Health and Wellness
Study finds opt-out treatment helps smokers quit, even those with low motivation
A recent study conducted by researchers at The University of Kansas Cancer Center has found that implementing an opt-out approach to tobacco cessation treatment significantly increases the success rates of…
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SpaceX And Firefly Are Sending Science To The Moon
In the latest edition of The Prototype, we delve into the exciting news of a new lunar mission awarded to…
STAT Morning Rounds: FDA “healthy” food definition
As my time at Morning Rounds comes to an end, I have some exciting news to share with you. Starting…
Adding sweetener to coffee enhances ‘night-owl’ effects of caffeine, research reveals
The relationship between caffeine and sugar or artificial sweeteners in coffee has been of interest to researchers, with a recent…
Despite Trump’s Tough Talk On PBMs, GOP House Lets Them Off The Hook
In a significant turn of events, the Republican-led U.S. House of Representatives recently made a decision that has raised eyebrows…
House GOP drops PBM reform from government funding bill
House Republicans have decided to forego including reforms to pharmacy benefit managers in an end-of-year bill to fund the federal…
Subjective walking speed can serve as a simple predictor of metabolic health in obese individuals
Walking speed is not just a measure of mobility; it can also provide valuable insights into overall health. In fact,…
The Fed’s Warnings On Inflation Are Bad News For Biotech Startups
The Federal Reserve made a significant move yesterday by rolling out its third interest rate cut of 2024. This decision…
FDA updates definition of healthy food to limit sugar, salt
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recently revamped its definition of what qualifies as "healthy" food for the first…