Expanding a child’s heart implant with light
Children born with certain heart defects undergo a series of invasive surgeries early in life….
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Action plan to help patients with lung disease cope with wildfire smoke
A multidisciplinary team has developed an action plan to help patients with respiratory diseases mitigate…
Researchers develop index to quantify circular bioeconomy
As the world faces the challenges of mitigating climate change and providing resources for a…
Key biofuel-producing microalga believed to be a single species is actually three
When a global pandemic forced previous a graduate student out of the lab and onto…
Less severe forest fires can reduce intensity of future blazes
Low- and moderate-severity forest wildfires can reduce the intensity of future fires, according to new…
STAT+: Democratic platform favors slate of smaller goals over a health overhaul
WASHINGTON — Gone are the days when Democrats bickered over wholesale reform of the American…
Patient volumes have stormed back into hospitals
You’re reading the web version of Health Care Inc., STAT’s weekly newsletter following the flow…
Opinion: Graphic mpox images to educate the public are deeply problematic
For the second time in three years, the WHO has declared an mpox outbreak a…
How ‘winner and loser effects’ impact social rank in animals — and humans
A new article provides a narrative review of the relevant similarities and distinctions between nonhumans…
Nurses play key role in addressing mental well-being for people after a stroke
The latest research indicates that 16% to 85% of people recovering from a stroke experience…
Maternity care: “Things are far from improving,” warns ombudsman after surge in investigations
England’s health ombudsman has warned that women and babies are being put at risk after…
Doctors in India launch nationwide strike after trainee is raped and murdered
Doctors in India took to the streets on Saturday 17 August as part of a…
US says that first negotiated drug prices for older people will save $6bn
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris have announced that newly negotiated prices of…
Resources to facilitate patient engagement in research
The crucial voice in Amsen’s informative article about patients’ involvement in research projects is that…
Risk minimisation measures to prevent topiramate use during pregnancy: maximal delay, minimal actionability
Mahase reports on the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency’s programme for risk minimisation measures…
STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about FTC scrutiny of a Novo deal, a Genentech reorganization, and more
Good morning, everyone, and welcome to another working week. We hope the weekend respite was…
Empowerment of parent carers is a fallacy when healthcare doesn’t listen
I am a qualified nurse, wife of a GP, and parent of a young man…
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Infected blood scandal: victims to receive lifelong support under compensation scheme
People who contracted HIV or hepatitis after receiving contaminated blood products in the 1970s and…
Over-the-counter painkillers may not be sufficient when fitting IUDs, says US agency
Doctors in the US have been advised to upgrade the analgesia they use for alleviating…
Rising heatwaves are intensifying an anaemia crisis among India’s women
Radha Kumari fell unconscious while working in her field one day. The 36 year old…
How do GLP-1 drugs work for weight loss . . . and everything else?
Glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists like semaglutide (Wegovy/Ozempic) are constantly in the news for…
Why I . . . am a football referee
When Craig Napier takes to the pitch as a referee for Scottish Professional Football League…
STAT+: AI drug firm Recursion moves from survival to industry domination
SALT LAKE CITY — On paper, Recursion Pharmaceuticals shouldn’t have worked. The company — or, at…
Study exposes the dangerous ‘hidden’ mental burden of cancer on patients’ spouses
The distress from receiving a cancer diagnosis is something that clinicians widely anticipate in patients,…
STAT+: Peter Orszag wants the FTC and DOJ to stop challenging health care mergers
Peter Orszag was instrumental in crafting the Affordable Care Act. Now, he wants federal antitrust…
STAT+: Will the FTC challenge a deal that would give Novo Nordisk control of some Catalent plants?
As the Federal Trade Commission scrutinizes the pharmaceutical industry, there is growing debate about whether…
Opinion: Private equity: health care’s vampire
Private equity firms are sucking the resources out of America’s hospitals and nursing homes, and…
Sweet or Sour? Latest Research on Artificial Sweeteners Highlights Heart Health Concerns – CNET
Sweet or Sour? Latest Research on Artificial Sweeteners Highlights Heart Health Concerns CNET Read Original Article:…
The bee’s knees: New tests created to find fake honey
Researchers have developed new ways to detect sugar syrup adulteration in honey, paving the way…
Ancient DNA reveals Indigenous dog lineages found at Jamestown, Virginia
Previous scientific studies have indicated that North American dog lineages were replaced with European ones…
UN and partners report acute malnutrition surge in Government-controlled areas of Yemen
Acute malnutrition is escalating among children in Government-controlled areas in Yemen, UN agencies and partners…
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5 health issues to watch for at the Democratic National Convention
WASHINGTON — Democrats have set the stage for a convention this week packed with boasts…
New Wintersville business offers alternative approaches to health – The Steubenville Herald-Star
New Wintersville business offers alternative approaches to health The Steubenville Herald-Star Read Original Article: New Wintersville…
New twist on synthesis technique promises sustainable manufacturing
Researchers developed a new method known as flash-within-flash Joule heating (FWF) that could transform the…
Scientists discover phenomenon impacting Earth’s radiation belts
Two scientists discovered a new type of ‘whistler,’ an electromagnetic wave that carries a substantial…
Researchers develop new chemical method to enhance drug discovery
Researchers developed a novel reagent that enhances the precision of drug synthesis. This innovative method…
Decoding mysterious seismic signals
Geophysicists find link between seismic waves called PKP precursors and anomalies in Earth’s mantle that…
UN airlifts a ‘lifeline’ for Burkina Faso’s communities in need
The dual-rotor helicopter touching down on Fada N’gourma’s dusty airstrip is a game changer for…
STAT+: Rick Doblin, ‘unleashed,’ blasts FDA over Lykos drug rejection and turns to global push for MDMA therapy
It’s been a hard week for the psychedelics pioneer Rick Doblin. First, the Food and…
Opinion: First Opinion readers on Noah Lyles and Covid-19, the dearth of geriatricians, PBMs, and more
First Opinion is STAT’s platform for interesting, illuminating, and provocative articles about the life sciences…
VLDL Cholesterol: Is It Harmful?
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Elevated HDL Cholesterol
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Lower Your LDL
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Total Cholesterol
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How Low Should LDL Cholesterol Go?
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My LDL Cholesterol Guide
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Preventing High Cholesterol
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Anorexia and Bulimia: How Eating Disorders Can Affect Your Child
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Substance- and Medication-Induced Psychotic Disorders
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Children and End of Life
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