STAT+: Biotech VCs are pacing for another record-low year of fundraising amid glimpses of recovery
Life science venture capital firms are pacing for another record-low year of fundraising, potentially hindering…
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STAT+: Jeff Shuren stabilized the FDA’s medical devices center, winning over industry but not all patients
Retirements from the Food and Drug Administration are hardly shocking, especially in the wake of…
STAT+: Lawmakers cast doubt on expert panel studying alcohol for 2025 dietary guidelines
Alcohol policy researchers are fuming over a letter sent by members of Congress last month,…
Millions of people became uninsured as Medicaid programs cut coverage, new data show
The national uninsured rate rose from 7.7% to 8.2% earlier this year, a result of…
Castor oil is all the rage among health influencers—what you need to know about this alternative remedy – Medical Xpress
Castor oil is all the rage among health influencers—what you need to know about this…
Horse miscarriages offer clues to causes of early human pregnancy loss
A study of horses — which share many important similarities with humans in their chromosomes…
New method tracks how psychedelics affect neurons in minutes
A new tool to track the neurons and molecules activated in the brain by psychedlic…
Astronomers uncover risks to planets that could host life
A groundbreaking study has revealed that red dwarf stars can produce stellar flares that carry…
Greenland fossil discovery reveals increased risk of sea-level catastrophe
Seeds, twigs, and insect parts found under two miles of ice confirm Greenland’s ice sheet…
Forecasting climate’s impact on a debilitating disease
In Brazil, climate and other human-made environmental changes threaten decades-long efforts to fight schistosomiasis, a…
Catching a new (sea) star
Researchers have discovered a new species of sea star (also known as starfish). The discovery…
Seismic detectors measure soil moisture using traffic noise
Using state of the art techniques, researchers use vibrations from traffic to measure underground soil…
Nature’s design marvel: How shark skin’s denticles adapt to wide speed
New findings on how sharks achieve drag reduction could inspire the design of riblets for…
Ultrafine particles linked to over 1,000 deaths per year in Canada’s two largest cities
A new study conducted in Canada’s two largest cities has linked about 1,100 premature deaths…
Physicists develop new method to combine conventional internet with the quantum internet
Researchers send entangled photons and laser pulses of the same color over a single optical…
STAT+: BioMarin to restrict sales of hemophilia gene therapy, seeking to overcome slow sales
Struggling to find new patients, BioMarin Pharmaceuticals on Monday said it would restrict sales of…
More heart patients getting prompt post-hospital care, but disparities increase
Recovery from a cardiac-related hospitalization requires coordinated, timely care to prevent a return to the…
STAT+: North Carolina urges HHS to license Novo and Lilly obesity drugs as a way to lower costs
Frustrated by the lack of access to expensive weight loss drugs, North Carolina officials are…
Opinion: Cost-effectiveness of health interventions may be perpetuating health disparities. Here’s how to fix that
As an epidemiologist and physician, I’ve long been concerned about how health interventions for marginalized…
New model refutes leading theory on how Earth’s continents formed
Computational modeling shows that plate tectonics weren’t necessary for early continents. Read Original Article: New…
Honey added to yogurt supports probiotic cultures for digestive health
If you enjoy a bowl of plain yogurt in the morning, adding a spoonful of…
Tradition meets transformation for Maasai women
A new study reveals that a changing Africa is creating avenues of empowerment for Maasai…
The infectious disease doctor shortage will hit marginalized people the hardest
The Covid-19 pandemic underscored the importance of infectious disease doctors — but the field is…
Scientists and climate change: Extreme concern and high level of engagement
Scientists from across academic disciplines are extremely concerned about climate change. Many of them have…
STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about MDMA trials, weight loss drug availability, and more
Good morning, everyone, and welcome to another working week. We hope the weekend respite was…
Morning Rounds: The ‘very risky business’ of buying weight loss drugs online
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FDA ad comm favors Zevra’s Niemann-Pick drug
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STAT+: Medicare scrambles to keep prescription drug plan premiums stable ahead of elections
WASHINGTON — Medicare officials are offering private insurers big subsidies to keep premiums for prescription-drug…
Politics is holding back the best tool for treating meth addiction
When it comes to treating methamphetamine addiction, the use of behavioral incentives is settled science….
Opinion: Diversity statements should not be required for federal STEMM grant funding
Federally funded research in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and medicine (STEMM) is a crown jewel…
Opinion: Phasing out the ‘D-word’
As I roamed the meeting rooms and halls of the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference in…
Castor oil is all the rage among health influencers – what you need to know about this alternative remedy – Deccan Herald
Castor oil is all the rage among health influencers – what you need to know…
Opinion: Performance-enhancing drugs or placebos? The myth at the heart of anti-doping
With Chinese swimmers getting 200 drug tests over 10 days ahead of the Paris Olympics,…
Esoteric beliefs and CAM impact SARS-CoV-2 immunization drivers, uptake and pediatric immunization views in Germany – Nature.com
Esoteric beliefs and CAM impact SARS-CoV-2 immunization drivers, uptake and pediatric immunization views in Germany Nature.com…
Opinion: Letters on Sonya Massey’s death, vaccine injuries, and much more
First Opinion is STAT’s platform for interesting, illuminating, and maybe even provocative articles about the…
Prevalence, Reasons, and Perceived Benefits of Complementary and Alternative Medicine Among Patients With Rheumatic Diseases in Morocco: A Monocentric Cross-Sectional Study – Cureus
Prevalence, Reasons, and Perceived Benefits of Complementary and Alternative Medicine Among Patients With Rheumatic Diseases…
Santa Monica Homeopathic Pharmacy Continues Decades-Long Legacy – Westside Today
Santa Monica Homeopathic Pharmacy Continues Decades-Long Legacy Westside Today Read Original Article: Santa Monica Homeopathic Pharmacy…
What exactly is cupping? – Harvard Health
What exactly is cupping? Harvard Health Read Original Article: What exactly is cupping? – Harvard Health…
Santa Monica Homeopathic Pharmacy Continues Decades-Long Legacy – Santa Monica Mirror
Santa Monica Homeopathic Pharmacy Continues Decades-Long Legacy Santa Monica Mirror Read Original Article: Santa Monica Homeopathic…
What researchers know about the genetic complexity of schizophrenia, to date
A new review article outlines the genetic, neurobiological, and environmental foundations for schizophrenia. Read Original…
New study highlights scale and impact of long COVID
Researchers analyzed dozens of previous studies into long COVID to examine the number and range…
How the rising earth in Antarctica will impact future sea level rise
The rising earth beneath the Antarctic Ice Sheet will likely become a major factor in…
Link between global warming and rising sea levels
A new study suggests that Earth’s natural forces could substantially reduce Antarctica’s impact on rising…
Allergy cells’ hidden secret
Known for their role in allergic reactions, mast cells have long been recognised as key…
Weight loss drugs without a prescription? Study warns it’s a “very risky business”
In the face of ongoing shortages of the obesity and diabetes medications known as GLP-1s,…
Opinion: The coronavirus lab leak hypothesis is damaging science
Where and when the Covid-19 pandemic began — in Wuhan, China in late 2019 —…
STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about a soft-tissue cancer drug approval, the Zepbound shortage ending, and more
Good morning, and happy Friday. This is Jonathan Wosen, West Coast biotech and life sciences…
STAT+: 23andMe board rejects co-founder Anne Wojcicki’s offer to take company private
A special committee of the board of directors of 23andMe rejected an offer from the…
Moderna is still in a Covid hangover
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Opinion: Trump gave patients a ‘right to try.’ It hasn’t helped them
As Donald Trump seeks a second presidential term, front and center among the achievements he’s…