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STAT+: Washington kicks into gear on H5N1
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STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about a Senate probe into Novo pricing, a new UTI antibiotic, and more
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STAT+: Profiting from ‘legal’ insider trading isn’t always easy
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Acute left testicular pain in a child
A 10 year old boy presented to the emergency department with a one day history…
STAT+: Amid layoffs and a hit to earnings, Bristol’s new CEO shares his vision for the future
Christopher Boerner, 53, took over as the chief executive officer of Bristol Myers Squibb last…
SSRIs and anticoagulants . . . and other stories
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors and oral anticoagulantsSSRIs are among the most frequently prescribed antidepressants, at…
The Safety of Rwanda Act: a pointless exercise in performative cruelty
Late on 22 April 2024 the Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill cleared its…
Total anomalous pulmonary venous connection in an adult
This chest radiograph (fig 1, left panel) and reconstructed cardiac computed tomography angiography scan (fig…
Clarity in the law is needed to stop physical punishment of children
In England and Northern Ireland, we have a key opportunity to give children the equal…
Doctors can’t fix the alcohol problem by themselves
A decade ago the jurisdiction of England and Wales was on the brink of introducing…
The future health risks of adverse pregnancy outcomes … and other research
Pregnancy: the natural stress testPregnancy and childbirth can be worrying times, and the news that…
Texas anaesthesiologist poisoned IV bags that made patients ill and killed fellow doctor, court finds
An anaesthesiologist in Dallas, Texas, could face a prison sentence of 190 years after he…
Teen alcohol and nicotine use in Europe is up, WHO urges preventive measures
Substance use is on the rise among teenagers in Europe, Central Asia and Canada and…
Opinion: Shortages of generic drugs can’t be blamed solely on group purchasing organizations
The Hatch-Waxman Act of 1984, which gave rise to the modern generic drug market, was…
STAT+: Generative AI is supposed to save doctors from burnout. New data show it needs more training
After stratospheric levels of hype, early evidence may be bringing generative artificial intelligence down to…
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Opinion: The grim reality of relocating to get access to gender-affirming care
In my work as a pediatric psychologist, I’ve been seeing a surge in the number…
STAT+: Why a British hospital, and not a drugmaker, is trying to get a rare disease therapy approved
LONDON — Claire Booth, a gene therapy researcher in London, had hoped that a biotech…
STAT+: Equity, technology, and costs top of mind for life science’s leaders
Physicians, researchers, CEOs, reporters, and more gathered in downtown Boston Wednesday night to celebrate STAT’s…
Solving the riddle of the sphingolipids in coronary artery disease
Investigators have uncovered a way to unleash in blood vessels the protective effects of a…
Human activities have an intense impact on Earth’s deep subsurface fluid flow
Hydrologists predict human-induced underground fluid fluxes to rise with climate change mitigation strategies like carbon…
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Added Sugar: What You Need To Know
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How to Tame Your Child’s Sweet Tooth: Tips for Parents
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What’s the Difference Between Sugar Free and No Added Sugar?
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Your Mental Health and Sickle Cell Disease Gene Therapy Participation
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Take Action for Your Heart: Get Started!
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STAT+: Colombia issues a compulsory license for an HIV medicine and ‘plants a flag for global health equity’
After months of deliberation, the Colombian government has issued a compulsory license for an HIV…
Spring Veggies
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Newsbites: Ultraprocessed foods; juice; dancing; plant over animal foods
A Large Analysis Clarifies the Concerns About Ultraprocessed Foods Researchers on three continents collaborated to…
Are You at Risk for CKM Syndrome?
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Vitamin Supplements: Yes, or No?
A 2023 survey found that 74 percent of U.S. adults take some kind of dietary…
Let’s Get Moving!
The benefits of physical activity are well-established. Not only can being physically active make you…
Ask Tufts Experts: Grass-fed vs Grain-fed Beef
Is there really a difference in the nutritional value of meat from grass-fed and grain-fed…
Recognize the Difference Between Normal Brain Aging and Cognitive Decline
Struggling to find the right word now and again is a normal part of aging;…
Recognize Symptoms of Gynecologic Cancers
As we age, the risk of certain health issues, including gynecologic cancers, increases. Arming ourselves…
Frontline: Heart disease; blindness and gut bacteria; Kundalini yoga
Too Much Niacin May Contribute to Heart Disease High levels of an essential B vitamin—niacin—may…
Explore Your Options For the Best Knee Pain Treatment
When knee pain gets in the way of things you have to do, such as…
How light can vaporize water without the need for heat
Researchers discovered that light can cause evaporation of water from a surface without the need…
Positive perceptions of solar projects
A new survey has found that for residents living within three miles of a large-scale…
Tumor cells evade the immune system early on: Newly discovered mechanism could significantly improve cancer immunotherapies
Tumors actively prevent the formation of immune responses by so-called cytotoxic T cells, which are…
Hurricanes jeopardize carbon-storing New England forests
Many American companies are relying on carbon offsets to reduce their carbon footprint, especially those…
Social media can be used to increase fruit and vegetable intake in young people
Researchers have found that people following healthy eating accounts on social media for as little…
Low intensity exercise linked to reduced depression
New research has found a significant association between participating in low to moderate intensity exercise…
Positive effect of midazolam after cardiac arrest
If a patient is successfully resuscitated after a cardiac arrest and circulation resumes, they are…