Flu Season 2019 Shocker: 23K Hospitalized, Thousands Dead
The CDC reported the flu season in 2019 already killed nearly 1,300 people across the…
Category: Medicine
Mysteries Around Gay Sex In The Animal Kingdom Widens
A new study led by Yale University ascertains that same-sex behavior in animal species is…
Researchers Develop Mobile App To Predict PTSD In Trauma Victims
A study by University of Vermont figured out that a mobile app could be used…
Vitamin D Could Help Prevent Cancer, Cardiovascular Disease
Are all the studies published this year on vitamin D accurately understanding the findings? Dr….
71 New Species Scientists Discovered This Year
Scientists reportedly discovered 71 new species of creatures and plants this year. Read Original Article:…
Science Reveals How To Not Overeat This Christmas
It’s easy to overeat during the holiday season but science tells you how to overcome…
Exoplanets Investigation Mission Launches Into Space
ESA recently launched its newest satellite CHEOPS, made to study existing exoplanets and find out…
2019 Science Claims That Could Be Groundbreaking If They’re True
This year, there are many incredible science claims that have circulated all over. Here are…
Opinion: Orphan Drug Act’s ‘nonprofitability’ loophole needs to be closed
Last month, the Food and Drug Administration took the unusual step of admitting it had…
Waning treatment for immune deficiency is a warning for all ‘one-and-done’ therapies
As a new mother, she didn’t know to look for blue-tinged lips. She could just…
STAT Plus: One drug maker has a lot more to lose than others, under early drafts of drug importation plans
WASHINGTON — President Trump’s plan to let states and drug wholesalers import medicines from Canada…
Top Republican blasts McConnell for derailing bipartisan drug pricing bill
WASHINGTON — Sens. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), the bipartisan duo behind the…
Experimental vaccine patch embeds invisible dots under the skin, leaving record of immunization
Ana Jaklenec readily acknowledges she’s inspired by “Star Trek.” The Massachusetts Institute of Technology scientist…
New study in mice points to why melanoma spreads — and perhaps how to prevent metastasis
In some melanoma patients, the tumor cells stay in the skin where they started, never…
STAT Plus: Pharmalittle: Trump proceeds with plan to allow importation; most Americans misunderstand FDA approvals
Hello, everyone, and how are you today? We are doing just splendidly, thank you, despite…
Playing Sports Does This To Your Brain
Sports is good for both body and brain and can also help develop leadership. Read…
Trump Administration Wants More Kidneys To Fix ‘Broken’ Organ Transplant System
The Trump administration plans to make policy changes that would increase the number of transplanted…
Here’s The Right Way To Wash Your Hands, According To Doctors
Hand washing has been proven effective to help people reduce the risk of contracting or…
Study Claims Artificial Sweeteners Linked To Weight Gain
It’s still not clear if using artificial sweeteners can be bad for your health. Read…
1 In 5 Adolescents Found To Be Prediabetic: Should We Be Worried?
Far too many young Americans are prediabetic and that’s worrying medical authorities. Read Original Article:…
New Research Reveals The Homo Erectus Survived Until 117,000 Years Ago
According to a new research, scientists have now figured out just how long ago the…
Addiction Myths You Should Know Now
It is important to know the facts about addiction to help people get access to…
Adults 70 And Over Advised To Not Take Aspirin By Researchers
Recent reports link daily aspirin intake to intracranial bleeding, prompting FDA to reverse its position…
Clean Keto vs. Dirty Keto: Which Is Better For Your Body?
Here’s the difference between the clean and dirty keto diet. Read Original Article: Clean Keto…
Dental Anxiety: How To Manage It When Visiting Your Dentist
Anxious whenever you need to visit the dentist? Here are some tips to help you…
Holiday Heart Syndrome: What You Need To Know
Holiday heart syndrome is a form of atrial fibrillation that occurs during the holidays and…
Reasons Why Americans Have Shorter Life Expectancy At Present
Studies found that Americans now live shorter than those who live in other high-income countries…
Jobs That Make Women’s Hearts Suffer
According to a recent study, registered nurses had 14 percent more likelihood of suffering from…
Nerve Cells in Mouse GI Tract Defend Against Infection
NCCIH-supported research identifies two mechanisms by which GI tract nerve cells defend against Salmonella bacteria. Read…
Request for Input on NIH Draft Policy for Data Management and Sharing
NIH is seeking input on its Draft Policy for Data Management and Sharing. Dr. Catherine…
Research Reveals Crocodiles Can Actually Gallop
New research revealed that up to eight species of crocodiles can gallop up to 11…
Science Reveals Your Phone’s ‘Night Mode’ Is Worse For Your Sleep
Your phone’s night mode is supposed to help you ease into sleep but why does…
‘Star Wars’ Droids And The Science Behind Why They’re Adorable
Cute, plucky and adorable, Star Wars’ BB-8 has captured the hearts of every fan out…
Koalas Aren’t Primates, So Why Do They Move Like Monkeys?
Koalas are one of Australia’s most famous marsupials but why do they move like primates…
Opinion: Manufacturing: the next breakthrough in gene therapy
I never thought I’d see the day when words like “process,” “scale,” and “automation” would…
At Mayo Clinic, AI engineers face an ‘acid test’: Will their algorithms help real patients?
ROCHESTER, Minn. — It would be easy to wonder what Zachi Attia is doing in…
STAT Plus: Cutting-edge therapies promise one-time cures, but not without risk. Can biotech make them safer?
When Dr. Akshay Sharma sits down with his sickle cell disease patients to discuss potentially…
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…
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…
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…