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Surgical hubs can help tackle hospital waiting lists in England, study suggests
The expansion of NHS surgical hubs in England should be “turbocharged,” as new research indicates…
Preȷudicial attitudes towards Brazil’s health reforms delayed the introduction of community health workers to the UK
Ventura and colleagues argue that Brazil’s family health strategy should be a model for other…
STAT+: Can amylin drugs best Wegovy and Zepbound? Companies bet on next big obesity target
Nearly two decades ago, a small company called Amylin Pharmaceuticals saw that its first commercial…
Opinion: The truth behind that viral study on fluoride and IQ
A version of this essay first appeared in Jess Steier’s newsletter, “Unbiased Science.” Fluoride is…
Opinion: Eight former CDC directors: Hollowing out the CDC is a prescription for disaster
As former directors of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, we are deeply concerned…
Inside the bruising battle to purge race from a kidney disease calculator
There it was on James Cannon’s lab report, two tiny words: African American. The words…
Leading Breast Cancer Group Responds to Elle Macpherson’s Alternative Treatment Plan – Vanity Fair
Leading Breast Cancer Group Responds to Elle Macpherson’s Alternative Treatment Plan Vanity Fair Read Original Article:…
Beyond Meat to launch new steak alternative as it focuses on health – CNBC
Beyond Meat to launch new steak alternative as it focuses on health CNBC Read Original Article:…
Fungus-controlled robots tap into the unique power of nature
In creating a pair of new robots, researchers cultivated an unlikely component, one found on…
How Earth’s most intense heat wave ever impacted life in Antarctica
An atmospheric river brought warm, moist air to the coldest and driest corner of the…
Distorted galaxy forming cosmic question mark
It’s 7 billion years ago, and the universe’s heyday of star formation is beginning to…
Agriculture accelerated human genome evolution to capture energy from starchy foods
Scientists have suspected that modern humans have more genes to digest starch than our hunter-gatherer…
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Scientists uncover hidden source of snow melt: Dark brown carbon
Researchers have quantified the effect of dark brown carbon on snow melt. Read Original Article:…
World News in Brief: West Bank deaths, Venezuela rights violations, soaring debt worldwide
At least 30 Palestinians have been killed in the occupied West Bank in the week…
STAT+: Humana cutting Medicare Advantage plans that cover 10% of members
Roughly 10% of people enrolled in Humana’s private Medicare plans will have to find new…
Researchers identify mechanism underlying allergic itching, and show it can be blocked
Researchers identified a mechanism for why some people will itch from an allergen or mosquito…
UN rights chief calls for global ‘zero tolerance’ against antisemitism
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights on Wednesday described antisemitism as an ongoing plague…
Prescribing nature can improve happiness and reduce anxiety
Green Social Prescribing is the practice of supporting people with mental health needs to engage…
New population model identifies phases of human dispersal across Europe
Researchers have developed a model that captures the dynamics of human dispersal across the continent…
‘Forever chemicals’ influence the development and function of the brain
Some per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are poorly degradable and are also known as ‘forever…
Depression: How brain scans helped predict long-term treatment outcomes
Depression has many faces. Some people can’t sleep, while others struggle to get out of…
Levels of one ‘forever chemical’ are increasing in groundwater
Rain and water in ponds and lakes slowly seeps into the soil, moving through minute…
Newly discovered gene may influence longevity
It turns out that a particular gene has a great influence on longevity, a new…
Uncollected waste and open burning leading causes of the plastic pollution crisis
A new study shines a light on the enormous scale of uncollected rubbish and open…
Major leap for nuclear clock paves way for ultraprecise timekeeping
Nuclear clocks would measure time based on changes inside an atom’s nucleus, which would make…
Novel immunotherapy improves recovery from spinal cord injury
Researchers have designed, in mice, an approach to minimizing the damage from a spinal cord…
Chemists explain why dinosaur collagen may have survived for millions of years
Chemists offer a new explanation for how collagen in dinosaur bones may have survived millions…
Epigenetic changes reprogram astrocytes into brain stem cells
Resting brain stem cells hardly differ from normal astrocytes, which support the nerve cells in…
The unsung generosity of cord blood donation
The investigative feature by Kwan on private cord blood banking1 illuminates a troubling and misleading…
WHO reports 71 per cent rise in cholera deaths last year
The number of deaths caused by cholera is on the rise, according to global cholera…
Birth control vending machines, seasonal shots, and the “Snoo”
Get your daily dose of health and medicine every weekday with STAT’s free newsletter Morning…
Moderna reports encouraging results on its mpox vaccine, as outbreaks in Africa spread
The emergence of a second mpox outbreak in which the virus is spreading from person…
Study of gender-affirming care reveals immune system sex differences
Researchers have long known that, in general, women are more susceptible to autoimmune disorders than…
Gaza: Disease and war stalk children, despite vaccine success
In Gaza, despite the success of the mass polio vaccination campaign so far, UN humanitarians…
Coroner issues anaesthetic safety warning after patient death
A coroner has warned that a common practice used by anaesthetists could lead to deaths…
Better care at the end of life: we need to change the conversation
Far too many people are being denied their right to autonomous decision making at the…
Patricia Elliott: doctor, activist, and general secretary of the Medical Practitioners’ Union
bmj;386/sep04_7/q1906/FAF1faPatricia Elliott was a doctor, activist, and socialist who became general secretary of the Medical…
STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about a Vaxcyte vaccine, Ozempic shortages, and more
Hello, everyone, and how are you today? We are doing just fine, thank you, especially…
Orofacial pain crisis is a frequently overlooked aspect of sickle cell anaemia
Charles and colleagues provide valuable insights into acute painful crisis in sickle cell disease (SCD).1…
BioMarin’s big day today
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When is enough, enough? Humanitarian rights and protection for children in conflict settings must be revisited
The rules of war and existing regulations have become increasingly unable to protect civilians from…
Tackling unhealthy food and obesity: teach children so they can teach their families
Briggs argues that governments must adopt wide ranging strategies and policies to tackle unhealthy food…
STAT+: Novartis to spend $200 million in further bid to boost radiopharma manufacturing, market dominance
Novartis is opening a new manufacturing facility in California and expanding an existing production site…
Palliative care: People are dying in pain and without the support they need, report warns
Many people in England and Wales are dying in pain without access to the services…
Trying to time your seasonal vaccines just right? There are no easy answers, but here are some factors to consider
With fall coming into view, public health officials across the country are turning to the…
Birth control has become harder to get. New York has some creative solutions
A typical vending machine on a university campus might offer students the usual range of…
Opinion: The Snoo can’t help the people who need it most
When you have a baby, sleep becomes the holy grail. You become convinced that getting…
How race became ubiquitous in medical decision-making tools
It was created with the best intentions: a government policy asking researchers to collect racial…
Elle Macpherson refused to have chemotherapy after breast cancer diagnosis – The Guardian
Elle Macpherson refused to have chemotherapy after breast cancer diagnosis The Guardian Read Original Article: Elle…