Tuberculosis cases nearly back to pre-pandemic levels, data show
Early in the Covid-19 pandemic, new diagnoses of tuberculosis dropped like a stone in the…
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STAT+: Pharmalittle: FDA panel backs conditional approval for Biogen ALS drug; pharma fights tactic for lowering specialty med costs
Rise and shine, everyone, another busy day is on the way. This morning is getting…
STAT+: Key senators blast Medicare Advantage insurers for ‘exorbitant salaries,’ ‘massive payouts’ to execs
WASHINGTON — Sens. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) slammed seven different Medicare Advantage…
New Invasive Mosquito Species Found In Florida Raises Disease Concerns
Florida has become warmer than ever as a result of climate change, which made it…
‘It’s a universal experience’: Doctor who treats Boston’s homeless population on why community is vital to health
After 40 years at the helm of nonprofit Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program,…
Former surgeon general Jerome Adams tries to outrun the shadow of the president he served
ST. LOUIS — Anesthesiologist and former U.S. surgeon general Jerome Adams has emerged as a…
4 Early Warning Signs Of Heart Attack That Are Unknown To Many
Some early signs of heart attacks are commonly mistaken for anxiety or muscle strain. Read…
Hormonal Birth Control Methods Raise Risk Of Breast Cancer: Study
Standard birth control medications contain a combination of estrogen and progesterone and then there are…
What Is Vasovagal Syncope? Condition Causes Meteorologist To Collapse On-Air
It is estimated that one out of three people may experience vasovagal syncope at least…
Here Is The Age At Which Your Ability To Walk And Talk Begins To Decline
The study warns that people with a declined ability to dual-task while walking are at…
COVID-19 Infection Before Vaccination Weakens Protection Against Reinfection: Study
People who contracted the disease before vaccination develop weaker immune protection against reinfection. Read Original…
Grindr Users Can Now Order Free At-Home HIV Test Kits Via Dating App
The popular LGBTQ+ dating app entered a new partnership that would allow it to offer…
Marburg fever outbreak in Equatorial Guinea widens, WHO reports
The ongoing Marburg fever outbreak in Equatorial Guinea is significantly larger than has previously been…
STAT+: FDA advisory panel recommends conditional approval of Biogen’s drug for rare form of ALS
An independent panel of advisors to the Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday concluded that…
Biden administration plans revamp of organ transplant system
WASHINGTON — The Biden administration said Wednesday it will attempt to break up the network…
STAT+: Drugmakers push back on a clever tactic employers use to avoid paying for specialty medicines
In the face of rising drug prices, health plan sponsors have quietly used a clever,…
Social media is part of a ‘self-perpetuating cycle of risk’ for eating disorders and negative body image, per study
Social media use is linked with body image concerns and eating disorders among young people,…
Opinion: The lesson biotech absolutely should not take from Silicon Valley Bank’s failure
As a five-time biotech CEO, I’ve guided my companies through recessions, supply chain disruptions, Wall…
STAT+: Senators interrogate health secretary Becerra on Alzheimer’s drug coverage
WASHINGTON — The future of Alzheimer’s treatments and coverage hung heavily over lawmakers’ Wednesday hearing…
STAT+: Researchers devise new strategies to overcome a key CRISPR flaw
DALLAS — It took just three years, after the tool’s invention, for researchers to devise…
STAT+: Once a Silicon Valley darling, Mindstrong sells its mental health technology for parts
SAN FRANCISCO — Mindstrong, a high-profile mental health tech startup, is selling off its assets…
Stéphane Bancel, Bernie Sanders spar over what Moderna owes the federal government
WASHINGTON — Moderna CEO Stéphane Bancel and Senate health committee Chair Bernie Sanders shook hands…
STAT+: Pharmalittle: U.K. regulator to streamline clinical trial approvals; NIH won’t seize patents to cut price of cancer drug
Good morning, everyone, and how are you today? We are doing just fine, thank you,…
STAT+: NIH rejects bid to cut a cancer drug’s price by sidestepping patents
In a long-awaited decision, the U.S. National Institutes of Health rejected a petition urging the…
STAT+: 89bio treatment reduces liver scarring in patients with NASH, meeting study goals
89bio said Wednesday that its experimental treatment improved liver scarring at more than three times…
From Cupping To Gua Sha: 25 Reasons To Try Traditional Chinese Medicine
Traditional Chinese Medicine encompasses methods that target issues like chronic pain, infertility, stress, and others….
Opinion: The much-maligned ‘quality-adjusted life year’ is a vital tool for health care policy
Health policy circles have erupted in debate over a wonky administrative tool: the quality-adjusted life…
Carrying the torch of his slain brother, a Chicago ER doctor struggles against the violence around him
CHICAGO — Abdullah Hassan Pratt is giving a tour of a sheep heart that sits,…
STAT+: Cerebral and other telehealth startups face new legal and regulatory challenges over ad models
A potential class-action lawsuit against troubled digital prescribing startup Cerebral raises crucial questions about whether…
Stanford scientist who broke genome sequencing record on what faster diagnoses mean for patients
Stanford cardiologist Euan Ashley and his research team received a Guinness World Record last year…
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Opinion: Living kidney donors rely on a promise to protect our future health. We’re scared it will go away
Five years ago, I donated my “spare” kidney at the Mayo Clinic to a woman…
Can Mothers Pass On Obesity To Daughters? Here’s What A Study Says
The study found that mothers who are overweight may share the risk for obesity with…
CDC Develops New Research Facility For Mining Program In West Virginia
The new structure will house research efforts on miner safety and health issues. Read Original…
Endometriosis Awareness Month: 4 Early Signs To Look For
Although not completely curable, endometriosis can be kept under control with various treatment options. Read…
Unqualified ‘alternative’ medicine dangerous: Madras HC – Times of India
Unqualified ‘alternative’ medicine dangerous: Madras HC Times of India Read Original Article: Unqualified ‘alternative’ medicine dangerous:…
Implementation Guide for the California Federally Qualified Health … – California Health Care Foundation
Implementation Guide for the California Federally Qualified Health … California Health Care Foundation Read Original Article:…
Texas Lawmakers Vote To Allow Medical Marijuana As Opioid … – Marijuana Moment
Texas Lawmakers Vote To Allow Medical Marijuana As Opioid … Marijuana Moment Read Original Article: Texas…
Georgia legislature passes partial ban on transgender health care … – WABE 90.1 FM
Georgia legislature passes partial ban on transgender health care … WABE 90.1 FM Read Original Article:…
Unlocking the Power of Rick Simpson Oil: A Revolutionary … – PR Web
Unlocking the Power of Rick Simpson Oil: A Revolutionary … PR Web Read Original Article: Unlocking…
38 herbal and alternative medicine practitioners honoured – Myjoyonline
38 herbal and alternative medicine practitioners honoured Myjoyonline Read Original Article: 38 herbal and alternative medicine…
Madras High Court orders crackdown on unauthorised institutes, practitioners of alternative medicine – Bar & Bench – Indian Legal News
Madras High Court orders crackdown on unauthorised institutes, practitioners of alternative medicine Bar & Bench –…
Tanzania reports a Marburg outbreak, Africa’s second this year
Africa is grappling with not one, but two outbreaks of Marburg fever, a disease that…
Study finds same small rise in breast cancer risk in many forms of hormonal birth control
Pills, patches, implants, and injections — the various forms of hormonal birth control have different…
Dr. Eric Weiss on the Impact of Stem Cell Therapy on Autism Treatment
Umbilical Cord Blood/Stem Cell Therapy has emerged as a promising treatment for a range of…
STAT+: Patient groups balk at former AstraZeneca official negotiating U.K.-India free trade deal
More than 200 civil society and patient advocacy groups are urging the U.K. government to…
STAT+: Altimmune’s obesity drug fails to stand out from blockbuster treatments in early data
A new obesity treatment being developed by Altimmune met goals for weight loss in a…
STAT+: Pharmalittle: FDA official wants to use accelerated approval for gene therapies; pharma asks Biden for tax breaks in the semiconductor package
Top of the morning to you, and a fine one it is. A bright, shiny…
STAT+: A new Medicare ruling could give virtual reality companies an easier path to payment
The path to payment for virtual reality companies working in health care just became slightly…
Steroid drug reduces death rate in severe pneumonia, study shows
Giving doses of the steroid hydrocortisone to patients with severe pneumonia cut the risk of…
Americans’ Daily Step Count Dropped During Pandemic And Hasn’t Recovered: Study
“On average, people are taking about 600 fewer steps per day than before the pandemic…