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Bird flu risk to humans: Canadian case has unsettling viral mutations
Flu virologists are closely monitoring the situation in British Columbia, where a teenager was infected with a mutated version of the H5N1 bird flu virus. The genetic sequence of the…
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AI-Fabricated Citations In Over 2,800 Biomedical Journal Articles
A correspondence to The Lancet described how over a three-year period, 4,046 references in 2,810 published scientific journal articles had…
After ‘destruction’ at FDA, Rick Pazdur sees need to ‘think creatively’
Elaine’s stories explore the boom in new obesity treatments, new drug payment models, the ways companies are affected by FDA…
Kids Are Spending Nearly 7 To 9 Hours A Day On Screens, More Than Average Sleep Times
Excessive screen time can lead to significant developmental and learning delays.gettyA recent report from the Department of Health and Human…
ASCO News: Bristol and Pfizer report favorable results — Day 1
Chicago, where thousands in the cancer world gather each year.Adam Feuerstein/STAT Adam Feuerstein is a senior writer and biotech columnist,…
The Food Pyramid Leaves Communities Behind — A Doctor Explains
Food backgrounds: overhead view of a large group of food. The composition includes ground meat, beef steak, sausages, salmon steak,…
XPRIZE Healthspan aims to add scientific rigor to longevity studies
BERKELEY, Calif. — Jamie Justice, a researcher focused on anti-aging, embarked on a superhero-like mission with her recent career move.…
What’s The Latest On The Recent Ebola Outbreak?
Infection from the Ebola virus can lead to devastating outcomes and requires timely management. gettyThe newly declared Ebola outbreak is…
Trump Ebola travel restrictions may impede doctors who want to help
Helen Branswell covers issues broadly related to infectious diseases, including outbreaks, preparedness, research, and vaccine development. Follow her on Mastodon…