Can Cold Weather Trigger A Heart Attack? A Cardiologist Answers
More heart attacks happen during the winter season. A cardiologist has explained why this is…
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Diesel Fume Inhalation Impairs Brain Function: Scientists
They found a possible link between impaired cognitive function and brief exposure to diesel exhaust….
Scientists Develop Fentanyl Vaccine To Counter Drug Addiction, Prevent Overdose Deaths
The team said this would be a “game changer” in addiction treatment. Read Original Article:…
STAT+: Teva quits brand lobby PhRMA, in line to lead generic lobby AAM
WASHINGTON — Teva Pharmaceuticals has quit the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America, STAT has…
FTC goes after GoodRx, the controversy around lifesaving devices, and Verily’s future research
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Rare polio case highlights how hard it will be to keep polio gone once it’s eradicated
An incident that took place at a Dutch polio vaccine production facility late last year…
STAT+: From industry ‘greed’ to workforce shortages, Sanders and Cassidy lay out health committee agenda
The Senate finally made long-expected committee assignments official on Thursday, kickstarting a new session for…
Listen: Pharma blockbusters, pandemic policy, & legal chicanery
Is the next Lipitor on the way? When is a pandemic over-over? And what’s a…
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Eye drops linked to U.S. drug-resistant bacteria outbreak
NEW YORK — U.S. health officials are advising people to stop using over-the-counter eye drops…
A majority of Americans support banning all tobacco products: Survey
WASHINGTON – A majority of Americans support banning all tobacco products, according to a new…
STAT+: Pharmalittle: GSK CEO warns U.K. pharma industry is at a ‘tipping point’; Gavi tussles with vaccine makers over refunds
Top of the morning to you. And a fine one it is. Sunny skies and…
Venture capital is investing little in new treatment for addiction, report finds
There are about as many Americans living with addiction as there are Americans living with…
Migraine Associated With Increased Risk Of Preterm Delivery, Preeclampsia: Study
The study found migraine diagnosed pre-pregnancy was associated with adverse outcomes during pregnancy, including preterm…
Opinion: Generics: a missing piece in China’s Covid-19 crisis response
China’s massive Covid-19 crisis, sparked in part by the country’s rolling back its strict zero-Covid…
Opinion: Invasive strep A: bad in affluent countries, far worse in low-income nations
The deaths of nearly 30 children under the age of 15 years from invasive strep…
STAT+: New York’s hospitals are poised for political power this Congress
WASHINGTON — The new Democratic leadership team in Congress is pretty much the New York…
These blood-clot catching devices have been controversial for years. Why are doctors still relying on them?
Inferior vena cava filters are supposed to save lives. The spider-like devices catch blood clots…
Scientists Create Smart Contact Lens That Measures Intraocular Pressure, Releases Medicine To Treat Glaucoma
In patients with glaucoma, the optic nerve is affected due to the increased IOP because…
Soon Bacteria Could Be Used As Pills In Place Of Injections
Study explores possibility of using the probiotic bacteria Lactobacillus reuteri as a novel oral drug…
This Arthritis Drug Could Rejuvenate Blood In The Elderly, Delay Aging
The rejuvenating effect of the drug could offer several benefits to older adults. Read Original…
Babies Exposed To TV, Phone Screens For Hours Could Suffer Cognitive Problems Later In Life
Excessive screen time during infancy was linked to lower cognitive skills later in life in…
CDC Warns Against Eye Drops That Possibly Killed 1, Left Others Blind
The public health agency said 50 patients in 11 states suffered a bacterial infection resistant…
White People Who Take Sleeping Pills 80% More Likely To Develop Dementia: Study
A startling discovery by scientists could convince frequent sleeping pill users to stop taking the…
STAT+: Biden administration floats major 2024 pay cut for Medicare Advantage plans
Medicare Advantage insurers could face an average 2.3% cut to baseline payments in 2024, the…
Complementary And Alternative Medicine Market Worth $694.22 Billion By 2030: Grand View Research, Inc. – Yahoo Finance
Complementary And Alternative Medicine Market Worth $694.22 Billion By 2030: Grand View Research, Inc. Yahoo Finance…
Weighted Blanket Benefits
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How to Find Migraine Relief at Home
When looking for at home migraine relief, a quick online search will pull up several…
“The Bent Carrot” Is Peyronie’s Disease
According to Johns Hopkins Medicine, even though there is not much public awareness, Peyronie’s disease…
STAT+: FTC Commissioner criticizes $1.5 million GoodRx fine for health data leaks
On Wednesday, the Federal Trade Commission made history by enforcing, for the first time, its…
GoodRx leaked sensitive health information to Facebook and Google, FTC alleges
The Federal Trade Commission on Wednesday accused GoodRx, the prescription drug discount platform, of sharing…
Opinion: Disruptive science is leaping forward, not limping along
A recent study and accompanying news story in the preeminent journal Nature provocatively concludes that…
STAT+: New antidepressant study provides hints to Verily’s future
A small Phase 2 trial of a new antidepressant may hold clues to the direction…
STAT+: Pharmalittle: Pfizer projects lower revenue from Covid-19 products; Medicare eyes policy for paying less for accelerated-approval drugs
Top of the morning to you. The middle of the week is upon us and,…
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STAT+: Medicare Advantage insurers will score $2 billion gift thanks to limited audits
Medicare officials made a clear statement four years ago about how best to audit the…
STAT+: KKR veteran sets records with $3.9 billion health care fund
The former head of health care investing at private equity giant KKR has set records…
Novel Ultrasound Technique Releases Hidden Neurodegenerative Markers In Blood
The method is being touted as the first non-invasive and targeted diagnosis and monitoring of…
Opinion: Unlocking the promise of learning from everyone with cancer
Locked behind the firewalls of proprietary systems sits a treasure trove of data that could…
Opinion: Promises — and pitfalls — of ChatGPT-assisted medicine
Not long after the artificial intelligence company OpenAI released its ChatGPT chatbot, the application went…
STAT+: 6 things to know about Apellis’ eye drug ahead of FDA decision
The Food and Drug Administration is nearing a decision on the first treatment for geographic…
Innovative Contact Lenses To Prevent Dry Eye Syndrome
CLIDE is mainly caused by the restricted flow of tears from the contact lens’s outer…
Winter Skin: Dermatologist Warns About These 3 Dry Skin Conditions
Raynaud’s phenomenon is caused by a major constriction of blood vessels in the digits due…
MRI scans reveal disparate impact of poverty and other ‘toxic stress’ on brains of Black children
Stressful experiences during early childhood — particularly economic strife — appear to act as a…
Study Narrows Down Long COVID Symptoms To Just 7
The list of reported long COVID symptoms is extensive. But a new study narrowed it…
Depressed Young Adults Likely To Develop Heart Disease And Vice-Versa
Research has found a link between depression and increased heart disease risk in young adults….
Obesity Found To Cause Alzheimer’s-Like Condition; Weight Loss Reduces Risk
A new study discovered a correlation between an Alzheimer’s-like condition and obesity. Read Original Article:…
More Women Are Dying From ‘Preventable’ Cervical Cancer: Study
Researchers encourage women to have adequate screening and follow-up in response to their findings. Read…
The AHA Releases Statement on the Use of Alternative Treatments … – Consultant360
The AHA Releases Statement on the Use of Alternative Treatments … Consultant360 Read Original Article: The…
Requiring Integrated Care Plans To Offer Spiritual Care To Dually … – healthaffairs.org
Requiring Integrated Care Plans To Offer Spiritual Care To Dually … healthaffairs.org Read Original Article: Requiring…
STAT+: Medicare may test policy of paying less for accelerated approval drugs
A Medicare official hinted Tuesday that Medicare might test a policy of paying less for…
STAT+: Pharmalittle: Amgen pricing for Humira biosimilar may not help patients; pharma wins court battle over drug discount program
Hello, everyone, and how are you this morning? We are just fine, thank you, although…