People Science raises $5M for alternative medicine research – Axios
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FDA advisers recommend updating Covid vaccines
Advisers to the Food and Drug Administration voted Thursday to back a plan whereby all…
HHS’ Becerra on enrolling in Medicare, annual Covid vaccines, and seniors’ mental health
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STAT+: Warren urges the FTC to scrutinize two pharma mergers over “anti-competitive” practices
In her latest bid to address prescription drug prices, U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) is…
After nearly 4 years of deliberation, FDA punts on how to regulate CBD
WASHINGTON — The FDA is giving up on trying to figure out a way to…
Listen: George Scangos’ retirement, annual Covid vaccines, an Alzheimer’s drug rejection
Who needs an annual Covid jab? Why did the FDA reject an Alzheimer’s treatment? And…
FDA pulls Evusheld authorization as coronavirus evolution quashes another therapy
The evolution of the coronavirus has knocked out another treatment. The Food and Drug Administration…
ChatGPT in health care, pharma’s latest digital health deal, and long-awaited diabetes tech
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STAT+: Pharmalittle: Strange bedfellows lobby for Medicare coverage of obesity drugs; FDA working with WHO to probe cough syrups
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Live blog: Tracking the meeting of the FDA advisory panel on Covid vaccines
Fasten your seat belts, folks. We’re about to hit some turbulence. If you’re reading this,…
This Cancer Drug Can Increase Longevity, Study Finds
“Aging is not only about lifespan but also about the quality of life,” research fellow…
Opinion: Physicians need — and should take — paternity leave
When my daughter was born, I was just a year out of fellowship training, working…
Opinion: A dangerous loophole for drug ads needs to be closed
A loophole in prescription drug regulation exposes American consumers to false and misleading claims of…
Watch: How do the new obesity drugs work?
Drugs like Wegovy and Ozempic are rapidly growing in popularity as weight-loss treatments. These medications…
STAT+: ChatGPT in health care: 5 burning questions about the buzzy new tool
If the buzz is to be believed, ChatGPT seems poised to upend everything from high…
Fallout From COVID: American Heart Association Reports Largest Increase In Cardiovascular-Related Deaths
The report titled “Heart disease and stroke statistics—2023 update: A report from the American Heart…
STAT+: The unexpected alliance lobbying for Medicare to pay for new obesity drugs
WASHINGTON — It’s not every day that the pharmaceutical industry, the NAACP, a cancer center, and…
Ants Can Detect Cancer Tumors In Urine, Scientists Find
It took just three rounds of training, around 10 minutes total, to teach the ants…
Here’s What A High-Fat Diet Does To The Brain
It reduces the brain’s ability to regulate food intake, according to a new study. Read…
Updated Boosters Lower COVID-19 Risk By Half: CDC
However, only 15% of eligible Americans have received the bivalent doses. Read Original Article: Updated…
Global Complementary and Alternative Medicine Market Demand … – PR Newswire
Global Complementary and Alternative Medicine Market Demand … PR Newswire Read Original Article: Global Complementary and…
Brits Aren’t Convinced About Alternative Healing – Statista
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Health checkup: An integrative approach to medicine – Mountain Xpress
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Opioids don’t do enough for chronic pain sufferers. Expand alternative treatments | Guest Opinion – Miami Herald
Opioids don’t do enough for chronic pain sufferers. Expand alternative treatments | Guest Opinion Miami Herald…
STAT+: Novartis and Lilly turn to nonprofit, instead of FDA, to resolve dispute over drug ad
In a rare move, the Better Business Bureau National Programs settled a dispute between two…
New lawsuits target state restrictions on abortion pills
WASHINGTON — Supporters of abortion rights filed separate lawsuits Wednesday challenging two states’ abortion pill…
Updated Covid-19 booster still providing strong protection against newer variants, CDC study finds
The protection offered by the updated Covid-19 booster appears to be holding up against the…
STAT+: Pharmalittle: Merck ends late-stage trial for Keytruda in prostate cancer; doctor group says 60 Minutes segment on Wegovy was an ad
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STAT+: Vir CEO George Scangos to retire, after pandemic success
Vir Biotechnology CEO George Scangos said on Wednesday he will retire, ending an itinerant, nearly…
STAT+: Novartis is fined by Belgian regulators for anticompetitive practices over an eye treatment
Belgian anti-trust regulators fined Novartis nearly $2.8 million for making misleading statements about a treatment…
STAT+: Focused exclusively on life sciences, three top investors set out on their own
Almost a year ago, three top investors at Lux Capital and Obvious Ventures announced they…
Listeria Samples Taken From The Meat Industry Found To Be Potentially Harmful To Humans
The two non-pathogenic strains of Listeria were found in samples taken from raw, dried, and…
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Opinion: Reinventing health care in 2023
After a year defined by record inflation and double-digit health care premium increases, I hope…
Is WHO ready to end the global health emergency over Covid? Maybe not just yet
Three years ago, the World Health Organization declared that the mushrooming outbreak of a new…
Opinion: Making naloxone available over the counter won’t solve the overdose crisis — but it will help
The Food and Drug Administration aims to conduct priority reviews of at least two product…
STAT+: The 4 biggest questions about the FDA’s forthcoming changes to accelerated approvals
WASHINGTON — Congress just boosted the FDA’s authority over the post-market clinical trials that are…
Baby Who Could Not Lift Her Head Successfully Treated With Novel Brain Gene Therapy
When the girl was around 3 months old, she started having seizure-like spells — her…
Dissolvable Antibody Films Inserted Into The Vagina Shown To Prevent STDs, Pregnancy
A 2021 study on Human Contraception Antibody (HCA) found that the antibody strips were able…
The drug was meant to save children’s lives. Instead, they’re dying
Emily was combing her baby daughter’s hair when she first felt the lumps. It was…
Intermittent Fasting Not As Effective For Weight Loss, Study Claims
Eating less is said to yield better results than a time-restricted diet. Read Original Article:…
Worst Bird Flu Outbreak Forces Egg Prices To Skyrocket
An estimated 137% increase in the average price of egg cartons has been reported in…
Recipe of the Month: Dark Chocolate-Avocado Pudding
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Genetics Advance Prostate Cancer Treatment
Statistics show that about 13 out of every 100 men will develop prostate cancer in…
Muscle Mass: Use It, Don’t Lose It
Everyone starts to lose a little muscle mass starting at about age 30. Unfortunately, sarcopenia,…
Seeking Second Opinions
For many people, receiving a dire diagnosis or a confusing test result triggers the desire…
Aging Well in Your Own Home
The risk of falls increases with age and can become a serious health problem. According…
Ask the Experts: Meat Allergy Following Tick Bite; Experimental Dementia Drug
My grandson’s new wife tells me she is allergic to meat due to a tick…
Diabetes Can Affect Your Skin
It’s fairly common to suffer from rashes and other skin problems in older age, but…
No Need to Nix the Nap
Previous research has shown that poor sleep may put people at greater risk for a…
Sleep Better at Night
Many older adults report poor sleep. Disturbed nights can happen because of painful conditions like…