Taxing Pot: Risk, Reward, Revenues
With most Americans in favor of legalized marijuana, how long before recreational pot becomes available…
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Oh, What a Kiwi Can Do For You
Kiwifruit do not get the attention they deserve. These sweet, furry little fruits are a…
STAT+: In major bet, Biogen pays $1.5 billion for rights to a once-failed treatment for depression
Biogen, placing a major bet on a once-failed treatment, is paying $1.53 billion for the…
Opinion: I worked hard to protect myself from Covid-19 and the flu. Yet I got both — at the same time
My painful excursion into the world of dueling infections started on a Tuesday afternoon with…
Opinion: Rethinking Black Friday to include end-of-life conversations
With more than 250,000 Americans killed by Covid-19, it’s time to think about reimagining Black…
Mask defiance remains strong in Big Sky Country, even as the pandemic rages
A cancer survivor vulnerable to serious illness, Chany Reon worried as the coronavirus swept through…
Opinion: Add Covid-related myocarditis, mechanical ventilation, and death to this year’s football risks
Our fourth annual Football Injury Highlight Reel is taking a different tack this year. In…
Research Roundup: December 2020
Multivitamin May Lessen Illness Symptoms A daily multivitamin and mineral supplement may lessen illness duration…
EN on Foods: Brussel Sprouts are Back!
The Folklore. Brussels sprouts have made a comeback…but why? Turns out, it’s all about preparation….
A Modern Take on Olden Grains
Conventional wisdom says that it’s good to be young. After all, youth is all about…
Restaurant Guide: Restaurant Sides
Though they are not the main course, side dishes can play an important part in…
The Wide World of Mushrooms
Mushrooms have been consumed and used for medicinal purposes for thousands of years. The ancient…
Spotlight on Supplements: Astaxanthin
Astaxanthin may not be easy to pronounce (“asta-ZAN-thin”) nor widely known, but there is interest…
You Should Know: Pump Up Your Breakfast
We’ve heard the old adage that “breakfast is the most important meal of the day,”…
Ask the EN Experts: Should I Buy Organic?; Apple Cider Vinegar
For as long of a year as this has been, it somehow simultaneously feels like…
Just In: Vitamin C Linked to Muscle Retention
Eating vitamin C-rich foods—citrus, berries, vegetables—could help older people prevent age-related muscle loss, according to…
Boost Your Nutrition This Holiday Season
It’s the most wonderful time of year! We can show our holiday spirit and still…
HHS Alters Plan for Vaccine Distribution
Distribution plans for the Covid-19 vaccine have shifted; many groups considered at-risk, once first in…
Study offers new clues for treating brain cancer in children
Brain tumors are among the most common — and the most deadly — cancers among…
Some Advice from the Online Dating-Tested
For those frustrated with online dating, a new rules of engagement plan could be in…
STAT+: House committee wants Purdue CEO and Sackler family members to testify at opioid crisis hearing
A congressional committee has asked the chief executive officer of Purdue Pharma and some members…
New to The Thanksgiving Menu: Cutting Yourself Slack
Instead of focusing on being “good” this holiday season, experts say focus on your needs….
STAT+: Pharmalittle: Purdue pleads guilty to opioid charges; Chinese firm files for Covid-19 vaccine approval
Good morning, everyone. Damian Garde here, filling in for Ed Silverman on the last work…
Opinion: What the biopharma industry is doing to build confidence in Covid-19 vaccines
Over the last few weeks, the United States has surpassed 100,000 Covid-19 cases a day…
Opinion: Beyond burnout: For health care workers, this surge of Covid-19 is bringing burnover
Covid-19 is roaring back for a third wave. The first two substantially increased feelings of…
STAT+: ‘The trend is irreversible’: How Covid-19 could drive a shift toward decentralized trials
Covid-19 started as a disaster for clinical research, halting or delaying 3 of every 4…
A ‘bad case of déjà vu’: New Jersey hospitals brace for Covid-19 surge, but hope this time will be different
The first round of treating Covid-19 patients in New Jersey was brutal. Victorine Long Njaka,…
12th National Traditional and Alternative Health Care Month 2020 | BMPlus – Business Mirror
12th National Traditional and Alternative Health Care Month 2020 | BMPlus Business Mirror Read Original Article:…
Black Friday Sales from Top Alternative Health & Wellness Brands – EIN News
Black Friday Sales from Top Alternative Health & Wellness Brands EIN News Read Original Article: Black…
Is Heart Failure Reversible? New Study Says, “Maybe”
University of Utah Health researchers say heart failure could be reversed with a new treatment….
Dealing with Diabetes
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STAT+: Alnylam wins FDA approval for first drug to treat rare kidney disease
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc. scored its third approval from the US Food and Drug Administration in…
STAT+: Which pricey drugs will Trump’s international pricing policy target?
A version of this story first appeared in D.C. Diagnosis, STAT’s weekly newsletter about the…
Stay on Point, Says Dr. Fauci: Help Is Coming
With three drug companies on the verge of a breakthrough vaccine against Covid-19, vaccinations could…
Test for Deadly Brain Cancer Can Guide Crucial Decisions
Researchers at Johns Hopkins University have developed a new test to detect glioblastoma. Read Original…
Laughing is good for your mind and your body – here’s what the research shows
Amusement and pleasant surprises – and the laughter they can trigger – add texture to…
STAT+: Pharmalittle: EU plots a crackdown on delay of generic drugs; Russia says its Covid-19 vaccine is 95% effective
Good morning, one and all. Damian Garde here, filling in for Ed Silverman in the…
In Online Dating Sea, Lots of Bait, Few Nibbles
Like so many single people these days, Jon H. entrusted his quest for love to…
Opinion: OSHA’s ‘absurd reinterpretation’ of a regulation regarding workers and Covid-19
Workplace exposures continue to be a major driver of the coronavirus pandemic, something that the…
Opinion: Now is the time to innovate for more than 1 billion people with neglected tropical diseases
With the first results of multiple Covid-19 vaccine candidates giving hope to billions of people…
As a kid, his factory work paid for his dad’s cancer care. As an oncologist, his research offers more than survival
No one knows when, exactly, Mutlay Sayan was born. His mother told him it was…
‘Essential workers’ likely to get earlier access to Covid-19 vaccine
Essential workers are likely to move ahead of adults 65 and older and people with…
Cure Hydration raises $2.6M for its healthy sports drink alternative – TechCrunch
Cure Hydration raises $2.6M for its healthy sports drink alternative TechCrunch Read Original Article: Cure Hydration…
Ask Tufts Experts: Belly Fat; Diverticulosis Diet
I have a normal BMI, I eat right, and I stay quite active for a…
Special Report: Top 5 Snacking Myths
People in the U.S. are snacking more than ever before. According to a 2019 survey,…
Soup it Up!
Soups are wonderfully versatile and easy to make, and the combinations of ingredients and flavors…
Newsbites: Consequences of skipping meal; diet and CVD; dental health and dementia; the importance of less inactivity
Skipping Meals to Cut Calories Could Lead to Unexpected Consequences If you’re trying to lose…
Navigating Holiday Desserts
The winter holidays are the season for sweets. Though this year may be different, many…
Newsbriefs: Type 2 Diabetes; Defense against COVID-19; Improve cardiovascular health; Cognitive health; Abdominal fat loss; Vitamin C and muscle mass
Take Folate to Lower Risk of Type 2 Diabetes Consuming folate early in life can…
Ask Dr. Etingin: Ways to better hydrate; Lose weight through meditation
My doctor says I need to hydrate more. I’m not a fan of plain water…