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Americans Have Regained Modest Trust in Scientists, Survey Finds

A sharp partisan divide remains over how involved researchers should be in policy decisions.

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A telehealth friend in the new Congress, and Amazon’s smile on a mental health service

Health tech news: Telehealth companies have a friend in the new Senate majority leader, and Amazon boosts a mental health service.

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'Full House' Star's Cancer; Fluoride Fears Go Mainstream; Florida Doctor Arrested

(MedPage Today) -- Note that some links may require registration or subscription. "Full House" actor Dave Coulier, 65, revealed he has stage 3 non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.

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STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about a Merck deal, GSK cancer drug data, and more

In a move to safeguard its dominant position in cancer treatments, Merck agreed to license a drug from a Chinese company

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State Medical Boards Lax When It Comes to Doctor Discipline

(MedPage Today) -- State medical boards aren't doing enough to discipline potentially dangerous doctors, according to a report from Public Citizen.

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The right to die is about freedom – don’t let those who see it as a line on a spreadsheet torpedo it | Polly Toynbee

MPs soon have a once-in-a-generation chance to vote for the assisted dying bill. Wes Streeting must not derail itThat is a low blow, health secretary.

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Fears for spread of malaria in Africa as study finds resistance to frontline drug

Signs of resistance to artemisinin in tenth of children with severe malaria similar to situation in Asia, say researchersResearchers have found “troubling” evidence for the first time that a lifes

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Amgen defends obesity drug amid bone concerns

After a research note raised potential safety concerns with Amgen's lead obesity candidate, the company defended its drug and has asked the journal to issue a correction and add in…

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STAT+: Merck licenses Chinese cancer drug, searching for next Keytruda blockbuster

Merck is licensing a new cancer drug from a Chinese firm, entering a buzzy field of oncology.

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Many NHS staff would use ‘conscience clause’ if assisted dying legalised, say doctors

Christian and Muslim groups say medics who refuse to help patients to die are not protected enough in England and Wales billA significant proportion of NHS medical staff in England and Wales are likel

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