In reelection bid, a GOP lawmaker campaigns on Pelosi’s drug pricing bill
WASHINGTON — In the months before House Democrats passed their aggressive drug negotiation bill, GOP…
STAT Plus: U.S. biotechs fear the coronavirus outbreak will delay their China-based research
Biotech investors and executives are growing worried that restrictions intended to contain the coronavirus epidemic…
Priscilla Chan charts an ambitious, unglamorous course to fight disease. (Her husband is involved, too.)
SAN FRANCISCO — Dr. Priscilla Chan was just over a year out of her pediatric…
The Science Behind Butterfly Wings And How They Dont Overheat
A new study reveals that butterfly wings actually have special structures that stop them from…
Sun’s Polar Zones To Be Studied For The First Time By ESA Solar Orbiter
For the first time ever, the sun’s polar regions will be explored by a new…
What We Can Learn About Heartbreak From Voles
Turns out, you can learn a lot about heartbreak from animals, specifically voles. Looking like…
Tinnitus: Best Way To Deal With That Ringing Sound In Your Ear
An unstoppable noise emanating from within the ear can become debilitating over time. Here are…
Top Diet Secrets To Improve Mental Health
A psychiatrist who founded the first hospital-based nutritional psychiatry service in America has shared some…
5 Diet Fads Debunked By Expert: Keto Diet Included?
Here are five diet fads that may be doing you more harm than good. Read…
Do Zinc Supplements Help Stop The Common Cold?
Increasing amount of studies point to zinc as a remedy for the common cold. Is…
This Is How Digital Technology Is Affecting Our Mental Health
Per a new research, digital media and technology has more downsides than it has benefits….
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Effective Tips To Eliminate Belly Fat
Excess belly fat is linked to a variety of serious health problems, even leading to…
Best Heart Health Tips For Women
Women are equally prone to heart diseases as men. Here are some useful tips. Read…
Here’s Why Carbs Are So Addicting
Fructose, a carbohydrate with properties similar to those of alcohol, may be linked to carb…
Top 10 Healthiest Vegetables Ranked By Experts
Vegetables in general are both hearty and healthy, but these top 10 veggies have been…
Yoga for Health
Many people practice yoga for health-related reasons, such as for well-being and fitness, to help…
Himalayan glacier shows evidence of start of Industrial Revolution
Human beings altered one of the highest peaks in the Himalayas hundreds of years before…
STAT Plus: With new combination drug data, Exelixis takes another shot at prostate cancer treatment
In 2014, the Bay Area biotech company Exelixis (EXEL) tried to develop a drug for…
STAT Plus: Two more failed Alzheimer’s drugs sharpen focus on Biogen’s chances for aducanumab
As U.S. regulators consider whether to approve the first new treatment for Alzheimer’s disease in…
Chemistry technique is ‘warp drive’ for creating better synthetic molecules for medicine
In a study with implications for the future of drug discovery, scientists showed they were…
Impact of oil contaminated water on tubeworms and brittlestars
A new study adds a new layer to understanding how an oil spill could impact…
Coronavirus outbreak raises question: Why are bat viruses so deadly?
A study of cultured bat cells shows that their strong immune responses, constantly primed to…
Twist in the story of volcanism and mass extinctions
An emerging scientific consensus is that gases — in particular carbon gases — released by…
What makes a ‘good Samaritan’ good? That opinion depends on the beneficiary
New research suggests that someone who helps a total stranger is generally viewed as morally…
Superior ‘bio-ink’ for 3D printing pioneered
Biomedical engineers have developed a ‘bio-ink’ for 3D printed materials that could serve as scaffolds…
Chemists develop safer hydrogenation processes
Safe and environmentally-friendly hydrogen gas on demand could be on the horizon following a new…
The many lives of charcoal
In sub-Saharan Africa, charcoal dominates as an energy resource for cooking. A graduate student traveled…