Monday, December 19, 2016

Harnessing the U.S. Taxpayer to Fight Cancer and Make Profits by MATT RICHTEL and ANDREW POLLACK


By MATT RICHTEL and ANDREW POLLACK

Public funding is backing a new immunotherapy treatment, but the bulk of any profits will go to a private company. So are taxpayers getting a good deal?

Published: December 18, 2016 at 07:00PM

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Trump Administration Puts the U.S. at a Crossroad for Global Health Aid by DONALD G. McNEIL Jr.


By DONALD G. McNEIL Jr.

The United States is the pillar of health aid to poor countries, but experts are uncertain about the focus of the new Trump administration.

Published: December 18, 2016 at 07:00PM

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The Baby Is Getting Fed — but What? by DONALD G. McNEIL Jr.


By DONALD G. McNEIL Jr.

In poor countries, the nutritional quality of packaged foods for infants varies widely, researchers find.

Published: December 18, 2016 at 07:00PM

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Pregnancy Changes the Brain in Ways that May Help Mothering by PAM BELLUCK


By PAM BELLUCK

The changes affect areas used in perceiving the feelings and perspectives of others, according to a new study, and may aid in recognizing an infant’s needs.

Published: December 18, 2016 at 07:00PM

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Friday, December 16, 2016

Medical and Health News That Stuck With Us in 2016 by THE NEW YORK TIMES


By THE NEW YORK TIMES

Here’s a selection of Science desk reporters’ most memorable articles of the year, with a focus on medicine and health.

Published: December 15, 2016 at 07:00PM

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You’re ‘Prediabetic’? Join the Club. by PAULA SPAN


By PAULA SPAN

A popular screening tool finds that most older people are at risk for Type 2 diabetes. But how helpful is that, really?

Published: December 15, 2016 at 07:00PM

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Is Hot Yoga Good for You? by RONI CARYN RABIN


By RONI CARYN RABIN

Hot yoga, done in a hot room, may have health benefits, but it can also lead to dehydration or heat stroke.

Published: December 15, 2016 at 07:00PM

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