Senate panel holds Steward hospital CEO in contempt, teeing up potential criminal charges
Lawmakers said Ralph de la Torre must answer questions on his management of the troubled Steward health system. View original article Contributor: Dan Diamond
Month: September 2024
Scientists again link covid pandemic origin to Wuhan market animals
Genetic evidence from a new report suggests the coronavirus pandemic most likely spilled over from animals in the Wuhan market. View original article Contributor: Joel Achenbach
Scientists who laid groundwork for weight-loss drugs win Lasker medical award
One of the researchers described the circumstances that led to the discovery as “serendipity.” View original article Contributor: Ariana Eunjung Cha
Abortion clinics — and patients — are on the move as state laws shift
More than 170,000 people traveled out of their own state to receive abortion care in 2023. View original article Contributor: Bram Sable-Smith, McKenzie Beard
Do you need another covid shot? Test your coronavirus knowledge.
More than four years since the coronavirus ignited a global pandemic, the virus keeps evolving. Take this quiz to find out if your covid facts are up-to-date. View original article Contributor: Fenit Nirappil, Lauren Weber
Northwestern Medicine study advocates for alternative biopsy approach for detecting prostate cancer – Northwestern Medicine Newsroom
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Bean-free latte? Why startups are brewing up coffee alternatives – CNN
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Exploring Non-Opioid Post-Operative Pain Management Strategies for Third Molar Surgery – Physician’s Weekly
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Research Leading to Ozempic Honored by 2024 Lasker Awards
Three scientists were recognized by the Lasker Awards for their work on the GLP-1 hormone. Others were honored for work to stop H.I.V. and for immune system discoveries. View original article Contributor: Gina Kolata and Stephanie Nolen
Do You Need to Take Electrolytes to Stay Hydrated?
When people are strong and reliable, we describe them as solid, yet the human body is about 60% water. Let’s face it: even the toughest among us is less like concrete, and more like a walking water balloon. Water is essential to most of our bodily functions, like carrying nutrients to our cells and keeping … Read more