Newly available test strips can detect lethal ‘tranq’ in drug supply
Public health workers will soon have a new tool at their disposal to thwart a…
Category: Medicine
STAT+: Wary of changes to Medicare Advantage, health insurers put up a fight — and exaggerate the stakes
For the past two months, the health insurance industry has attempted to scare older adults…
Opinion: Strengthen science by funding living evidence synthesis
A recent high-profile paper suggesting that science is becoming dramatically less disruptive set the academic…
What Is Fowler’s Syndrome? Rare Condition Leaves Woman Unable To Normally Urinate
The rare condition that affected Elle Adams from east London left her unable to pee…
Trying Hard To Stick To Your Diet, Exercise Plans? Quality Sleep Might Help
A new study found that getting regular, uninterrupted sleep can help people adhere to their…
Benefits Of Walnuts On Heart Health Start From Your Gut: Study
A new study has revealed how eating walnuts changes the gut microbe to help promote…
Scientists Develop Nasal Spray ‘Extremely Effective’ Against All Known SARS-CoV-2 Variants
The nasal spray protects against infection due to all known COVID-19 virus variants. Read Original…
Recalled Eye Drops Patient Felt ‘Useless’ After Severe Eye Damage
One patient of the recalled eye drops has broken her silence after suffering severe eye…
COVID-19 During Pregnancy Increases Risk Of Brain Disorders In Male Babies
A study linked SARS-CoV-2 infection during pregnancy with a higher risk of neurodevelopmental disorders in…
US TB Incidence Rate Returning To Pre-Pandemic Levels: CDC
The latest CDC data showed a slight increase in cases last year. Read Original Article:…
STAT+: California judge deals GSK a setback as first Zantac lawsuit will now go to trial
In a setback to GSK, a California judge ruled that a consumer cleared a key…
STAT+: Pharmalittle: EU delays pharma legislation again; India cancels license for maker of cough syrup linked to deaths
And so, another working week will soon draw to a close. Not a moment too…
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Who Is Vulnerable To Long COVID? Age, Gender, BMI Deciding Factors
A third of those infected with COVID-19 in 2021 reported having long COVID symptoms. Read…
‘Widowhood Effect’: Losing A Spouse Can Be Deadly For Men, Says Study
Men in their 60s died in greater numbers due to spousal bereavement, the study said….
Opinion: The surprising biomedical legacy of the Iraq War
Monday marked the 20th anniversary of the Iraq war, which resulted in an estimated 110,600…
Not the geek squad: How one Boston hospital helps patients conquer language barriers — and their smartphones
LAWRENCE, MASS. — Herman Quintero was cracking jokes about the lottery, touching just below his…
Opinion: I finally got used to practicing telepsychiatry. Now the DEA wants to change everything
I am by no means telepsychiatry’s biggest fan. But since March 2020, when my practice…
Intolerant To Everyday Sounds? You Might Have Misophonia
The study said lot of people affected by the condition did not know the term…
People With Low Bone Density More Prone To Dementia, Reveals Study
People with low bone density were 42% more at risk of developing dementia than those…
Can’t Resist Sweets, Junk Food? Here’s How They Alter Your Brain To Keep Wanting More
A recent study explains how regular consumption of foods with high fat and sugar content…
Study suggests diabetes screening should be guided by age, not weight
Millions of diabetes cases may be missed under the current U.S. screening guidelines, especially among…
US Officials Consider Second Bivalent Booster Despite First Dose’s Poor Reception: Report
The U.S. has yet to decide if there’s a need for another round of bivalent…
More College Students Want To Drop Out Due To Mental Health Struggles, Survey Finds
A new survey found that more college students struggling with mental health issues consider dropping…
Study Finds Road Traffic Noise Increases Blood Pressure
People living near road traffic noise showed a higher risk of hypertension. Read Original Article:…
Invasive Group A Strep Infection: Signs And Symptoms To Watch Out For
The CDC has issued another warning after five children died from invasive strep A infection…
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Directly observed therapy for TB treatment, via video, gets CDC nod
Directly observed therapy — where a health professional watches someone take a medication — has been…
STAT+: J&J loses a patent battle in India over a crucial tuberculosis drug
In a defeat for Johnson & Johnson, the Indian patent office has rejected its bid…
Listen: Bancel v. Bernie, Sarepta’s FDA runaround, & Regeneron’s ever-growing blockbuster
What would Jonas Salk say if he were here right now? How do you know…
Opinion: There is no epidemic of autism. It’s an epidemic of need
On Thursday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced another increase in the prevalence…
Tuberculosis cases nearly back to pre-pandemic levels, data show
Early in the Covid-19 pandemic, new diagnoses of tuberculosis dropped like a stone in the…
STAT+: Pharmalittle: FDA panel backs conditional approval for Biogen ALS drug; pharma fights tactic for lowering specialty med costs
Rise and shine, everyone, another busy day is on the way. This morning is getting…
STAT+: Key senators blast Medicare Advantage insurers for ‘exorbitant salaries,’ ‘massive payouts’ to execs
WASHINGTON — Sens. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) slammed seven different Medicare Advantage…
New Invasive Mosquito Species Found In Florida Raises Disease Concerns
Florida has become warmer than ever as a result of climate change, which made it…
‘It’s a universal experience’: Doctor who treats Boston’s homeless population on why community is vital to health
After 40 years at the helm of nonprofit Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program,…
Former surgeon general Jerome Adams tries to outrun the shadow of the president he served
ST. LOUIS — Anesthesiologist and former U.S. surgeon general Jerome Adams has emerged as a…
4 Early Warning Signs Of Heart Attack That Are Unknown To Many
Some early signs of heart attacks are commonly mistaken for anxiety or muscle strain. Read…
Hormonal Birth Control Methods Raise Risk Of Breast Cancer: Study
Standard birth control medications contain a combination of estrogen and progesterone and then there are…
What Is Vasovagal Syncope? Condition Causes Meteorologist To Collapse On-Air
It is estimated that one out of three people may experience vasovagal syncope at least…
Here Is The Age At Which Your Ability To Walk And Talk Begins To Decline
The study warns that people with a declined ability to dual-task while walking are at…
COVID-19 Infection Before Vaccination Weakens Protection Against Reinfection: Study
People who contracted the disease before vaccination develop weaker immune protection against reinfection. Read Original…
Grindr Users Can Now Order Free At-Home HIV Test Kits Via Dating App
The popular LGBTQ+ dating app entered a new partnership that would allow it to offer…
Marburg fever outbreak in Equatorial Guinea widens, WHO reports
The ongoing Marburg fever outbreak in Equatorial Guinea is significantly larger than has previously been…
STAT+: FDA advisory panel recommends conditional approval of Biogen’s drug for rare form of ALS
An independent panel of advisors to the Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday concluded that…
Biden administration plans revamp of organ transplant system
WASHINGTON — The Biden administration said Wednesday it will attempt to break up the network…
STAT+: Drugmakers push back on a clever tactic employers use to avoid paying for specialty medicines
In the face of rising drug prices, health plan sponsors have quietly used a clever,…
Social media is part of a ‘self-perpetuating cycle of risk’ for eating disorders and negative body image, per study
Social media use is linked with body image concerns and eating disorders among young people,…
Opinion: The lesson biotech absolutely should not take from Silicon Valley Bank’s failure
As a five-time biotech CEO, I’ve guided my companies through recessions, supply chain disruptions, Wall…
STAT+: Senators interrogate health secretary Becerra on Alzheimer’s drug coverage
WASHINGTON — The future of Alzheimer’s treatments and coverage hung heavily over lawmakers’ Wednesday hearing…
STAT+: Researchers devise new strategies to overcome a key CRISPR flaw
DALLAS — It took just three years, after the tool’s invention, for researchers to devise…
STAT+: Once a Silicon Valley darling, Mindstrong sells its mental health technology for parts
SAN FRANCISCO — Mindstrong, a high-profile mental health tech startup, is selling off its assets…