Athira chief executive resigns as company confirms she altered research
The chief executive of biotech Athira Pharma has permanently left the company after papers she…
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STAT+: FDA warns a hospital and two physicians for putting patients at ‘significantly increased’ risk in trials
In harsh tones, U.S. regulators warned a Minnesota hospital and two of its physicians for…
Listen: Inside the vaccine race, how a Covid pill failed, & Biogen’s troubled launch
Is Moderna misunderstood? Can Biogen turn a profit in Alzheimer’s disease? And what went wrong…
STAT+: Most women had no issues obtaining abortion pill from mail-order pharmacies
Amid national furor over abortion access, a new survey found most women were satisfied with…
10 Best Smartwatch With Heart Rate Monitor On Sale
Here are the best smartwatches with heart rate monitors that can help you maximize your…
WHO estimate: 115,000 health workers have died from Covid-19, as calls for vaccine access grow
Some 115,000 health care workers died from Covid-19 from January 2020 to May of this…
STAT+: Pharmalittle: Power for Medicare to negotiate drug prices grows less likely; FDA OKs mix-and-match Covid booster shots
Top of the morning to you. And a fine one it is. Crystal clear blue…
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STAT+: MIT professor sues after he was forced to resign from institute following sexual harassment allegations
A prominent Massachusetts Institute of Technology biology professor who was forced two months ago to resign from…
STAT+: Amid a health tech consolidation wave, Everly Health acquires fertility startup Natalist
Riding a wave of consolidation in virtual care, home diagnostics brand Everly Health on Thursday…
Opinion: Making clinicians worthy of medical AI: Lessons from Tesla and self-driving cars
Tesla is in the midst of conducting an unprecedented social experiment: testing drivers of its…
Opinion: What the death rattle and capital punishment have in common
Death rattle. That’s the sound some dying people make, caused by a buildup of mucus…
STAT+: A disrupting force, or ‘just another mail order pharmacy’? How Amazon Pharmacy stacks up a year after launching
It was the launch that sent pharmacy stocks into a tailspin. Within hours of Amazon…
Half doses, third doses, kids’ doses: Covid vaccine delivery goes next-level difficult
The U.S. Covid-19 vaccine rollout is about to get a lot more complicated. When the…
Yes, We Should Be Keeping The Healthier Hand-Washing Habits We Developed At The Start Of The Pandemic
Washing your hands is an easy and effective way to reduce the spread of illness….
Ohio senator joined anti-vaccine panel hyping debunked, ‘alternative’ COVID treatments – Ohio Capital Journal
Ohio senator joined anti-vaccine panel hyping debunked, ‘alternative’ COVID treatments Ohio Capital Journal Read Original Article:…
STAT+: Senate Democrats push back on the notion that adding dental, vision to Medicare would bankrupt it
Key Senate Democrats used a hearing Wednesday to push back on the argument that expanding…
FDA authorizes booster shots of Moderna, Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccines
Many Americans who have been vaccinated against Covid-19 will soon be able to choose which…
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STAT+: Pulling back the curtain: U.K. to launch new system for registering clinical trials automatically
In its latest bid to boost clinical trial transparency, the U.K. government will automatically register…
What Are Electrolytes For & How Do These Help Keep You Hydrated?
Here’s everything you need to know about electrolytes and how these benefit your body. Read…
STAT+: Pharmalittle: Gates commits $120 million to speed generic versions of Merck Covid-19 pill; sales of Biogen Alzheimer’s drug bomb
Good morning, everyone, and welcome to the middle of the week. Congratulations on making it…
STAT+: Takeda strikes a rebate deal for lung cancer drug as health plans look to value-based agreements
In another bid to address the cost of prescription medicines, Takeda Pharmaceuticals (TAK) and 32PointHealth…
STAT+: Biogen’s Aduhelm sales fall dramatically below Wall Street’s expectations
Biogen made just $300,000 from the Alzheimer’s disease treatment Aduhelm in the first full quarter…
Opinion: Listen: A Filipinx physician on health disparities disguised by data
When data shows that Asian Americans are faring better during the pandemic than other racial…
Opinion: Telehealth skeptics miss the forest for the trees
The role of telehealth and its staying power in our health care system is up…
Philanthropist-funded study at a prestigious hospital raises thorny questions about clinical research
The opportunity seemed too good to pass up. It was 2020, and the CEO of…
STAT+: In a sea of skeptics, this physician was one of fibromyalgia patients’ few true allies. Or was he?
Cindy Bradley-Graziadei almost didn’t take the test. By the time she saw it advertised, in…
Older Vaccinated People At Higher Risk Of Contracting Severe COVID-19 Illness: Report
There are certain factors that come into play when it comes to the aging population’s…
Gates Foundation will provide $120 million to ensure generic production of Merck’s Covid-19 pill
As concern mounts over access to Covid-19 remedies, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is…
iOS and Android Apps for Those Who Practice Alternative Medicine – Tech Times
iOS and Android Apps for Those Who Practice Alternative Medicine Tech Times Read Original Article: iOS…
Follow a natural health philosophy? Vaccination may have more in common with it than you think – The Conversation AU
Follow a natural health philosophy? Vaccination may have more in common with it than you…
Moon Juice’s New Cookbook Is an Easy-to-Read Field Guide for Cooking With Adaptogens – Vogue
Moon Juice’s New Cookbook Is an Easy-to-Read Field Guide for Cooking With Adaptogens Vogue Read Original…
St. Peter’s Health: staff “harassed and threatened” by Montana public officials over COVID patient treatment – KTVH
St. Peter’s Health: staff “harassed and threatened” by Montana public officials over COVID patient treatment KTVH…
St. Peter’s Health: staff ‘harassed and threatened’ by Montana public officials over COVID patient treatment – KTVQ Billings News
St. Peter’s Health: staff ‘harassed and threatened’ by Montana public officials over COVID patient treatment KTVQ…
Democrats’ $3.5 Trillion Tax-and-Spend Bill Would Take Over Health Care – Daily Signal
Democrats’ $3.5 Trillion Tax-and-Spend Bill Would Take Over Health Care Daily Signal Read Original Article: Democrats’…
FDA Approves First Biosimilar Alternative To Arthritis Drug Humira – Kaiser Health News
FDA Approves First Biosimilar Alternative To Arthritis Drug Humira Kaiser Health News Read Original Article: FDA…
How to Make New Memories Stick
Recalling an event, person or experience you hadn’t thought about in years can be very…
Memory Maximizers November 2021
Find a Good Listener to Keep Thinking and Memory Strong Frequent social interaction is a…
How to Navigate the Holiday Season with Less Stress and More Joyful Celebrations
As the days grow shorter, the temperatures drop, and Thanksgiving ushers in another holiday season,…
Irisin May Have a Future as Treatment to Reduce Brain Inflammation, Preserve Memory
The protective benefits of regular exercise on cognition are well established, but researchers are still…
How to Retrieve “Lost” Memories
While certain memories seem to be locked in place and unforgettable, there are plenty of…
Curbing Emotional Eating and Overindulging
With the pandemic on the wane and many people having received the COVID-19 vaccine, larger…
Build Strength and Power at Any Age
Sarcopenia, also known as age-related muscle loss, is a natural part of the aging process…
News Briefs: November 2021
A Slimmer Waist and Lower Blood Pressure with Whole Grains Middle- to older-aged adults who…
Play: It’s Not Just for Kids
Play is as essential to human life as breathing, sleeping, and eating. When scientists closely…
Sandwich Builders
Sandwiches make delicious and nutritious lunches and even on-the-go breakfasts and simple suppers. What you…
Sex of the fetus influences the mother’s response to Covid-19 infection, new research shows
In April 2020, as SARS-CoV-2 was first beginning to spread through New England, researchers at…
Elizabeth Warren on over-the-counter hearing aids, health lobbying, and the FDA’s independence
WASHINGTON — On Tuesday the Food and Drug Administration took a major step toward allowing…
Hacking third-party apps, Amazon’s lobbying strategy, & FDA’s next steps on AI
You’re reading the web edition of STAT Health Tech, our guide to how tech is…
Is Pizza Bad For You? Here’s How To Make Healthy Pizzas
Looking for a way to make healthier pizza? Make sure to always have these two…
Opinion: Insurers should cover energy costs for prescribed medical equipment
Some Americans working from home during the pandemic noticed sizable increases in their monthly electric…