Science & Health
From 96 new items across 16 sources in the last 24 hours, here are the 8 most widely covered.
Japan Launches Phobos Sample-Return Mission
“A Japanese spacecraft rocketed toward Mars on Tuesday on a quest to explore its mysterious moons and bring back samples. Five of the world’s space agencies joined forces for the five-year mission that will attempt to…
STAT+: Will the Treasury restrict U.S. investment in the Chinese biotech sector?
Rumors are swirling that the Treasury Department this week is going to propose a rule that restricts U.S. investment in the Chinese biotech sector.
STAT+: Crackdowns loom, from China to New York
Speaking on the economy, the vice president told a crowd in Ohio that, “You don’t turn the Titanic around overnight.” Send news tips and bad metaphors to John.Wilkerson@statnews.com or John_Wilkerson.07…
MRI scans and DNA data uncover new genetic links to fatty liver disease
Fatty liver disease is characterized by the accumulation of triglycerides—a type of fat—in the liver. The disease has a strong genetic component, but until now, knowledge about which genes influence its development has…
A brain-computer interface may give unresponsive ICU patients a voice
Unresponsive ICU patients in a new Columbia study were able to raise and lower the frequency of a beeping tone with their minds, via noninvasive EEG electrodes that recorded and translated their brain waves.
Millions take fish oil for brain health. A two-year study found no benefit
A surprising two-year clinical trial found that fish oil supplements successfully delivered omega-3s to the brain but failed to improve memory or protect against Alzheimer's-related brain shrinkage. Researchers suspect…
A simple 15-minute treatment could help patients avoid carpal tunnel surgery
A simple, steroid-free procedure could offer lasting relief for people struggling with carpal tunnel syndrome, potentially helping them avoid surgery. In a clinical trial involving 63 patients, researchers found that…
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