A monthly birth control pill? Experiment in pigs opens door to more trials
Birth control pills work great if women remember to take them every day, but missing…
Category: Medicine
How police shootings of unarmed black Americans could be harming the health of black infants
Police shootings of unarmed black Americans have escalated a national debate about racial injustice and…
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STAT Plus: A second generic drug maker admits to price fixing as part of a far-reaching probe into generics
A small drug maker called Rising Pharmaceuticals agreed to pay more than $3 million to…
Global Warming Predicted By 50-Year-Old Scientific Models
According to a recent evaluation, climate change readings made 50 years ago are as accurate…
After Staying In Antarctica, Scientists’ Brains Shrank A Bit
Per a news release, a group of scientists who did an extended stay in Antarctica…
Sun’s Rogue Plasma Waves And Magnetic Islands Revealed By NASA’s Parker Probe
NASA’s Parker Solar Probe recently had its first two intimate encounters with the Sun, witnessing…
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Common Food Rituals Anorexia Nervosa Patients Frequently Do
Anorexia nervosa is a condition where people go to extreme lengths just to lose weight….
Hypertension During Pregnancy: Why It’s Dangerous
According to studies, home monitoring of women suffering from hypertension during pregnancy can reduce the…
Tell-Tale Signs Of Emotional Abuse
Here are some tell-tale signs that you, or someone you know, is getting emotionally abused…
How Nutrition Affects Your Mental Health
From lower risk of depression, anxiety to better gut health, read on to know how…
Legal Immigrants Unlikely To Relocate For Better Health Insurance To Another State
A Stanford University study analyzed legal information on lawful immigrants to conclude they did not…
New Age Voyeurism: Somebody Could Be Watching You Through Your Smart TV
The FBI in Portland warned consumers splurging during the holiday season about the increasing possibilities…
Giving Back: The Science Behind It
Here’s why giving back feels good and how it can help improve your health, according…
Here’s What To Wear On A First Date, Per Science
Unsure what to wear on your first date? Here are a few pointers from science…
How Bright Exactly Is The Moon?
Just how bright exactly is the front side of the Moon? Experts and scientists attempt…
NASA To Build “Robot Hotel” Aboard The ISS
NASA is reportedly sending a “robot hotel” to the International Space Station, to be taken…
Researchers Develop Kidney Stone Treatment That’s ‘Faster’ And ‘Less Painful’
A drug combination can ease the suffering of kidney stone patients while helping cure this…
Opinion: U.S. continues to lead the fight against antibiotic resistance
One of the greatest threats to public health today, in the United States and around…
A clinical trial for Huntington’s opens the door to hope for some patients. Only so many can get in
PERRY, N.Y. — Reminders of Huntington’s disease populate Tammy Stewart’s apartment. They are also glimpses…
STAT Plus: 4 questions key to making sense of new data on Biogen’s resurrected Alzheimer’s drug
The annual Alzheimer’s research meeting known as CTAD was supposed to be a snoozefest this…
Mayo Clinic taps Boston health tech leader to guide data strategy
On the heels of forming a new partnership with Google, Mayo Clinic announced it has…
STAT Plus: As Trump looks overseas for drug pricing ideas, one expert says France has some useful approaches
As the U.S. grapples with rising costs for prescription medicines, the Trump administration has floated…
STAT Plus: Senators urge Medicare to prevent bias in AI tools used in health care
Two Senate Democrats are challenging Medicare’s top official to investigate how health care tools based…
Trump administration will provide HIV prevention drug for free to uninsured in new program
The Trump administration on Tuesday detailed how it will roll out the delivery of donated…
Intermittent Fasting: Reasons Why You Should Embrace This Eating Plan
Here are several reasons why you should try intermittent fasting, according to health experts. Read…
Cannabis Jobs In U.S. Are Booming; Salaries Among Highest In US
Employment in the U.S. cannabis industry is surging and so are salaries. Read Original Article:…
Ice Baths Have No Benefits For Muscle Building, Study Claims
A new study adds to the evidence of the negative effects of ice baths on…
Medical Shocker: Doctors Often Prescribe Placebos
Doctors admit to using a placebo at least once during their medical careers. Read Original…
Scientists Uncover Cause Of Gender Dysphoria
A new study that has recently reviewed decades of previous research has revealed that a…
Artificial Brain Cells Could Help Combat Diseases Like Alzheimer’s
Scientists have finally configured how to recreate artificial brain cells in tiny computer chips by…
Effective Ways To Stop Yourself From Overeating
From eating slowly, avoiding food containers to managing stress, read on to know the best…
Toddler’s Stomach Perforated After Swallowing 37 Magnetic Balls
A 3-year-old child in China underwent emergency surgery to remove 37 magnetic balls from her…
Supplements May Help Counter Early Aging Syndrome
Researchers found common NAD+ supplements could help delay aging in people with Werner Syndrome, a…
Eye Yoga: Best Exercise To Keep Your Eyes Healthy, Relieve Stress
Eye yoga aims to improve flexibility of the eyes and to help enhance focus through…
Ultrasound Technology Reportedly Relieves Parkinson’s Symptoms
A new study evaluated the potential of magnetic resonance-guided focused ultrasound thalamotomy in treating essential…
Medical Breakthrough: New Blood Test Could Detect A Wide Range Of Diseases
In a recently published study, researchers used artificial intelligence to identify protein binding abilities of…
Analysis of Data Gives Insight into Complementary Health Recommendations from U.S. Physicians
Research shows more than half of office-based physicians recommend at least one complementary health approach…
A glitch in diabetes monitors serves as a cautionary tale for health tech
Here’s the challenge for technology in health care: Success means that new tech also becomes…
Opinion: Protect patient access to drug infusions administered in physician offices
As gastroenterologists, we treat patients in Portland, Ore., and Des Moines, Iowa, with challenging disorders…
STAT Plus: Congress is hoping for another major medical research bill. But pharma’s not nearly as excited as before
WASHINGTON — The bipartisan duo behind a 2016 law that poured billions into medical research…
The history of OxyContin, told through unsealed Purdue documents
PIKEVILLE, Ky. — STAT’s multiyear legal battle to unseal secret Purdue Pharma files in a…
Purdue’s Richard Sackler proposed plan to play down OxyContin risks, and wanted drug maker feared ‘like a tiger,’ files show
PIKEVILLE, Ky. — In the early days of OxyContin, Dr. Richard Sackler, a member of…
STAT Plus: Watch: Top Biogen scientist explains why he’s confident in company’s drug for Alzheimer’s
Does the Alzheimer’s drug aducanumab work? That was the central issue during an interview of…
STAT Plus: Pharmalittle: China to bulk-buy to lower drug costs; Senate bill to tackle drug prices going nowhere fast
Good morning, everyone, an welcome to another working week. We hope the weekend respite, which…
Hidden Tattoos On Ancient Mummies Revealed Via Infrared Images
Thanks to modern infrared technology, it’s now been revealed that ancient Egyptians sported tattoos as…
How This Tree From Northeast Brazil Rains Nectar
Recently, a team of plant biologists discovered a bat-pollinated tree that “rains” down nectar. Read…
An Ancient Bubonic Plague Outbreak Was Exaggerated, Scientists Claim
According to a new update from researchers, one of those past bubonic plague outbreaks isn’t…
Excessive Tea Drinking Have Serious Repercussions
Too much of a good thing can be bad. Here are some negative side effects…
Best Toothache Natural Remedies That Work All The Time
Going through some mild tooth and gum pain? Here’s what you should do. Read Original…
Green Coffee For Weight Loss: Does It Work?
Per studies, green coffee can help with weight loss when combined with diet and exercise….