Can you sleep with a menstrual cup? Top 6 constraints resolved
These days, we’re faced with a seemingly growing number of options when it comes to menstrual care. And for the most part, that’s what we’re here for! You may have already jumped on the menstrual cup or menstrual disc bandwagon. But if you’re wondering “Can you sleep with a menstrual cup?” » – the answer […]
More and more pharmacies are closing. I’m worried about my father
When my father needs insulin, he drives 25 miles round trip to the nearest Walgreens in a remote corner of California. This trip takes him about 50 minutes, or almost an hour each time he needs his medication, if he has a car. It’s the only nearby pharmacy where he can get his medications, a […]
Our Editor’s List of Winter Supplements
Ahh, autumn. I can’t really understand why this time of year is so special. It always feels like a new beginning, and I don’t think I’ll ever lose the little thrill I get when I see the temperature drop and the daylight hours begin to soften and fade away. That said, I’m still awake when […]
STAT+: From top to bottom: The latest comings and goings
Have you hired someone new and exciting? Promoted to a rising star? Have you finally solved this difficult to fill position? Share the news with us and we will share it with others.That’s correct. Send us your changes and we’ll find a home for them. Don’t be shy. Everyone wants to know who is coming […]
Moderna’s key CMV vaccine study, expected to be the next big win, failed
Moderna said Wednesday afternoon that its experimental vaccine against cytomegalovirus, a cause of disability in newborns, had failed in a Phase 3 trial, a significant setback for a company already facing pressure from Wall Street and the federal government. The CMV vaccine was the company’s main program before the Covid-19 pandemic. Executives have repeatedly said […]
Government shutdown prevents many CDC experts from participating in crucial meeting
ATLANTA — CDC researchers are being forced to skip a crucial infectious disease conference this week because of the government shutdown, missing high-level discussions shortly after measles and whooping cough surged in the United States. IDWeek, the nation’s largest annual meeting of infectious disease experts, is the premier venue for experts to exchange information on […]
Can prenatal visits increase fertility? Know everything
If you’re getting ready to try for a baby, chances are you’ve already encountered someone talking about prenatal vitamins somewhere online. As a result, you’ll probably also have a few (or maybe several) questions: Can prenatal visits increase fertility? Do they help with design? Should you start them before you’re actually pregnant? And what about […]
Roche suffers another blow as Indian Supreme Court allows sale of generics of its expensive rare disease drug
In a case billed as profiteering against patients, India’s Supreme Court rejected a petition in which Roche sought to stop a generic drugmaker from selling a cheaper version of an expensive rare disease drug. The move comes after a lower court earlier this month upheld a ruling that it would be in the public interest […]
Non-invasive weight loss treatments | My story and my results
Your questions, answers Since sharing my story, people have come to me for advice. Let’s go through some of the most asked questions, gathered from both my personal WhatsApp chats and our DMs on TRB’s Instagram, with guidance from MedExpress. 1. How did you know if a treatment was right for you? I’ll be honest: […]
New Grail cancer test data shows progress but raises questions
As part of its bid to transform the future of cancer screening and take control of a potentially large and increasingly competitive market, Grail on Friday announced new data from a large U.S. study of its flagship blood test for detecting dozens of tumor types. The results reinforce some of the company’s arguments for a […]