Scientists Develop Wearable Health Sensor To Track Muscle Loss
So far, doctors have relied on MRIs to measure the lapses, but it’s time-consuming as…
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Have you had difficulty getting access to medications for opioid addiction?
STAT is reporting on the obstacles that prevent many Americans from accessing methadone and buprenorphine,…
STAT+: 8 burning questions Bernie Sanders and other senators should ask Moderna’s Stéphane Bancel
WASHINGTON — Moderna CEO Stéphane Bancel has some explaining to do. Bancel will appear alone…
Methadone doses haven’t kept up in the age of fentanyl. A new rule aims to help
Patients beginning treatment for opioid addiction often face excruciating withdrawal symptoms. But for people struggling…
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Opinion: The lab leak conversation shows it’s time to rethink our biosecurity infrastructure, not just policies
The Covid pandemic exacerbated fear and panic regarding the potential for a future bioterrorism agent….
Opinion: Americans should be able to register to vote when they apply for health insurance on HealthCare.gov
The last time you renewed your driver’s license, you likely had the opportunity to register…
Link Between Obesity And COVID-19 May Be Explained By Underactive Immune Response: Study
“During the pandemic, the majority of younger patients I saw on the COVID wards were…
Does Matcha Tea Fight Depression? Here’s What Researchers Think
Scientists said the outcomes of the research were positive in study comprising mice, but whether…
Human Bird Flu Vaccine In The Works Amid Avian Influenza Outbreak
Vaccine makers are preparing for when avian influenza develops a strain that could infect humans….
STAT+: Senator calls for probe of conflict of interest on federal panel overseeing dietary guidelines
A U.S. lawmaker wants the federal government to probe potential conflicts of interest held by…
Arizona plans to dramatically increase hepatitis C testing and treatment in prisons
WASHINGTON — The Arizona Department of Corrections is promising a federal judge that it will…
STAT+: Top FDA official: Agency needs to start using accelerated approval for gene therapies
DALLAS — A top Food and Drug Administration official said Monday that the agency needs…
Higher cancer rates found in military pilots, ground crews
WASHINGTON — A Pentagon study has found high rates of cancer among military pilots and…
51 Surprisingly Unhealthy Foods In The World: Items You Shouldn’t Put In Your Mouth
From fruit juices to milk and even tuna, here are the most unhealthy foods you…
Virtual Event: Can Tech Fix Primary Care?
Editor’s note: A livestream on the event will be embedded below at 1 p.m. ET….
STAT+: Pharmalittle: Manufacturers say bird flu shots for humans can be made quickly; obesity guidelines for children disappoint
Good morning, everyone, and welcome to another working week. We hope the weekend respite was…
STAT+: ‘We’re getting much more aggressive’: Microsoft’s Nuance adds GPT-4 AI to its medical note-taking tool
An AI medical scribe platform is the latest entrant into the AI arms race. On…
STAT+: Karuna’s treatment for schizophrenia achieves study goals, bolsters FDA filing plans
Karuna Therapeutics said Monday that its treatment for schizophrenia reduced psychosis reported by patients —…
Scientists Identify Protein To Help Treat Brain Hemorrhage
Doctors are trying to determine whether cerebral dopamine neurotrophic factor has the potential to treat…
Scientists Suggest Simple Supplement To Combat Key Protein That Drives Aging
A neurotransmitter, D-serine is found in soybeans, eggs, fish, and nuts, and is also available…
Healthy Pets And Hospitalized Humans May Transmit Drug-Resistant Microbes To Each Other, Study Shows
As per the outlet, antimicrobial-resistant infections were responsible for more than 1.3 million deaths and…
Watch: P-value, an important measurement in clinical trials, explained
When testing new treatments, drugmakers must show that their formulation bears out better results than…
Opinion: Will there be any emergency doctors to see you in the future?
In the emergency room today, everyone is suffering. Many emergency medicine physicians are struggling to…
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STAT+: Hospitals are not crumbling, Medicare experts tell Congress
Hospitals’ financial situations are not nearly as dire as industry groups are making them out…
‘That scares me’: New childhood obesity guidelines still face a long road to consensus
This is part of a series about new obesity drugs that are transforming patients’ lives,…
‘A safe place to fail’: ARPA-H chief on building a culture of risk-taking in science
Renee Wegrzyn has been assembling teams her whole career — in academia, industry, and government….
What is ‘Harvard Diet’? 6 Eating Practices For Optimal Health
“In terms of major chronic diseases like prevention of cardiovascular disease, different types of cancers…
Nervous System Instrumental In Severe Allergic Shock, Study Confirms
Scientists believe the findings of the research will open up possibilities to prevent or cure…
What Is ‘Face Blindness’? Bizarre Symptom Linked To COVID-19
Some coronavirus patients are reportedly struggling to recognize their loved ones. Read Original Article: What…
Dog Flu Outbreak Forces Animal Shelter To Shut Down Temporarily
The shelter reportedly halted operations due to the outbreak infecting the dogs. Read Original Article:…
STAT+: Takeda autoimmune therapy shows effectiveness in key trial
Doctors and investors are getting their first glimpse of the data that compelled Takeda Pharmaceutical…
COVID-19 Symptoms: Does Coronavirus Infection Cause Insomnia?
Insomnia is one of the most crippling symptoms of the disease. Read Original Article: COVID-19…
Reversing Blindness: Scientists Restore Vision In Mice With Gene-Editing Technology
Using a versatile technology, they managed to reverse vision loss in mice. Read Original Article:…
Alternative Therapies – Debunking Alternative Medicine for Runners – Runner’s World
Alternative Therapies – Debunking Alternative Medicine for Runners Runner’s World Read Original Article: Alternative Therapies –…
Alternative Treatments for Back Pain – Health Central
Alternative Treatments for Back Pain Health Central Read Original Article: Alternative Treatments for Back Pain –…
Manchin Encourages West Virginians to Review, Renew Health … – Joe Manchin
Manchin Encourages West Virginians to Review, Renew Health … Joe Manchin Read Original Article: Manchin Encourages…
Pharmacy Tech Talk: Expert Discusses Pharmacy Education Role – Pharmacy Times
Pharmacy Tech Talk: Expert Discusses Pharmacy Education Role Pharmacy Times Read Original Article: Pharmacy Tech Talk:…
Soulful Body and Mind has alternative, holistic health in Baldwinville – The Gardner News
Soulful Body and Mind has alternative, holistic health in Baldwinville The Gardner News Read Original Article:…
Why You Should Cut Back On Your Daily Vitamins When Having A … – Glam
Why You Should Cut Back On Your Daily Vitamins When Having A … Glam Read Original…
For some long Covid patients, acupuncture offers relief – NBC News
For some long Covid patients, acupuncture offers relief NBC News Read Original Article: For some long…
‘I’m terrified’: Patients scramble for treatment after 13 ketamine clinics shut down
Around 4:30 p.m. last Friday, Ketamine Wellness Centers CEO Kevin Nicholson sent an email: In…
STAT+: Moderna CEO made $398 million in 2022, but still pledges to give most to charity
Moderna CEO Stéphane Bancel is starting to reap gargantuan gains from the stock he first…
STAT+: Pharmalittle: Sanofi cuts price on a popular insulin by 78%; Califf criticizes insurers for doing too little on drug research
And so, another working week will soon draw to a close. Not a moment too…
US Maternal Deaths Highest In 60 Years, Black Women Most Affected
“The most powerful country in the world should not be accepting this as a reality….
Down Syndrome Awareness Week: Causes And Diagnosis Of Cognitive Delays
Down’s Syndrome is a genetic disorder at the onset of which a baby experiences developmental…
Northeastern States See Rise In Tick-Borne Illness Babesiosis: CDC
Babesiosis usually manifests as an asymptomatic condition in people, but some do develop flu-like symptoms,…
JAMA’s new editor settles in, bringing open access and other changes
ST. LOUIS — It’s been eight months since Kirsten Bibbins-Domingo, a general internist, cardiovascular researcher,…
STAT+: To prevent emergency C-sections, researchers turn to AI to predict the course of childbirth
After more than a decade as an OB-GYN, Darine El-Chaâr still finds late-stage emergency C-sections…
Don’t Pop Pills Just Yet, Mild Fever May Help In Clearing Infections, Study Finds
“We let nature do what nature does, and in this case, it was very much…
Opinion: The staggering financial burden of a proposed HIPAA rule
The already beleaguered U.S. health care system is facing a new and costly threat that…