Microbes from humics lakes surprise – bacteria and algae produced omega-3 fatty acids from microplastics
The environmental fate of microplastics has been difficult to trace. A research group used carbon…
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Kids twice as likely to eat healthy after watching cooking shows with healthy food
Television programs featuring healthy foods can be a key ingredient in leading children to make…
Bile acids may help regulate gut immunity and inflammation
Could bile acids — the fat-dissolving juices churned out by the liver and gallbladder —…
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Supercharging tomorrow: World’s most efficient lithium-sulfur battery
Researchers are on the brink of commercializing the world’s most efficient lithium-sulfur (Li-S) battery, which…
Study explains why some creams and cosmetics may cause a skin rash
Some compounds found in many personal care products displace natural fat-like molecules in skin cells,…
Clusters of gold atoms form peculiar pyramidal shape
Freestanding clusters of twenty gold atoms take the shape of a pyramid, researchers discovered. This…
The case of the elusive Majorana: The so-called ‘angel particle’ is still a mystery
A 2017 report of the discovery of a particular kind of Majorana fermion — the…
STAT Plus: Generic makers will appeal ruling that allows California to proceed with law banning pay-to-delay deals
A federal judge dealt the pharmaceutical industry a setback by declining to block a new…
STAT Plus: Pharmalittle: Lab urges FDA to recall all forms of Zantac; end-of-year FDA approval rush has unintended consequence
And so, another working week will soon draw to a close. A little quicker than…
Opinion: Health care providers are unrecognized victims of mass killings. We’re doing little to support them
The night a gunman opened fire on a crowd of 20,000 at a Las Vegas…
Merck to Hold Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year 2019 Sales and Earnings Conference Call on February 5
Dateline City: KENILWORTH, N.J. KENILWORTH, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Merck (NYSE:MRK), known as MSD outside the United States…
Breakthrough study on molecular interactions could improve development of new medicines
A first-of-its-kind study on molecular interactions by biomedical engineers will make it easier and more…
Air pollution can worsen bone health
A new study with over 3,700 people in India associates air pollution with a higher…
A spate of new class-action lawsuits threaten the CBD industry. Will they force Washington to act?
WASHINGTON — Since the Food and Drug Administration can’t figure out whether supplements that contain…
STAT Plus: The biotech scorecard for the first quarter: 14 stock-moving events to watch
Here is STAT’s Biotech Scorecard, our regular ledger of stock-moving biotech events, for the first…
Trump plan to curb teen vaping exempts some flavors
WASHINGTON — U.S. health officials will ban most flavored e-cigarettes popular with underage teenagers, but…
Opinion: CRISPR babies scientist He Jiankui should not be villainized — or headed to prison
When I saw the news that He Jiankui and colleagues had been sentenced to three…
STAT Plus: An uncommon form of dementia hits at a younger age. Drug makers are searching for a treatment
Growing up in the 1970s, Jary Larsen heard his mother say their extended family had…
STAT Plus: It’s ‘business as usual’ as many drug makers boost prices for the new year
A new year often means higher prices for prescription medicines and 2020 is no exception….
STAT Plus: Pharmalittle: FDA failed to police opioid prescribing program; Novo launches plan to mitigate insulin cost
Good morning, everyone, and welcome to a new year. We hope the extended respite —…
Is The American Coin The Hubble Space Telescope’s Next Venture?
After three decades in space, the Hubble Space Telescope is reportedly setting out to a…
These Drinks Make It Hard For You To Quit Smoking: Avoid Them
Researchers discovered that fizzy drinks, alcohol, cola, tea and coffee can make cigarettes taste better,…
India Officially Going Back To The Moon With Chandrayaan-3
ISRO confirms that they’ll be going back to the Moon via Chandrayaan-3, according to a…
Top Strategic Tech Trends This 2020
Here are some of the top strategic tech trends that we’ll all be looking out…
Medical Miracle: ‘Brain Dead’ Woman Wakes Up From Coma Seven Months Later
A 31-year-old mother of two from Ohio woke up from a coma due to a…
Man Grows ‘Dragon Horn’ In Bizarre Medical Story
A 50-year-old man in the United Kingdom developed a 5-inch “dragon horn” after ignoring his…
What Science Are We Watching Out For This 2020?
What does 2020 have in store for science? Here’s a quick glimpse. Read Original Article:…
Arkansas Flu Outbreak Update: 13 Confirmed Deaths
The state health department reported 13 people already died in Arkansas amid the growing flu…
New Map Containing Tens Of Thousands Of Galaxies Revealed By Radio Waves
Thanks to a new map provided by the latest radio wave technology, never-before-seen galaxies that…
Woman Suffers Skin Cancer 3 Decades After Contracting Chickenpox
Per a news report, a woman was recently diagnosed with skin cancer because of her…
Health Supplementation Gone Wrong: Woman Suffers Acute Liver Failure
In a recent case, health experts believe that a health supplement may have caused acute…
Montgomery County Officials Issue Warning After Boy Died Of Suspected Bacterial Meningitis
After a boy died from suspected bacterial meningitis, health officials from Montgomery County issues a…
Prince William, Kate Middleton Launch Global Campaign To ‘Repair The Earth’
Prince William and Kate Middleton introduced the Earthshot Prize that aims to encourage individuals and…
London Now Has More Microplastics In The Air Than Other Cities
London has been found with significantly high levels of microplastics in the air that came…
Can Men Really Grow Breasts When They Eat The Impossible Burger?
A rumor that the Impossible Burger contains soy products that can trigger the formation of…
Merck to Present at the 38th Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference
Dateline City: KENILWORTH, N.J. KENILWORTH, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Merck (NYSE: MRK), known as MSD outside the United…
Healthy Weight Tip: Here’s Jennifer Lopez’s Secret
J.Lo’s killer body did not come easy. Here’s what you need to know. Read Original…
Coca-Cola Obesity Subscription Service: What You Need To Know
Coca-Cola launches a new subscription program to keep Americans hooked on its sugary drinks. Read…
Mesothelioma Survivor Takes Alternative Medicine Path – Asbestos.com
Mesothelioma Survivor Takes Alternative Medicine Path Asbestos.com Read Original Article: Mesothelioma Survivor Takes Alternative Medicine Path…
Holistic Health Practices Aimed at Preventing Cancer – Post News Group
Holistic Health Practices Aimed at Preventing Cancer Post News Group Read Original Article: Holistic Health Practices…
It Looks Like Health Insurance, but It’s Not. ‘Just Trust God,’ Buyers Are Told. – The New York Times
It Looks Like Health Insurance, but It’s Not. ‘Just Trust God,’ Buyers Are Told. The New…
The Most-Read Health Affairs Blog Posts Of 2019 – Health Affairs
The Most-Read Health Affairs Blog Posts Of 2019 Health Affairs Read Original Article: The Most-Read Health…
Global Alternative Sweetener Market 2019-2024: Market Set to Reach USD 17.3 Bn by 2024 – PRNewswire
Global Alternative Sweetener Market 2019-2024: Market Set to Reach USD 17.3 Bn by 2024 PRNewswire Read…
Direct-to-Consumer Fertility Testing: A Viable Alternative or Confusing and Misleading? – Technology Networks
Direct-to-Consumer Fertility Testing: A Viable Alternative or Confusing and Misleading? Technology Networks Read Original Article: Direct-to-Consumer…
Shortcomings of the Average American Diet
The 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans sanctioned a healthy U.S.-style diet, but more common is…
A close look at thin ice
Marrying theoretical work with experiments and high-tech imaging techniques, atmospheric chemists have identified a new…
Climate signals detected in global weather
Searched for and found: climate researchers can now detect the fingerprint of global warming in…
Some learning is a whole-brain affair
Researchers have successfully used a laser-assisted imaging tool to ‘see’ what happens in brain cells…
This mental health advocate wants to make addiction and behavioral health a 2020 election issue
WASHINGTON — A top mental health and addiction treatment advocate here wants behavioral health on…
3 drug pricing policy experiments to watch in 2020
WASHINGTON — Politicians spent the better part of 2019 bickering over the best way to…