STAT Plus: Pharmalittle: France indicts Sanofi over epilepsy drug risks; Trump talk of drug pricing in SOTU speech may backfire
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Category: Life Sciences
STAT Plus: This VC firm once pledged to never invest in health care. Now it’s launching its third life sciences fund
Marc Andreessen, famous for proclaiming that software was “eating the world,” said in 2009 that…
Opinion: What record-high funding for neglected diseases doesn’t tell us about R&D for them
In recent weeks, scientists have raced to understand the deadly new coronavirus and develop new tools…
Here Are The Loudest Sounds Ever Recorded, Per Science
Here are the loudest sounds ever recorded by science. Read Original Article: Here Are The…
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Scientists May Have Found The World’s Oldest Wooden Structure
Thanks to a new form of tree-ring dating technology, scientists are able to identify an…
More than a dozen Democrats are bringing people with sky-high insulin bills to the State of the Union
WASHINGTON — From the farmlands of Illinois to Florida’s Gulf Coast, insulin affordability advocates have…
Sensing an advantage, Democrats dare Trump to talk drug prices during State of the Union
WASHINGTON — Democratic lawmakers aren’t likely to cheer for many lines in President Trump’s State…
Experts envision two scenarios if the new coronavirus isn’t contained
With the new coronavirus spreading from person to person (possibly including from people without symptoms),…
If biotech had a Mount Rushmore, whose heads would you chisel in the granite?
If someone sculpted a Mount Rushmore of biotech CEOs, who’d be on it? The question…
New HIV Vaccine Study Fails Again
A vaccine for HIV that’s being tested since 2016 apparently failed and has been stopped….
New Study Reveals Jupiter Is Hurling Asteroids Towards Earth
Previously, scientists thought that due to its large size, Jupiter helps keep asteroids away from…
4 Stress Misconceptions Debunked By A Psychologist
A psychologist from Stanford University has debunked these stress misconceptions for effective stress management. Read…
Experts Warn Of Possible Coronavirus Pandemic
Health officials and experts warned that with the current speed of the spread of the…
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5 World’s Best Herbal Medicines And Why You Should Try Them
Here are five of the world’s best herbal medicines and the reasons why you should…
Fish Oil For Eczema: Does It Work?
Can fish oil help alleviate the symptoms of eczema? Research shows promise. Read Original Article:…
Here’s How Many People Have Died Due To Coronavirus So Far
U.K. has just confirmed its first two cases of coronavirus, adding to the overall number…
Will Travel Bans Effectively Contain Outbreaks Like Coronavirus?
Do travel bans actually help stop the spreading of the coronavirus or is it just…
Astronomers Find Unique Star That Literally ‘Twists Space And Time’
Astronomers found a unique pair of stars that spin at high speed and literally drag…
FDA Accepts For Review Supplemental New Drug Application (sNDA) for RECARBRIO™ (imipenem, cilastatin, and relebactam) for the Treatment of Adults with Hospital-Acquired and Ventilator-Associated Bacterial Pneumonia (HABP/VABP)
Dateline City: KENILWORTH, N.J. Filing Receives Priority Review KENILWORTH, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Merck (NYSE: MRK), known as…
Merck Receives Approval for BELSOMRA® (suvorexant) C-IV Label Update to Include Findings from Study of Insomnia in Patients with Mild-to-Moderate Alzheimer’s Disease
Dateline City: KENILWORTH, N.J. KENILWORTH, N.J. — Merck (NYSE: MRK), known as MSD outside the…
Simple Tips To Follow If You Want To Live Longer
If you desire to live longer like a centenarian, then it is as simple as…
STAT Plus: If Medicare negotiated insulin prices like the VA, it could have saved billions
As insulin becomes a poster child for the growing outcry over the cost of medicines,…
Study is halted as HIV vaccine fails test in South Africa
The latest attempt at an HIV vaccine has failed, as researchers announced Monday they have…
Quick retraction of a faulty coronavirus paper was a good moment for science
As fears of the novel coronavirus 2019-nCoV continued to spread last Friday, an inflammatory new…
Brain-imaging study shows ‘hot spot’ that may explain why African Americans feel greater pain
To be black in America is to literally feel greater pain than non-Hispanic white people…
STAT Plus: Pharmalittle: FDA approves peanut allergy drug; employer coalition likes House drug pricing bill
Good morning, everyone, and welcome to another working week. We hope the weekend respite was…
Science History: How An Accident Led To The Discovery Of Teflon
Here’s how an accident led to the discovery of the material now universally known as…
7 Curry Powder Health Benefits That Will Surprise You
Made with various healthy spices, curry powder has a gamut of health benefits that will…
Here Are The Best Diets For Your Health, Per Science
Here are a couple of the best diets that you can follow today, per science….
Why Science Denial Is A Very Slippery Slope
The study of science has always been made to further us as a race and…
Cesarean Birth Effects: Baby Weight Drops, Pregnancy Gets Shorter
A new study shows that cesarean delivery caused a significant decline in the average birth…
Chan Zuckerberg Initiative to fund 30 patient groups, aiming to build a model for tackling rare diseases
SAN FRANCISCO — When Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg and his spouse Dr. Priscilla Chan in…
STAT Plus: FDA approves the first treatment for peanut allergy, but commercial success is hardly assured
Children and teenagers with severe, sometimes life-threatening peanut allergies can reduce their risk from accidental…
Opinion: The ACA gave more Americans insurance, but not the health care they need
The signing of the Affordable Care Act in 2010 ushered in the largest expansion in…
Opinion: Cash from cannabis companies creates conflicted researchers
Imagine that scientists charged with doing research on tobacco’s health implications were funded by tobacco…
STAT Plus: Employers shoulder plenty of drug costs, but haven’t lobbied much to lower them — until now
WASHINGTON — Companies like Pepsi, Walmart, and Jack in the Box foot the bill for…
To fight coronavirus spread, the U.S. may expand ‘social distancing’ measures. But it comes at a cost
Canceling large public gatherings. Asking students to stay home from school. Closing down borders. Many…
Simple And Effective Remedies Against Chronic Stress
From aromatherapy, drinking tea to exercise, read on to know the best and easy ways…
Here’s Why Presidential Campaigns Now Run Animal Cruelty Ads On Facebook
If you’re like most people who spend a lot of time in social media, you…
How Does Going Vegan Affect The Brain?
A large and recent review of studies focused on vegan diets states that research about…
How A 5-Year Investigation Revealed Yellowstone’s Crater
A 5-year study revealed what makes the area around the Yellowstone National Park so geologically…
Scientists Use Modern Technology To Recreate Ancient Mummy Voice
Ever wanted to hear what a 3,000 years old mummy would sound like when it…
Chinese Woman Arrested For Refusing To Wear Mask Amid Coronavirus Outbreak
Per a new report, a Chinese shopper who apparently refused to wear a face mask…
Cincinnati Schools Close As Thousands Of Kids Contract Flu Virus
According to a new release, reports of both kids and teachers getting sick have led…
Can Novel Coronavirus Be Transmitted Through Oral-Fecal Route?
According to a new report from Chinese media, the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) that has now…
Cause Of Lower Back Pain Finally Uncovered?
Researchers discovered the reason why some people experience low back pain even without an injury…
Tips To Effectively Protect Yourself From Coronavirus
Protecting yourself from coronavirus (and by extension, all viruses) is as simple as following basic…
Is The US Health System Prepared For A Novel Coronavirus Outbreak?
Some health experts questioned the capacity of the government to monitor and contain the 2019-nCoV…
Top WHO official says it’s not too late to stop the new coronavirus outbreak
There is still reason to believe the growing coronavirus outbreak in China can be contained,…
Dr. Christine Seidman and Kathy Warden Elected to Merck Board of Directors
Dateline City: KENILWORTH, N.J. KENILWORTH, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Merck (NYSE: MRK), known as MSD outside the United…