Addiction Myths You Should Know Now
It is important to know the facts about addiction to help people get access to…
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Adults 70 And Over Advised To Not Take Aspirin By Researchers
Recent reports link daily aspirin intake to intracranial bleeding, prompting FDA to reverse its position…
Clean Keto vs. Dirty Keto: Which Is Better For Your Body?
Here’s the difference between the clean and dirty keto diet. Read Original Article: Clean Keto…
Dental Anxiety: How To Manage It When Visiting Your Dentist
Anxious whenever you need to visit the dentist? Here are some tips to help you…
Holiday Heart Syndrome: What You Need To Know
Holiday heart syndrome is a form of atrial fibrillation that occurs during the holidays and…
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Reasons Why Americans Have Shorter Life Expectancy At Present
Studies found that Americans now live shorter than those who live in other high-income countries…
Jobs That Make Women’s Hearts Suffer
According to a recent study, registered nurses had 14 percent more likelihood of suffering from…
Nerve Cells in Mouse GI Tract Defend Against Infection
NCCIH-supported research identifies two mechanisms by which GI tract nerve cells defend against Salmonella bacteria. Read…
Request for Input on NIH Draft Policy for Data Management and Sharing
NIH is seeking input on its Draft Policy for Data Management and Sharing. Dr. Catherine…
UN health agency signals tobacco might be reaching burn-out among men
Two decades of increasing tobacco use around the world are set to go into reverse,…
Meerkat mobs do ‘war dance’ to protect territory
Meerkat clans perform a ‘war dance’ to frighten opponents and protect their territory, according to…
Is CBD Safe? – Physician’s Weekly
Is CBD Safe? Physician’s Weekly Read Original Article: Is CBD Safe? – Physician’s Weekly »
Wednesday’s Daily Brief: Global Refugee Forum, Venezuela human rights, breast cancer hopes
Our top stories for Wednesday include: First Global Refugee Forum ends in Geneva; Venezuela misery…
‘Deliver justice’ for atrocity crimes in Darfur, top court prosecutor tells Security Council
“Concrete steps” must be taken towards ending impunity for atrocity crimes in Darfur, the Prosecutor…
Low cost breast cancer medicine move good news for women: UN health agency
More women could soon have access to an affordable version of an expensive life-saving breast cancer treatment,…
Solar power from ‘the dark side’ unlocked by a new formula
Most of today’s solar panels capture sunlight and convert it to electricity only from the…
Marijuana use in e-cigarettes increases among US teens, studies find
Self-reported use of marijuana in electronic cigarettes has risen among US teenagers, two studies have…
Misery for Venezuelans continues ahead of 2020 elections: UN rights chief Bachelet
Demonstrations in Venezuela must be allowed to take place ahead of elections in 2020, the…
Tribunal reȷects call to strike off doctor who received “inadequate induction” from hospital
A medical practitioners tribunal has refused the General Medical Council’s (GMC) request to strike off…
Coca-Cola marketing to children is “serious public health concern,” researchers warn
Two major campaigns from Coca-Cola were targeted at teenagers and mothers and used social media…
John Robin Munro Gibson
bmj;367/dec18_12/l7016/FAF1faJohn Robin Munro Gibson was appointed consultant to the Chichester Hospital Group in 1968. As…
John Anthony Lynn
bmj;367/dec18_11/l7020/FAF1faThe endocrine surgeon John Anthony Lynn was born in Caversham, Berkshire, on 28 July 1941,…
Revascularisation: reducing variation in waiting times could reduce amputations, audit finds
All patients admitted as an emergency with critical limb ischaemia should have a revascularisation procedure…
Fewer cars, healthier cities
Globally, substantial change in population demographics is afoot with 65% of the world’s population estimated…
Reducing overuse in healthcare: the drive to act is strong
Born and colleagues’ article about the Choosing Wisely campaign brought “action bias” to mind.1 This…
Make medical training more flexible to accommodate doctors’ changing needs, says GMC
Existing training pathways are too inflexible to meet doctors’ desire for a better work-life balance,…
Research Reveals Crocodiles Can Actually Gallop
New research revealed that up to eight species of crocodiles can gallop up to 11…
Science Reveals Your Phone’s ‘Night Mode’ Is Worse For Your Sleep
Your phone’s night mode is supposed to help you ease into sleep but why does…
‘Star Wars’ Droids And The Science Behind Why They’re Adorable
Cute, plucky and adorable, Star Wars’ BB-8 has captured the hearts of every fan out…
Koalas Aren’t Primates, So Why Do They Move Like Monkeys?
Koalas are one of Australia’s most famous marsupials but why do they move like primates…
Opinion: Manufacturing: the next breakthrough in gene therapy
I never thought I’d see the day when words like “process,” “scale,” and “automation” would…
At Mayo Clinic, AI engineers face an ‘acid test’: Will their algorithms help real patients?
ROCHESTER, Minn. — It would be easy to wonder what Zachi Attia is doing in…
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STAT Plus: Cutting-edge therapies promise one-time cures, but not without risk. Can biotech make them safer?
When Dr. Akshay Sharma sits down with his sickle cell disease patients to discuss potentially…
One in five high school seniors vaped marijuana in the last year, fueling concern among health officials
One in five high school seniors report having vaped marijuana in the past year, according…
The FTC moves to block DNA sequencer Illumina’s acquisition of PacBio, calling company a ‘monopolist’
The Federal Trade Commission is challenging DNA sequencing giant Illumina’s proposed $1.2 billion purchase of…
STAT Plus: Feds says a CVS long-term-care pharmacy improperly refilled prescriptions, jeopardizing patients
Omnicare, the nation’s largest long-term-care pharmacy, was accused by federal authorities of fraudulently billing government…
STAT Plus: Lawmakers slip a win for pharma into federal spending package
WASHINGTON — Lawmakers quietly tucked a boost for the pharmaceutical industry in the massive, end-of-year…
5,700 Years Old Gum Reveals What One Ancient Woman May Have Looked Like
DNA preserved in 5,700 years old chewing gum reveals what one ancient woman may have…
Food Trends That Are Coming In 2020
From plant-based omnivore options to non-alcoholic beer, here are some of the food trends that…
Losing Self-Control When Dieting Isn’t All Too Bad
According to psychologists, letting yourself indulge every now and then when you’re on a strict…
Want To Eliminate Belly Fat Fast? Try This Trick
Have you ever tried to lose weight at some point in your life and surprisingly…
This Diet Is Guaranteed To Give You A Good Night’s Sleep
Research showed that eating low-carb/high-fat meals before bed could help improve sleep quality at night….
FDA Oncologic Drugs Advisory Committee (ODAC) Recommends KEYTRUDA® (pembrolizumab) for the Treatment of Certain Patients with High-Risk, Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer (NMIBC)
Dateline City: KENILWORTH, N.J. KENILWORTH, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Merck (NYSE:MRK), known as MSD outside the United States…
Merck Animal Health Completes Acquisition of Vaki to Further Broaden Its Leadership Position in Aquaculture to Advance Fish Health and Welfare
Dateline City: MADISON, N.J. Strategic Transaction Benefits and Improves Aquaculture Health and Performance MADISON, N.J.–(BUSINESS…
LYNPARZA® (olaparib) Recommended by FDA Advisory Committee for First-Line Maintenance Therapy in Germline BRCA-Mutated Metastatic Pancreatic Cancer That Has Not Progressed on Platinum-Based Chemotherapy
Dateline City: KENILWORTH, N.J. Oncologic Drugs Advisory Committee Voted That LYNPARZA Demonstrated a Favorable Benefit-Risk…
Merck Begins Tender Offer to Acquire ArQule
Dateline City: KENILWORTH, N.J. KENILWORTH, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Merck (NYSE: MRK), known as MSD outside the United…
Flirting With Coworkers Helps Reduce Office Stress, Study Says
Researchers said flirting at work could help people reduce stress levels even when experiencing workplace…
Processed Food Is Now Making People Fatter But Malnourished
A new study found that undernutrition and obesity now occur as “double burden” in the…
Intraventricular Hemorrhage in Newborns (For Parents)
Source: Nemours FoundationRelated MedlinePlus Pages: Premature Babies Read Original Article: Intraventricular Hemorrhage in Newborns (For…
Breastfeeding FAQs: Getting Your Baby to Latch
Source: Nemours FoundationRelated MedlinePlus Pages: Breastfeeding Read Original Article: Breastfeeding FAQs: Getting Your Baby to…