Wastewater monitoring identifies polioviruses in New York City
New York State health authorities announced Friday that polioviruses have been found in wastewater from…
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STAT+: Pharmalittle: Two children died after getting Novartis gene therapy; monkeypox vaccine maker warns about splitting doses
And so, another working week will soon draw to a close. Not a moment too…
Banana Peels In Sugar Cookies? They Make The Treats More Healthful, Researchers Found
Banana peels mostly end up in the trash or compost bin, but they are now…
Opinion: Medicare cuts would undermine the movement to increasing in-home care
The COVID-19 pandemic supercharged in-home care in the U.S. Suddenly it became possible to get…
Opinion: Psychedelics researchers and investors should focus on delivering therapy, not drugs
“How To Change Your Mind,” a new four-part documentary about psychedelics, has been hovering around…
Social media posts warn people not to call 988. Here’s what you need to know – NPR
Social media posts warn people not to call 988. Here’s what you need to know NPR…
UnitedHealthcare expands ownership stake and rebrands Bind Benefits – Star Tribune
UnitedHealthcare expands ownership stake and rebrands Bind Benefits Star Tribune Read Original Article: UnitedHealthcare expands ownership…
New data from several states show racial disparities in monkeypox infections
New data emerging from some states and localities closely tracking monkeypox outbreaks show extreme racial…
STAT+: Wyden wants details on Amgen’s U.S. taxes as part of expanding probe into pharma practices
The head of the U.S. Senate Finance Committee is seeking details from Amgen about the…
STAT+: Novartis reports two children died from acute liver failure after treatment with Zolgensma gene therapy
Two children have died from acute liver failure after being administered Zolgensma, a pricey gene…
The latest on breakthrough devices, crowdsourced monkeypox support, & VA’s stumble on digital divide
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Listen: Big egos in Big Science, the return of Merger Monday, & the fallout over drug pricing
Are biotech’s fortunes finally changing? Is Big Science impeding actual science? And what will Medicare…
CDC eases Covid-19 quarantine and testing guidelines as it marks a new phase in pandemic
People who are not up to date with their Covid-19 vaccines and who are exposed…
‘Window dressing’: Eli Lilly’s after-the-fact statement on Indiana’s abortion law sends a disingenuous message
Talk about a delayed reaction. For weeks, a coterie of consumers and businesses tried to…
STAT+: One Medical’s dueling offers from Amazon and CVS signal a start to health tech bidding wars
It’s health tech hunting season for some of America’s biggest brand names. Over the last…
Democrats’ TGIF moment, pathologists defend their turf, & Biogen’s back at the FDA’s doorstep
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STAT+: Pharmalittle: Judge rules Walgreens helped fuel San Francisco opioid crisis; U.S. plan to bottle monkeypox vaccine could take months
Good morning, everyone, and how are you today? We are doing just fine, thank you,…
Opinion: FDA needs to fully review ACAM2000 before allowing its widespread use as a monkeypox vaccine
As the United States grapples with monkeypox, which has been declared a public health emergency,…
STAT+: Federal judge dismisses doctor’s case that argued surprise billing law was unconstitutional
A federal judge has ruled that the federal law outlawing many types of surprise medical…
How Does Climate Change Affect Spread Of Infectious Diseases?
A new study suggested climate change could be worsening certain diseases and conditions. Read Original…
‘Forever Chemicals’ Found In Cookware, Cosmetics Linked To Liver Cancer: Study
The term “forever chemicals” refer to polyfluoroalkyl compounds (PFAS), which can last in the environment…
Are Diabetes Medications Safe? Possible Cancer-Causing Ingredient Found In Merck Drugs
Sitagliptin is used for the management of high blood sugar in individuals that have Type…
Opinion: Why don’t they just do what the evidence says? The challenge and promise of implementation science
The test of a new team-based way to treat bipolar disorder was, by all estimations,…
Watch: The sneaky ways Covid dodges our immune systems
At this point in the Covid-19 pandemic, you’re surely tired of hearing about a “new…
Opinion: Decriminalizing HIV: Scientifically proven and morally correct
One hundred thirty-four. That’s the number of countries that currently criminalize or prosecute people based…
A team of Oxford and Mexican researchers want to diversify genomic databases. Can they end ‘parachute science,’ too?
MEXICO CITY — Back in 2019, while she worked for the biotech Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Claudia…
With support on monkeypox hard to come by, queer communities turn to one another
Tri Vo knew that he had monkeypox before his test came back — what started…
STAT+: The FDA’s ‘breakthrough’ medical devices are finally hitting the market in numbers
The Breakthrough Device Program is approaching terminal velocity. The Food and Drug Administration, looking to…
Top 5 questionable alternative medicine practices in Waxahachie – Waxahachie 360
Top 5 questionable alternative medicine practices in Waxahachie Waxahachie 360 Read Original Article: Top 5 questionable…
New research finds blood tests can predict severe outcomes of brain injury
Simple blood tests taken on the day of a traumatic brain injury (TBI) can predict…
Opinion: PCR testing can help clarify confusion over Covid-19 rebound and isolation
President Biden’s recent case of Covid-19, its rebound, and his extended isolation offers an opportunity…
STAT+: Amid Aduhelm woes, Biogen moves to pare back office space
Biogen is moving to scale back its real estate footprint in Kendall Square and in Weston,…
STAT+: Pharmalittle: Endo bankruptcy filing over opioid crisis appears imminent; U.S. to allow fractional doses of monkeypox vaccine
Good morning, everyone, and how are you today? We are doing just fine, thank you,…
Monkeypox: How At Risk Are Kids Amid Outbreak?
Despite the ongoing outbreak, a health expert has stated that the risk level of children…
Man Loses Ability To Walk After Excessive Vitamin B6 Intake: Report
A man living in Australia reportedly lost his ability to walk after taking excessive vitamin…
Self-Employment Linked To Better Heart Health In Women: Study
The Body Mass Index (BMI) of self-employed women was also 1.79 units lower on average…
New Flavored Nicotine Products Second Most Used By US Teens, Survey Finds
Exposure to these products may disrupt learning, memory and attention, leading to nicotine addiction. Read…
Opinion: Real-world data can help expedite drug approvals for serious diseases with few options
My grandmother was diagnosed with dementia in the early 2000s. We started taking it seriously…
Opinion: Implant recipients shouldn’t be left in the dark when a device maker cuts off support
Imagine having an impaired sense restored by an innovative device, only to suddenly lose that…
What scientists know — and don’t know — about how monkeypox spreads
The explosive trajectory of monkeypox to nearly 90 countries since the current outbreak was detected…
STAT+: Everything you need to know before the next big Alzheimer’s readout
With the tumultuous rollout of Aduhelm behind them, partners Biogen and Eisai have the rare…
Can The Monkeypox Virus Spread On Clothing, Grocery Items?
Health experts said the risk of catching monkeypox by touching objects and surfaces used by…
Here Are The First Monkeypox Symptoms That Appear During Infection
Bumps and blisters are not the first symptoms people see once they contract the virus….
FACT SHEET: Biden Administration Announces Key Actions and Implementation Plan to Increase Vaccine Supply – The White House
FACT SHEET: Biden Administration Announces Key Actions and Implementation Plan to Increase Vaccine Supply The White…
As monkeypox spreads, university campuses prepare for another outbreak
Public health experts are urging universities to prepare for the arrival of monkeypox before students…
U.S. moves to stretch out supplies of monkeypox vaccine
The Biden administration announced Tuesday that the United States will allow for the use of…
‘A very strong accelerant’: Amwell CEO shares his thoughts on Amazon
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Opinion: Will low-dose vaccination stretch the monkeypox vaccine supply, or backfire?
The U.S. heath secretary recently declared monkeypox as a public health emergency, paving the way…
STAT+: Pharmalittle: Pfizer to test a Lyme disease vaccine; only monkeypox drug in the U.S. is hard to access
Top of the morning to you. And a steamy one, it is. In fact, there…
STAT+: With Pfizer deal, Global Blood CEO sees opportunity to reach sickle cell patients globally
The $5.4 billion acquisition of Global Blood Therapeutics by Pfizer was sealed with a phone…