Trump announces a formal freeze on WHO funding, pending an investigation
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump formally announced Tuesday that the United States will freeze funding…
Category: Life Sciences
STAT Plus: Novo Nordisk becomes latest insulin maker seeking to foster goodwill amid Covid-19
Yet another large insulin maker is trying to soften the financial hit many people are…
One Small Move Has Helped Doctors Save Coronavirus Patients
One way doctors have been helping patients infected with COVID-19 is to simply flip them…
Can Coronavirus Spread From Dead Body? First Possible Case In Thailand
The news comes as relatives of the deceased have been advised not to touch or kiss bodies…
Why Adopting A Dog During Coronavirus Pandemic Could Be Good For You
Here are some good reasons to cuddle up to your new pet amid the pandemic….
STAT Plus: Pharmacy reimbursement often lags for generics undergoing price hikes, jeopardizing patient access
Of more than 4,300 instances in which pharmacies saw generic drug prices rise by 50%…
STAT Plus: Athersys pivots a stem cell therapy to Covid-19, but prior data offer little confidence
Athersys is confident its experimental stem cell therapy has the potential to help patients with the…
STAT Plus: State legislatures are lapping the federal government on drug pricing — even amid the coronavirus
A version of this article first ran in D.C. Diagnosis, STAT’s weekly newsletter about the…
Some social distancing may be needed into 2022 to keep coronavirus in check, new study says
A modeling study on the new coronavirus warns that intermittent periods of social distancing may…
Opinion: Decarceration can reduce Covid-19 spread. The surgeon general should make that call
The jail on New York’s Rikers Island has a coronavirus infection rate that’s seven times…
STAT Plus: Vaccine development becomes reality TV. Can it make viewers rethink pharma?
The pharmaceutical industry’s response to the novel coronavirus may not rescue its ailing reputation. But…
STAT Plus: Pharmalittle: India to ramp up ingredients production; CIA warns employees about taking hydroxycholoroquine
Rise and shine, everyone, another challenging day is on the way. We can tell because…
Sanofi and GlaxoSmithKline collaborate to speed up coronavirus vaccine development
The French drug giant Sanofi said Tuesday that it plans to use technology from GlaxoSmithKline…
Toy Manufacturers Look At Reducing Their Carbon Footprint
According to a new update, some of the biggest toy manufacturers around the world are…
Tips To Be More Productive While Working From Home Amid The Pandemic
Here are some tips to help you be more productive while working from home during…
Is ‘Oumuamua The Shard Of A Broken Planet?
During the latter half of last year, an interstellar object by the name ‘Oumuamua was…
How Math Can Help You Cook The Perfect Steak
Here’s how math can help you cook the perfect steak. Read Original Article: How Math…
China Removes ‘Animal Crossing’ In Country Amid Hong Kong Protests
Nintendo Switch’s current best-selling game “Animal Crossing: New Horizons” has been removed from online stores…
Psychological Status Of People Amid COVID-19 Pandemic Deemed ‘Non-Essential,’ Mental Health Practitioners Disappointed
Private mental health practitioners in Singapore are reportedly left disappointed because workplace closures recently removed…
Woman Bids Goodbye To Dying Coronavirus-Positive Husband Via FaceTime
A Michigan wife and her daughter reportedly had to say goodbye to her husband via…
Mother Thankful To FedEx Driver Who Sanitized Package For Vulnerable Daughter
In latest news, a mother from Florida reportedly thanked a delivery driver from FedEx who…
C-Section Babies Have Higher Obesity, Diabetes Risk When They Grow Up, Study Claims
A new study suggests that babies who have been born by cesarean section may have…
Opinion: The coronavirus pandemic could transform our health care system — for the better
The Covid-19 pandemic has rapidly disrupted our everyday life. Cities and states are on lockdown…
How much of the coronavirus does it take to make you sick? The science, explained
Infectious respiratory diseases spread when a healthy person comes in contact with virus particles expelled…
Opinion: The tension between public health and patents in the era of Covid-19
The Covid-19 pandemic, devastating as it is, is producing some triumphs of collaborative research and…
Opinion: To accelerate innovation, the CDC should ease limits on which labs can handle the coronavirus
Not long after SARS-CoV-2 was first identified in December 2019 as the cause of an…
Why a decades-old TB vaccine is getting attention in the fight against Covid-19
In the desperate search for ammunition to fend off the Covid-19 pandemic, a decades-old tuberculosis…
With Covid-19 delaying routine care, chronic disease startups brace for a slew of complications
Clinicians at health tech startups who treat patients with chronic conditions are raising a looming…
Eating More, Exercising Less During Coronavirus Lockdown? Dietitian Shares Valuable Advice
Diet and fitness experts said people should stop worrying about weight gain during the COVID-19…
Who gets the last ventilator? Facing the coronavirus, a hospital ponders the unthinkable
This is one in a series of reports from hospitals responding to the Covid-19 pandemic….
How To Properly Store Your Probiotics
When storing probiotics, it is important to first know whether the product is refrigerated or…
Top Foods Guaranteed To Lower Your Blood Pressure
Here are the top expert-recommended foods that are guaranteed to lower your blood pressure this…
Coronavirus Scams: FDA Issues Warning Against Bogus COVID-19 Products
Health experts and supplement distributors warned that some products claiming to be as effective COVID-19…
Massachusetts Nurse Who Sounded Alarm Over Possible Coronavirus Exposure Dies Of COVID-19
Maria Krier, the nurse who courageously sounded the alarm over at the Life Care Center…
2,300 Nursing Homes Affected By Coronavirus: More Than 3,000 COVID-19 Deaths Reported
The actual number of deaths in nursing homes is rising but the need for better…
New York Coronavirus Update: Over 1 In 100 Residents Test Positive For COVID-19
The COVID-19 toll count continues to rise over in New York but Governor Andrew Cuomo…
Best Tips To De-Stress While In Self-Isolation Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
Here are the expert-recommended tips to de-stress yourself while in self-isolation amid the coronavirus pandemic….
KOSELUGO® (selumetinib) Approved by FDA for Pediatric Patients Two Years and Older With Neurofibromatosis Type 1 and Symptomatic, Inoperable Plexiform Neurofibromas
Dateline City: KENILWORTH, N.J. First Medicine Approved to Treat This Rare and Debilitating Condition KENILWORTH,…
Authorities Believe The Curve Might Soon Flatten In New York
Both NY governor and NYC mayor remain hopeful with the extremely slow but steady decline…
STAT Plus: Blackstone Group invests up to $2 billion in Alnylam, a big bet on the Cambridge biotech
The private equity firm Blackstone Group is investing up to $2 billion in Alnylam Pharmaceuticals,…
Biden Announces Plans To Reopen America After Coronavirus Pandemic
Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden has elaborated on his plan to help America recover…
Best Canned Goods To Stock Up On During The Coronavirus Outbreak
Here are a few canned food items to add to your pantry that provide the…
U.S. is ‘less safe’ from coronavirus when CDC goes quiet, former director says
The United States is “less safe” from the coronavirus when the Centers for Disease Control…
STAT Plus: Zai Lab targets blood cancers in deal with Regeneron
Shanghai’s Zai Lab (ZLAB) is adding a blood cancer drug to its pipeline through a…
Brazilian lawmakers propose compulsory licensing for Covid-19 products
As concerns mount over access to Covid-19 medical products, Brazil has become the latest country…
STAT Plus: Biotech in the time of coronavirus: The return of mergers, acquisitions, and deals
Seeing the Easter Bunny wear a mask was weird. Greetings and welcome to another semi-regular…
STAT Plus: Pharmalittle: Gilead Covid-19 drug shows early promise; AstraZeneca halts trial due to ‘overwhelming’ benefit
Good morning, everyone, and welcome to another working week. We hope the weekend respite —…
Opinion: To restart the economy, employers need to lead the way on Covid-19 testing, vaccination
The precise, nationally coordinated campaigns of Covid-19 testing and contact isolation that helped South Korea…
How The COVID-19 Pandemic Is Affecting Life Insurance Markets
There is no “pandemic” exclusion in life insurance, death by coronavirus is covered for existing…
Researchers Unveil Top Drug Candidates For COVID-19 Treatment
Researchers that analyzed more than 10,000 compounds and drugs discovered six candidates that could be…