Day August 24, 2016

The White House on Wednesday said pharmaceutical firms risked damaging their reputations with big price hikes, but it sidestepped commenting directly on Mylan NV’s decision to raise the price of its severe allergy treatment drug EpiPen.   “I’m obviously not going to make specific…

Enlarge this image A pneumatic network, in red, is embedded within the octobot’s entirely soft body and elastic arms, in blue. Ryan Truby, Michael Wehner, and Lori Sanders/Harvard University hide caption toggle caption Ryan Truby, Michael Wehner, and Lori Sanders/Harvard…

Enlarge this image By testing tumors, researchers hoped to identify women who could avoid chemotherapy without increasing their risk of a cancer recurrence. Voisin/Phanie/Science Source A major study about the best way to treat early-stage breast cancer reveals that “precision…

Credit: Douglas Eberhardt for NPR On today’s show, we follow the Planet Money oil to the end of the line. And we ask: What would the world be like if fossil fuels did not exist? What if you dug down…

Jamie Davis, of Moore, Oklahoma, noticed the lump growing for 6 months It did not hurt until recently when her belly button became inflamed So she pulled it out – and filmed the moment, which has gone viral It has…

Two dozen trucks were carted through Brooklyn on Tuesday night They unleashed mosquito repellent on the area to protect against Zika 483 people have brought the virus to New York City from abroad Brooklyn is known as a hub for…

Eight out of 10 babies start breastfeeding from birth, CDC reports That’s up from 7.6 in 10 from the year before, officials hail progress  But half are still doing so at 6 months, a third are doing so at 1…

Those diagnosed after turning 18 are 57% more likely to suffer a stroke Patients told as children had the same risk as those without asthma Obese females are the most at risk from being diagnosed as adults  Experts say doctors…

Currently, post-coma patients require life-threatening brain surgery A new test by UCLA used new device to pulse ultrasound into the brain The scientists targeted the sensory hub (thalamus) with 10 pulses Within 3 days, the 25-year-old man was conscious, fist-bumped…

A pencil-thin waist may be a distant memory, while climbing the stairs feels more like a mountain. But with every year we age we become happier, new research suggests. Despite physical decline, we see a constant improvement in our mental…

The beauty of spring is upon us, but as lovely as it may be to look at, it can wreak havoc in your nose, throat and eyes. The higher the pollen count, the greater the misery.

India’s government Wednesday approved plans to ban the booming commercial surrogacy industry, a move that would block thousands of foreign couples who flock to centres to have a baby. Foreign Minister Sushma Swaraj said cabinet cleared a bill to restrict…

Enlarge this image An artist’s depiction of the surface of the planet Proxima b as it orbits the red dwarf star Proxima Centauri, the closest star to our solar system. The planet is a bit more massive than Earth, scientists…

An insulin pill that will save millions of people with diabetes having to administer daily jabs is a major step closer to reality.  Around 420 million people worldwide have diabetes and 3.7 million deaths are attributed to the disease each year,…

When we go hungry, we have the ability to ignore the urge to eat such that we can carry out the task at hand. It has long been known that the brain is involved in such decisions. But how the…

A type of heart failure caused by a build-up of amyloid can be accurately diagnosed and prognosticated with an imaging technique, eliminating the need for a biopsy, according to a multicenter study led by researchers at Columbia University Medical Center…

Among more than 26,000 human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-infected adults, those with major depressive disorder (MDD) were more likely to experience a heart attack than those without MDD, according to a study published online by JAMA Cardiology. With the advent of…

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The diabetes medication metformin hydrochloride was associated with decreased weight gain in a small clinical trial of children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder who were taking atypical antipsychotics to treat symptoms of irritability and agitation, according to an article…

A team of researchers from Plymouth University Peninsula Schools of Medicine and Dentistry and Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust, has received funding of £154,000 from the NIHR Research for Patient Benefit (RfPB) programme, to carry out a systematic review of research…

You may feel powerful and sprightly immediately after a workout but we all recognise the screaming muscle pain that sets in the next day. Delayed onset muscle soreness – or DOMS – is an all-too-familiar feeling if you’re going to…

In the fast-paced and fickle world of fitness there’s always a new workout trend – but the latest has to be the quirkiest yet. EMS training involves slipping into a bodysuit and having electrical impulses spread to each part of your…

Study: People with fewer friends have higher levels of fibrinogen Protein raises risk of heart attacks and strokes by triggering blood to clot  What mattered was how many people named a person as their friend  Previous work revealed people overestimate…

Class of carbohydrates called ‘resistant starch’ won’t lead to weight gain Includes unripe bananas, whole grains, beans, white rice and even pasta Resistant starch carbs are burnt as energy and make you feel fuller Unlike refined carbohydrates where calories are…

Women and men often show marked differences as regards mental illnesses. In order to learn more about this phenomenon, a project supported by the Austrian Science Fund FWF explored how opposite-sex hormonal therapy applied to transgender individuals influences the brain.…

The International Society for Cellular Therapy (ISCT), the global society of clinicians, researchers, regulatory specialists, technologists, and industry partners dedicated to the translation of cellular therapy into safe and effective therapies to improve patients’ lives, today announces its reasons for…

Investors include MaSa Partners, Holly Branson, and Dr. Joshua Boger mOm has raised £630,000 in seed funding from a prominent set of investors to further develop its revolutionary baby incubator. Led by MaSa Partners (a US-based impact fund),  investors include…

The National Multiple Sclerosis Society has just committed over $1 million to support a clinical trial at the University of Iowa led by Terry Wahls, MD, to compare the ability of two popular diets to treat multiple sclerosis-related fatigue, a…

The Medicines Discovery Catapult (MDC) has appointed its first Chief Executive Officer. Chris Molloy, who has more than 25 years’ experience in the international life science industry, will lead the MDC in developing new approaches for the discovery and early…

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PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 24, 2016 — Every day, millions of Americans with diabetes have to inject themselves with insulin to manage their blood-sugar levels. But less painful alternatives are emerging. Scientists are developing a new way of administering the medicine orally…

In a study appearing in the August 23/30 issue of JAMA, Jason D. Wright, M.D., of the Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, and colleagues examined trends in the route of hysterectomy (abdominal, minimally invasive, or vaginal),…

Researchers examined offices, shops, factories and building sites They found that 69% condemned their workplace as a health hazard Just over a third said they had caught an illness at their work place By Daily Mail Reporter Published: 19:54 EST,…

Stick the magic label ‘superfood’ on any exotic item, and it flies off the shelves. Whether it’s coconut or quinoa, the trendy ingredients beloved of healthy eating gurus such as Gwyneth Paltrow and Ella ‘Deliciously Ella’ Mills inevitably end up…

The new school term is fast approaching and with it comes the daily morning scramble for clean uniforms and lunchboxes. When in a rush, it’s all too easy to send the kids off with the sugary snacks they crave. But…

A paste using mung beans is almost identical to peanut butter A group of Australian researchers created the product after years of tests The product is expected to be used in hospitals, airlines and schools The paste has already proven…

Campaign launched calling on government to issue advice on problem It’s claimed that long periods in pushchairs can be detrimental to health Video showing three simple exercises for children is released  By Aimee Brannen For Mailonline Published: 01:56 EST, 24…

Health chiefs say average commuter adds 767 calories a week snacking The habit could be damaging the health of millions of commuters Findings emerged in report published by Royal Society of Public Health By Ben Spencer, Medical Correspondent For The…

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Frederick A. Gulmi, MD, chief of urology at NYU Lutheran, cautions anyone who has never had a bout with kidney stones. “Many of my patients have described a kidney stone as one of the most painful things they have ever…