Listen: A J.P. Morgan recap, a plan to bust pharma monopolies, and a website for cancer patients
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STAT Plus: Airing frustrations with pharma, a Republican FTC commissioner just endorsed Medicare negotiation
WASHINGTON — A Republican member of the Federal Trade Commission on Thursday expressed support for…
STAT Plus: Lilly exec says ‘there are no villains’ in the high-priced insulin market
Several months ago, Eli Lilly (LLY) launched LisPro, an authorized generic version of its Humalog…
STAT Plus: A venture firm warms to funding neuroscience
Longtime venture capital star Beth Seidenberg and former Amgen R&D chief Sean Harper say they…
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15% of U.S. adults are physically inactive, new CDC data show
More than 1 in 7 adults across all U.S. states and territories are physically inactive,…
Opinion: The public science behind the ‘Merck’ Ebola vaccine
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently approved an important vaccine against Ebola, five years…
Three African nations roll out first malaria vaccine in closely watched trial
TOMALI, Malawi — A pinch in the leg, a squeal, and a trickle of tears….
Sierra Nevada Plans For 2021 Dream Chaser Launch
Next year can be a very big year for Sierra Nevada Corp. since the Colorado-based…
Can A Fungus Help Build Outposts On Mars?
When the technology allows for it, scientists are pretty sure that humans would start living…
Best Tips To Prevent Burnout At Work This 2020
Here are some easy tips to help you avoid burnout from work this 2020. Read…
Blood Test Could Predict Impending Death, Illness
Per a new research, scientists found a way to predict illness and imminent death better…
Want To Lose Weight Fast This 2020? Try The Keto Diet
Looking for a diet to follow this year? The ketogenic diet might be for you….
Merck Completes Acquisition of ArQule
Dateline City: KENILWORTH, N.J. KENILWORTH, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Merck (NYSE: MRK), known as MSD outside the United…
How To Tell If Your Probiotic Is Not Working For You
When constipation, diarrhea and irritable bowel syndrome improve, it can be taken to mean the…
Flu vs. Flu-Like Illness: What You Need To Know
Flu-like illnesses are treated similarly with antiviral medication by doctors who just go by the…
Patients with newly diagnosed chronic musculoskeletal pain are prescribed opioids more often than recommended
[em]NIH study shows treatment recommendations impacted by patient and physician factors[/em] Study finds that patients experiencing…
Best Vitamin D Sources For Everyone
Vitamin D can be sourced from supplements, mushrooms, sunlight and fortified food. Read Original Article:…
Most Seniors Reportedly Take Too Many Prescription Drugs
Elderly Americans are taking far too many prescription medicines. Read Original Article: Most Seniors Reportedly…
US, EU Confirm 2019 Is Second Hottest Year In Recorded History
Both the U.S. and the European Union report 2019 is the world’s second hottest year…
Should You Get A Flu Shot Every Year?
Health experts recommend that people get vaccinated against flu every year to reduce their risk…
Weight Loss Drug Belviq May Increase Cancer Risk, FDA Reports
FDA warns the obesity-fighting drug, Belviq, might be associated with an increased risk of cancer….
Volcano Eruption Safety Tips: How To Prepare For A Volcanic Eruption?
Volcanic eruptions can occur at any time. Here are some tips on how to be…
Dieting Could Reportedly Kill You Faster Than Obesity
Following a highly restrictive diet to lose weight may have more negative effects than being…
Dieting Could Reportedly Kill You Faster Than Obesity
Following a highly restrictive diet to lose weight may have more negative effects than being…
Vaping Illness 2020 Update: Deaths, Cases Reported So Far
Federal and state government officials reported that the effects of vaping continue to put many…
Women Who Have More Sex Are Less Likely To Menopause Early, Research Finds
Per a new study, women who engage in sexual intercourse frequently are less likely to…
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New Bone-Eating Worm Discovered By Scientists At Sea
After dropping alligator corpses in the Gulf of Mexico, scientists are shocked to discover an…
Top Thought-Provoking Science-Fiction Movie Quotes
From an ethical lesson given by Jeff Goldblum to a bleak look at AI in…
Why The Ginkgo Biloba Tree Is Basically Immortal
Per the latest study, ginkgo biloba tree lifespans are theoretically endless. Read Original Article: Why…
Taal Volcano Eruption: Is Volcanic Ash Toxic?
Volcanic ash such as the one being spewed out of Taal Volcano in the Phillipines…
This Once-A-Year Arctic Expedition Hopes To Help Make Better Storm Forecasts
In order to provide more accurate storm forecasts, a group of scientists reportedly visit the…
Abandoned Pets And Animals Near Taal Volcano Receive Help
A few days after the Taal Volcano eruption, volunteers started rescuing animals left abandoned near…
This Pee Color Is Indicative Of Pancreatic Cancer
As one of the most common cancers especially in the U.K., pancreatic cancer currently has…
Can New Virus In China Spread Between Humans Amid Outbreak?
Recently, an outbreak in China is causing its people to start getting infected by pneumonia,…
Best Carbs To Eat While On Keto
Here are some of the best fruits and vegetables that you can benefit from while…
Peyronie’s Disease: What Is This Condition Affecting 1 in 10 Men?
Peyronie’s disease is a condition that causes structural abnormalities of the penis in an estimated…
Vitamin B12 Deficiency Signs In Your Eyes To Watch Out For
Vitamin B12 deficiency is a very common condition, so check out the signs you can…
How To Correctly Clean Your Mattress, According To A Toxicologist
Vacuuming, soaking baking soda overnight and flipping it occasionally are the most tried-and-tested ways to…
Weed Affects Driving Skills Way Longer Than Previously Thought
Researchers found that people with heavy marijuana usage were more prone to road mishaps even…
Previously unseen mutations in stem cells of young donors can be passed to recipients, study finds
Doctors use stem cell transplants to treat patients with certain cancers or blood disorders. And…
Chinese health officials can’t rule out person-to-person spread of new virus
BEIJING — The possibility that a new virus in central China could spread between humans…
STAT Plus: Regeneron’s Yancopoulos is still bitter over Praluent sales. Can Novartis do better?
SAN FRANCISCO — George Yancopoulos, Regeneron Pharma’s top scientist, is still a bit bitter about…
Opinion: Using states as living laboratories to solve surprise medical billing
Although surprise billing has been the subject of vigorous debate in federal and state legislatures,…
Opinion: ‘Stuck in a tornado of life’: a patient’s chaos narrative
Cheryl overdosed on heroin — or so she’d hoped — the night before. But that’s…
‘How long do I have?’ A website on cancer survival rates, from the co-founder of GoodRx, seeks to provide clarity
Talking about cancer is hard. Talking about your chances of surviving cancer is even harder….
STAT Plus: Startup Spotlight: With a different method for gene therapy, Generation Bio eyes an IPO
Seven years ago, one of Generation Bio’s scientific founders couldn’t convince any top-tier journals to…
Can This Parasite That Makes Mice Unafraid Of Cats Stop Other Fears Too?
According to a new study, a parasite usually found in cats that can eliminate mice’s…
Is AI Advanced Enough To Do Science?
The last few decades have been great for artificial intelligence and machine-learning technology, advancing leaps…
Why North Carolina Has A Very High STD Rate
Cases of STD in North Carolina are rising and poverty is partly to blame. Read…
BlackRock, World’s Largest Asset Manager, Turns To Green Investments
BlackRock is making sustainability and green investments its “new standard for investing.” Read Original Article:…