Scarlett McNally: Boosting swimming for health and joy
Many years ago I wrote a dissertation on convergent evolution, looking at the similarities between…
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Smoking and lung cancer—70 long years on
Last week was the 70th anniversary of the UK government’s acceptance that smoking causes lung…
NHS England faces legal action over redacted NHS data contract with Palantir
Not-for-profit campaign group the Good Law Project has launched legal action against NHS England after…
STAT+: AbbVie CEO Gonzalez to step down after a decade fiercely defending its top seller, Humira
AbbVie announced Tuesday that CEO Richard Gonzalez, who has managed the company’s ascent since it…
Doctors have too much mandatory training: who will take the lead on reducing its curriculum?
It is easier to prescribe than to deprescribe.1 Even in the last days of life…
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Bayer, short on cash, reaches into shareholders’ pockets
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STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about weight loss drugs, a cell therapy for melanoma, and more
Good morning, everyone, and welcome to another working week, which is getting off to a…
New study analyzes link between digit ratio and oxygen consumption in footballers
The efficiency of oxygen supply to tissues is a factor in the severity of important…
Games in the classroom and the boardroom: How ‘serious games’ are helping us learn
A team of researchers are encouraging us to swap textbooks for games, as they drive…
Helen Salisbury: Tales of the unexpected
Not long ago, a surgical colleague told me that all the patients attending his outpatient…
Junior doctors in Northern Ireland vote to strike in March
Junior doctors in Northern Ireland are to hold a 24 hour walkout from 8 am…
Complexity and versatility: the consultant neonatologist
“Many of the babies in my care are born prematurely. It never ceases to amaze…
STAT+: A lawsuit over a controversial Sanofi drug shortage is unexpectedly revived
A U.S. appeals court revived a controversial lawsuit brought by nearly two dozen people who…
Phage therapy: Researchers sharpen another arrow in the quiver against antibiotic resistance
Lynn Cole was in a never-ending cycle of getting recurrent blood infections. And no antibiotic…
STAT+: As regulators play catch up with AI, tech startups say uncertainty is slowing them down
The federal government’s plan to boost its oversight of the use of artificial intelligence tools…
STAT+: Obamacare plans don’t have to cover weight loss drugs. The government is considering changing that
WASHINGTON — Drugmakers are doing everything to tap the bottomless well of demand for new…
Opinion: New CMS rules will throttle access researchers need to Medicare, Medicaid data
Groundbreaking research more than a decade ago showed that almost one-fifth of people enrolled in…
The doctor will tell you a story now
It’s said that with great power comes great responsibility. In spring 2020, there’s no doubt…
UN committed to help Somalia deliver ‘for its people’
Somalia remains resilient and strongly committed to state-building but more is needed to sustain the…
Rights experts call for probe into alleged violations against Palestinian women and girls
Alleged rights violations against Palestinian women and girls in the Gaza Strip and the West…
Infection specialists call for more clarity on prescribing fluoroquinolones
The head of the UK’s infection control specialists has called for more clarity from the…
‘All of Us’ reports half of the genomes it has sequenced are from non-Europeans
Six years ago, the National Institutes of Health placed its biggest ever bet on precision…
Niacin has long been a public health darling. But an excess could be bad for the heart, study suggests
Niacin, or vitamin B3, has long been a U.S. public health darling to the point…
UK bill to send asylum-seekers to Rwanda ‘undercuts human rights’: UN rights chief
The United Kingdom’s legislative moves to facilitate the prompt removal of asylum-seekers to Rwanda run…
We all want an Afghanistan at peace, UN chief says in Doha
The UN Secretary-General on Monday highlighted the urgent need for an end to restrictions imposed…
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Changes to academic foundation jobs spark concern
Academic and doctor representative groups have voiced concern at sudden changes to the allocation of…
US workers during the covid-19 pandemic: uneven risks, inadequate protections, and predictable consequences
This article by David Michaels and colleagues (BMJ 2024;384:e076623; doi:10.1136/bmj-2023-076623) incorrectly stated that Donald Trump had…
GMC admits error in decision over whether to investigate doctor’s claims over covid vaccine
The General Medical Council has said that it made “an error” in a previous decision…
Gaza: Doctors of the World office destroyed, as medics are forced to amputate without anaesthetic
Doctors of the World’s office in Gaza City has been destroyed in what the charity…
NHS rainbow badge scheme pares back activity after losing funding
A scheme aimed at fostering inclusivity for LGBTQ+ people in NHS secondary care settings has…
Captured by design: the drug industry and UK healthcare
The UK drug industry has much to be proud of, but the interests of industry,…
Opinion: The complicated connections between weight loss drugs and mental health
Mental illness can cause or worsen obesity, and obesity can cause or worsen mental illness….
Under pressure — space exploration in our time
A new paradigm is taking shape in the space industry as the countries and entities…
Advanced artificial photosynthesis catalyst uses CO2 more efficiently to create biodegradable plastics
A research team that had previously succeeded in synthesizing fumaric acid using bicarbonate and pyruvic…
Mystery solved: The oldest fossil reptile from the alps is an historical forgery
Palaeontological analysis shows renowned fossil thought to show soft tissue preservation is in fact just…
Alopecia Areata: A Comprehensive Overview and Breakthrough Therapies – Dermatology Times
Alopecia Areata: A Comprehensive Overview and Breakthrough Therapies Dermatology Times Read Original Article: Alopecia Areata: A…
Black wellness expo promotes alternative health options | News – Fort Bend Herald
Black wellness expo promotes alternative health options | News Fort Bend Herald Read Original Article: Black…
First Person: Supporting mental health in Madagascar, one consultation at a time
Ongoing humanitarian crises in southern Madagascar have worsened the situation for people with mental health…
STAT+: Opioid cravings were reduced by anti-obesity drug in small study
DENVER — The GLP-1 medication liraglutide significantly reduced opioid cravings in a small analysis presented on…
Exploring the Role of Alternative Medicine in Dermatology – Dermatology Times
Exploring the Role of Alternative Medicine in Dermatology Dermatology Times Read Original Article: Exploring the Role…
Stroke: Acupuncture may lower risk in people with rheumatoid arthritis – Medical News Today
Stroke: Acupuncture may lower risk in people with rheumatoid arthritis Medical News Today Read Original Article:…
Opinion: STAT readers on what human health care can learn from veterinary medicine and more
STAT now publishes selected Letters to the Editor received in response to First Opinion essays…
STAT+: Leading MD Anderson oncologist disputes junior scientist’s claims in lawsuit over research credit
Prominent immunologist and oncologist Padmanee Sharma defended herself in court on Friday against a lawsuit…
Drastic erosion of women’s rights in Afghanistan continues
Afghan women fear arrest, harassment and further punishment whenever a new Taliban decree is announced,…
What can bulls tell us about men?
Researchers have found genes in the reproductive organs of bulls that influence fertility. The findings…
STAT+: In ‘major milestone,’ FDA approves first cell therapy for solid tumors
Nearly four decades after its first conception, the first TIL therapy, an immunotherapy that harvests…
Nectar fills the alcohol alternative gap for health-curious locals – Santa Monica Daily Press
Nectar fills the alcohol alternative gap for health-curious locals Santa Monica Daily Press Read Original Article:…
Artificial Sweeteners vs. Natural Alternatives: Navigating the Sweetener Landscape – News-Medical.Net
Artificial Sweeteners vs. Natural Alternatives: Navigating the Sweetener Landscape News-Medical.Net Read Original Article: Artificial Sweeteners vs….
UN rights office regrets Venezuela’s decision to suspend operations
The UN human rights office (OHCHR) is evaluating its next steps while continuing to engage…
STAT+: Banning surprise medical bills is raising costs elsewhere
Without question, the new federal law banning surprise billing is achieving its goal of protecting…