One in five high school seniors vaped marijuana in the last year, fueling concern among health officials
One in five high school seniors report having vaped marijuana in the past year, according…
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The FTC moves to block DNA sequencer Illumina’s acquisition of PacBio, calling company a ‘monopolist’
The Federal Trade Commission is challenging DNA sequencing giant Illumina’s proposed $1.2 billion purchase of…
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STAT Plus: Feds says a CVS long-term-care pharmacy improperly refilled prescriptions, jeopardizing patients
Omnicare, the nation’s largest long-term-care pharmacy, was accused by federal authorities of fraudulently billing government…
STAT Plus: Lawmakers slip a win for pharma into federal spending package
WASHINGTON — Lawmakers quietly tucked a boost for the pharmaceutical industry in the massive, end-of-year…
5,700 Years Old Gum Reveals What One Ancient Woman May Have Looked Like
DNA preserved in 5,700 years old chewing gum reveals what one ancient woman may have…
Food Trends That Are Coming In 2020
From plant-based omnivore options to non-alcoholic beer, here are some of the food trends that…
Losing Self-Control When Dieting Isn’t All Too Bad
According to psychologists, letting yourself indulge every now and then when you’re on a strict…
Want To Eliminate Belly Fat Fast? Try This Trick
Have you ever tried to lose weight at some point in your life and surprisingly…
This Diet Is Guaranteed To Give You A Good Night’s Sleep
Research showed that eating low-carb/high-fat meals before bed could help improve sleep quality at night….
FDA Oncologic Drugs Advisory Committee (ODAC) Recommends KEYTRUDA® (pembrolizumab) for the Treatment of Certain Patients with High-Risk, Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer (NMIBC)
Dateline City: KENILWORTH, N.J. KENILWORTH, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Merck (NYSE:MRK), known as MSD outside the United States…
Merck Animal Health Completes Acquisition of Vaki to Further Broaden Its Leadership Position in Aquaculture to Advance Fish Health and Welfare
Dateline City: MADISON, N.J. Strategic Transaction Benefits and Improves Aquaculture Health and Performance MADISON, N.J.–(BUSINESS…
LYNPARZA® (olaparib) Recommended by FDA Advisory Committee for First-Line Maintenance Therapy in Germline BRCA-Mutated Metastatic Pancreatic Cancer That Has Not Progressed on Platinum-Based Chemotherapy
Dateline City: KENILWORTH, N.J. Oncologic Drugs Advisory Committee Voted That LYNPARZA Demonstrated a Favorable Benefit-Risk…
Merck Begins Tender Offer to Acquire ArQule
Dateline City: KENILWORTH, N.J. KENILWORTH, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Merck (NYSE: MRK), known as MSD outside the United…
Flirting With Coworkers Helps Reduce Office Stress, Study Says
Researchers said flirting at work could help people reduce stress levels even when experiencing workplace…
Processed Food Is Now Making People Fatter But Malnourished
A new study found that undernutrition and obesity now occur as “double burden” in the…
Dragon Fruit Health Benefits That Will Surprise You
Dragon fruit is a rich source of dietary fiber, magnesium and riboflavin. Read Original Article:…
What You Eat Could Help Prevent Vision Loss
A recent study found people who ate unhealthy Western diet with processed food and red…
Is Moldy Cheese Still Safe For Consumption?
Is moldy cheese still safe to consume? Find out. Read Original Article: Is Moldy Cheese…
Best Exercise To Prevent Dementia
Regular physical exercise can reduce your risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease by up to 50…
Looking At The Science Of ‘Star Wars’
With ‘Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker’ almost hitting theaters, actual science experts and physicists…
Sloppy Is Better: The Science Of Gift Wrapping
Per a new research, wrapping a gift sloppily can make a person like the present…
Purdue, maker of OxyContin, quietly splits ways with PhRMA as it pulls back from lobbying
WASHINGTON — Purdue Pharma, the embattled opioid maker, has quietly split ways with PhRMA, the…
And now, your nominees for worst biopharma CEO of 2019. Let the voting begin!
I feel a touch of shame admitting that I enjoy compiling my annual list of…
STAT Plus: In novel partnership with cancer group, biotech venture firm doles out grants for research
The whole point of a biotech venture capital firm is to make money for itself…
Female researchers are less likely than men to frame their work with positive words, study finds
Are men more impressed with their own scientific research than women? Or are women warned…
STAT Plus: Bankrupt uBiome preliminarily sells patents for 1% of the poop-testing startup’s original valuation
Bankrupt microbiome-testing startup uBiome, once valued at $600 million by Silicon Valley investors, preliminarily sold…
STAT Plus: Lawmakers say a Lilly program to offer half-price insulin is a bust
Several months ago, Eli Lilly (LLY) launched a new version of its Humalog insulin at…
STAT Plus: Axsome’s depression drug succeeds in late-stage trial
An experimental pill from Axsome Therapeutics had a rapid and significant effect on major depression…
Coffee And Dementia: Can Morning Drink Save Your Memory?
New study suggests consumption of up to 5 cups of coffee per day could help…
Men More Likely To Praise Their Scientific Work Than Women, Study Shows
Per a new study, male scientists are more likely to describe their scientific works as…
How Big Numbers Pushed The World To Start Talking More About Nature
Some pretty big numbers from all over the world made the news this 2019, urging…
Obesity Epidemic: Adding Exercise Advice On Food Labels May Aid Weight Loss
A new study suggests that manufacturers add new labels to food packaging explaining what exercise…
Why You Won’t Catch The Flu And A Cold At The Same Time
A new study revealed a remarkable relationship between the common cold and the flu virus….
Stroke Risk Increases When People Take Long Naps, Over 9 Hours Of Sleep
Taking more than 90 minutes of naps during the day and sleeping for more than…
ISS Astronauts To Receive Cannabis From SpaceX In 2020
SpaceX is scheduled to send cannabis plants to the International Space Station in March 2020 to help…
Salad Recall 2019: States Affected By Contaminated Products Revealed
The CDC warned that the health risk is high amid the recall of salad products…
Effective Ways To Regulate Seasonal Affective Disorder
The symptoms of seasonal affective disorder commonly start to appear in the late fall and…
Complexity Of Vision Cells Shown By Mice Watching Film Noir
A new research that made mice react to film noir scenes revealed the visual cells…
Hemp Oil: Science-Backed Health Benefits You Should Know Now
Here are some of the best health benefits one can get from hemp oil extract….
What’s The Best Diet If You Want To Live Longer?
Can a Japanese diet help increase your longevity? Science weighs in. Read Original Article: What’s…
Eating This Vegetable Lowers Mortality Risk By 23%
Want to live longer? Here’s the burn-inducing vegetable that you should give a go. Read…
This Lifestyle Habit Is Making Kids Fat, Not Excessive Eating
A new study shows that watching TV is the top reason why children become overweight…
Fish Antibiotics: Why Many Americans Take Them Over Doctor Checkups
Research shows that Americans are now taking antibiotics designed for pet fish to treat their…
Merck Receives Positive EU CHMP Opinion for RECARBRIO™ (imipenem, cilastatin, and relebactam) for the Treatment of Infections Due to Aerobic Gram-Negative Organisms in Adults with Limited Treatment Options
Dateline City: KENILWORTH, N.J. Merck (NYSE:MRK), known as MSD outside the United States and Canada,…
High Levels Of Blood Fat Could Damage Organs Over Time
A new study found that an inflammatory response could be triggered by high triglyceride concentration…
Sick Turkmen Avoiding Treatment And Using ‘Alternative’ Methods Due To Pricey Surgery, Medicine – Radio Free Europe/ Radio Liberty
Sick Turkmen Avoiding Treatment And Using ‘Alternative’ Methods Due To Pricey Surgery, Medicine Radio Free Europe/…
AM BestTV: State Legislators Prep to Address Flood, Alternative Health Insurance Coverage, Says Head of NCOIL – Business Wire
AM BestTV: State Legislators Prep to Address Flood, Alternative Health Insurance Coverage, Says Head of…
Ask the Doctor: Neurologists; New Year’s Resolutions; Focusing
Q: I feel as though my memory struggles are more than just age-related lapses. Should…
Antioxidants Help Protect the Brain, but Should Be Consumed in Moderation Only
They include vitamins C and E and carotenoids, a type of plant chemical that gives…
Childhood Test Scores May Predict Adult Cognitive Skills
In an effort to better understand age-related changes in memory and thinking skills, researchers in…