FDA approves Alnylam’s Givlaari, second-ever drug based on RNAi
The FDA has approved the second-ever drug based on a Nobel prize-winning technique known as…
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Stephen Hahn, Trump’s FDA nominee, pledges ‘bold action’ on vaping but sidesteps questions on flavor ban
WASHINGTON — President Trump’s nominee to lead the Food and Drug Administration, faced with a…
STAT Plus: Pharmalittle: Purdue affiliate in China pushes misleading opioid claims; more generics are approved but not yet available
Hello, everyone, and nice to see you again after a brief sojourn in a foreign…
OxyContin maker thrives in China with abandoned U.S. tactics
SHANGHAI — OxyContin is a dying business in the United States. Purdue Pharma, owned by…
Opinion: Some bipartisan support for biosimilars is good. More would be better
In today’s hyperpartisan and gridlocked political climate, we should seize any opportunity for bipartisan agreement…
Opinion: Letting academic medical centers make CAR-T drugs would save billions
Draw blood from someone with cancer. Engineer their blood cells to seek and destroy cancer….
Losing Tongue Helps Woman Lose Weight, Survive Cancer
A 35-year-old woman from New York said losing her tongue from oral cancer helped her…
Endangered Penguin Now New Zealand’s Bird Of The Year
The hoiho, an endangered penguin species, has recently won New Zealand’s Bird of the Year…
Are Aliens More Common Than We Thought?
Per a new claim, aliens are more common than we thought. However, they’re most likely…
Scientists Study How Ancient Ochre Paint Came To Be
To better understand ancient life, scientists uncover how primitive humans made ochre paint to make…
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Do Trees Around Factories Help Curb Air Pollution?
We should help Mother Nature fight pollution by restoring forest cover and shrubbery. Read Original…
Eating Insects Is Becoming A Trend: Here’s What You Need To Know
The growing popularity of insect eating is expected to help countries meet the increasing demand…
Anal Cancer Symptoms To Watch Out For Amid Surge In US Cases
A new study shows that new cases of anal cancer and deaths from the disease…
How To Accurately Take Your Blood Pressure At Home
There is now easier access to blood pressure monitoring devices but the timing and place…
Evidence Of Missing Neutron Star Discovered
After nearly three decades, scientists may have just found a missing neutron star left behind…
CDC Exposed For Lying About Pharma Funds
A new petition calls for CDC to retract its false claims and publish a correction…
Vegan Bodybuilding Diet: Does It Work?
Here’s what you need to know about the vegan bodybuilding diet. Read Original Article: Vegan…
Henna vs. Tattoo: Which is Safer?
Here are some things you should know about tattoos and whether hennas are safer or…
Is Diabetes Hereditary? Find Out If You Are At Risk
Diabetes is a preventable health condition but some may have to double their efforts to…
Diets High In Protein May Harm Your Kidneys
Researchers found that the higher the consumption of protein, the faster the kidney loses its…
Study Debunks Claims That Statins Side Effects Cause Memory Loss
A new study debunked claims that regular intake of statin could negatively affect memory. Read…
Man Falls Acutely Sick After Parasite ‘Crawled Up’ His Penis
A man from London said a parasite entered his penis during a trip to Africa,…
Study: Having These Personality Traits Would Make You Broke In Retirement
A new study shows that personality plays an important role in how people spend their…
Hearing Aids Effects May Help Reduce Dementia Risk
Researchers found that hearing aids could help older adults reduce their risk of having dementia…
Why More Women Are Using CBD Products
CBD beauty products are inviting to women since they promise many health benefits. Are they…
HPV And Cancer: Shocking Link Between The Two Explained
Here’s the shocking link between HPV and cancer. Read on to find out. Read Original…
‘Milky’ White Blood Spotted In Three Siblings With Rare Condition
A deadly genetic disorder turned the blood of three siblings to the color white. Read…
STAT Plus: Biotech venture capitalists form a lobbying coalition to join the drug pricing debate
A shorter version of this story first appeared in D.C. Diagnosis, STAT’s weekly newsletter about…
Trump’s stalling on flavored vape ban draws blowback — and fears of lasting damage to American health
The Trump administration’s apparent decision to back off a plan to ban flavored e-cigarettes has…
STAT Plus: Pharmalittle: How Purdue planted its ‘anti-story’; how much does that ‘free’ flu shot cost?
Good morning. Elizabeth Cooney here again in Boston while Ed Silverman completes another engagement abroad….
First CRISPR treatment for blood diseases shows early benefits in two patients
The first two patients to receive a CRISPR-based treatment for the inherited blood disorders sickle…
STAT Plus: Novo Nordisk’s parent company to launch research incubator in Boston
Novo Holdings, the investment firm behind pharmaceutical giant Novo Nordisk, is committing $25 million over…
How Purdue planted its ‘anti-story’ and delayed the reckoning for its role in the opioid epidemic
This story is a collaboration between STAT and ProPublica. In 2004, Purdue Pharma was facing…
Opinion: In the hospital supply chain, too many choices can be costly
Not long ago, I did a small experiment at a hospital in Texas: I put…
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Merck Announces First-Quarter 2020 Dividend
Dateline City: KENILWORTH, N.J. KENILWORTH, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Merck (NYSE: MRK), known as MSD outside the United…
Epigastric Hernias
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Watch out for ‘feather duvet lung’ caution doctors
Watch out for ‘feather duvet lung’ doctors have warned after treating a middle aged man…
Hear this: Healthful diet tied to lower risk of hearing loss
Investigators have found that eating a healthy diet may reduce the risk of acquired hearing…