The Alzheimer's drug targeting tau failed against placebo, according to data presented at the Alzheimer's Association International Conference (AAIC) in Toronto. (STAT) See MedPage Today's full coverage of the AAIC.
The WHO is weighing whether to drop transgender identity as a mental disorder. But dependence on a medical procedure is creating strong debate over how to classify it. (The New York Times)
The FDA may further loosen its blood donation policy for gay men. The door was open to a possible "individual risk assessments" replacing current "time-based deferrals related to risk behaviors." (Reuters)
The nation's blood supply dipped below 5-day level Red Cross needs for emergencies. (UPI)
Dolly cloned sister sheep are doing just fine despite earlier fears of premature aging. (STAT)
Severe birth defects are not as lethal as once thought, according to JAMA study. Parents often hold out hope because, as editorialist said, "in the social media age ... everything changed." (AP)
Initial human testing of a Zika vaccine has begun, said developer Inovio.
The ALS Ice Bucket Challenge is credited with raising money to fund research that lead to a key gene discovery. (AP)
Does menopause age women prematurely? (CBS News)
Some health plans are automatically enrolling patients in Medicare Advantage plans. (Washington Post)
Flint water not only poisoned children but also likely caused two outbreaks of Legionnaires' disease. (Scientific American)
A National Academies workshop report on policy issues related to cancer immunotherapies is now available.
The unintended consequences of the rise of hospitalists: post op patients hear from strangers. (Medical Economics)
Hey Millennials -- get a grip! Research says their hand strength is weaker. (USA Today)
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Morning Break: Alzheimer's Tau Drug Flops; Long Live Cloned Sheep; Millennials Losing Their Grip
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