Minnesota Hepatitis Outbreak: What You Need To Know
The Minnesota Department of Health has declared a hepatitis A outbreak after health officials confirmed…
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Ebola veteran warns virus could become entrenched in DRC if outbreak response does not improve
A long-time veteran of Ebola responses has raised serious concerns about the way the current…
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Senators blast Novartis over data manipulation before approval of Zolgensma
WASHINGTON — A group of senators, including presidential hopefuls Sens. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Bernie…
Opinion: Medicare’s ‘new technology’ payment plan doesn’t go far enough
It’s a story that’s sadly too familiar to clinicians like me: A middle-aged patient at…
STAT Plus: Pharmalittle: Delayed approval decision raises fears for Vascepa; drug prices snakebit by lack of competition
Happy Friday! Elizabeth Cooney here from Boston, filling in for Ed Silverman from a campus…
Coffee vs. Cigarette: Which Disrupts Sleep More?
A new study found that drinking coffee before bed will not affect an individual’s quality…
What’s Hydrogen Water? 4 Health Benefits You Need To Know
Read on to see the reported health benefits of hydrogen water and the issues facing…
Virtual ‘universe machine’ sheds light on galaxy evolution
By creating millions of virtual universes and comparing them to observations of actual galaxies, researchers…
Older adults more likely to condemn even accidental harm
As people get older, they are more likely to condemn and want to punish others…
Manipulating dose, timing of two therapies reduces relapse in mouse models of breast cancer
Changing the standard dose and timing of two therapies greatly cut tumor relapse and reduced…
Despite temperature shifts, treehoppers manage to mate
A rare bright spot among dismal climate change predictions, new research findings show that some…
Printing flattens polymers, improving electrical and optical properties
Researchers have found a way to use polymer printing to stretch and flatten twisted molecules…
Friday’s Daily Brief: Indigenous Peoples’ Day, Yemen food aid, IDs for Rohingya, protect fleeing Malians, Nagasaki Peace Ceremony
Our main stories: ‘Promote’ indigenous peoples’ languages urges Guterres; WFP resumes Yemen food aid; 500,000 Rohingya ID cards issued; Malians fleeing violence need protection;…
‘Preserve, revitalize and promote’ indigenous languages, or lose a ‘wealth of traditional knowledge’, UN chief says
Secretary-General António Guterres underscored the urgency to “preserve, revitalize and promote indigenous languages” in his…
How to fix doctors’ rotas: vacation policies and mutual respect
The main question is not “How to fix doctors’ rotas,” but what needs to be…
Turbulence meets a shock
Interaction of shocks and turbulence investigated with a focus on high intensity turbulence levels. A…
GMC appeals against three suspension decisions it says were too lenient
The General Medical Council is to mount appeals to the High Court against three decisions…
Novartis delayed notifying about gene therapy data manipulation until after approval, FDA says
The US Food and Drug Administration has strongly criticised the Novartis subsidiary AveXis for failing…
The mind-muscle connection: For aesthetes, not athletes?
The ‘mind-muscle connection.’ Ancient lore for bodybuilders, latest buzz for Instragram fitness followers. But when…
Conservative treatment with a sling can replace surgery for shoulder fractures
An arm in a sling cures a shoulder fracture just as well as an operation…
STAT Plus: Q&A: The FDA’s digital health chief on how to regulate futuristic AI products
SILVER SPRING, Md. — The Food and Drug Administration has allowed medical devices that rely…
Opinion: Presidential candidates aren’t talking about drug shortages. They should be
In the conclusion of her recently published book, “Bottle of Lies,” Katherine Eban briefly notes…
New life of lab equipment makes science possible for researchers returning to their home countries
In the landlocked, sub-Saharan country of Malawi, oftentimes only land separates wells for drinking water…
STAT Plus: Health tech companies are swallowing up consumers’ DNA. Can Congress safeguard what they do with it?
WASHINGTON — Apps and tech companies often provide employers and advertisers with information about your…
Amarin now says FDA plans outside panel review of its Vascepa heart drug, delaying approval decision
Remember when Amarin (AMRN) said, a little more than one week ago, that the Food…
Listen: Novartis and the no good, very bad week
Why did Novartis keep its scandal to itself? Who knew what and when? And is…
STAT Plus: Sarepta’s stock price plummets after an ‘erroneous’ report
It was not an executive shakeup that pummeled shares of Sarepta Therapeutics on Thursday. It…
Asthma deaths rise 33% in past decade in England and Wales
Deaths from asthma in England and Wales have increased by a third in the past…
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Cannabis based drugs: GPs should be able to prescribe to improve access, NICE says
GPs and other prescribers such as pharmacists and nurses should be able to take on…
Government pins hopes on {pound}250m AI centre for faster diagnosis and treatment
Around £250m is to be invested in setting up a new centre for artificial intelligence…
Scotland’s efforts to improve the lives of trainee doctors
We recognise many of the challenges mentioned by Whitehouse,1 particularly that high quality rotas are…
Gun violence: US doctors’ groups call for action
After the mass shootings last week in El Paso, Texas, and Dayton, Ohio, seven leading…
Malaria outbreak in Burundi reaches epidemic levels with 5.7 million infected this year
Over 5.7 million people in Burundi—almost half of the total population—have been infected with malaria…
Post-finasteride syndrome
Finasteride, a 5α-reductase inhibitor, was approved in 1992 for the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia;…
Beating Cancer: What You Eat Could Be The Secret
Yes, we can help ward-off or fight cancer by eating certain foods, contends a popular…
Distilled Chernobyl Vodka: Not For The Faint Heart
A team from U.K. had recently found a way to make distilled radioactivity-free vodka from…
Early School Start Times Harm Kids’ Brains, Study Claims
A study suggests that schools should start later than 8:00 am so teens and kids…
Overdose-Reversing Drug Linked To Drop In US Overdose Deaths
Naloxone continues to save the lives of people overdosing on opioid drugs in the U.S….
Bacterial Resistance: Shocking Discovery On What Could Be Causing This Phenomenon
A new study again confirms a link between triclosan and antimicrobial resistance. Read Original Article:…
How This Shark Uses A Mysterious Process To Glow Underwater
Scientists recently discovered how a couple of shark species get their bioluminescent glow. Read Original…
Why Do Cats Eat Grass?
Experts theorize the reason as to why cats sometimes nibble on grass and puke it…
Is Raw Bacon Safe To Eat?
Bacon is a popular Western breakfast staple, but can you eat it raw? Read Original…
Migraine From Caffeinated Drinks: How Many Cups Could Trigger Condition?
New research studies whether too many caffeinated drinks can cure migraine or trigger it. Read…
Body Sweat: Reasons Why It Stinks And What To Do About It
Body odor is caused by bacteria present on the skin that forms due to a…
Watermelon, Starchy Veggies Good For Gut Health: What You Need To Know
Watermelons provide 4 percent of the RDI of fiber, thus promoting good gut health. Here…
Kratom: The Real Problem With This Botanical Drug
Kratom is on the verge of being banned by the U.S. government. Read Original Article:…
Researchers Test And Monitor Blood Pressure By Selfie
A new technology being tested uses a smartphone to take blood pressure readings. Read Original…
Dead Planets Sing ‘Sad Song’ That People Can Hear On Earth
Astronomers discovered dead planets have been sending a “sad song” or signals to Earth after…
Cleaner House Could Trigger Leukemia In Kids, Study Claims
A cleaner house has been found harming the health of children since it increases their…
Let’s Say Yes to Diversity That Fuels Rigorous Research
In this NCCIH Director’s Message, Dr. Helene Langevin discusses the approach taken by NIH Director…