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Medicare negotiating drug prices will likely save the U.S. billions, study says
A provision in the Inflation Reduction Act that allows Medicare to negotiate prices on the costliest prescription drugs each year will likely save the U.S. billions of dollars — as long as the drug industry doesn't interfere, according to a study published Friday in JAMA Health Forum. Beginning in 2026, Medicare will begin negotiating the price of 10 drugs that cost the federal government the most money, followed by 15 more drugs in 2027, another 15 drugs in 2028, and another 20 drugs in each subsequent year.
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What causes your brain to procrastinate and how to face it
A study shows that two actions may help in tackling procrastination — setting reminders and envisioning your future self.
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Working from home might be good for your wallet as well as your mental health
Working from home often pays more than working in an office for jobs in the tech industry, new research has claimed. HR company Remote collected data on more than six million jobs ads from 2022 from employee resource Glassdoor and found that web developer and software engineering roles had the most amount of remote opportunities compared to other professions, making up 37% and 36% of the total remote job market respectively.
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Harvard study reveals how many times men should ejaculate each month to stay healthy
A Harvard University study has pinpointed the precise number of times men should ejaculate each month in order to stave off certain harmful diseases. Research published in the journal European Urology has indicated that high levels of sexual activity can reduce the risk of contracting prostate cancer.
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Study: Aspirin as Effective as Blood Thinner Injections
New clinical trial finds inexpensive over-the-counter aspirin is just as effective as an injectable blood thinner, low-molecular-weight heparin, to prevent life-threatening blood clots.
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Brain imaging study links socioeconomic disparities in children's sleep to reduced cortical thickness
A new study has found that children from disadvantaged families tend to sleep less, and that this lack of sleep is linked to reduced cortical thickness in areas related to language, self-control, and movement. Cortical thickness refers to the measurement of the thickness of the cerebral cortex, the outermost layer of the brain. It is often used as an indicator of brain development and maturation, and can be measured using imaging techniques such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).
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Children ‘seriously harmed’ at scandal-hit mental health hospitals
Special report: In an expose of private children’s hospitals, workers say inadequate staffing put patients in harm’s way. Rebecca Thomas reports
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Sociopathy as a Lifestyle Brand
The New York Times reported recently on a man named Hiroyuki Nishimura, who has become a “famous voice for disenchanted young Japanese.” Nishimura has “amassed millions of followers on social media” and was voted the top pick for prime minister among Japanese high school students. Nishimura owns 4chan, one of the most unpleasant sites on the internet, a toxic place that nourishes the delusions of mass shooters.
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Lower bacterial diversity is associated with irritable bowel syndrome
People with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) have lower bacterial diversity in the intestine than do healthy people, according to a team of investigators. The investigators believe that theirs is the first analysis to find a clear association between IBS and reduced diversity in the microbiota of the gut.
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Republican demands "stronger laws" to stop women from leaving state to get abortions
Rep. Jim Banks, R-Ind., is expressing interest in supporting a piece of legislation that would prohibit women from leaving the state to receive abortion treatment. During a recent appearance on "The Pat Miller Show," Banks floated desire for stricter federal regulations to further restrict access to abortion care.
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NYP scientists are world's 1st to create unagi fish cakes grown in ethical plant-based serum
In a world first, scientists at Nanyang Polytechnic (NYP)'s School of Applied Science (SAS) have successfully developed cell lines grown on a plant-based serum for high value fish species that are unable to be farmed commercially. The scientists have worked on various food fish species, but "have had the most success" with unagi in particular.
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Want to live to be 100? Here’s what experts recommend.
The recent death of the world’s oldest person at 118 highlights the growing number of centenarians around the world.
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TikTok use is associated with increased body dissatisfaction, study finds
Do you scroll through TikTok as a form of entertainment? While it may seem like a harmless activity, a study published in Body Image suggests that TikTok usage is related to body dissatisfaction, appearance comparison, and body surveillance.
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Scientists still don't know why we have pubic hair
But they have some very compelling theories
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Global coronavirus death toll could be 60% higher than reported
Mortality statistics show 122,000 deaths in excess of normal levels across 14 countries analysed by the FT
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FDA considers major shift in COVID vaccine strategy
The new approach would simplify vaccination guidance so that, every fall, people would get a new shot, updated to try to match whatever variant is dominant.
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Instead of Building Structures on Mars, we Could Grow Them With the Help of Bacteria
Since the 1990s, several architectures have been drafted for crewed missions to Mars, all of which have emphasized the need for keeping launch mass low. Suggestions for how this could be accomplished include inflatable modules. But as Dr. Jin emphasized in her proposal, the physical structures used to outfit the inflatable modules cannot be carried by a crewed spacecraft and generally require a second vehicle to launch them. This is a logistical challenge for missions and drastically increases launch costs.
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People exposed to weedkiller chemical have cancer biomarkers in urine – study
Study measured glyphosate in urine and found high levels associated with signs of oxidative stress
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COVID-19 Vaccines You Can Drink, Snort or Inhale Could Be the Future
Researchers are calling for vaccine types that better protect us against infection, not just severe disease. But more money and data are needed to widen their scope.
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Study uncovers a strong link between gut bacteria and development of Parkinson’s disease
Parkinson's disease may start in the gut and spread to the brain, a new study from the University of Surrey suggests.