Coronavirus ‘Almost Never Kills Children, Rarely Kills Young Adults,’ ER Doctor Says
A health expert explains how the COVID-2019 almost never kills children and rarely gets fatal…
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Expanding Emotional Well-Being Research at NIH – Join our Webinar on March 17th
In this blog post, Dr. Emmeline Edwards discusses a recent NIH-sponsored roundtable discussion where participants…
FTC, FDA Send Warning Letters to Seven Companies about Unsupported Claims that Products Can Treat or Prevent Coronavirus
The Federal Trade Commission and U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have sent warning letters…
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STAT Plus: Debates over biosimilar uptake notwithstanding, sales growth should accelerate by 2024
Despite various issues that have slowed biosimilar uptake by the U.S. health care system, usage…
STAT Plus: ‘Unleash that data’: Medicare chief promotes freer exchange of medical records, highlights efforts to protect privacy
After a year of intense lobbying, the Trump administration on Monday finalized federal rules to…
Good Oral Hygiene Could Help Prevent Diabetes
According to a new study, brushing teeth three times a day reduces risk of developing…
Coronavirus spread could last into next year, but impact could be blunted, CDC official says
A top federal health official said Monday that the evolving coronavirus outbreak could persist in…
Conspiracy Theories And Misinformation On Twitter Abound Amid COVID-19 Outbreak
A report by the Global Engagement Center revealed that 2 million tweets shared disinformation on…
Best Insomnia Remedies For Better Sleep
The following remedies will aid in better sleep and help you avoid insomnia. Read Original…
STAT Plus: A recently approved Gilead HIV prevention pill is not cost-effective and should be cut in half, study says
The price of a Gilead Sciences (GILD) pill approved in the U.S. last fall to…
New Animal Cruelty Bill Passed By Washington House
A new update reveals that a self-professed dog lover has recently helped push a bill…
Why Is Online Pseudoscience So Seductive?
Why is Goop still famous? What makes pseudoscience so alluring? Find out. Read Original Article:…
How To Make Your Furry Best Friend Happy, Per Science
How do you know when your dog is actually happy? Turns out science may have…
Coronavirus Update: What Science Is Currently Saying
Here’s the latest update that we have about the coronavirus epidemic. Read Original Article: Coronavirus…
People ‘shed’ high levels of coronavirus, study finds, but most are likely not infectious after recovery begins
People who contract the novel coronavirus emit high amounts of virus very early on in…
Pace of medical conference shutdowns is accelerating as the coronavirus outbreak spreads
Tanat Chinbunchorn, a physician and HIV prevention researcher, was mid-flight between Bangkok, Thailand, and Boston…
New Trump rules aim to fuel sharing of patient health records by smartphone
President Trump’s top health care aides on Monday said they will finalize federal rules requiring…
STAT Plus: Pharmalittle: Will some coronavirus vaccines make infections worse? Not all biopharma execs have prepared
Good morning, everyone, and welcome to another working week. We hope the weekend respite was…
Opinion: Doctors working while sick is bad enough in ordinary times. During the Covid-19 outbreak it could be catastrophic
Earlier this winter, before the coronavirus outbreak, I spoke by phone with a colleague who…
These Women In Science Changed The World, Here’s How
Here are some of the top women that made the greatest scientific contributions in all…
Opinion: Can you sue an algorithm for malpractice? It depends
The rapid entry of artificial intelligence is stretching the boundaries of medicine. It will also…
Heart Association admits teaming with Bayer on drug-store aspirin displays was a ‘misstep’
The large red-and-white bins at Walmart pharmacies across the country read, in bold all-caps type:…
How touching your face can spread viruses — and why you’re so bad at avoiding it
With the outbreak of Covid-19, health care professionals are urging people to regularly refrain from…
To develop a coronavirus vaccine, synthetic biologists try to outdo nature
Even as companies rush to develop and test vaccines against the new coronavirus, the Bill…
3 Healthy Juices For Improved Immune System
These healthy juices boost your immunity, keeping you secure from all types of illnesses in…
Stanford Faculty Member Contracts COVID-19, Classes Moved Online
Stanford University has cancelled all in-person classes after a faculty member tested positive for coronavirus….
Coronavirus Outbreak Update: How Many Have Died From COVID-19 In The US So Far?
The number of deaths because of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) increased to 21 in…
People Who Eat More Plants, Dairy Less Likely To Have Heart Disease
Replacing red meat with protein from plant sources and dairy has been found helping reduce…
This Simple Eye Trick May Help You Retrieve Memories
A new study shows that pointing your eyes to directions similar to how you looked…
Here’s Why You Must Prevent Hypertension In Your 20s
Researchers discovered that the people who experience high blood pressure in their 20s are at…
Top Tips To Lose Weight Fast
Here are the top tips for faster weight loss. Read Original Article: Top Tips To…
Is It Safe To Go To The Gym Amid Coronavirus Outbreak?
Oftentimes crowded, filled with heavy breathing, bodily fluids like sweat, frequently used (and touched) equipment…
FODMAP Diet: What You Need To Know
These days, it seems like there’s a new trend around every turn of the corner,…
Facebook Bans Face Mask Ads Amid Coronavirus Outbreak
Social media giant Facebook recently announced that due to the company continuing to struggle with…
How To Spot A Weight Loss Supplement Scam
Nutrition scams are everywhere these days. Here’s how you can spot them. Read Original Article:…
Science-Backed Benefits Of Apple Cider Vinegar
Here are the science-backed benefits of consuming apple cider vinegar. Read Original Article: Science-Backed Benefits…
Alternative, integrative medicine continues to become more popular – Huntington Herald Dispatch
Alternative, integrative medicine continues to become more popular Huntington Herald Dispatch Read Original Article: Alternative, integrative…
STAT Madness voting ends tonight. Cast your vote for the best innovations in biomedicine
Welcome to the fourth annual STAT Madness, a bracket-style tournament to find the best innovations…
STAT’s guide to health care conferences disrupted by the coronavirus crisis
As the novel coronavirus races around the globe, a growing number of conference organizers are…
At Harvard forum, three who know warn of ‘most daunting virus’ in half a century
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — For a veteran epidemiologist, an authority on homeland security, and a global…
Coronavirus Strikes India: What You Need To Know
As of Friday, 31 confirmed cases of the COVID-19 have been reported in India. Read…
Simple Guide On How To Be Confident In Yourself
This simple guide helps you gain the self-confidence needed to face different challenges in life….
Top Biogen execs were present at meeting where attendees had Covid-19
Biogen’s CEO, chief financial officer, and head of research and development were among those at…
STAT Plus: Pharmalittle: Former Gates Foundation chief is ‘very worried’ about coronavirus; FDA does little to clarify CBD rules
And so, another working week will soon draw to a close. Not a moment too…
STAT Plus: Private equity firms are increasingly buying up doctors’ offices. What does that mean for doctors — or for patients?
WASHINGTON — Can private equity firms provide quality health care? It’s the question that patients,…
Susan Desmond-Hellman: The coronavirus is alarming. Here’s why you should not panic
Susan Desmond-Hellmann has a unique set of experiences. Until February, she was the CEO of…
Opinion: Five years on, biosimilars need support from all health care players
Today marks a milestone for the U.S. biosimilar market: the FDA approved our first biosimilar,…
We’re learning a lot about the coronavirus. It will help us assess risk
It has been two months since China announced a previously unknown virus had been identified…
Study Suggests Loneliness And Addiction Feed Upon Each Other
According to a new study, scientists have recently started understanding how loneliness is tied to…
Possible Dino DNA Found In 75 Million Years Old Fossil
Per a new update, scientists recently found evidence of DNA in a 75-million-year-old dinosaur fossil….