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Opinion: Science education needs a reboot. LabXchange can help
What does it take to bring science alive from the pages of a book? A…
Opinion: Former CDC director Tom Frieden on 3 key questions about the novel coronavirus in Wuhan, China
There may or may not always be something new out of Africa, as the saying…
Opinion: A former CDC director on 3 key questions about the novel coronavirus in Wuhan, China
There may or may not always be something new out of Africa, as the saying…
Opinion: Health care needs AI. It also needs the human touch
As friends who work as pediatricians, we’ve had several conversations recently about artificial intelligence and…
STAT Plus: Verily’s top health leaders: We’re ‘trying to solve problems that many of us have lived’
SAN FRANCISCO — Andy Conrad, the CEO of Verily, the life sciences unit of search…
The basics: What we know — and don’t know — about the virus spreading in China and beyond
It’s been only three weeks since Chinese authorities alerted the World Health Organization that it…
Why Actual Sun Exposure Is Better Than Taking Vitamin D Supplements
Sun exposure has long overlooked nutrients that are absent in vitamin D supplements. Read Original…
Cell Phone Use Dangers: New Study Sheds Light On Issue
Head and neck injuries resulting from smartphone use is on the rise. Read Original Article:…
Scientists Move Step Closer To ‘Universal Cancer Treatment’
Researchers discovered a new part of the human immune system that could help develop a…
Man Registers Beer As Service Animal For A ‘Stunt’
In a bizarre stunt that aims to prove a point, a man from Brooklyn apparently…
Can The Common Cold Be Reduced By A Workout?
Suffering from the common cold? A quick bout of exercise might be what you need…
Should Vaccines Be Mandatory?
The return of measles to the United States is driving a renewed debate over mandatory…
China’s Largest Ever Alien Telescope Now Fully Operational
A new update from China reveals that its largest alien-hunting telescope is now up and…
‘Dad Bod’ Is Not Sexy, It Is Deadly According To New Research
A new study found that having the “dad bod” puts men at higher risk of…
‘Taal Advisories Are Backed By Science,’ Says PHIVOLCS To Talisay, Batangas’ Vice Mayor
According to a recent news report, volcanologists from the Philippines supposedly sympathized with the sentiments…
Scientists Finally Name Oldest Recorded Asteroid Impact On Earth
According to a recent report, the title of “Earth’s oldest recorded impact” has been claimed…
Phosporus Found In Newborn Star System For The First Time
According to a recent release, scientists and astronomers observing a cloud of gas and dust…
This Breathing Technique Reduces Anxiety In An Instant
Feeling anxious? Here’s a simple yoga breathing technique that may help you. Read Original Article:…
Cat Brought In For Routine Visit Mistakenly Euthanized By Vet
In Houston, Texas, a family is reportedly mourning for the loss of their beloved pet…
Georgia Woman Saves Man’s Life By Watching His TikTok Video
In the most unlikely and surprising turn of events, a woman hailing from Georgia may…
Flu Season 2020 Update: More Deaths Reported
A 16-year-old girl from Cleveland is the latest victim of the flu season, which serves…
Magnesium Deficiency: Telltale Signs To Watch Out For
These obvious signs will let you know that you lack enough magnesium to stay healthy….
9 In 10 Parents Now Complain About Teens’ Gaming Habits
Almost all American parents are worried about the physical and psychological health of their kids…
Why Doctors Do Not Recommend The Keto Diet
Doctors warned that despite helping people lose weight, the keto diet may do more harm…
Do Dreams Really Mean Something?
Experts explained that there is no evidence explaining the link between dreams and people’s secrets…
FDA Accepts Regulatory Submission of Supplemental New Drug Application for LYNPARZA® (olaparib) in HRR-Mutated Metastatic Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer and Grants Priority Review
Dateline City: KENILWORTH, N.J. Submission Based on PROfound, the First Phase 3 Trial Evaluating a…
Drinking Coffee For Weight Loss: Does It Work?
Drinking coffee four times a day for six months can burn body fat. Read Original…
Cancer Deaths In The US Have Reportedly Declined
Cancer mortality decreased by 2.2 percent between the years 2016 and 2017. Read Original Article:…
Is It Possible To Overdose On Vitamins?
Excessive doses of certain vitamins can lead to a variety of adverse side effects. Read…
STAT Plus: As prescribing for ADHD stimulants rose, so did industry payments to doctors
At the same time that more doctors were prescribing stimulants, a new analysis finds that…
CDC expected to detail first U.S. case of novel virus spreading in China
A person in Washington state has been diagnosed with a novel infection racing through China,…
STAT Plus: Pharma is making some effort to fight superbugs, but progress is ‘patchy’
Amid rising concern over a lack of antibiotics, a new analysis finds most drug makers…
STAT Plus: Could a drug for arthritis in dogs also fight cancer in people?
Drugs for diabetes, inflammation, alcoholism — and even for treating arthritis in dogs — can…
WHO raises possibility of ‘sustained’ human-to-human transmission of new virus in China
The World Health Organization on Tuesday raised the possibility that the new virus spreading in…
STAT Plus: Pharmalittle: Indian drug makers receive most FDA warning letters; most clinical trial results go unreported
Hello, everyone, and nice to see you again. We have finally returned from an extended…
Opinion: States need to wake up to public health risks from cannabis
Cannabis is on the march. Thirty-three states and the District of Columbia have legalized medical…
Will the FDA give the go-ahead to a prescription video game? The wait goes on, as new data come in
SAN FRANCISCO — In mid-2018, the startup Akili Interactive Labs asked the Food and Drug…
STAT Plus: Pfizer’s big data exec on pharma’s ‘arms race’ to partner with companies like Fitbit, 23AndMe, and others
Pharmaceutical giants are hunting for ways to tap into the data from your smart watch,…
STAT Plus: A Q&A with Gates Foundation CEO Sue Desmond-Hellmann
Sue Desmond-Hellmann has some experience when it comes to health care. She began her career…
9 In 10 Parents Say Their Kids Spend Too Much Time Playing Video Games
A new poll reveals that 9 out of 10 parents think their children play too…
First All-Woman Mars Analog Crew Successful ‘Mission’
In recent news, an all-female crew of analog astronauts has successfully completed their mission and…
Water Shortages Affect Both Farmers And Wildlife
Recent reports state that due to the water shortages that some of its regions are…
Animal Shelter Getting Better At Providing Homes For Animals: Here’s How
Here are some of the ways that animal shelters have improved in the past few…
Does Drinking Hard Water Lower Heart Attack Risk?
Hard water is said to contain enough magnesium to keep the heart healthy, lowering the…
Non-Oncology Drugs Surprisingly Capable Of Killing Cancer Cells
A study has discovered a trove of drugs that might be effective against cancer. Read…
‘Health Inequality’ Sees Wealthy People Living Longer, More Pain-Free Lives
A new study confirms rich people live longer and less pain-free lives. Read Original Article:…
Chinese Theme Park Forced To Apologize After ‘Pig Bungee Jump’ Stunt
A theme park in China was reportedly forced to apologize after its staff pushed a…
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Alphabet CEO Supports EU Initiative To Temporarily Ban Facial Recognition Tech
In recent developments, CEO of Alphabet, backed an EU proposal this Monday to temporarily ban…
Can Fitbit Devices Help Predict Flu Outbreaks?
New research reveals fitbit can be used to improve health monitoring and even help predict…