Atlantic County paramedic fired for using alternative medicine wins wrongful termination suit – RADIO.COM
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State treasurers urge Gilead to lower the price of remdesivir and not pursue “unreasonable profits”
Nearly a dozen state treasurers are asking Gilead Sciences (GILD) to lower the price of…
Listen: The CDC’s credibility crisis, pandemic PR, and virtual conference malaise
How should governments talk about Covid-19? Can the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention rebuild…
What Exactly Is “Moderate” Exercise?
We’re often told we should participate in moderate exercise, but what exactly is that and…
Racial and Ethnic Disparities in COVID-19 Deaths
New research finds disparities in testing, infections, and outcomes for Black and Hispanic Americans Read…
Trump’s attacks highlight CDC’s stumbles on public health messaging
WASHINGTON — Robert Redfield’s statement was unambiguous: A Covid-19 vaccine, he said, might not be…
A Better Doctor-Patient Relationship is Good for Your Health
You are part of the healthcare team – so the better your relationship with your…
You’re Rocking Those Masks But How to Keep Them Clean?
Adding masks to our laundry list probably wasn’t at top of mind when we rang…
STAT Plus: Amwell rides IPO wave with expanded stock sale
Taking advantage of a pickup in demand for new stocks, American Well Corp. expanded its…
Virtual Event: Getting real-world data about Covid-19
Editor’s note: A live stream of this virtual event will be embedded above today at…
STAT Plus: Pharmalittle: Biden-aligned group releases drug-pricing plan; U.S. to ship Covid-19 vaccines lickety-split
Rise and shine, everyone, another busy day is on the way. Most days are quite…
STAT Plus: Biden-aligned group outlines potential Day 1 drug pricing actions
WASHINGTON — A leading think tank aligned with the Democratic Party is laying the groundwork…
Opinion: A vaccine alone won’t stop Covid-19. We also need a trusted plan for it
Safe and effective vaccines represent the most effective way to restore the health and economic…
‘They are really afraid’: Fears about Covid-19 are complicating care for patients with sickle cell
Last November, just as the novel coronavirus was beginning its deadly trajectory through China, the…
Peninsula Wellness opens new holistic health campus, cannabis dispensary – 47abc – WMDT
Peninsula Wellness opens new holistic health campus, cannabis dispensary – 47abc WMDT Read Original Article: Peninsula…
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Anything Technologies Media Inc. Board Approves Company Name Change to Alternative Wellness Health, Inc. – GlobeNewswire
Anything Technologies Media Inc. Board Approves Company Name Change to Alternative Wellness Health, Inc. GlobeNewswire Read…
Massive Drop in Lead Testing Threatens Children’s Health
Medical screenings have fallen to the wayside during the COVID-19 pandemic. One alarming trend is…
How to Navigate School Sports in a Pandemic
Despite close quarters, high levels of perspiration and possible coronavirus contamination, many schools and colleges…
STAT Plus: The cost of Gilead’s HIV prevention pill thwarted widespread use, study finds
The escalating cost of the only HIV prevention pill may have been a key factor…
STAT Plus: In research on pigs, scientists test a new way to boost recovery after a heart attack
Scientists have developed a new strategy that uses exosomes — tiny, RNA-loaded packets that cells…
STAT Plus: With Grail in its sights, Illumina pursues grand vision that could reshape the business of cancer diagnoses
Illumina, the dominant maker of machines to sequence DNA, is in talks to purchase Grail,…
Opinion: Trump’s ‘most favored nation’ executive order on drug prices is a scam for seniors
The White House announced a most favored nations executive order on Sunday, its latest attempt…
Researchers: No Secrets Allowed With COVID-19 Trials
Researchers say the usual, keep everything secret about a clinical trial do not apply to…
STAT Plus: Pharmalittle: Lilly drug helped Covid-19 patients; FDA confirms AstraZeneca vaccine trial is on hold
Top of the morning to you, and a fine one it is. Once again, a…
Can Taking CBD Help Improve Your Sleep?
Roughly 30% of people in the United States have trouble falling and staying asleep at…
Lilly’s Covid-19 antibody helps patients rid their systems of virus sooner
A drug being developed by Eli Lilly helped sick patients rid their systems of the…
Remote monitoring is rapidly growing — and a new class of patient-consumer is driving the shift
A cardiac patient in Carlsbad sends their doctor in San Francisco a readout of their…
Opinion: Medicaid needs to change its archaic rules for women seeking permanent contraception
For many women who don’t want to have more children, childbirth offers a safe and…
As controversies swirl, CDC director is seen as allowing agency to buckle to political influence
In his first address to the staff of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,…
Fatima Manesh L.Ac, Ph.D, an Acupuncturist with Acupuncture – Alternative Health Center – The Magazine Plus
Fatima Manesh L.Ac, Ph.D, an Acupuncturist with Acupuncture – Alternative Health Center The Magazine Plus Read…
A Colleyville cafe is offering a ‘truly healthy’ alternative to traditional desserts – The Dallas Morning News
A Colleyville cafe is offering a ‘truly healthy’ alternative to traditional desserts The Dallas Morning News…
Striking a balance: alternative therapy offers distinct approach to self-care – Mason City Globe Gazette
Striking a balance: alternative therapy offers distinct approach to self-care Mason City Globe Gazette Read Original…
City presents jail renovation plan to council committee as an alternative to new mental health facility – The Lens
City presents jail renovation plan to council committee as an alternative to new mental health…
Over-the-Counter Anxiety Medications and Supplements: Do They Work?
If you’ve been stressed out and searching for an over-the-counter anxiety medication, you should know…
What Can Skew a PSA Test? These 10 Factors Can Affect Your Numbers
It’s well known that the prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test used to screen for prostate cancer…
Pain Redefined to Be More Inclusive
The International Association for the Study of Pain revised its definition of pain to make…
STAT Plus: Lawmakers demand drug makers stop threatening to end discounts for safety-net hospitals
Dozens of U.S. lawmakers sent sharply worded letters to the Trump administration and the pharmaceutical…
CDC study: Covid-19 complications killed 121 Americans under age 21 through July
A true saving grace of the pandemic is that Covid-19 poses far less risk to…
COVID-19, Blood Pressure Medicines, a Scary Mix
People taking medications for hypertension should monitor their blood pressure if they contract COVID-19. If…
STAT Plus: Compass Pathways set to become the first psychedelic biotech IPO
Compass Pathways isn’t the first company to fashion FDA-regulated therapies out of psilocybin, but it…
Opinion: STAT+ Conversations: An inside look at STAT’s First Opinion
Each week, STAT Plus subscribers get exclusive access to live discussions with STAT reporters and…
STAT Plus: Court rules New York can collect taxes from drug makers to address opioid crisis
A U.S. appeals court upheld a controversial New York state law to require drug makers…
STAT Plus: FDA warns Sprout for failing to mention risks in radio ad for Addyi
The Food and Drug Administration has admonished Sprout Pharmaceuticals for running a radio ad that…
Special Contact Lenses May Slow Vision Loss in Kids
Special contact lenses that help reduce vision loss in adults may also help slow sight…
STAT Plus: What will it take for Gilead to break even on its $21 billion deal?
For years, investors have pestered Gilead Sciences with the same question in myriad phrasings: When…
STAT Plus: Pharmalittle: Gates is ‘dumbfounded’ by U.S. Covid-19 response; WHO urges countries to join COVAX
Hello, everyone, and how are you today? We are doing just fine, thank you, courtesy…
AI could help rid health care of biases. It also might make them worse
Hospitals and health care companies are increasingly tapping experimental artificial intelligence tools to improve medical…
Opinion: Are lung function algorithms perpetuating health disparities experienced by Black people?
“I can’t breathe” became a rallying cry against racism in the wake of the deaths…
Trump’s last-ditch drug pricing moves could help him in November. But they likely won’t save Americans money
WASHINGTON — With 50 days to go before the 2020 election, President Trump is taking…
Top health official echoes Trump’s Covid-19 views, drawing accusations of politicizing U.S. mental health agency
Reopen the schools, diminish the seriousness of the coronavirus pandemic, and the economy comes first….